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Products & Solutions

Need a Roadheader Tunneling Machine for Your Project?

Send us your rock hardness, tunnel section, working slope, support method and required excavation progress. WEISHI will recommend a suitable roadheader machine or roadheader-bolter solution for your underground tunneling project.

 

With dedication in every component and process, meticulousness in each improvement and generation of equipment, continuous innovation in manufacturing techniques, and unwavering contribution to the quality power in the field of hard rock tunneling. 

Our roadheader machines are designed for hard rock cutting, large-section tunneling, narrow roadway excavation, steep-slope working conditions and integrated tunneling-support operations.

 

As a professional roadheader manufacturer, WEISHI offers a complete range of hard rock roadheaders and roadheader bolter miners to help contractors and mining companies improve excavation efficiency, reduce downtime and adapt to complex underground conditions.

 

Hard Rock Roadheader Solutions for Underground Excavation

 

A Roadheader Tunneling Machine is used for mechanical excavation in underground tunnels, mine roadways and infrastructure projects. It cuts rock or coal-rock formations through a powered cutting head, while the loading and conveying system transfers the excavated material away from the working face.

Compared with traditional drilling and blasting methods, a roadheader machine can provide continuous excavation, better roadway forming quality, lower vibration and more flexible operation in underground environments. It is especially suitable for projects that require stable tunneling progress, controlled excavation profiles and safer operation management.

WEISHI roadheader machines are developed for different rock hardness, tunnel sections and project conditions, helping customers select the right equipment according to geology, roadway size, slope, support method and production requirements.

 

Roadheader Machines We Supply

 

Hard Rock Roadheader

Our hard rock roadheaders are designed for full-rock and semi-coal-rock roadways. Depending on the model, they can be used for medium-hard rock, high-hardness rock and ultra-hard rock tunneling applications.

These machines are suitable for mining roadways, development tunnels, transportation roadways, large-section tunnels and deep mining projects where high cutting power, strong machine stability and reliable wear resistance are required.

 

Roadheader-Bolter Machine

The roadheader-bolter machine integrates tunneling, temporary support and anchoring functions into one system. It is suitable for projects where roof control, fast support and reduced unsupported roof distance are important.

By combining excavation and anchoring processes, the roadheader-bolter can help reduce repeated equipment movement, improve working efficiency and support safer underground operation.

 

Large-Section Roadheader

Large-section roadheaders are used for wide tunnels, large mine roadways and high-capacity underground infrastructure projects. They are designed with higher cutting power, stronger machine weight and improved structural stability to support large-section forming in hard rock conditions.

 

Small-Section Roadheader

Small-section roadheaders are suitable for narrow tunnels, compact mine roadways and confined underground spaces. Their compact structure improves maneuverability while maintaining strong cutting performance for hard rock tunneling.

 

Steep-Slope Roadheader

For inclined roadways and steep underground working faces, steep-slope roadheaders are designed with enhanced traction, stability and climbing capability. They are suitable for challenging mine development projects where conventional roadheaders may have difficulty maintaining stable operation.

 

Key Advantages of WEISHI Roadheader Tunneling Machines

 

WEISHI roadheader tunneling machines are developed around the real operating challenges of underground excavation, including hard rock cutting, tool wear, machine vibration, poor roadway forming, limited working space and support efficiency.

 

Main advantages include:

● Strong cutting capability for hard rock and semi-coal-rock formations

● Stable machine structure for continuous underground excavation

● Multiple models for small, medium and large tunnel sections

● Roadheader-bolter options for integrated tunneling and support

● Optimized cutting head design for different rock conditions

● Powerful hydraulic and electric control systems

● Wear-resistant components for reduced maintenance frequency

● Better roadway forming quality for underground construction

● Custom model selection based on project geology and tunnel section

● Technical support for operation, maintenance and spare parts

 

Applications of Roadheader Tunneling Machines

 

WEISHI Roadheader Tunneling Machine solutions can be used in many underground excavation projects, including:

● Coal mine roadway excavation

● Metal and mineral mine tunneling

● Hard rock roadway development

● Large-section underground tunnels

● Small-section mine roadways

● Steep-slope tunneling projects

● Transportation roadways

● Belt conveyor roadways

● Underground chamber excavation

● Tunnel construction and infrastructure projects

 

Different applications require different machine weight, cutting power, cutting height, cutting area, rock hardness capacity and support configuration. WEISHI can recommend a suitable roadheader machine according to project requirements.

 

How to Choose the Right Roadheader Machine

 

Choosing a suitable Roadheader Tunneling Machine should not only depend on machine power. Buyers should evaluate the complete working condition before selecting a model.

Important selection factors include:

• Rock compressive strength

•Roadway or tunnel cross-section

•Required cutting height and width

•Full-rock or semi-coal-rock condition

•Tunnel slope and floor condition

•Required daily advance rate

•Support method and roof stability

•Transportation space underground

•Turning radius and machine dimensions

•Maintenance capacity and spare parts demand

•Budget and long-term operating cost

 

For hard rock tunneling, a heavier roadheader with higher cutting power and stronger structural rigidity may be required. For narrow roadways, a compact roadheader machine with flexible maneuverability may be more suitable. For projects requiring rapid support, a roadheader-bolter system can provide better process integration.

 

Customized Tunneling Solutions and Technical Support

 

WEISHI provides more than standard equipment supply. We can help customers analyze working conditions and recommend a suitable tunneling solution based on geology, roadway design, rock hardness, section size and production target.

 

Our support can include:

•Roadheader model selection

•Tunneling process advice

•Cutting head and tool configuration

•Wear parts support

•Operation and maintenance guidance

•Roadheader-bolter solution matching

•Project-based technical consultation

•After-sales and spare parts support

 

If your project involves hard rock excavation, narrow roadway tunneling, steep-slope construction or integrated anchoring support, WEISHI can provide professional equipment recommendations and technical advice.

EBZ 280D steep slope hard rock roadheader

The VIS EBZ280D heavy-duty cantilever roadheader is specifically designed for hard rock construction in steep underground coal mine tunnels, boasting an industry-leading climbing ability of -25° to +23°. Its 110-ton heavy-duty chassis is equipped with a powerful 480kW motor, and a 280kW cutting motor capable of handling hard rock pressure ≤100MPa. A full set of specialized reinforcements for steep slopes enables efficient and routine tunneling in previously difficult steep hard rock tunnels, making steep-angle development roadway construction in mines no longer a challenge.

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EBZ280M Roadheader

The Weishi EBZ280M-2 heavy-duty cantilever roadheader is a flagship "drilling-support-anchoring" integrated rapid tunneling machine launched by Weishi Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. It is specifically designed for high-hardness rock formations and efficient tunneling with simultaneous support. The machine integrates two onboard anchor drilling rigs and onboard temporary support devices, equipped with a high-power, powerful engine system, boasting strong hard rock capabilities.

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EBZ340A Roadheader

The Weishi EBZ340A heavy-duty cantilever roadheader is a flagship 128-ton longitudinal axis hard rock tunneling machine. Designed by Weishi Heavy Industry to meet the needs of deep-mining, multi-million-ton-level mines, it is specifically designed for directional drilling of ultra-large cross-sections and 130MPa-level dense, ultra-high hardness intact rock formations. It provides a one-stop solution to industry pain points such as severe vibration and poor cross-section formation in deep-well hard rock tunneling. It is fully adaptable to the construction conditions of deep, high-stress intact sandstone and limestone tunnels. The entire machine's power, cutting load capacity, and body stability have been upgraded to heavy-duty performance, achieving one-time forming of ultra-large cross-sections and long-term stable continuous tunneling.

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EBZ 340S Low-profile, high-powered, hard rock roadheader

Large-section hard rock mainstay, a model of balanced performance

The Weishi EBZ340S heavy-duty cantilever roadheader is an iteration of the Weishi Heavy Industry's product, launched based on the core market demands of small and medium-sized mines for diverse roadways, medium-hardness rock formations, and control equipment procurement and face-turning costs. The balanced and lightweight EBZ340S precisely fills the market gap left by the cumbersome heavy-duty models and the weak rock-breaking capabilities of ordinary models. With a weight of 120-125 tons, it balances hard rock-breaking ability with flexible maneuverability, making it a balanced performance choice for large-section hard rock roadway excavation. The machine boasts a powerful 540kW engine, with a high-power 340kW cutting motor capable of efficiently handling hard rock ≤120MPa, a maximum cutting area of ​​38.35㎡, and a cutting height of 3.8m-5.9m, flexibly covering mainstream cross-section requirements.

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Xieqiao Coal Mine Steep Hard Rock

Xieqiao Coal Mine Steep Hard Rock

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Xieqiao Mine, steep slope, hard rock, full section F13 quartz sandstone, with a slope of 15 degrees up the mountain.

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