Granite quarry mining in Korea, like in other parts of the world, involves the extraction of granite from quarries for use in construction, monuments, and other applications. The equipment used in granite quarry mining is specialized to handle the hardness and size of granite blocks. Here’s an overview of the typical equipment used in granite quarry mining:
1. Drilling Equipment
– Rock Drills: Used to create holes for blasting or for inserting wedges to split the granite.
– Diamond Wire Saws: These are used to cut large blocks of granite from the quarry face. The wire is embedded with diamond segments that cut through the hard stone.
2. Blasting Equipment
– Explosives: Controlled blasting is sometimes used to break up large sections of granite.
– Detonators and Blasting Caps: Used to safely ignite explosives.
3. Excavation and Loading Equipment
– Excavators: Heavy-duty excavators are used to remove overburden (the soil and rock covering the granite) and to load broken granite blocks.
– Wheel Loaders: These are used to move large quantities of material, including granite blocks and waste rock.
4. Hauling Equipment
– Dump Trucks: Large dump trucks are used to transport granite blocks from the quarry to processing areas or storage yards.
– Conveyor Belts: In some quarries, conveyor belts are used to move smaller pieces of granite or waste material.
5. Cutting and Processing Equipment
– Block Cutters: These machines are used to cut large granite blocks into smaller, more manageable sizes.
– Gang Saws: Used to slice granite blocks into slabs.
– Polishing Machines: After cutting, 
nite slabs are polished using specialized polishing machines.
6. Support Equipment
– Cranes and Hoists: Used to lift and move heavy granite blocks within the quarry or processing area.
– Compressors: Provide compressed air for drilling equipment.
– Water Pumps: Used for dust suppression and cooling during cutting operations.
7. Safety Equipment
– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots are essential for worker safety.
– Dust Suppression Systems: To control dust generated during drilling, cutting, and blasting operations.