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    Sylvester's prop withdrawer is a tool used underground in mines to safely withdraw support props and cogs from areas where the roof is no longer supported. It consists of long and short pins, chains, a Conway, and a ratchet/sword comb. It is used in goaf areas and sealed off areas being reopened. To withdraw a prop, an anchor prop is set and the short chain is looped around it. The long chain is looped around the prop to withdraw and secured in the Sylvester box. The ratchet is operated to loosen the prop for safe removal. Similar steps using trips are taken to release cogs. It allows for safe withdrawal of supports from a distance without going under

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    Sylvester's prop withdrawer is a tool used underground in mines to safely withdraw support props and cogs from areas where the roof is no longer supported. It consists of long and short pins, chains, a Conway, and a ratchet/sword comb. It is used in goaf areas and sealed off areas being reopened. To withdraw a prop, an anchor prop is set and the short chain is looped around it. The long chain is looped around the prop to withdraw and secured in the Sylvester box. The ratchet is operated to loosen the prop for safe removal. Similar steps using trips are taken to release cogs. It allows for safe withdrawal of supports from a distance without going under

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    Sylvester's prop withdrawer is a tool used underground in mines to safely withdraw support props and cogs from areas where the roof is no longer supported. It consists of long and short pins, chains, a Conway, and a ratchet/sword comb. It is used in goaf areas and sealed off areas being reopened. To withdraw a prop, an anchor prop is set and the short chain is looped around it. The long chain is looped around the prop to withdraw and secured in the Sylvester box. The ratchet is operated to loosen the prop for safe removal. Similar steps using trips are taken to release cogs. It allows for safe withdrawal of supports from a distance without going under

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    Sylvester's prop withdrawer is a tool used underground in mines to safely withdraw support props and cogs from areas where the roof is no longer supported. It consists of long and short pins, chains, a Conway, and a ratchet/sword comb. It is used in goaf areas and sealed off areas being reopened. To withdraw a prop, an anchor prop is set and the short chain is looped around it. The long chain is looped around the prop to withdraw and secured in the Sylvester box. The ratchet is operated to loosen the prop for safe removal. Similar steps using trips are taken to release cogs. It allows for safe withdrawal of supports from a distance without going under

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    SYLVESTERS PROP

    WITHDRAWER
    INDEX

     What is Sylvesters prop withdrawer ?


     Constructional features and diagram ?
     Place where it is going to be used ?
     What is the working principle ?
     How to withdraw prop and cog ?
     What is the reason behind using this ?
     What kind of safety measures should be taken ?
    SYLVESTERS WITHDRAWER
    WHAT IS THIS ?

     Withdrawer is specially suitable for use to


    withdraw the prop and cog in underground
    mines.
     Diagram :-
    DIAGRAM :-
    CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
    AND DIAGRAM
     Long pin
     Short pin
     Short chain
     Long chain
     Conway
     Sword comb / Ratchet
    SPECIFICATIONS

     Weight of Sylvester m/c , 15 kg


     Weight of 4.5 mm x 10 mm , 10 kg
    WITHDRAW IN CASE OF PROP
    SUPPORT !
    PLACE WHERE IT IS GOING TO BE
    USED ?

     In goaf area
     At Completely extracted sites
     At reopening of sealed off
    area
    WORKING PRINCIPLE !
     Sliding with the help of Rack_pinion and then
    lock !
    BEFORE WITHDRAWL OPERATION
     Check the availability of spare Chain.
     Attach spare chain to the next prop to be
    withdrawn, so that it is not necessary to go
    under root which may be unsettled.
     Start withdrawing with most remote prop and
    then the others in turn working towards safe
    roof at all times.
    STEP I

    Set an anchor prop inclined towards the prop to be


    withdrawn, and with the head inserted into a notch
    made in the roof.
    STEP II

    Pass the short chain which is attached to the sword


    of the Sylvester round the foot of the anchor prop
    so that the hook passes under the chain.
    STEP III

    Pass the hook end of the long chain round the top
    of the prop that is to be withdrawn. Loop the chain
    through the hook, pull the chain tight, and place a
    link in the eye of the Sylvester box
    STEP IV

    Operate the Sylvester until the prop is released.


    STEP V

    Pull the released prop from beneath the unsupported


    roof either by means of the Sylvester chain, or by
    means of a long bandied pick.
    NOTE :-
     Hold fast assembly is to be used to enable the
    full length of the ratchet bar to be re-used
    without releasing the load in case the prop has
    not been made sufficiently loose in first travel.
     To withdraw props offering adequate
    resistance to the root i.e. approaching 15
    tones, by a direct pull is beyond the capacity of
    devices based on Sylvester principle. A
    twisting hooks of 30 mm
    DIAGRAM :-
    Withdraw in case of cog support !

     1)Firstly drawn
     2) Secondly drawn 1 3

    1 2

    2 TOP SECTIONAL VIEW 4


    STEPS TO RELEASE COG !
     Test the roof round the chock and set a temporary
    prop.
     Stand in a safe place and, using the long handled
    hammer, strike the rear release trips
     In the same way release the trips on the face side.
     This will release the chock, the pieces of which
    should then be gathered together and stored ready
    for future use. Use the long handled pick or pout to
    recover the chock pieces from the unsupported
    area.
    RELEASED COG !
    WHAT IS THE REASON BEHIND
    USING THIS ?
     Mainly safety point of view.
     Can be withdrawn 2-3 prop in single operation.
     Can be operated from a safe place
     Easy to handle.
     More efficient work.
    WHAT KIND OF SAFETY
    MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN ?
     By taking a safe shelter
     By adopting all safety wearable things
    THANKYOU

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