Tekflex as a spray-on screen replacement in an underground hard-rock mine
×
Citation (Style = APA)
Pritchard, C. ; Amick, M. ; Hill, R. ; Swan, G. (2002). Tekflex as a spray-on screen replacement in an underground hard-rock mine.
Citation Downloads
Reference Manager (RIS)
SpreadSheed (CSV)
Pritchard, C. ; Amick, M. ; Hill, R. ; Swan, G. (2002). Tekflex as a spray-on screen replacement in an underground hard-rock mine.
Citation Downloads
Reference Manager (RIS)
SpreadSheed (CSV)
Organization: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Pages: 4
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 2002
Email to a Friend
Abstract
Abstract
| Falconbridge is a major basemetal producer in the Sudbury Basin of Ontario, Canada. The company identified a need to find a safe and cost-effective replacement for the welded wire mesh used to support loose ground during underground nickel mining. Falconbridge took a methodical approach to the concept of a spray-on liner as a screen replacement, proving the strength characteristics of the liner as a safe, cost effective and suitable method of supporting ground Compact, hydraulic mixing and spraying equipment were developed and are now in use at the Fraser Mine. Tekflex has been approved as a wire mesh replacement and has been in use since November 1998. |
Full Article Download:
