The AFC incorporates a Class 45 driveframe and will be the first Class 45 CST’s introduced into the Capcoal operations.
The new PF4, version 2000 pan-line includes upgraded pan pockets and dogbones rated at a breaking strength of 3000 kn. The AFC also incorporates a 42mm DBT chain and flights.
Compatibility trials with Central’s Eickhoff shearer have been conducted at DBT’s Mackay customer service centre. The AFC package includes a new section of BSL min-pans connected to the DBT crusher.