Underground Roof Support Systems

Mining roof and wall support.

Underground roof support systems.

Using shearer initiation with gate end automation no operators need to be specifically deployed for shield operation. Cat customized systems for longwall mining range from hydraulic roof supports and automated plow systems to shearers face conveyors and roof support carriers. Canadian institute of mining and metallurgy. Mining products for underground support systems elbroc mining products pty ltd is a recognized leading manufacturer and supplier of in stope roof support products to the mining industry.

Support in hard rock underground mines 2 introduction rock support is the term widely used to describe the procedures and materials used to. Our original version mk1 was developed for tabular ore bodies with mining widths of up to 6m in deep level gold mines. An underground roof is a deflecting surface just below grade that slopes away from the building and directs all that roof water away from the foundation. Special volume 35 1987 pages 1 6.

Mine support products flagship product is rocprop an all steel elongated support system designed to maintain load bearing characteristics in both static and dynamic load conditions. Strata worldwide was founded on its line of engineered secondary roof supports for underground coal mining. Originally introduced in 1993 the strata propsetter support system remains one of strata s top selling support props through out the world. Complete cat longwall systems can help underground mines improve safety productivity and efficiency.

Rib control white and reflective tensar tx and bx mining grid products provide effective rib control for soft minerals while tensar ux3340 roof mats and minex rock mesh address the most demanding hard rock and tunneling applications. Published inunderground support systems. Any impervious sheet material heavy duty polyethylene rubber membrane rigid insulation at least 3 feet wide is placed along the foundation about 8 to 12 inches below grade and sloped at. Your support for life.

Deep level mining roof support system. The rs20s faceboss system is supplied with a complete automation library of over 100 face cutting sequences to suit virtually all conditions.