Stoper
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005678
A type of rock drill specifically designed for drilling upward or at steep angles in underground mining operations. This pneumatic or hydraulic tool is commonly used for creating blast holes in the roof or back of a stope. It features a feed leg that extends to brace against the mine floor or wall, providing the necessary thrust for drilling.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005678 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Abbaubohrer; Spanish: barrena de tope; French: marteau-perforateur de chantiers |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005678",
"term": "Stoper",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of rock drill specifically designed for drilling upward or at steep angles in underground mining operations. This pneumatic or hydraulic tool is commonly used for creating blast holes in the roof or back of a stope. It features a feed leg that extends to brace against the mine floor or wall, providing the necessary thrust for drilling.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Abbaubohrer",
"es": "barrena de tope",
"fr": "marteau-perforateur de chantiers"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stoper/"
}
Record 6,168 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.