AS 3637.5-2005 (R2017)

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Abstract

Specifies requirements for rope swivels and swivel hooks used in vertical shaft mine winding conveyance suspension equipment for underground mines. Design, materials, construction, marking, and testing are specified. Appendices provide guidelines for the design of threaded components and give permissible imperfections for magnetic particle inspection.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 26 February 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-018:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group
Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW)
Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA)
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)
Engineers Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society
Solid Energy New Zealand
Straterra

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of rope swivels and swivel hooks for use in the suspension of conveyances in underground vertical mine shafts.
General requirements are specified in AS 3637.1.

Guidelines for the design of threaded components are given in Appendix A.
The use of hooks may require approval of the statutory authorities.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/03/2017
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Committee	ME-018
Supersedes	DR 04540 CP AS 3637.5-1989