SANDVIK MH621

HARDROCK ROADHEADER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION / MH621Ex_2020.305_REV1

The Sandvik MH621Ex hard-rock miner is a smart, KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
strong and powerful mechanical rock excavation
machine. It is an electrically powered and crawler-  Improved safety features ensure safe
mounted roadheader that is engineered to excavate underground working conditions and less
tunnels, roadways and galleries as well as caverns, operational hazards.
basically any underground and subsurface structures,  Heavy duty, robust machine design and ICUTROC
in strong and abrasive rock formations under flame- cutting technology for hard rock application
proof mining conditions. increase machine availability and reduce machine
service costs.
This heavy-duty mining machine has a powerful  Different cutter heads for a wide range of rock
transverse cutter head mounted on an extremely conditions and applications serve for high
robust telescopic cutter boom. It is designed to versatility in machine operation.
excavate rocks with high compressive strengths. The
 Optional machine guidance system significantly
MH621Ex is a PLC (programmable logical controller)
improves profile accuracy and decreases
controlled machine and country-specific FLP (flame-
tunneling costs.
proof) certifications by various international approval
 Various digitalization options like Cutronic
authorities are considered to satisfy special customer
(automated cutting cycle), which enables semi-
needs and requirements.
autonomous machine operation, optimize
customer value.
The range of application of Sandvik MH621Ex hard-
rock miner goes beyond 100 MPa uniaxial
compressive strength of rock, an operational range
where other roadheaders start to fail. The MH621Ex
offers superior productivity without damaging the rock
mass surrounding the tunnel excavation. That enables
this machine to achieve high advance rates even in
challenging geological conditions referring to high
rock strength and high rock abrasiveness.

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Overall machine dimensions

Cutting profile dimensions

Machine shown in optional configuration (with arch lifting device)!

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Machine 90° Turn-Off-Radius referring to specified Tunnel
Width

Turn-off dimensions for machine in optional configuration (with swivel chain conveyor)!

Machine Basics

Item Figure Unit

Weight ~ 120 [t]
Ground pressure ~ 0.19 – 0.23 [N/mm²]
Total installed power 504 [kW]
Maximum navigable in- &
+/- 18 [°]
decline gradient
Maximum navigable side
+/- 5 [°]
gradient
Cone radius ~ 25 [m]
Basin radius ~ 25 [m]

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Selection of Cutter Heads referring to Geological Conditions

Net Cutting Rate referring to Selection and Configuration of

Cutting Unit and to Geological Conditions and Cross Section
Size

Net Cutting Rate for MH621 (300 kW installed cutter head power)
equipped with Cutter Head R400-TC72 and 22 mm TC Diameter Picks
according to Uniaxial Compressive Strength for Intact to Moderately Fractured Rock Mass
for Cross Sections < 35 m²

180
Extreme range of application
170
in exceptional operating conditions Please note:
160
Uniaxial Compressive Strength is measured on H:D=1:1
150 specimens with 50 m m diameter @ 10 kN/s.
Uniaxial Compressive Strength [MPa]

140
Advanced range of application The volume of cut rock per effective net cutting time (counted
130 in net cutting hours ... nch) defines the net cutting rate. The
in challenging operating conditions effective net cutting time is de fined by the time the cutter head
120 is in contact w ith the rock and actually cutting. Thus,
110 supplementary actions of the cutter head like profiling and
loading or any idling time during cutting operation does not
100 contribute to the effective net cutting time.
Normal range of application
90 For calculating m achine productivity or excavation
in usual operating conditions
80 performance, please consider that the ratio of machine
operating hours to net cutting hours is usually about 2:1
70 (ranging from 1.5:1 to 2.5:1). This difference in the times is
caused by a number of delays and standstills (non-productive
60
times) during cutting operation, when the machine is operated
50 at the face.

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30
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
Net Cutting Rate [solid m³/nch]

very tough rock normal rock very brittle rock

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Specific Pick Consumption referring to Selection and
Configuration of Cutting Unit and to Geological Conditions
Specific Pick Consumption (SPC) for Low Speed Cutting
with Transverse Cutterhead and 22 mm TC Diameter Picks of High Quality

10,000
Uniaxial Compressive Strength meas ured on H:D=1:1
specimen with 50 mm diameter @ 10 kN/s

Extreme range of application

Specific Pick Consumption [picks/solid m³]

1,000

Advanced range of application

CAI=0,5
Normal range of application CAI=1,0
CAI=1,3
0,100 CAI=1,8
CAI=2,3
CAI ..... CERCHA R Abrasivity Index measured on CAI=3,0
rock surface of natural roughness (e .g. surface of
broken Brazilian Tensile Strength test spe cimen) CAI=4,5
using original CERCHAR testing apparatus and test
picks w ith HRC=54-56
0,010

Effective minimum specific pick consumption: 0,005 picks/solid m³

0,001
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180

Uniaxial Compressive Strength [MPa]

Machine Details
Conditions for Use and Dimensions
Standard items

Machine length with short, straight double chain conveyor ~ 13.25 [m]
Maximum navigable in- & decline gradient +/- 18 [°]
Maximum navigable side gradient +/- 5 [°]
Cone radius ~ 25 [m]
Basin radius ~ 25 [m]
Machine width over loading table ~ 3.56 [m]
Machine width over crawler tracks ~ 2.6 [m]
Machine width over frame rear end excluding auxiliary steel structures ~ 3.3 [m]
Machine width over frame rear end including auxiliary steel structures ~ 3.45 [m]
Machine height in basic configuration @ top of lowered conveyor ~ 2.4 [m]
Machine weight in basic configuration ~ 120 [t]
Ground clearance @ rear support ~ 175 [mm]
Machine ground pressure in basic configuration (min. - max.) ~ 0.19 - 0.23 [N/mm²]
Total installed power 504 [kW]
Maximum cuttable uniaxial compressive strength up to 140 [MPa]

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Assembly Group #01 – Cutter Head
Standard cutter head for hard / strong rock / rock mass conditions

Cutter head type R425-TC72

Typical range of operation 70 - 140 [MPa]
Pick block type EF58T/BRD
Cutting speed @50Hz / @60Hz 1.36 / 1.48 [m/sec]
Pick type P7JU-3870-1962
Pick tip type Insert
Pick tip diameter 22 [mm]
Pick head length 70 [mm]

Optional cutter head for soft / weak rock / rock mass conditions

Cutter head type R425-TC38

Typical range of operation 10 - 60 [MPa]
Pick block type EF58T/AUS
Cutting speed @50Hz / @60Hz 1.48 / 1.60 [m/sec]
Pick type P7JU-3870-1962
Pick tip type Insert
Pick tip diameter 22 [mm]
Pick head length 70 [mm]

Optional cutter head for medium hard / strong rock / rock mass conditions

Cutter head type R425-TC38

Typical range of operation 30 - 100 [MPa]
Pick block type EF58T/AUS
Cutting speed @50Hz / @60Hz 1.48 / 1.60 [m/sec]
Pick type P7JU-3870-1962
Pick tip type Insert
Pick tip diameter 22 [mm]
Pick head length 70 [mm]

Optional items

High wear resistance for cutter head

Assembly Group #03 – Cutter Gear

Standard items

Cutter gear CG425 for transversal cutter head including coupling

Cutter gear weight for CG425 ~ 5.2 [t]
Cutter gear configuration for CG425 @ 50Hz
Output rotation speed for CG425 @ 50Hz ~ 20 [rpm]
Gear oil capacity ~ 140 [l]
Gear oil type for ambient temperature >10°C Sandvik oil with viscosity 320

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Gear oil pump flow system
Gear oil filtering and cooling system (OMFCS II)
Gear oil temperature monitoring analog
Gear oil pressure monitoring analog
Gear oil filter electric clogging indicator digital

Optional items

Gear oil type for ambient temperature <10°C Sandvik oil with viscosity 220

Assembly Group #04 – Cutter Boom

Standard items

Telescopic cutter boom with linear transducers in FLP version (2x)

Cutter boom telescope extraction distance ~ 650 [mm]
Minimum cutting height in basic configuration ~ 3500 [mm]
Maximum cutting height @ telescope retracted ~ 5300 [mm]
Maximum cutting height @ telescope extracted ~ 5800 [mm]
Minimum cutting width in basic configuration ~ 4500 [mm]
Maximum cutting width @ telescope retracted ~ 8000 [mm]
Maximum cutting width @ telescope extracted ~ 8500 [mm]
Minimum profile area in basic configuration ~ 15.5 [m²]
Maximum profile area @ telescope retracted ~ 40 [m²]
Maximum profile area @ telescope extracted ~ 48 [m²]
Maximum undercut below floor level @ telescope retracted ~ 250 [mm]
Maximum undercut below floor level @ telescope extracted ~ 480 [mm]
Cutter boom slewing time in fast speed for complete slewing range ~ 18 [sec]
Cutter boom lifting time in fast speed ~ 40 - 45 [sec]
Cutter boom lowering time in fast speed ~ 32 [sec]
Cutter boom horizontal slewing time (setup @ site) ~ 28 - 36 [sec]
Cutter boom vertical slewing time (setup @ site) ~ 100 - 130 [sec]
Telescope cylinder extraction time ~ 32 (min. 16) [sec]
Telescope cylinder retraction time ~ 23 (min. 11) [sec]

Assembly Group #05 – Turret Assembly

Standard items

Turret with linear transducer in FLP version (1x)

Turret slewing angle 2 x 37 [°]
Vertical lifting cylinders with linear transducers in FLP version (2x)

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Assembly Group #06 – Loading System
Standard items

Loading device width linear transducers in FLP version (2x)

Loading device in wear resistant layout (5mm thick wear plates as top layer
and heat-treated steel on chain guides)
Loading device with fixed width ~ 4500 [mm]
Loading device lifting distance above floor ~ 610 [mm]
Loading device lowering distance below floor ~ 250 [mm]
Maximum cut material bunkering capacity ~4 [m³]
Loading stars on left and right side of loading device driven by two electric 2 x 36 [kW]
motors (one motor for each loading star)
Loading gear ratio 49.78
Loading star output speed @ 50Hz ~ 29 [rpm]

Optional items

Loading stars on left and right side of loading device driven by two 2 x 65 [kW]
hydraulic motors (one motor for each loading star, theoretical power)
Loading star output speed @ 60Hz ~ 35 [rpm]
Loading device with fixed width ~ 3500 [mm]
Loading device with fixed width @ 2x split ~ 4500 [mm]
Loading device with fixed width @ 4x split ~ 4500 [mm]
Loading device with variable width @ 2x split ~ 4600 - 5300 [mm]
Loading device with variable width @ 4x split ~ 4600 - 5300 [mm]

Assembly Group #07 – Conveying System

Standard items

Straight, wear resistant double chain conveyor (5mm thick wear plates as
top layer and heat-treated steel on chain guides)
Conveyor discharge height ~ 1580 [mm]
Conveyor chain type DIN 22252-2 19 x 64.5 [mm]
Conveyor chain running speed adjustable with variable hydraulic pump ~ 0.5 - 0.9 [m/s]
Conveyor hydraulic drive motor theoretical power @ 0.9m/s 1 x 65 [kW]
Conveyor hydraulic drive motor variable adjustment 0.160 - 0.070 [cm³/rev]
Conveyor width ~ 600 [mm]
Maximum conveyor capacity ~ 300 [m³/h]
Chain conveyor running monitoring
Chain conveyor pressure monitoring

Optional items

Slewing single chain conveyor hydraulically driven (theoretical power) 1 x 65 [kW]

Slewing single chain conveyor electrically driven 2 x 36 [kW]
Single chain conveyor slewing angle 2 x 45 [°]
Machine length with slewing single chain conveyor ~ 15.2 [m]
Maximum discharge height of slewing single chain conveyor ~ 2670 [mm]

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Minimum machine height with slewing single chain conveyor @ upper ~ 2700 [mm]
edge of conveyor in down position
Width of slewing single chain conveyor ~ 600 [mm]
Running speed of slewing single chain conveyor adjustable with variable ~ 0.5 - 0.9 [m/sec]
hydraulic pump
Mounting basis for intermediate conveyor

Assembly Group #08 – Crawler Track System

Standard items

High crawler track system

Track frame left and right side bolted with frame
Tramming theoretical power (hydraulic drive) 2 x 50 [kW]
Tramming speed forward (variable) ~ 0 - 17 [m/min]
Slow tramming speed ~ 0 - 4.5 [m/min]
Medium tramming speed ~0-9 [m/min]
Fast tramming speed ~ 9 - 17 [m/min]
Reverse tramming speed ~ 0 - 17 [m/min]
Track gear (2x)
Track chain width ~ 720 [mm]
Track length on ground ~ 3800 [mm]
Track overall width - track exterior ~ 2600 [mm]
Track brake release (2x)
Track tensioning device (2x)
Crawler track left and right side gearbox (2x - 1 side each)
Gear oil type for ambient temperature >10°C Sandvik oil with viscosity 320

Optional items

Gear oil type for ambient temperature <10°C Sandvik oil with viscosity 220
Low crawler track system

Assembly Group #09 – Frame

Standard items

Solid frame construction

Rear bottom stabilizer linked via pins to machine frame
Rear bottom stabilizer distance above floor @ retracted ~ 240 [mm]
Rear stabilizer distance below floor @ extracted ~ 365 [mm]
Rear bottom stabilizers - synchronized movement (1 solenoid)
Rear bottom stabilizers - auto function DOWN for machine stabilization
Rear bottom stabilizers - auto function UP for machine tramming

Optional items

Split frame construction

Rear bottom stabilizers - separate movement (2 solenoids)

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Cross shifting device for easier machine positioning
Cross shifting device - rear bottom stabilizer distance above floor @ ~ 175 [mm]
retracted
Cross shifting device - rear stabilizer distance below floor @ extracted ~ 425 [mm]

Assembly Group #10 – Electric Motors

Standard items

Cutter motor power (water cooled @ S6 mode) 1 x 300 [kW]

Hydraulic motor power (water cooled @ S1 mode) 1 x 132 [kW]
Loader motor power (water cooled @ S1 mode) 2 x 36 [kW]

Optional items

Conveyor motor power (water cooled @ S1 mode) and loaders 2 x 36 [kW]

hydraulically driven

Assembly Group #11 – Electrics, Electronics & Control System

Standard items

Main electrical enclosure SANDVIK SMV Ex-11 1000V / 50Hz / IP55

Control system PLC B&R X90
Data logging (SCU, data via OPC available, FDM ready)
Display integrated in electric main panel
Type of solenoid valves 24 V Ex
SIL 2 emergency stop on main panel 1 [pcs.]
SIL 2 emergency stops on machine (2 on left side of machine and 2 on right 4 [pcs.]
side of machine)
Supply voltage monitoring
Monitoring of current consumption / supply of all electric motors
Monitoring of all electric motor functions on display
Monitoring of all hydraulic functions on display
Monitoring of all sensors
Fault monitoring of analog sensors
Hydraulic motor hour meter (running hours)
Cutter motor hour meter (running hours)
Cutter motor net cutting hour meter (running hours @ motor load >50%,
counting of net cutting hours)
Loader motor left and right side hour meters (running hours)
Conveyor motor hour meter (running hours)
LED front headlight on cutter boom 24VDC 2 [pcs.]
LED front headlight on turret 24VDC 2 [pcs.]
LED rear / back headlight 24VDC 1 [pcs.]
LED area headlight 24VDC 2 [pcs.]
Signal horn (for pre-start warning) 1 [pcs.]
Flash light white with sounder (for tramming reverse warning) 2 [pcs.]
Optional signal light orange (for radio remote control active warning) 1 [pcs.]

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Optional signal light orange (for automatic cutting cycle active warning) 1 [pcs.]
Trailing cable pulling force protection
Radio remote control system (1x RRC, 1x charger, 3x batteries)
Radio remote control cable connection
SMS 3 control system for ITP spraying system
On-board basic WiFi communication

Optional items

Spare part radio remote control (1x RRC, 1x charger, 3x batteries)

Portable emergency stops for working platforms (2x - 1x left & 1x right)
Trailing cable segment 3x95mm² 100 [m]
Connection for externally supplied electric drive motors 2 x 30 (max.) [kW]
Methane (CH4) monitoring system TROLEX with red flash light and sounder
including data transfer unit
Interface for local methane monitoring system
Interface for proximity detection system (PDS)

Assembly Group #12 – Brackets & Covers

Standard items

Anti-slip coating on platforms

Weight limitation of covers - as per country regulations
Railing - as per country regulations

Assembly Group #13 – Hydraulic System

Standard items

Hydraulic cylinders with CrNi standard coating

Mineral based hydraulic fluid
Variable axial piston pump combination for main functions
Vane pump combination for secondary functions
Hose type Semperit
Fitting type (standard) ORFS (flat seal)
Maximum hydraulic pump pressure 330 [bar]
Solenoids Ex 24 [V]
Total hydraulic oil volume ~ 700 [l]
Hydraulic tank volume ~ 400 [l]
Bypass filter visual clogging indicator
Return filter visual clogging indicator
Brake release
Oil re-filling device hydraulically driven
Oil level / temperature sensor (combined) analog
Bypass filter electric clogging indicator
Return filter electric clogging indicator
Pressure sensors for main hydraulic pumps

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Hydraulic oil type for standard ambient temperature (>15°C and <30°C) Sandvik oil with viscosity 46

Optional items

Hydraulic oil type for high ambient temperature (>30°C) Sandvik oil with viscosity 68
Hydraulic oil type for low ambient temperature (<15°C) Sandvik oil with viscosity 32
Hydraulic cylinders with special acidic water resistant coating
Fitting type (on special request) DKO
Fitting type (on special request) JIC
Connection for additional tooling system (2x - 1x left & 1x right)
Fire resistant hydraulic fluid

Assembly Group #14 – Operator Stand / Cabin

Standard items

No operator stand / cabin @ machine control via radio remote control

Optional items

Open, FOPS certified operator stand with low roof

Machine height with operator stand / cabin ~ 3.15 [m]
Operator stand / cabin width ~ 1160 [mm]
Operator stand / cabin length ~ 1450 [mm]
Operator stand / cabin height ~ 1925 [mm]
Operator seat adjustable with shock absorbers, ergonomic positioned
LCD operator screen for machine control system visualization (external
display in combination with operator stand replaces internal display in
main electrical enclosure SANDVIK SMV Ex-11), machine operation via
radio remote control located in operator stand
Switch for operator presence control

Assembly Group #15 – Lubrication System

Standard items

Automatic, consumption optimized lubrication / greasing system

(hydraulically driven) with controlled activation and grease filling control
Individual grease nipples and grease ledges for manual lubrication
Grease type DIN 51825, K2K-25
Hand lever press with grease nipple tube 0.5kg

Assembly Group #16 – Cooling & Spraying System

Standard items

The open cooling system is continuously supplied with fresh water for
machine cooling and for water spraying for dust suppression
Water supply volume ~ 50 [l/min]
Water supply temperature range ~ 10 - 35 [°C]
Water supply pressure range ~ 10 - 50 [bar]

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Water booster pump station for spraying system hydraulically driven
Hose type Semperit
Fitting type (standard) ORFS (flat seal)
Incoming water pressure sensor
Spraying system with ITP nozzles
ITP pressure sensor
ITP flow sensor
Water supply monitoring directly on high pressure water pump (pump stop
when supply pressure <3bar)
Back flushing filter
Pressure relief valve - 20bar

Optional items

Pressure reduction valve ~15bar for water supply in high pressure range ~ 10 - 50 [bar]
Closed circuit cooling system for maximum 35°C ambient temperature
Fitting type (on special request) DKO
Fitting type (on special request) JIC
Water spraying device on conveyor rear end for dust suppression including
manual switch

Assembly Group #17 – Accessories & Tools

Standard items

Standard tool set for roadheader machine assembly

Optional items

Special hand tools for roadheader machine assembly

Special tool set for cutter head

Assembly Group #19 – Additional Equipment

Standard items

Mechanical boom stop for cutting arm (safety device)

Hand fire extinguisher 6 kg class ABC
Several lifting devices for basic machine

Optional items

Auto fire suppression system AUG-12

Auto fire suppression system ANSUL
Basic surface COM via fiber optics (F/O)
Basic surface COM via power line modem (PLM)
VGA camera system
Cutronic (cutting automation)
Extendable working platform excluding arch lifting device
Extendable working platform including arch lifting device

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 Machine weight with working platforms / arch lifting device ~ 132 [t]
Machine height with arch lifting device and lowered conveyor ~ 3200 [mm]
Minimum cutting height with arch lifting device ~ 4500 [mm]
Integrated dust intake channels (requires low crawler track system)
Special brackets and covers for container transport
Slurry pump

Assembly Group #60 – Operating & Safety Labels

Standard items

Operating / maintenance manual - country language 1 [pcs.]

Parts manual 1 [pcs.]
Safety labels complete - country language 1 [pcs.]
Operating labels complete - country language 1 [pcs.]
Machine approval label - country specific 1 [pcs.]

Assembly Group #99 – Special Customer Requirements & Tests

Standard items

Disassembly, painting, design hours and software validation

Technical documentation: 3x hard copies, 3x electronic copies (1x in English
and in 2x customer language)
Factory 4 hour operation test run
Machine tear-down for shipment

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