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Mine Extraction Device (MED)

Eliminate unsafe extractions with the proven Elphinstone MED

The Elphinstone Mine Extraction Device (MED) has been designed, manufactured and engineer-certified with a pulling capacity of up to 360 Tonnes. The MED was developed for the extraction of bogged or buried underground equipment. Elphinstone is the OEM and owns the intellectual property. The Elphinstone MED has performed hundreds of safe, efficient and successful extractions in several underground mining operations (coal and hard rock) throughout Australia.

Available in three pulling capacities

The MED is available in 150-tonne, 210-tonne, and 360-tonne capacities. The MED150, MED210, and MED360 were developed in line with industry growth. In addition to buried equipment retrieval, the higher capacity models can extract drill rods embedded in the rock face.

MED150

150 Tonnes

*Machine Total Mass* 6000 kg

MED210

210 Tonnes

*Machine Total Mass* 7355 kg

MED360

360 Tonnes

*Machine Total Mass* 13,000 kg

Minimises disruptions to mining operations

Mining operations can continue relatively uninterrupted during the extraction process with the Elphinstone MED.

The Elphinstone MED eliminates traditional recovery methods that result in production disruptions when other mining equipment (LHDs and or trucks) is used to conduct the recovery.

By using the MED, production equipment does not experience any damage, wear and tear plus the hazards associated with personnel working around mobile equipment in close quarters are reduced significantly.

Insurance support for proven system

The unique retrieval system has the support of numerous insurance companies with the recognition that if this system cannot retrieve a buried loader then the loader is not retrievable.

'Puller' Capabilities and Specifications

Features Include:

  • Pulling capacity of up to 360 Tonnes (MED360).
  • The extendable boom allows use in a range of underground operations.
  • Easy to tow into place and set up.
  • Operating pressure 180 bar, flow rate of 6-70 litres per minute.
  • Control pedestal and pilot valve.
  • Optional remote control.
  • Winch to assist rack positioning.
  • Cranes to assist in positioning racks (MED360 only).
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Global Leaders in Manufacturing

Based in Tasmania, Australia, Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an established Caterpillar OEM Solutions customer and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries.

The product range includes specialised Underground Mining Support Vehicles, the Mine Extraction Device (MED), and surface mining solutions including the Haulmax 3900 extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and W35 Water Tank Modules to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.

The Elphinstone range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure reliable performance. Elphinstone is also a producer of Electrical Harnesses and Ezi Boots, operating the latest in modern technology at each stage of the manufacturing process. Our range of finishing equipment allows us to fully customise your products.

All Elphinstone® products, technical assistance, support, and access to spare parts are available through the global Cat dealer network with additional support from the Elphinstone regional sales and support team.

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