self-advancing supports

self-advancing supports

[¦self əd¦vans·iŋ sə′pȯrts]

(mining engineering)

An assembly of hydraulically operated steel hydraulic supports, on a long-wall face, which are moved forward as a unit. Also known as walking props.

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