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Mining IndustryChain Equipment & Undercarriage Systems

Chain equipment for every stage of a mining plant: what each machine does, the chain it runs on and the design data behind it — with the CONSTROMECH products that go into it.

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Plant stages
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Equipment systems
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Chain types

Follow the material flow

Chain equipment, stage by stage

Plant zones in the order material moves through them. Each machine lists its duty, the chain it runs on and the design points we build to.

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Surface Mining – Primary Extraction & Transport

1 equipment system

At a glance · Extraction & Crushing Feed

Apron Feeders & Armoured Chain Conveyors
Massive capacities (300–1 200 t/h+) (Higher customizable sizes available), robust against rock abrasion.
Deep Pan & Drag Conveyors
Long-distance horizontal transport of coal, ore, aggregates.

At a glance · Reclaimers / Stockyards

Stackers & Reclaimers
Plate-chain buckets and scraper chains for stacking large batches, reclaiming into process streams.

Apron Feeders (ROM bins / Tippler feed)

  • Purpose: Feed large-size raw coal, iron ore, or bauxite from tippler hoppers or dozer-traps.
  • Chain Type: Heavy-duty forged link chains, pin diameters 40–60 mm.

Design Specs

  • Capacity: 800–3000 TPH (Higher customizable sizes available).
  • Manganese or alloy steel pans (replaceable).
  • Withstand direct impact from 1–2 m drops.
  • Reversible hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive units.

02

Crushing & Screening Zones

2 equipment systems

Drag Chain Feeders (Primary crusher inlet)

  • Purpose: Controlled feed of rocks to crushers.
  • Chain Type: Drop-forged double strand with flight bars.

Design

  • Slow-speed dosing of bulk material.
  • Built-in interlocking with crusher drive.

Underground Chain Conveyors (Longwall / Bord & Pillar)

  • Chain Type: Twin-strand round link chain (DIN 22252/764).

Specifications

  • Suitable for ATEX / methane zone rated.
  • Hardened scraper bars with side-bolted links.
  • Designed for high-volume continuous haulage systems.

03

Silo Feeding & Bunkering

1 equipment system

Bucket Elevators (Ore or coal fines feeding to silos)

  • Chain Type: Central or round link forged chain.

Features

  • Designed to handle granular ores, coal, or slag.
  • Wear-resistant buckets with edge reinforcement.
  • Capacities: 200–1000 TPH (Higher customizable sizes available).
  • Lift heights: up to 60 m. (Higher customizable sizes available).

04

Dust Handling & Ash Collection

1 equipment system

Enclosed Flow / Drag Chain Conveyors

  • Purpose: Conveying filter dust, dry ash, fine ore residues.
  • Chain Type: Drop-forged scraper chain.

Key Features

  • Explosion-proof optional.
  • Dust-tight housing.
  • Low maintenance and enclosed for safety in deep pit handling.

05

Stockpile Reclaiming Systems

2 equipment systems

Reclaimers (Portal or side scraper)

  • Purpose: Recover coal, ore, or additives from open stockpiles.
  • Chain Type: Round link chain with scraper blades.

Design

  • Automated reclaim with feed control.
  • Integrated with stacking systems.

Mobile Surface Reclaim Conveyors

Track-mounted drag chain systems usable on uneven terrain.

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HEMM (Heavy Earth Moving Machinery) – Undercarriage Components

4 equipment systems

Track Chains for Dozers, Excavators, and Shovels

  • Type: Sealed & lubricated or dry track chains (sealed and greased for extended life).
  • Size Range: Track pitch from 135 mm to 260 mm (Higher customizable sizes available).
  • Material: 35CrMnMo, Boron-treated alloy steel.
  • Hardness: Core 35–40 HRC; surface 50–58 HRC.

Features

  • Heat-treated bushings, press-fit pins.
  • Anti-corrosion phosphate coating optional.

Track Pads / Shoes

  • Application: Dozers, hydraulic shovels, drills.
  • Type: Cast manganese or fabricated shoes.

Features

  • Triple grouser, flat, and swamp-type available.
  • Weld-on or bolt-on designs.
  • Drilled with standard hole pitch or customized per undercarriage.

Sprockets & Idlers

  • Type: Segmented sprockets, single piece forged sprockets.
  • Material: Cast or drop-forged steel with hardened teeth.
  • Use: Matched to track pitch; available for Komatsu, BEML, CAT, Tata Hitachi machines.

Features

  • Machined mounting surface with tight tolerances.
  • Surface hardened to 50–55 HRC for wear resistance.

Carrier & Bottom Rollers

Sealed-for-life options available.

Suitable for high-shock mining terrain.

Chain Types & Component Summary

Component / Chain TypeApplication AreaKey Characteristics
Forged Link ChainApron Feeders, CrushersHigh impact strength, alloy-hardened links
Drop Forged Scraper ChainDust/ash flow conveyors, reclaimersRugged scraper chains with replaceable flights
Round Link Mining ChainUnderground conveyors, longwall systemsWelded closed loops, case-hardened surface
Central ChainBucket elevators, pan conveyorsPrecision pitch, high wear resistance
HEMM Track ChainsDozers, Excavators, DrillsHeat-treated pins/bushings, sealed or greased
Track PadsUndercarriage ground contactTriple grouser, bolt-on type with ribbed surface
Mining ServicesRetrofit, capacity enhancement, conversion and commissioning — zone by zone through your mining plant.View services

CMECH Technical Services

How our field team supports mining plants

Every engagement is carried out by our own field engineers — from the first inspection to commissioning and hand-over.

How we work
  • Site Inspections & Equipment Audits

    Bucket elevators, conveyors, ash systems, reclaimers

  • Installation & Commissioning Supervision

    Chains, buckets, bearings, drive units, structural supports

  • Corrective & Preventive Maintenance

    Hot/cold chain replacement, sprocket rebuilds, belt tracking

  • Retrofit & System Upgradation Projects

    Chain-to-belt elevator conversions, scraper design mods, capacity enhancements

  • Operational Optimization Support

    Root cause analysis, performance tuning, load balancing

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