What other names or designations is the Roadheader known by?
The Roadheader is also documented under these designations: VA-Eimco AM roadheaders, Voest-Alpine AM50, Voest-Alpine AM75, Voest-Alpine AM105, AM50-ZW, AM50.
Roadheader
Roadheader · 2000 · 1 model
VA-Eimco
VA-EimcoBrand
RoadheaderEquipment type
2000Period
Historical modelStatus
VA-Eimco
Models and Historical Names in This Series
Select a model to jump to its component table; former and renamed designations are listed under “Historical names / renamings”.
| Model | Historical names / renamings | Period | Components |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA-Eimco AM roadheaders | Voest-Alpine AM50; Voest-Alpine AM75; Voest-Alpine AM105; AM50-ZW; AM50 | 2000 | 43 |
VA-Eimco
Numbered Components
The numbers on the diagram correspond one to one with the rows below.
| No. | Component | Location | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutting boom (AM50) | Front boom supporting cutting head | AM50 |
| 2 | Transverse twin cutting heads (AM50) | Transverse heads at boom front | AM50 |
| 3 | Tangential cutting picks (AM50) | Picks on cutting-head surface | AM50 |
| 4 | Adjustable loading apron (AM50) | Loading apron at lower machine front | AM50 |
| 5 | Independent crawler drive (AM50) | Crawler units beneath chassis | AM50 |
| 6 | Scraper conveyor | Scraper-conveyor discharge at rear | AM50 |
Other Components · 35 items
| Component |
|---|
| Water-cooled motor (AM50 cutting part) |
| Variable speed gearbox (AM50) |
| Pick holder (AM50) |
| Swing hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic rotary device (AM50) |
| Loading arm (AM50) |
| Widening attachment (AM50 loading part) |
| Scraper conveyor chain (AM50) |
| Conveyor frame (AM50) |
| Conveyor drive station (AM50) |
| Reversible conveyor station (AM50) |
| frame (AM50) |
| Stabilizing feet (AM50) |
| Detachable drive wheel (AM50) |
| Hydraulic tank and plunger pump (AM50) |
| Hydraulic control device and hose (AM50) |
| Motor/Switch/Lamp/Cable (AM50 Electrical) |
| Expanded cutting profile device (optional for AM50) |
| Support arch lifting and working platform (AM50) |
| Gear coupling (AM50; Sier Bath) |
| Gearbox housing (AM50) |
| Eye component (AM50) |
| Pump side half coupling (AM50) |
| Coupling bolt (AM50) |
| Drive shaft (AM50; 22kW) |
| Connection lock (AM75) |
| Chain guide (AM75) |
| Chain pin with threaded hole (AM105) |
| Böhler roof and sidewall bolting rig (Svea AM50 special configuration) |
| Rotary drilling rig (Svea AM50 drill frame) |
| Loading arm gearbox (Minostar AM50 statement) |
| Conveyor Scraper (Minostar AM50 Statement) |
| Conveyor guides and troughs (Minostar AM50 statement) |
| Slewing mechanism/slewing ring assembly (Minostar AM50 statement) |
| Electrical cabinet and operation panel (Minostar AM50 statement) |
| Control/pressure/safety valves and filters (Minostar AM50 statement) |
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Components by Model
Models with the same components are grouped together; select a group to open its component table.
VA-Eimco AM roadheaders43 items
| No. | Component | Location | Part / drawing no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutting arm (AM50) | Front cutting mechanism | |
| 2 | Transverse axis double cutting head (AM50) | The rotating axis is perpendicular to the cutting arm axis | |
| 3 | Tangential pick (AM50) | Cutting head; can rotate in the gear seat | |
| 4 | Adjustable shovel plate (AM50 loading section) | Front-end loading and front support | |
| 5 | Independent crawler drive (AM50) | The left and right crawlers have their own drives | |
| Water-cooled motor (AM50 cutting part) | Cutting arm internal drive | ||
| Variable speed gearbox (AM50) | Inside the cutting arm, gears 2 to 3 are described | ||
| Pick holder (AM50) | Cutting head, allowing pick rotation | ||
| Swing hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic rotary device (AM50) | Cutting arm lifting/swinging | ||
| Loading arm (AM50) | Load the shovel and send the broken rock coal to the scraper conveyor | ||
| Widening attachment (AM50 loading part) | The loading width can be expanded to 2.5 or 3m; it is an accessory | ||
| Scraper conveyor chain (AM50) | Transport broken objects to the tail of the aircraft | ||
| Conveyor frame (AM50) | Scraper conveyor | ||
| Conveyor drive station (AM50) | Scraper conveyor | ||
| Conveyor rotation station (AM50) | scraper conveyor; the original text is reversible station, the specific structure is to be found in the source document | ||
| frame (AM50) | Supports the machine assemblies | ||
| Stabilizing feet (AM50) | frame rear support/stabilization | ||
| Detachable drive wheel (AM50) | Crawler chassis; can be towed and moved after being disengaged | ||
| Hydraulic tank and plunger pump (AM50) | Hydraulic system | ||
| Hydraulic control device and hose (AM50) | Hydraulic system | ||
| Motor/Switch/Lamp/Cable (AM50 Electrical) | Electrical system | ||
| Expanded cutting profile device (optional for AM50) | The paper states that it can be equipped, which is not the standard configuration of the entire machine. | ||
| Support arch lifting and working platform (AM50) | used to install support; the configuration range requires the source document | ||
| Gear coupling (AM50; Sier Bath) | PDF7; transmission part, specific assembly position to be found in the source document | 001 56361 000 / ME00018521 | |
| Gearbox housing (AM50) | PDF8 | 656 01264 000 / MA00009721 | |
| Earrings (AM50) | PDF14 original Auge/Eye; the assembly position is not clear, it is not guessed to be a hydraulic cylinder earring | 001 71702 000 / MF00009130 | |
| Pump side half coupling (AM50) | PDF14; hydraulic pump side | 001 71899 000 / MH00015030 | |
| Coupling bolt (AM50) | PDF14; specific coupling combinations are to be found in the source document | 000 59498 000 / MH00015130 | |
| Drive shaft (AM50; 22kW) | PDF17; The catalog does not include specific mechanisms such as loading/transportation. | 656 14827 000 / MD00122030 | |
| Connection lock (AM75) | PDF17 original text Bügelschloss | 473 000104 / 090X020840 | |
| Chain guide (AM75) | PDF17 original text Kettenabweiser | 656 13091 000 / MD00123030 | |
| Chain pin with threaded hole (AM105) | PDF17 | 656 29593000 / ME00032630 | |
| Böhler top/top anchor drill stand (special for Svea AM50) | Installed on AM50; specially designed, the original does not have a model/tool number | ||
| Rotary drilling rig (Svea AM50 drill frame) | On the Böhler drill stand, the original does not give the drill rig model. | ||
| Loading arm gearbox (Minostar AM50 statement) | Loading mechanism, the website says it is driven by a feeding scraper chain; original manual verification is required | ||
| Conveyor Scraper (Minostar AM50 Statement) | Scraper chain conveyor mechanism | ||
| Conveyor guides and troughs (Minostar AM50 statement) | Scraper chain conveyor mechanism; no lining structure | ||
| Slewing mechanism/slewing ring assembly (Minostar AM50 statement) | Cutting arm positioning; the website says to connect the two parts of the frame | ||
| Electrical cabinet and operation panel (Minostar AM50 statement) | Electrical control | ||
| Control/pressure/safety valves and filters (Minostar AM50 statement) | Hydraulic supply scope, no grade given | ||
| Drilling rig or drilling anchor assembly (Minostar AM50 add-on equipment) | Additional configuration, not standard for the entire machine historically | ||
| Enlarged profile hinge (Minostar AM50 add-on equipment) | Additional configuration of cutting arm | ||
| Spray/closed cooling/automatic centralized lubrication (Minostar AM50 additional equipment) | The web page is listed as Additional equipment; whether the original old machine needs to be divided into different versions |
Frequently asked questions
Which brand and type of equipment is the Roadheader?
The Roadheader is listed under the VA-Eimco brand as: Roadheader. Period: 2000. Status: Historical model.
Which components and wear parts are recorded for the Roadheader?
43 components are recorded, including: Cutting arm (AM50), Water-cooled motor (AM50 cutting part), Variable speed gearbox (AM50), Transverse axis double cutting head (AM50), Tangential pick (AM50), Pick holder (AM50), Swing hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic rotary device (AM50), Adjustable shovel plate (AM50 loading section) and more. The full list with locations is in the components table on this page.
Which drawing or part numbers are listed for the Roadheader?
Gear coupling (AM50; Sier Bath): 001 56361 000 / ME00018521, Gearbox housing (AM50): 656 01264 000 / MA00009721, Earrings (AM50): 001 71702 000 / MF00009130, Pump side half coupling (AM50): 001 71899 000 / MH00015030, Coupling bolt (AM50): 000 59498 000 / MH00015130, Drive shaft (AM50; 22kW): 656 14827 000 / MD00122030, Connection lock (AM75): 473 000104 / 090X020840, Chain guide (AM75): 656 13091 000 / MD00123030, Chain pin with threaded hole (AM105): 656 29593000 / ME00032630.
How do I enquire about parts for the Roadheader?
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