Factors in how to operate a Underground Mining Scraper Winch safely and at optimal levels require assigning the correct Underground Mining Winch for the job. Since there are various types of raking winches on the market for various applications, it is necessary to choose the right raking winch. Consideration should also be given to the distance the ore will travel, the space allocated to the winch, and the amount of load the winch will pull.
Proper installation of the snatch block is critical to the performance of the Underground Mining Winch to avoid safety related issues and the ability to operate the scraper properly with the raking winch. Routine maintenance of the winch is critical, and routine maintenance can extend the life of the Scraper Winch. Additionally, winch drivers need to be properly trained in effective and safe Scraper Winch use, as well as how to check the Scraper Winch with the correct checklist before the start and end of a gear shift.
Choosing the right raking winch for the job
The weight of the load that the raking winch will pull, the distance the raking winch will pull the load, the space available for installing and operating the raking winch, and the safety factors that need to be considered need to be determined.
