Micon Gorilla Support standing roof support system installed in an underground coal mine, showing four cylindrical support columns beneath a mesh-reinforced mine roof.
THE FUTURE OF ROOF CONTROL

GORILLASUPPORT

LIGHTER | STRONGER | SET IN UNDER 90 SECONDS

USA-manufactured, one-piece standing support engineered by Micon for speed, safety and strength underground.

  • USA manufactured
  • NIOSH tested
  • 1–2 person install
  • Ships nationwide

A next-generation standing support

The Micon Gorilla Support is a one-piece standing support, made in the USA.

Trusted by coal miners and engineered for speed of installation and ease of handling.

  • LIGHTERUp to 82% lighter
  • INSTALLS IN MINUTESSet in under 90 seconds
  • FASTER1 to 2 men install by hand
Micon Gorilla Support standing roof support system featuring three cylindrical steel support columns installed beneath a reinforced roof in an underground coal mine, alongside traditional timber supports. Micon Gorilla Support standing roof support columns installed in a low-seam underground coal mine, providing roof support alongside timber cribbing beneath a mesh-reinforced mine roof. Micon Gorilla Support installation in an underground coal mine, with two miners handling lightweight cylindrical standing roof supports beside a transport vehicle in a mine. Micon Gorilla Support lightweight standing roof support columns stacked and secured with straps at an outdoor staging yard, ready for transport and installation in underground coal mines.

Peak load capacity vs. weight

Significantly higher peak and residual loads at a smaller diameter. Available in six diameters.

DiameterAverage Peak LoadLengths Up ToApproximate Weight
8"30 tons57.6"7 lbs/foot
10"40 tons72"8.5 lbs/foot
12"60 tons86.4"13.5 lbs/foot
14"100 tons120"20 lbs/foot
18"140 tons129.6"27 lbs/foot
20"170 tons144"34 lbs/foot

TRUSTED UNDERGROUND

Gorilla Support is engineered to deliver high-capacity standing support in a lightweight, one-piece system crews can install by hand.

Cut labor time, reduces equipment use, and keeps your operation moving—without compromising strength. 

  • Cost CompetitiveGive hours back to production
  • Safer HandlingReduce injury risk
  • DurableFire Resistant
  • Free Labor For Other Tasks
Micon Gorilla Support standing roof support system installed in an underground coal mine, with multiple cylindrical support columns on timber bases beneath a reinforced mine roof.

GORILLA SUPPORT

HIGH STRENGTH

  • Yields & holds load 22"+
  • Same performance smaller footprint

MICON NATIONWIDE

MICON EAST
25 Allegheny Square
Glassport, PA 15045

MICON WEST
1114 16 Road
Fruita, CO 81521

Micon Gorilla Support standing roof support columns secured on a flatbed trailer for nationwide shipping to underground mining operations across the United States.
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MICON EAST
25 Allegheny Square
Glassport, PA 15045

MICON WEST
1114 16 Road
Fruita, CO 81521

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