Manwinding
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003526
The process of transporting personnel vertically in a mine shaft using the hoisting system, also known as the winder or lift. This operation is distinct from materials hoisting, which moves ore, waste rock, and equipment. Manwinding is subject to stringent safety regulations governing hoist speed, cage capacity, inspection frequency, and emergency braking systems to protect the miners being transported.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003526 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Förderung; Spanish: izaje de personal; French: remontée du personnel |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Förderung",
"es": "izaje de personal",
"fr": "remontée du personnel"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/manwinding/"
}
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