Delivering smooth, controlled rotation under extreme loads — keeping cycle times fast and productivity high.

Gearing for High-Load Swing Systems

ITAMCO manufactures precision swing pinions for large mining rope shovels, ensuring smooth rotation and accurate positioning under heavy loads.

Engineered to handle extreme torque and shock in demanding environments, each component is built for continuous-duty performance—delivering reliable power transmission and durability critical to maintaining uptime in high-production operations.

Swing Pinion Sizing

Sizing

26

Operations

42

People Involved

3

Per Shovel

Where it Goes

Large crawler excavator with a long black boom and bucket on a dirt site, yellow safety rails visible on the cabin.

The pinions, installed within the swing system, engages with the large ring gear to rotate the upper structure of the shovel. They enable controlled, precise movement of the boom and dipper for efficient digging, positioning, and loading operations.

Mining Rope Shovel

3480 kVA​
Swing Motion​

55 FT 2 IN​
Cutting Height

78 FT 8 IN​
Cutting Radius​

110-120 ST
Nominal Payload

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