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SELF-PROPELLED JUMBO [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
OBS

Self-propelled mountings used predominantly in larger underground mines ... are called jumbos ... they can be crawler, rubber-tire or rail-mounted, and can be propelled by air, electric, hydraulic or diesel motors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
CONT

La méthode conventionnelle comporte la foration de trous de mine effectuée au moyen de machines appelées jumbos et l'emploi d'explosifs nitrate-fuel ou oxygène liquide pour l'abattage proprement dit. Les jumbos actuels sont automoteurs, électriques ou Diesel, dotés de deux bras de formation orientables, conduits par un seul ouvrier.

Spanish

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