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Dowty Mining Equipment
In 1948, Dowty decided to market a newly developed product - the hydraulic pit prop. Early design prototypes had been tested in 1945, when it was felt desirable to develop new industrial applications of hydraulics.
Initially, the production of mining props was being carried out by Dowty Auto Units but in 1954 Dowty Mining Equipment was created.
In 1956 Dowty Mining Equipment opened a new factory at Ashchurch, Nr. Tewkesbury and by 1957, the millionth hydraulic pit prop had been produced and in use all over the world.
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"Manufacturing for the Plan for Coal"
Dowty Mining Equipment – The Institution of Mining Engineers – a paper on “Manufacturing for the Plan for Coal” by ...
16th Horticultural Show - 6th September 1980
Dowty Ashchurch – 16th Horticultural Show Saturday 6th September 1980 These popular events were organised every year and were very competitive ...
17th Horticultural Show - 3rd September 1983
Dowty Ashchurch – 17th Horticultural Show Saturday 3rd September 198 These popular events were organised every year and were very competitive ...
200 Gallon Reservoir and Mixing Tank
Dowty Mining Equipment – 200 Gallon Reservoir and Mixing Tank
3 Leg 141 Tonne Vertical Seam Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 3 Leg 141 Tonne Vertical Seam Support
3-Leg 75 Ton Packhole Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 3-Leg 75 Ton Packhole Support
4 Leg 360 Tonne Chock Shield Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4 Leg 360 Tonne Chock Shield Support
4 Leg 400 Tonne Chock Shield Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4 Leg 400 Tonne Chock Shield Support
4 Leg 450 Tonne Chock Shield Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4 Leg 450 Tonne Chock Shield Support
4-Leg 250 Ton Rigid Base Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 250 Ton Rigid Base Chock
4-Leg 280 Ton Rigid Base Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 280 Ton Rigid Base Chock
4-Leg 320 Ton Medium/Thin Seam Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 320 Ton Medium/Thin Seam Chock
4-Leg 450 Ton Semi-Rigid Base Chock with Twin Beams
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 450 Ton Semi-Rigid Base Chock with Twin Beams
4-Leg 550 Tonne Chock Shields
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 550 Tonne Chock Shields
4-Leg 700 Ton Medium/Thin Seam Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg 700 Ton Medium/Thin Seam Chock
4-Leg Shield Supports
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4-Leg Shield Supports
4/160 Tonnes Short Base Support Systems for Face ends
Dowty Hucknall – 4/160 Tonnes Short Base Support Systems for Face ends
4/200 Tonne Face End Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4/200 Tonne Face End Support
4/400 Tonnes Sub-Level Caving Shield Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4/400 Tonnes Sub-Level Caving Shield Support
4/410 Tonne Shield Support
Dowty Mining Equipment – 4/410 Tonne Shield Support
40 years in the Rear View Mirror
In a few days, I will be marking forty years working for the same company. It’s not only a personal milestone ...
5-Leg 150 Ton Thin Seam Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 5-Leg 150 Ton Thin Seam Chock
5-Leg Medium Seam Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 5-Leg Medium Seam Chock
5-Leg Thin Seam Chock
Dowty Mining Equipment – 5-Leg Thin Seam Chock
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