BS EN 1552:2003

This standard BS EN 1552:2003 Underground mining machines. Mobile extracting machines at the face. Safety requirements for shearer loaders and plough systems is classified in these ICS categories:

• 73.100.30 Equipment for drilling and mine excavation

This Standard specifies the requirements for mobile extracting machines working underground at the face. It specifies requirements for the construction, equipment marking and testing of shearer loaders, trepanners, jib-type cutters, face opening machines and plough systems. This includes their control systems and face and goaf-side guiding and haulage elements. Conveyors, spill plates and auxiliary devices such as lasers, etc., are excluded.