Mining & Tunnelling

Cavotec is a multi-national group of companies serving the following industries: mining and tunnelling, ports and maritime, steel and aluminium, energy and offshore, airports, general industry and automation. In the early 1960’s our main focus was the design and production of motorised cable reels primarily for manufacturers of tower cranes, harbour cranes and mining equipment. Today, Cavotec is connecting mobile equipment around the world in many diverse applications. The Cavotec Group consists of 7 manufacturing “Centres of Excellence” located in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Norway and Sweden...

Local throughout the world As shown here the Cavotec Group is organized to support its customers around the world through its manufacturing units and sales companies. Each Cavotec manufacturing company, no matter where it is located, aims at being a market leader in its field by providing innovative and reliable products to Group customers. Each Cavotec sales company, in the 27 countries where they operate, aims at better serving its local market following the Group philosophy “to be local everywhere”. MANUFACTURING NETWORK Centres of Excellence Local Manufacturing Group Partners France Cavotec...

Cable Reels Cavotec Specimas cable management systems form the most important range supplied by the Cavotec Group for mining and tunnelling. Each unit is used in a variety of mining operations supplying power, air and water to mobile drilling machinery. Cavotec Specimas has established its reputation in this market segment by supplying systems that are innovative, robust and compact with specialised engineering staff to provide support where needed. On these pages we show the systems developed by Cavotec Specimas for use in mining and tunnelling. In the harsh atmosphere of underground mining,...

One of the most common mining applications for Cavotec equipment is supplying power to tunnelling rigs for high capacity tunnelling operations. Due to its unique patented design, the Cavotec Specimas hydrodynamic system provides a simple and rational solution for many cable and hose reel applications. The system is based on a torque unit in which reduction gear, clutch and brake are built into one closed unit. Furthermore, thanks to the clutch acting directly on the main drum shaft, an even torque output is guaranteed. This allows an even recovery of any type of cable independent of clutch slip...

Power Connectors The Cavotec Power Connectors, manufactured in Sweden, have been present in the field of industrial power supply for more than 20 years starting in the harsh environment of the Scandinavian mines and hydroelectric tunnels. The high quality, robustness and integral safety of the Cavotec Connectors have set the standard concerning high and low voltage power supply to many different types of equipment used in mining and tunnelling. Two families of Cavotec power connectors are used in mines and tunnels: Low voltage connectors up to 1100 V and High voltage connectors up to 25000 V....

Heavy-duty power connectors are often used for supplying high voltage power to applications such full-face drilling machines and other large tunnelling equipment. Cavotec Connectors for low and high voltage applications are robustly designed, with a standard IP 66 protection and a standard maximum temperature of 80°C. The range of low voltage power connectors, available in a variety of sizes, are made in two different operation systems: 1. The "Push & Pull" system is preferred when the connectors have to be disconnected manually or automatically several times a day. 2. The "Screw Ring" system...

In order to supply a comprehensive selection of high quality cables specially adapted to the harsh working environment in mines and tunnels, the Cavotec Group decided to select specialised manufacturing partners enabling Cavotec to guarantee the very highest level of productivity and safety. Among the specialised cable manufacturing partners represented by the Group, and who share the Group philosophy concerning the quality level and the service to the customer, we can mention such companies as Amercable, Baude, Gore, Palazzo, Pirelli and Nexans. For more detailed information please consult our...

Cavotec Specimas cable reels working together with heavy duty power cables deep underground in a mining operation. All the cables offered by the Cavotec Group are divided in low and medium voltage. Low voltage cables are further divided into power or control cables as each single cable is designed to deal with specific applications. Medium voltage cables, on the other hand, are all power cables but the majority can be supplied with integrated fibre-optics as an option. The selection of cables is such that Cavotec can supply any type of cable for specific application in either underground or open-pit...

Radio Remote Controls Cavotec Micro-control, a full member of the Cavotec Group since 2004, has been involved since 1984 in the development and production of advanced radio remote control systems, including the latest unit for use in areas where explosions could occur. All systems have a high level of flexibility and are made from standard modules allowing for full customisation to meet specific customer requirements. Cavotec Micro-control radio remote control systems meet the most stringent safety and quality controls and are fully ATEX and IEC approved. The MC 3000Eex provides a secure and...

Spring Driven Cable Reels Established in 1991 to manufacture spring driven reels and slipring columns, Cavotec Alfo in just five years, became a leading manufacturer in its sector and market-leader in Germany. Such a fast growth is the result of combining high quality components, cost-effective management and the use of standard materials produced in large numbers. This effective combination enables Cavotec Alfo to serve the market and meet both standard and special requirements at competitive prices and with short delivery times. The Cavotec Alfo standard spring reels are built from modular...