Blastcrete developed the Mine Mate to serve customers who need a machine to apply shotcrete in underground coal applications. The unit uses a wet-mix shotcrete process, which minimises dust emissions and improves visibility. This provides a safer alternative to dry shotcrete, particularly for underground use. Operators can use the compact Mine Mate within a 4 ft ceiling.
The Mine Mate includes Blastcrete’s X-10 3 in., high pressure swing-tube pump and a high-shear continuous mixer. The unit can mix and pump 12 yards3/hr and handle aggregate up to 3/8 in. dia. Offering the highest piston face pressure in the industry at 2200 psi, the swing-tube pump can move material in excess of 500 ft, horizontally and vertically. Additionally, the hydraulic pump can run in reverse to eliminate line pressure from the delivery line should a hose plug.
Unlike competitive swing-tube pumps, the X-10 provides easy access for cleaning and maintenance. The pump’s receiving hopper swings out to give users quick cleanup and maintenance. Four heavy-duty bolts hold the flat pack so it can quickly and easily be replaced.
Blastcrete offers the Mine Mate with a V3600, 66 hp Kubota water-cooled diesel engine or 50 hp electric motor with starter and disconnect. The machine can also be equipped with a material screw conveyor with a bin indicator for charging the continuous mixer.
The Mine Mate’s X-10 is CE Certified, meeting European Union safety standards for equipment operation. To accommodate even the most unique and challenging underground applications, Blastcrete offers the option to customise the machine to suit any end-user’s specific needs.
