Coal mining

Coal is still one of the world’s most important sources of energy. More than 40% of all electricity used in the world is generated with coal. Its extraction is an important sector of the economy. The transport of coal all over the world plays a central role in international trade.

Fields of Application

• Supply sector
• Serving coal stores

Supply Sector

Whether for hydraulic excavators, roadway conveyors or filter systems: there are many steps in the production of mining equipment that cannot be accomplished without high-performance lifting equipment. This is why many suppliers to the mining industry count on Demag cranes and hoists.

Serving Coal Stores

With Demag automated process cranes and a warehouse management system, we offer complete solutions also for the management of coal stores that are used to serve fuel – e.g. in cement works. In facilities like this, Demag crane installations store the fuel and ensure that the incinerators are continuously fed.