Someone will surely know for certain answer in respect of mine engines but
would suggest to increase downward force by adding reaction against beam to
effect of gravity - as with tilt hammers, helves etc - also possibly
analogous to valve springs in i/c engines. Would also mitigate against
bounce.
regards
James
----- Original Message -----
From: "Newman, Phil" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 11:10 AM
Subject: [MINING-HISTORY] Spring beams
> Dear list,
>
> Could someone please provide a concise definition of a Spring Beam. Most
> diagrams of engine houses in the usual sources show them and the sockets
are
> usually quite evident in the structures but there precise function is not
> fully clear to me.
>
> Thanks in anticipation
>
> Phil Newman
>
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