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Shaft Mucker Design, P. J.G Du Toit
Shaft Mucker Design, P. J.G Du Toit
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The mucking principle employed in the design of this mucking machine is that of a continuous operation instead of an intermittent one. The mucker was primarily designed for operation in shafts (vertical or inclined) and winzes but the mucker is not restricted to these.
Hydraulic Shaft Mucker, Frederick D. Owsley
Hydraulic Shaft Mucker, Frederick D. Owsley
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Until recent years, mining has depended upon the muscles of men to supply the power required to obtain ore. With the rising cost of labor and the increased demand for metals, mine management has turned to machines to meet these demands. With the coming of the machines, the mechanization of mining began, and a new era in mining developed. Great strides have been made in drilling, hoisting, haulage, etc; but the sinking of shafts still create a costly operation.