Continuous miner

12CM15

Maximum cutting height 3 685 - 4 600 mm 145 - 181 in
Minimum cutting height 1 400 - 2 150 mm 55 - 85 in
Total machine power
610 kW @ 60 Hz

545 kW @ 50 Hz

818 HP @ 60 Hz

730 HP @ 50 Hz

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Heritage meets innovation for mid- to high-seam productivity

The 12CM15 continuous miner is best suited for mid- to high-seam, narrow-entry applications. Solid-head cutting head system and 762-mm (30-in) conveyor width.

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Outstanding production

Features and benefits

High seam mining

The 12CM continuous miners are designed specifically for high seam mining up to 4.6 meters (181 in).

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Exceptional productivity

Using the latest technologies, this machine is designed to provide excellent productivity in rigorous conditions.

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Engineered for reliability

Designed to leverage 40 years of continuous mining experience, providing high levels of reliability.

Specifications for 12CM15

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Cutter head design	Solid head
Cutter head diameter	1 120 mm
Maximum cutting height	3 685 mm 3 960 mm 4 600 mm
Minimum cutting height *Without dust collector	1 400 mm 1 500 mm 2 150 mm
Weight	61 235 kg
Ground pressure	200 kPa
Ground clearance	305 mm
Conveyor width	760 mm
Tram speed	First - 4.6 m/min Second - 9.1 m/min Third - 19.8 m/min Third (optional, turbo) - 25.9 m/min
Machine input voltage	950 V @ 60 Hz 950 or 1 050 V @ 50 Hz
Dust collector *Optional	22 or 30 kW @ 60 Hz 19 or 26 kW @ 50 Hz
Cutter	175 kW @ 60 Hz 170 kW @ 50 Hz
Pump	40 kW @ 60 Hz 55 kW @ 50 Hz
Gathering head	50 kW x 2 @ 60 Hz 45 kW x 2 @ 50 Hz
Traction	60 kW x 2
Total power *Does not include dust collector fan	610 kW @ 60 Hz 605 kW @ 50 Hz

Cutter head design	Solid head
Cutter head diameter	44 in
Maximum cutting height	12 ft. - 1 in 13 ft. 15 ft. - 1 in
Minimum cutting height *Without dust collector	55 in 59 in 85 in
Weight	135,000 lbs.
Ground pressure	29 psi
Ground clearance	12 in
Conveyor width	30 in
Tram speed	First - 15 fpm Second - 30 fpm Third - 65 fpm Third (optional, turbo) - 85 fpm
Machine input voltage	950 V @ 60 Hz 950 or 1050 V @ 50 Hz
Dust collector *Optional	30 or 40 HP @ 60 Hz 25 or 35 HP @ 50 Hz
Cutter	235 HP @ 60 Hz 228 HP @ 50 Hz
Pump	54 HP @ 60 Hz 74 HP @ 50 Hz
Gathering head	67 HP x 2 @ 60 Hz 60 HP x 2 @ 50 Hz
Traction	80 HP x 2
Total power *Does not include dust collector fan	818 HP @ 60 Hz 811 HP @ 50 Hz

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