From their ultra-rugged lower works to their spacious machinery decks and classic, twin-leg style handle-and-dipper configuration, P&H electric rope shovels have earned a place as a preferred loading tool for high-production, high-efficiency mine operations.
P&H electric shovels are designed and built to help mines move more material at a lower cost per ton. Our focus on modular component design means more efficient maintenance and upgradability. This emphasis on ease-of-maintenance, combined with the traditionally rugged P&H mechanical systems and increasingly smart, fast control systems, translates into some of the most reliable, productive loading machines in the mining industry today.
Exceptional bail pull
- Rugged Centurion control system for exceptional bail pull in the hoist function during extremely heavy digging conditions
- Smooth, rapid dipper passage through the bank for increased dipper fill without stalling
- Boom and counterweight geometry support the need for maximum dig range and bail pull
Robust and stable design
- Wide twin-leg handle for stability through the dig cycle
- Robust electric-driven rack-and-pinion crowd system, with dipper adjustment controls for optimizing digging force during operation
- Geometry optimized for fatigue resistance in shock and high-load conditions
- Maximized cutting forces for improved fill factors and cycle times
- Direct-drive crowd with integral fleeting sheave reduces maintenance costs and helps eliminate boom jacking (4800XPC)
- Optimized boom design with stabilized handle geometry improves dipper maneuverability and maintenance access (4800XPC)
- Enhanced ring gear resists fatigue and accommodates increased payload
Reliability and high machine availability
- Consistently achieves over 90% mechanical availability
- Proven mining duty motors and gearboxes for extended component lives
- Structural design using high-strength, low-alloy steels for improved fatigue lives
Rugged components
(2300XPC, 2800XPC, 4100C, 4100C BOSS, 4100XPC, 4100XPC - AC90, 4800XPC models)
- Dual-hoist motors for balanced and evenly distributed loads
- DELTA drive for improved shoe-to-tumbler engagement
- Planetary transmissions with proven long life on swing and propel (over 99 million hours logged)
Highly precise motor control
- Rugged Centurion-based compact-design ABB drives
- Direct torque control with the best dynamic performance in the industry
- AC drives that are compact, air-cooled, and modular
- Maintenance-friendly modules that are easy to replace
- Monitored and controlled neural network of over 500 I/O nodes, using fast, high-capacity Profibus fiber-optic cable network
- Optimized shovel performance for maximum production rates
Operator comfort and efficiency
- Responsive control system for operator confidence through the dig cycle
- Graphical user interface displays shovel systems operation and health information
- Efficient sight lines and refined ergonomics (adjustable heated seat, massage controls, adjustable lumbar support, and two-position footrest) improve operator effectiveness and reduce fatigue
- Ergonomic loading control joysticks, brake and propel transfer functions at operator’s fingertips, and dipper trip and signal horn trigger switches reduce operator fatigue and repetitive strain
- House pressurization system to provide filtered air for cooling and dust repression (all models)
- Hand-operated hoist, crowd, swing and propel control joysticks feature thumb-actuated auxiliary switches for siren, dipper trip functions
- Convenient access to shovel control buttons, switches mounted to the left, right consoles flanking operator
- Modular counterweight and boarding stairs enhance safety and access while providing faster assembly and disassembly (4800XPC)
P&H TRC series dippers
We help you select the ideal dipper for your mining application by considering the following:
- Production goals
- Pit geometry
- Operational layout
- Truck-loading parameters
- Drilling and blasting levels
- Material characteristics
- Maintenance objectives
- Previous dipper experience
While your dipper selection will be specific for your application, our P&H dippers feature the following:
(1900XPC & 2300XPC)
- Square corner lip
- Fixed-length pitch braces
- Optional dual-action hydraulic snubbers (friction disc-style standard)
(2800XPC, 4100C, 4100C BOSS, 4100XPC, 4100XPC AC-90, 4800XPC)
- Adjustable pitch braces for precise rake angles
- Wide radius lip
- Dual-action hydraulic snubbers
- Optional next-generation latching components
- Optional raised-heel design for improved maintenance and production characteristics (4100C BOSS, 4100XPC, 4100XPC AC-90)
- Enhanced dipper design for improved bank penetration and higher payload-to-weight ratio (4800XPC)
Proven motor designs
- Ideal for heavy-duty and severe-duty mining applications
- Provide robust speed, lower inertia, and peak HP
Mine Air Systems climate control
(2300XPC, 2800XPC, 4100C, 4100C BOSS, 4100XPC, 4100XPC - AC90, 4800XPC models)
The included Mine Air Systems (MAS) climate control system provides air conditioning, heating, air filtration, and pressurization for your electric mining shovel. Featured benefits include:
- Rugged design specifically engineered for surface mining applications
- Modular design for unmatched change-out speed and convenience
- Unique weather-sealed roof-plate eliminates dust and water leaks into the cab and electrical room
- Stainless steel construction
- Designed specifically for ozone friendly R-407C refrigerant
- High-efficiency air filters to suit each application
- Industrial-sized extra-efficient filter/pressurizer with air pre-cleaner
- Smooth and quiet scroll-technology compressor
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Enhanced dipper design provides improved bank penetration and higher payload-to-weight ratio