Output of tracked loader was found to be limited by shunting operations at face; battery locomotives were converted to trolley operation for main haulage and cable reel operation at faces was tried with encouraging results; diesel dumper work behind conventional mobile loader with satisfactory results as regards performance and ventilation conditions.


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    Title :

    Diesel engined dump trucks for underground transportation of coal at Witbank Consolidated coal mines


    Additional title:

    S African Inst Min Met -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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