The Blakefield South project is the world’s first longwall mining operation to use an 11,000 Volt (11kV) powered Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) in a Hazardous Zone.
The project represents a significant step change for longwall mining as it offers new technology for increasing production rates through the installation of larger motors at the operating face.
The successful design and delivery of this project is the culmination of four years intensive effort and collaboration between Ampcontrol, Joy Mining Machinery and Xstrata Coal.
Proven in operation, the equipment has delivered increased production capacity and generated significant interest in the technology.
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