A mine winder is a type of machine used in underground mining for the purpose of raising and lowering personnel and materials up and down a mine shaft. A mine winder is also referred to as an underground mine hoist.
The primary application of a mine winder is to provide reliable and efficient vertical transportation in underground mining operations. The winder is used to transport miners, equipment, and materials up and down the mine shaft, connecting different levels of the mine. It is typically installed above or below the shaft and works in combination with a cage or a skip.
Some of the key applications of a mine winder include:
1. Personnel and Equipment Transportation - Mine winders are used to transport miners and their equipment, such as vehicles and drilling rigs, up and down the mine shaft.
2. Material Transport - Mine winders are used for the transportation of materials, including ores, waste rock, and other supplies, between different levels within the mine.
3. Emergency Evacuation - In the event of an emergency, mine winders can be used to evacuate miners, personnel, and injured workers from underground.
4. Shaft Sinking - Mine winders may be used to move excavation and drilling equipment to take the mine shaft to the required depth.
Mine winders come in a range of sizes, capacities, and types, including drum winders, Koepe winders, friction winders, and sink winders. The actual type and size of the mine winder used in a particular mine depend on the size of the mine, the volume of materials transported, and the vertical lift required.
Overall, mine winders are critical pieces of equipment in underground mining operations, providing an essential means of vertical transportation that moves people and materials safely and efficiently up and down the mine shaft.
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