HammerHead Trenchless Equipment has introduced the HammerHead Roughneck R600, the largest of its pneumatic percussion drilling systems for use in horizontal directional drilling applications. Designed for drilling solid rock with bit diameters of 7.25 to 8 in., the R600 gives HDD contractors the ability to complete larger diameter bores in fewer passes as well as access to a wider range…
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Sandvik Combines Best Features Into One Surface Drill Rig
Sandvik Construction added a completely new radio remote-controlled drill rig to its surface top hammer drill rig offering. Engineered from its conception to combine all the best features in one unit – drilling performance with high hole quality, easy maintenance and excellent maneuverability, as well as attractive exterior – the Dino DC400Ri is ready to take the lead in surface drilling…
Read MoreBoart Longyear LS250 MiniSonic a Versatile Compact Rig
Boart Longyear introduced the LS250 MiniSonic, a compact drill rig. Capable of drilling to depths of up to 250 ft. when used with 4.75-in. casing, the wide 600-mm rubber tracks provide low ground pressure (.28 bar/4 psi) and make it perfect for jobs in the most sensitive and fragile terrains. Plus, its smaller footprint makes it appropriate for projects with…
Read MoreDayton Lamina Hydraulic Drills Are Portable
New Dayton Lamina hydraulic drills are compact enough to fit into narrow openings, yet they have the power for heavy duty drilling and tapping operations, making them ideal for various mining applications. Designed to fit openings as narrow as 9 ¼-in., they are perfect for work in tight quarters. The magnetic base attaches to the drilling surface at almost any…
Read MoreCat Top Hammer Drill for Tough Applications
Even in granite-like conditions the new Cat MD5150C Top Hammer Drill is out-performing down-the-hole rigs, according to the company, with its higher productivity and much lower fuel consumption – while achieving comparable hole straightness. Cat drill customer Iron Mountain Quarry, located south of St. Louis, reports that overall productivity is almost double a competitor’s DTH drill. This productivity is achieved…
Read MoreAtlas Copco BenchREMOTE Can Handle Three Rigs
Blasthole drillers can handle up to three rigs in parallel while working at a safe distance from the high wall with the new BenchREMOTE by Atlas Copco. Traditionally high walls are one area of a quarry or surface mine that expose operators to the most risk. Using Atlas Copco’s BenchREMOTE remote operator station, drillers can now operate more than 100 yd.…
Read MoreRobit Technology Measures Borehole Straightness While Drilling
Robit said it is the first company in the world to develop a patented measuring system that can measure the straightness of a hole during the percussive drilling process. The system is the result of an intensive, seven-year R&D program at Robit and is in operation at selected customers. Unlike existing, time-consuming manual systems, measuring during the drilling process does not…
Read MoreRockmore DTH Hammer a ‘High-Performance Tool’
Rockmore International launched the T series DTH hammer line and introduced the first model in this class – the ROK 600T. The new T hammer line was officially unveiled at the National Ground Water Association exhibition last year in Las Vegas. This new addition to Rockmore’s existing broad range of DTH hammers is a breakthrough for DTH drilling technology for mining,…
Read MoreISEE Blasting Conference
The 41st Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, produced by International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), is the world’s largest conference on explosives engineering. The conference will be held Feb. 1-4, 2015, in New Orleans. More than 1,600 industry leaders, government officials and manufactures from around the globe are expected to attend. Highlights include an industry panel discussion, a student…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Offers Ph.D. in Explosives Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology is offering the nation’s first Ph.D. in explosives engineering. The new doctorate will help the university fill critical shortfalls in government and industry. In the mining industry alone, more than 5,000 engineers will retire in the next decade. “This will give our graduates a more specific designation in the workforce,” said Dr. Jason Baird, associate…
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