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New Cat longwall AFC high torque drive system

The new Cat HTD4100 high torque drive system for longwall armoured face conveyors enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed and torque control and real-time monitoring, and its modular design simplifies installation and maintenance

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Caterpillar will be able to configure the high torque drive system for retrofitting to existing longwall face conveyors

Caterpillar will be able to configure the high torque drive system for retrofitting to existing longwall face conveyors

The system offers fast response and precise control to reduce conveyor chain wear and failures, and the high-torque motors deliver maximum torque independent of speed to optimise production while minimising...

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