AS 3637.1-2005 (R2017)

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Abstract

Specifies general requirements for vertical shaft mine winding conveyance suspension equipment for use in underground mines. Design, materials, manufacture and testing are specified. Appendices provide requirements for 1.5 manganese steel, recommendations for inspection and maintenance, design guidelines for loaded holes and pins, and information on ruling section and equivalent section.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 26 February 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-018:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group
Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW)
Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA)
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)
Engineers Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society
Solid Energy New Zealand
Straterra

Scope

This Standard specifies general requirements for suspension equipment used in vertical mine shafts.
Inspection and maintenance are covered in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/03/2017
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ISBN
Committee	ME-018
Supersedes	DR 05062 CP