Mobile hoist, originated for Civil Defense purposes, is now essential part of mine rescue equipment; required duty is to sustain rope end load of 2 tons at max speed of 8 fps for winding depths of up to 3000 ft; equipment is self contained unit comprising towing vehicle on which is mounted diesel engine driving main and auxiliary d-c generators and trailer carrying hoist; also on trailer is portable telephone and signaling communication system. (See also English Elec J v 14 n 7 Sept 1956 p 2-11, 2 plates)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Mobile emergency winders


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Published in:

    Engineer ; 201 , n 5239


    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Mobile emergency winders

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1956


    Dynamic rope stresses in emergency braking on winders

    Egan, A.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1937


    Dynamic rope stresses in emergency braking on winders

    Egan, A.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1937


    Braking system for winders

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1963


    Speed control of a. c. winders

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1953