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Mineral mining

The extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth for economic interests.

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Mineral mining

Tooth brake

Mining; General mining

A brake used to hold a shaft by means of a tooth or teeth engaging with fixed sockets. Not used for slowing or stopping.

Angle brace

Mining; General mining

A brace used to prevent mine timbers from riding or leaning; a brace across an interior angle.

Self-energizing brake

Mining; General mining

A brake that is applied partly by friction between its lining and the drum.

X-frame brace

Mining; General mining

A brace of a square set in which two diagonal pieces of timber cross to form an X.

Auxiliary fault

Mining; General mining

A branch fault. A minor fault ending against a major fault.

Steering brake

Mining; General mining

A brake that slows or stops on one side of a tractor.

Strap brake

Mining; General mining

A brake generally used on small winding engines.

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