Sumitomo Paramax® Featured in Longwall Mining Exhibition
The DBT America booth at the Longwall USA - 2003 International Exhibition and Conference set the stage for the Sumitomo Paramax 9000 Right Angle Industrial Speed Reducer. As part of DBT America's impressive display, the 600 HP Paramax unit was featured on one of DBT's Belt Drive Systems, which was manufactured in their Houston, Pennsylvania facility.
DBT is a worldwide market leader in the design and manufacture of longwall mining equipment and captive-guided transport systems for underground mining. The Alignment-Free Belt Conveyor Drive displayed at the show incorporates a Paramax unit that features a universal, steel housing. This housing accommodates both right and left-hand applications, and its rugged exterior will withstand the rough handling associated with relocation to several panels. The universal housing is a cost-saving feature that allows reduced entry-way widths and spares consolidation.
The Longwall mining business remains vital to U.S. coal production. Although the total population dropped from 57 to 52 longwalls, several mines have announced improved production. Sumitomo's Paramax was specified for this application by the end user of the system, one of the nation's largest coal producers. It will ultimately be installed in the largest underground, longwall mine in the world, located in western Pennsylvania.
The Exhibition, sponsored by Coal Age, was held June 3-5 in Pittsburgh, and was the largest since Longwall USA 1998. More than 70 exhibitors used approximately 40,000 square feet to display equipment and services. The five track technical program was dedicated to improving Longwall mining techniques.
About DBT Gmbh
DBT is a worldwide leader in design and manufacturing Longwall mining equipment and captive-guided transport systems for underground mining operations. It has subsidiaries or representations in all significant coal-producing countries of the world.
About Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA)
Sumitomo (SMA) is a global leader in speed reducers and power transmission, offering a wide variety of products for OEM and industrial applications. Corporate headquarters are in Chesapeake, Virginia (USA) with strategic satellite locations in North, Central and South America that occupy over 500,000 square feet of offices and manufacturing facilities, with over 300 employees. SMA ships thousands of drive products every month, adding to its North and South American installed base in excess of 5 million products.
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