Carousel Xcel

The Xcel Carousel Bolter expedites large scale rock reinforcement, ensurining minimal downtime during mining operations. The Xcel Carousel Bolter is mounted to an Xcel Continuous Boring Miner to facilitate mining and rock support operations without the need for a standalone piece of rock support equipment. A drill steel, eight roof bolts, and eight associated resin tubes are all housed within the onboard carousel to ensure that support bolts are installed as efficiently and as securely as possible. The Xcel Carousel Bolter decreases site downtime by supporting the roof above the Continuous Boring Miner as it advances. Any shuttle car operators or any other personnel working behind the Continuous Boring Miner can then proceed safely without waiting for a standalone piece of equipment to support the working area. Using the standard wireless remote control, Xcel Carousel Bolter operators can install all eight roof bolts and resin tubes while maintaining a safe distance and machine safety interlocks ensure that operators are protected while manually interacting with the carousel.