Hydraulic equipment and support systems for mining : selected peer reviewed papers from the First International Workshop on Hydraulic Equipment and Support Systems for Mining (IWHEM2012) August 17 18 2012 Huludao China The aim of IWHEM2012 is to present the latest research and results of scientists (professors students PhD Students engineers and post doc scientist) related to Hydraulic technology and mining equipment topics. This conference provides opportunities for the different areas delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.