EXCEL WIDE PATH ™

UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM
FOR P&H 4100 XPB™/XPC™
®

ELECTRIC ROPE SHOVELS

Innovative design extends life-cycle

with minimized maintenance
 KEY ADVANTAGES
Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

 KEY ADVANTAGES
Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING
IMPROVES COMPONENT PERFORMANCE

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

 KEY ADVANTAGES
Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING
IMPROVES COMPONENT PERFORMANCE
MINIMIZES MAINTENANCE

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

 KEY ADVANTAGES
Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING
IMPROVES COMPONENT PERFORMANCE
MINIMIZES MAINTENANCE
INCREASES RELIABILITY

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

 KEY ADVANTAGES
Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING
IMPROVES COMPONENT PERFORMANCE
MINIMIZES MAINTENANCE
INCREASES RELIABILITY
REDUCES OPERATING COSTS

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

ELIMINATES
TOENAILING
Minimal & Managed Material Flow
ELIMINATES
TOENAILING
Minimal & Managed Material Flow
Larger Surface Area in Roll Path
ELIMINATES
TOENAILING
Minimal & Managed Material Flow
Larger Surface Area in Roll Path
Superior Metallurgy
ELIMINATES TOENAILING

• Allows for natural material flow without

creating damaging toenailing
• Prevents crushing of the track pad
due to material loss
• Prevents dangerous ‘fly metal’
created by toenail interference
CONVENTIONAL DESIGN
PRONE TO EXTREME MATERIAL FLOW

CROSS SECTIONED CROSS SECTIONED

AT ROLL PATH AT ROLL PATH

0.0 Hours 4250 Hours

8500 Hours 12750 Hours
17000 HOURS
*Based on initial field case studies
CONVENTIONAL DESIGN
PRONE TO EXTREME MATERIAL FLOW

ROLL PATH ROLL PATH

MATERIAL FLOW MATERIAL FLOW

CROSS SECTIONED CROSS SECTIONED

AT ROLL PATH AT ROLL PATH

0.0 Hours 4250 Hours

8500 Hours 12750 Hours
17000 HOURS
*Based on initial field case studies
CONVENTIONAL DESIGN
PRONE TO EXTREME MATERIAL FLOW

ROLL PATH ROLL PATH

MATERIAL FLOW MATERIAL FLOW

CROSS SECTIONED CROSS SECTIONED

AT ROLL PATH AT ROLL PATH

0.0 Hours 4250 Hours

8500 Hours 12750 Hours
17000 HOURS
*Based on initial field case studies
EXCEL'S WIDE PATH DESIGN
MINIMIZED AND MANAGED MATERIAL FLOW

ROLL PATH ROLL PATH

MATERIAL FLOW MATERIAL FLOW

CROSS SECTIONED CROSS SECTIONED

AT ROLL PATH AT ROLL PATH

0.0 Hours 4250 Hours

8500 Hours 12750 Hours
17000 HOURS
*Based on initial field case studies
ELIMINATES TOENAIL INTERFERENCE

Conventional Excel
track pad Wide Path™

GRAPHIC: Track pad articulation at 17,000 hours

INCREASED ROLL PATH SURFACE AREA

The Excel Wide Path is designed to be wider than the conventional system, which
increases surface area in the roll path. The Wide Path components do not require
modifications to the existing side frames.

WIDER ROLL PATH

NOTE: Conventional design profile is simplified to highlight the difference in width

INCREASED ROLL PATH SURFACE AREA

• Improves overall weight distribution Excel Wide Path™

onto track pads LARGER

SURFACE AREA
• Produces less direct stress on the
track pads
• Reduces wear on track pads, lower
rollers, rear idler, drive tumbler, and
side frame guide rails
• Significant improvement in lifespan

Conventional track pad

METALLURGICAL SUPERIORITY

• High-quality, austenitic manganese steel allows

the material to work-harden as it wears
• Wide Path systems are proving to last far
longer than the current undercarriages on the
market today
IMPROVES
COMPONENT
PERFORMANCE
Heavier Track Pad Design
IMPROVES
COMPONENT
PERFORMANCE
Heavier Track Pad Design
Minimizes Track Pad Backbending
IMPROVES
COMPONENT
PERFORMANCE
Heavier Track Pad Design
Minimizes Track Pad Backbending
Enhanced Roll Path Surface
HEAVIER TRACK PAD DESIGN
THICKER INTERNAL STRUCTURES STRENGTHEN CRITICAL AREA

Excel Wide Path™

• Robust internal support in a

critical area of the roll path
• Avoids crushing of the track
pad in the roll path area

Conventional track pad

GRAPHIC: Cross sectioned comparison of roll path support

MINIMIZES TRACK PAD BACKBENDING
REDUCES PIN STRESS AND CAR BODY INTERFERENCE

• Less stress on pins

and pin eyes
• Greatly reduces the likelihood
of car body interference

GRAPHIC: Conventional track pad under stress

ENHANCED ROLL PATH SURFACE

• Improved wear rib design in

the roll path
• Manganese steel work
hardens before it can flow off
the end of the roll path

GRAPHIC: Top view of ribbed roll path surface on Wide Path design
ENHANCED ROLL PATH SURFACE

• Improved wear rib design in

the roll path
Excel Wide Path™

• Manganese steel work

hardens before it can flow off
the end of the roll path

Conventional track pad

GRAPHIC: Close up of Excel vs. conventional roll path surface

MINIMIZED
MAINTENANCE
Eliminates Toenail Trimming
MINIMIZED
MAINTENANCE
Eliminates Toenail Trimming
Reduces Downtime
MINIMIZED
MAINTENANCE
Eliminates Toenail Trimming
Reduces Downtime
Lower Replacement Parts Cost
ELIMINATES TOENAIL TRIMMING

The superior design of the Wide Path

Undercarriage System means our material will not
extend so far off the roll path to impinge track pad
articulation or create propel or safety issues.

PHOTO: Conventional track pad "toenailing"

ELIMINATES TOENAIL TRIMMING

Toenails are commonly trimmed to

allow clearance between the track
pads. This removes vital material
and further weakens the roll path.

Trim Line

GRAPHIC: Trimming the toenails that extend off the roll path
LONGER REPLACEMENT CYCLE
SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS

• Robust, smart design

• Extends component lifespan
• Requires replacement far less often than the
conventional design
• Significantly reduces costs associated with
component replacement and lost revenue due
to downtime

PHOTO: Undercarriage replacement

INCREASED
RELIABILITY
Backed By Excel’s F3 Guarantee
INCREASED
RELIABILITY
Backed By Excel’s F3 Guarantee
Tight Quality Control
INCREASED
RELIABILITY
Backed By Excel’s F3 Guarantee
Tight Quality Control
Rigorous Component Inspection
INCREASED
RELIABILITY
Backed By Excel’s F3 Guarantee
Tight Quality Control
Rigorous Component Inspection
Huge Savings In Downtime
EXCEL’S F3 GUARANTEE
FIT, FORM & FUNCTION

All Excel components are backed by our

Fit, Form, and Function guarantee which
assures our customers that Excel parts will
perform to the highest standards.
TIGHT QUALITY CONTROL IN FOUNDRY
METALLURGICAL INTEGRITY AND CONSISTENCY

• Metallurgical integrity
• Destructive analysis for every batch to prove
the proper metallurgical specifications are
being maintained

PHOTO: Destructive testing being performed by Excel's chief metallurgist

RIGOROUS 7-POINT INSPECTION PROGRAM

Excel’s 7-point inspection process

• Roll path geometry
• Lug geometry
• Swing test
• Pitch test
• Hardware clearance check
• Roll path to pin eye check
• Pin bore measurement
 EXCEL WIDE PATH ™

UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM Wider Roll Path

ELIMINATES TOENAILING
IMPROVES COMPONENT PERFORMANCE
MINIMIZES MAINTENANCE
INCREASES RELIABILITY
REDUCES OPERATING COSTS

* Requires no modification to existing side frames

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