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ZWYL Series Crawler Belt Mucking Loader
- Crawler-mounted underground mobility
- Integrated gathering, conveying, unloading
- Adjustable discharge height and distance
- Four models for varied tunnels
Product Introduction
The ZWYL Series Crawler Belt Mucking Loader is designed for underground mining and tunneling projects that require reliable collection and removal of excavated material. It combines a front hydraulic digging mechanism, a built-in belt conveyor, and rear unloading on a crawler undercarriage, allowing rock and muck to move from the working face directly toward the haulage point.
Compared with a wheel-mounted arrangement, the tracked chassis provides a different approach to movement and ground contact in underground roadways. The ZWYL range offers a practical solution for contractors planning mucking operations around tunnel access, floor conditions, excavated material, and available transport equipment.
Working Principle
The loader travels on its crawler tracks to reach the excavation area. Its front hydraulic digging mechanism gathers loose material and places it onto the receiving section of the belt conveyor. The conveyor then carries the muck toward the rear, where it is discharged into a properly positioned mine car, truck, or other suitable haulage vehicle.
Gathering, conveying, and unloading form a connected working process. As excavation advances, the machine can be repositioned along suitable underground roadways, helping crews maintain an organized flow of material away from the working face without a separate intermediate loading step.
Application Environment
The ZWYL Series is intended for excavation sites where loose material must be gathered and loaded within the available underground working space. Typical applications include:
Underground Mine Development: Collecting and loading blasted rock, ore, and waste material during drift excavation and roadway construction.
Tunnel Excavation: Removing fragmented spoil from tunnel headings and transferring it into compatible haulage equipment.
Roadways with Challenging Floor Profiles: Using a crawler-based travel system where traction, floor bearing conditions, and roadway gradient are important considerations.
Restricted Working Areas: Supporting mechanized muck removal where tunnel clearance, turning space, and the position of receiving vehicles must be planned carefully.
Product Features
Crawler-Mounted Travel: The tracked undercarriage provides a broad ground-contact arrangement for machine movement and support on suitable underground floors.
Integrated Mucking Workflow: Front-end material gathering, belt conveying, and rear discharge are combined in one machine, limiting the need for extra transfer stages.
Belt Conveyor System: The onboard belt continuously moves collected muck toward the unloading point as part of a coordinated loading process.
Adaptable Unloading: Adjustable discharge heights and model-specific unloading arrangements help align the loader with compatible mine cars and transport vehicles.
Options for Different Roadways: A choice of machine sizes and excavating ranges makes it possible to consider tunnel dimensions, material characteristics, and working layout when selecting a model.
Planning a tracked mucking operation? Share your tunnel layout, floor conditions, excavated material, and haulage equipment so we can help you compare suitable ZWYL models.
Technical Specifications
Compare the technical specifications of the four ZWYL Series models. On smaller screens, swipe horizontally to see the entire table.
| Specification / Model | ZWY-60L | ZWY-80L | ZWY-120L | ZWY-160L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm) | 6200 × 1650 × 1700 | 6500 × 1700 × 1750 | 8000 × 2000 × 1950 | 8500 × 2200 × 2500 |
| Loading Capacity (m³/h) | ≤60 | ≤80 | ≤120 | ≤160 |
| Total Machine Weight (kg) | 6000 | 6500 | 7200 | 7800 |
| Excavating Width (mm) | 3000 | 3500 | 3800 | 3800 |
| Excavating Height (mm) | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 3500 |
| Excavating Depth (mm) | ≤700 | ≤700 | ≤500 | ≤700 |
| Applicable Climbing Gradient (°) | ≤25 (hard ground) | ≤25 (hard ground) | ≤25 (hard ground) | ≤25 (hard ground) |
| Minimum Applicable Tunnel Cross-section (m) | 2.2 × 2.2 | 2.5 × 2.5 | 3 × 3 | 3.5 × 3.5 |
| Excavating Reach (from bucket edge) (mm) | 1680 | 1700 | 1750 | 1900 |
| Minimum Turning Radius (m) | ≤6 | ≤7 | ≤5 | ≤5 |
| Unloading Height (mm) | 1650 (adjustable higher) | 1750 (adjustable higher) | 1900 (adjustable higher) | 2000 (adjustable higher) |
| Unloading Distance (mm) | 1800 (extendable) | 1900 (extendable) | 3500 (extendable) | 3800 (adjustable higher) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 30 | 37 | 41 | 45 |
| Travel Speed (m/s) | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Maximum Material Passing Size (mm) | 650 × 550 | 750 × 650 | 970 × 800 | 1000 × 800 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) | ≥260 | ≥260 | ≥260 | ≥260 |
| Average Crawler Ground Pressure (MPa) | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 |
Note: Technical values, inequality signs, and adjustment descriptions are shown as supplied for each model. Please confirm the final configuration and site suitability before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between a crawler belt mucking loader and a wheel-mounted mucking loader?
The main difference is how the machine travels. The ZWYL Series uses crawler tracks to support and move the loader, while a wheel-mounted model travels on tires. The best choice depends on roadway conditions, available maneuvering space, and the required mucking workflow.
What types of excavated material can the ZWYL Series handle?
The ZWYL Series is intended for gathering and loading loose excavated material, including blasted rock, fragmented ore, waste rock, and tunnel spoil. The typical fragment size and material characteristics should be checked against the selected model’s specifications.
Can the ZWYL mucking loader work on inclined or uneven underground roadways?
The tracked chassis is designed for underground travel, and the models have a specified climbing capability on hard ground. Suitability must still be checked against the actual floor condition, gradient, traction, bearing capacity, and safe operating clearance.
How does the belt conveyor support continuous loading?
The front gathering mechanism feeds loose muck onto the integrated belt conveyor. The conveyor carries the material toward the rear discharge point, helping link collection and vehicle loading without an intermediate material-transfer step.
Can the discharge point be matched to different mine cars or trucks?
The ZWYL Series has adjustable unloading heights, with unloading-distance arrangements specified by model. Confirm the receiving vehicle’s body height, loading opening, and position before selecting a machine or discharge setup.
What information is needed to choose a ZWYL model?
Please provide the tunnel’s clear width and height, floor condition and slope, expected fragment size, loading requirements, available turning space, and the type and dimensions of the receiving vehicle. This information helps match the machine to the actual jobsite.
Contact Us for a Quote. Tell us about your underground excavation project, ground conditions, and transport arrangements. We can help you compare the ZWYL crawler belt mucking loader models for your loading needs.
