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Longwall

Longwall mining is an efficient mining method and using the right equipment can make it even more profitable. Joy longwall systems incorporate shearers, roof supports, face conveyors and more into one system that can be tightly orchestrated by advanced electronics — including cutting-edge automation.

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Longwall automation
  • Control systems
  • Advanced automation
  • Smart Solutions data services
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Armored Face Conveyor
  • CapacityUp to 6 000 tonnes per hourUp to 6,600 tons
  • Conveyor lengthUp to 450 mUp to 1,500 ft.
  • Linepan length1 503 mm, 1 756 mm, 2 050 mm60 in, 70 in, 80 in
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Joy-engineered powered roof support PRS solutions
  • Support ratingUp to 1 814 metric tonnesUp to 1,929 short tons
  • Support widths1.5, 1.7, 2.0 m or more4.9, 5.7, and 6.7 ft. (1.5, 1.7, 2.0 m or more)
  • Operating heights.8 - 7.8 m2.6 - 25.6 ft.
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Shearers
  • Cutting height1.5 - 4.5 m4.5 - 14.8 ft.
  • Haulage pull800 - 1 000 kN90 - 112.5 tons
  • Machine weight52 - 82 tonnes57.5 - 90.5 tons
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See how automation empowers all Komatsu longwall equipment to work together

Enable real-time decision-making and keep more workers out of harm's way with remotely managed automated longwall equipment.
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Feature segments: Komatsu soft rock advancements and automation

More technology, automation and innovation are coming to room and pillar and longwall mining to meet your increasing challenges.

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Underground soft rock mining industry

Stay on top of trends with help from our experts, customer success stories and industry point-of-view—so you feel equipped to successfully maintain and optimize your operation.
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