Apparatus and methods are disclosed for assembling a multi-well fracturing system, and components useful in such a system, and for performing fracturing operations. The multi-well fracturing systems include a skid-based connection assembly including a movable conduit as a switching member between multiple branches of the fracturing system which extend to different wells within the system. Some such systems may include one or more components placed on adjustable skids to facilitate assembly of the fracturing system.

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for assembling a multi-well fracturing system, and components useful in such a system, and for performing fracturing operations. The multi-well fracturing systems include a skid-based connection assembly including a movable conduit as a switching member between multiple branches of the fracturing system which extend to different wells within the system. Some such systems may include one or more components placed on adjustable skids to facilitate assembly of the fracturing system.

A strain relief assembly is disclosed comprising a support for mounting on a tray or the like and an elongate support member to which is rotatably mounted a strain relief member. The strain relief member is secured to the support member by a securing mechanism comprising a shaft which travels within a shaft receiving bore between a secured position, wherein a first shaft end of the shaft presses against a free end of the second portion and thereby preventing rotation of the elongate strain relief member and a released position wherein the shaft is positioned away from the free end of the second portion and such that the elongate strain relief member is rotatable.

A strain relief assembly is disclosed comprising a support for mounting on a tray or the like and an elongate support member to which is rotatably mounted a strain relief member. The strain relief member is secured to the support member by a securing mechanism comprising a shaft which travels within a shaft receiving bore between a secured position, wherein a first shaft end of the shaft presses against a free end of the second portion and thereby preventing rotation of the elongate strain relief member and a released position wherein the shaft is positioned away from the free end of the second portion and such that the elongate strain relief member is rotatable.

The Twist-Base Mount couples a single-screw, substrate-penetrating element with an elastically-deformable, concave base element that, once installed, acts as a spring, exerting a downward force upon the substrate around its circumference. Because the base element is rigidly attached to the substrate-penetrating element, a force applied to the Mount parallel to the plane of the substrate is offset by the pressure of the perimeter of the base element against the substrate, resulting in additional strength. The Mount's single-screw, self-boring element allows quick and easy installation. The spring-like base-element permits 360-degree rotation of the Mount while maintaining uniform pressure against the substrate, thereby preserving strength regardless of rotational positioning. The mount remains economical in relation to mounts of similar strength and rotational adjustability due to its insert-molded construction.

The Twist-Base Mount couples a single-screw, substrate-penetrating element with an elastically-deformable, concave base element that, once installed, acts as a spring, exerting a downward force upon the substrate around its circumference. Because the base element is rigidly attached to the substrate-penetrating element, a force applied to the Mount parallel to the plane of the substrate is offset by the pressure of the perimeter of the base element against the substrate, resulting in additional strength. The Mount's single-screw, self-boring element allows quick and easy installation. The spring-like base-element permits 360-degree rotation of the Mount while maintaining uniform pressure against the substrate, thereby preserving strength regardless of rotational positioning. The mount remains economical in relation to mounts of similar strength and rotational adjustability due to its insert-molded construction.

A cable handling system for a longwall mining machine is disclosed. The longwall mining machine includes a shearer configured to move along a pan line to mine material along a mine face. The cable handling system includes a service line configured to carry one or more supply lines to the shearer for facilitating shearer operation. Further, a plurality of interconnected trays accommodates the service line. Moreover, a controller is configured to determine a profile of the pan line; detect one or more parameters associated with the service line in relation to the profile of the pan line; and determine a likelihood of at least a portion of the service line dislodging from the plurality of interconnected trays based on the one or more parameters exceeding a predefined threshold.

A cable management assembly includes a cable management device and a supporting device. The cable management device includes a first arm, a second arm and an intermediate frame being mounted between the first arm and the second arm. The intermediate frame includes a first mounting feature. The supporting device is configured to support one of the first arm, the second arm and the intermediate frame. The supporting device includes a base and an elastic member being arranged at the base. The elastic member has a second mounting feature configured to be detachably mounted to the first mounting feature.

A cable management assembly includes a cable management device and a supporting device. The cable management device includes a first arm, a second arm and an intermediate frame being mounted between the first arm and the second arm. The intermediate frame includes a first mounting feature. The supporting device is configured to support one of the first arm, the second arm and the intermediate frame. The supporting device includes a base and an elastic member being arranged at the base. The elastic member has a second mounting feature configured to be detachably mounted to the first mounting feature.

A support assembly for hydraulic lines is disclosed. The support assembly includes a frame designed to retain at least one ring within its opening. Each ring is configured to be secured about a single hydraulic hose, thus simultaneously securing it within the frame. Each ring can rotate with respect to the frame about their longitudinal axis, reducing the stress exerted directly on the hydraulic line. The support assembly further includes a second frame in which the frame is attached. The frame can rotate about an axis that is perpendicular to the rotation of the rings to further lessen the stress on the hydraulic lines. The support assembly is attached to a hydraulically operated machine by a base plate or bracket onto which the second frame is fixedly attached.