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SPLIT SET: THE ERROR MANY UNDERESTIMATE IN UNDERGROUND MINING It's not just about installing it… it's about understanding how it truly functions within the rock. The Split Set (friction bolt) is one of the most widely used ground support systems in underground mining due to its rapid installation and ability to provide immediate support. However, a common operational issue exists: Reliance on the Split Set without verifying whether it is actually functioning as intended. ⚙️ How does it truly work? The Split Set does not "anchor" like a conventional bolt. It operates via: 🧲 Continuous friction between the steel and the rock mass 🪨 Radial pressure generated upon insertion into the drill hole ⚖️ Load distribution along the length of the bolt If any of these factors fails… its performance drops dramatically. ⚠️ Critical installation errors ❌ Incorrect drill hole diameter ❌ Incomplete bolt insertion ❌ Rock unsuitable for effective friction ❌ Failure to use a bearing plate ❌ Lack of field quality control 🦺 Why does it remain essential in mining? ⏱️ Immediate ground support 🚧 Reduces rock fall at the face 🔧 Compatible with welded wire mesh ⚒️ Accelerates the ground support cycle 🪨 Performs well in competent rock 💡 CONCLUSION The Split Set does not fail on its own… it fails when installed without technical judgment. And in underground mining, that detail changes everything. 📞 992 022 313 PROMINE PERÚ S.A.C. Ground support solutions for underground mining