Cable reelers

By utilising the reel during an excavator's in-pit manoeuvres, there are minimal requirements to manually move the cable. The reeler guarantees a constant tension on the cable at all times, and reduces the risk of being crushed or damaged while the excavator is operational. As a result, the trailing cable has a longer lifespan and excavator uptime is improved.

IHC Mining's trailing cable reeler is designed to make excavator operations as safe as possible. With its unique, fully automated constant tension function, it provides the highest level of control. In addition, it is possible to adjust the cable tension to ensure the highest degree of accuracy. Optimal tension will be set up during factory testing, but can be adjusted to ensure sufficient tension for operation while still protecting the cable against excessive tension.

The system also caters for a potential free operator warning interface contact, which can be incorporated into the excavators monitoring system if available. This feature warns the operator of any obstructions that are not visible. This is achieved by employing a collision detection bumper bar, which is fitted to the rear of the cable reeler. The operator is also notified, by means of a limit switch, when the drum is nearing empty or full.

IHC Mining’s trailing cable reeler can be adapted to an excavator from any manufacturer and either fitted onto the machine itself or installed as a separate skid-mounted unit. The system is tailored to the demanding conditions associated with mining and can accommodate a variety of medium voltage trailing cables.

The device is fully electric and has no need for an external power base or hydraulics. It is robust and able to withstand harsh winter conditions as well as extreme heat. The trailing cable reeler is a cost-effective solution that offers several other benefits, including:

• no hydraulics
• high equipment reliability
• lower maintenance costs
• built-in safety features assist the operator* to reduce the risk of damage to the unit and excavator.
• a quick installation time
• adjustable tension control
• increased cable life expectancy

The trailing cable reeler package includes an on-site training programme for operators and global technical life-cycle support.