CM 4500
The Celtic Miner 4500 has been developed specifically to bring all the advantages of mechanisation to smaller mining and tunnelling jobs where hand-digging is often the only option.
Together with custom-designed support equipment, including conveyors, diesel/electric power units and a multi-purpose tracked materials handler, it forms a complete, versatile, powerful and economical material extraction system. Click on the 'Case Studies' tab above for examples of the CM4500 in action.
The system, tested at MI's own mines in South Wales, comes with a comprehensive hire package, which includes an optional operator, on-site survey, training and maintenance.
Key features include:
- multiple applications, including debris clearance & rescue work
- quality build for strength, endurance & reliability
- selection of cutting heads & buckets
- built-in & attached conveyor system
- can be used to install tunnel supports
- operator-controlled arm cuts in almost any direction
- hydraulic power source can be 350 metres away
- reinforced cage & water spray system
- reduced noise & vibration
Technical data:
| Height | 1.5 to 1.8m |
| Width | 1.6m |
| Length | 2.7m |
| Weight | 5 tonnes standard, 8 tonnes custom |
| Tracking speed | Optional |
| Track width | 0.3m |
| Turning radius | 2.7m |
| Maximum gradient | 1 in 4 |
| Type of seat | Anti vibration |
| Emergency stop | Dumps all oil to tank |
| Safety lock in cab | Prevents unauthorised start up |
| All hoses to BC 174 spec | |
| Hose fitting | Optional |
| Hydraulic valve type | Spool |
| Circuit description | Open circuit |
| Maximum cutting width | 5m |
| Maximum cutting height | 4.5m |
| Cutting depth | 2.5m |
| Cutting speed | 4m / min |
| Conveyor capacity | 100 ton per hour |
| Power | 25 - 150 Kw |
| 7 second pre-start warning | |