Why Hydraulic Shovels - Mining Liebherr-America, Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Hoeft, Roy J., author.

Conference Name:

29th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1978-04-11 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1978

Summary:

The hydraulic shovel as a primary loading tool in mines and quarries is compared to more conventional methods used to date in the North American market such as cable shovels and large wheel loaders. Discussed are the history of the hydraulic shovels, their concept, and their place in the mining industry. Also discussed are the applications for which hydraulic shovels are best suited, not only because of their performance but also because of other advantages such as mobility, production and economic considerations. A comparison is made to other alternatives of loading methods considering the many factors today's user is faced with

Notes:

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Publisher Number:

780450

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license