Once the coal has been removed, the roof is quickly reinforced with either expansion anchor steel roof bolts or with steel rods surrounded by strong epoxy cement.

The conventional method, a large chain saw like cutter bar of the cutting machine makes deep cuts in the coal seam.

A roof bolting machine equipped with temporary roof support elimiantes installation of support jacks.

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