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SINKING BUCKET [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
DEF

A large bucket used in shaft sinking for hoisting men, rock, materials and tools.

OBS

Since about 1955, hoppit sizes have increased to about 80 cu. ft and in some cases to 110 cu. ft and surface tipping facilities have been brought to a high degree of efficiency to cope with large-diameter shafts and fast sinking rates.

OBS

... ore and waste rock are drawn up the shaft in a bucket (kibble); but in cases of severe accidents, a special receptacle is used in its place for conveying the injured persons to the surface. It is a rectangular box six feet long, and just deep enough to take a man.

French

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

Robuste tonneau en acier, muni d'une anse ou d'anneaux pour l'accrocher à un câble, servant à la remontée des déblais et à la circulation du personnel dans un fonçage de puits.

Spanish

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