FUNDAMENTALS
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Equipment
NOTE: although the following sections deal with individual items of equipment in isolation it is noted a longwall face comprises a number of components that have to be fully integrated and work as a complete unit - they cannot be designed and installed in isolation from each other and be expected to operate successfully.
- Chocks (Powered Supports, Supports, Shields)
- Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) (Face Coal Haulage)
- Cutting Machines
- Beam Stage Loader (BSL) and Crusher
- General Longwall Equipment Suppliers
- Maingate Conveyor and Boot End
- Face Services
- Miscellaneous