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Hock Technology Product Availability
Hock Technology produce high strength polyester fiber, flexible net and geosynthetic products suitable for use across a range of industries such as mining, road construction, environment, irrigation and public infrastructure sectors. For information on availability of the range of products from Hock Technology please contact Chris Taylor: chris.taylor@ccte.com.au or 0413 361 517. [...]
Reducing Fall Injuries in Underground Mining
It’s a problem that’s plagued coal miners for generations: loose rock falling from the roof, a hazard requiring constant attention. It’s a problem that has finally been solved thanks to a newly developed material, a strong plastic mesh that provides a long-term ability to keep all that loose rock up where it’s [...]
Performance of Underground Mining Grids vs Steel Mesh
During the past 20 years there has been a great deal of interest in obsoleting the use of welded wire mesh for underground secondary roof support applications. Welded wire mesh has inherent issues with material handling, related to unusable material loss, personal injuries and installed longevity. [...]