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Conveyor braking rules under scrutiny

KEY safety and maintenance issues related to mine conveyor braking and shutdown systems are coming under increasing scrutiny in Australia. When it was introduced, Australian Standard AS1755-2000 - which set out new guidelines for conveyor operational safety - was generally well received by operators.

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Conveyor braking rules under scrutiny

However, there was some confusion then, and still seems to be plenty now, about the type of stopping mechanisms required to ensure conveyors are safe and that they meet legal design requirements. A...

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