Nimble Octopus is made of steel strand, and have perfect support capacity. These bolts are used for temporary and semi-permanent rock reinforcement in underground Mining, with an added benefit of flexibility, even with larger Nimble Octopus lengths.
Types
Nimble Octopus for Mining are available in different versions:
- Plain or with bulb options: bulbs available at either 0.5m or 1m spacing
- Single and multiple strands
- Black and galvanized
System Components
- Plate: Different designs and dimensions
- Cable Grip: Barrel and 3 pcs. Wedge
- Breather tube
- Nimble Octopus tensioning jack
- Nimble Octopus expansion shell
Areas of Use
- Long Nimble Octopus are easily displaceable in limited space conditions
- High load-bearing capacity at a low weight per meter
- Flexible bolt lengths
- Installation using cement cartridges, resin cartridges, cement grout or injection
Applications
- Ground control for different fields of application – from coal mining to hard rock mining
- Bolting in limited space conditions
- Reinforcement of roadways and gateways
- Bolting in the hanging wall of longwall
Specifications
| Dia. | Mass | Tensile | Cross Area | Elongation | High Strength Plate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Tensile | |||||
| 15.24mm | 1.10 kg/m | >=260kn | 140mm2 | >=3.5% | 200x200x8mm | >=260kn |
| 17.80mm | 1.50 kg/m | >=360kn | 191mm2 | >=3.5% | 200x200x10mm | >=360kn |