Becker-Warkop powered roof supports are two-leg, supporting-and-shielding sections that work seamlessly with the shearer and face conveyor to secure the roof along the entire longwall.
Why Choose Becker-Warkop Powered Roof Supports?
- Leminscate shield system – Provides constant roof coverage in “walk-in-front-of-legs” mode, enhancing operator safety.
- Flexible control – Manual local, remote, or fully electro-hydraulic control options.
- Global service – 24/7 technical support, retrofits and overhauls performed on-site or at our plant.
Safety & Compliance
Every support meets the essential health-and-safety requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and is certified for methane- and coal-dust-hazard zones (Group I, Category M2). Ergonomic controls and optional walkway shields give full body protection during advance operations.
Modernization, Overhauls & 24/7 Support
Need to retrofit existing sections for deeper seams or higher loads? Our specialists perform structural upgrades, full hydraulic rebuilds and statutory inspections worldwide—minimising downtime and extending asset life.
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