Sant Caterpillar is fully guarded and has good accessibility of mechanical electrical and pneumatic parts.

The cable tension is controlled through pneumatic cylinders and pressure regulation on each belt is independent and adjustable by a manometer. The belts are driven by a AC motor coupled to a gearbox unit with two gear ration. The power transmission between two belts is controlled by gearbelt. AC drive, three shed gearbox are all fitted in the machine.