BS 4831:1985 PDF

What is BS 4831 – Chain conveyors for mining about?

BS 4831 is a British standard that discusses the specification for shackle type connector units for chain conveyors for mining. The purpose of the conveyor system on a continuous miner or loading machine is to transport the coal from the base region to the material handling system behind the machine. BS 4831 specifies the requirements for a range of shackle type connector units for use with chain conveyors. Each unit consists of the following components:

Shackle type connector