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headframe [′hed‚frām] (mining engineering) The frame at the top of a shaft, on which is mounted the hoisting pulley. Also known as gallows; gallows frame; headstock; hoist frame. The shaft frame, sheaves, hoisting arrangements, dumping gear, and connected works at the top of a shaft. Also known as headgear. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Town of Atikokan is hoping to create new headframes within old mining camps as their mineral development strategy proceeds to the new phase. The Lucky Queen mine was also perfectly situated as it only required the construction of a headframe and a few buildings at the site, and an aerial tramline 1350 m long to the mill, and it was ready to begin production in the fall. Therefore, the construction of the headframe, hoisting plant, associated infrastructure and pre-sinking excavation for Shaft #1, a 6. |
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