HYDRA cutting drums for mining machines, trusted by leading miners and deep mine operators for more than 40 years, are now part of the ESCO® range of mining products. Their technical design focuses on increasing productivity and simplifying maintenance in extreme and difficult operating conditions. For a higher level of safety, all ESCO® cutting drums for mining machines are supplied including systems for monitoring the possible presence of methane or coal dust.

All cutting drums are computer-engineered to order, to meet the conditions of the specific deployment on long longwall faces, achieve optimal cutting performance and meet the highly demanding requirements of today's production operations.

ESCO® cutting drums for mining machines are made from top-quality materials and precisely assembled to guarantee top performance. Tool holders are set within the vane. Thanks to the resulting smooth profile, the rate of wear is reduced, the mined product leaving the machine is of a larger size, and energy consumption is lower.

ESCO® cutting drums for mining machines have gained worldwide renown for solving production difficulties. Whether it involves dust, cases of frictional ignition, geological problems, or low productivity, ESCO® cutting drums for mining machines handle performance issues and allow mines to maximise production efficiency.

ESCO® cutting drums and accessories brochure

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ESCO® cutting drums brochure

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