The Atlas Copco SmartROC T35 and SmartROC T40 are the first surface drill rigs in the Atlas Copco family to give operators the option of running the rigs from either the cabin or radio remote control. Upgrading the rigs with a SmartROC radio remote control kit safely extends rig utilization to uneven terrain. Designed to offer extremely low operating cost in construction…
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Dyno Nobel Improves DigiShot System
Dyno Nobel, along with the efforts of joint venture partner DetNet, have made improvements to the DigiShot 300S system. The new DigiShot 300 RF system has been developed to improve safety of blasting operations. With this new system the blaster has the capability to fire remotely with a single box application. This allows the blaster to choose a firing location where…
Read MoreBrokk Hydraulic Drifter Drill Emphasizes Power, Safety
Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment is for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the new drill attachment is suited for drilling in cramped spaces. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther…
Read MoreREICHdrill Upgrades Safety Features for Blast Hole Drill
REICHdrill Inc. announced several important operator safety and comfort upgrades to its flagship model C-700D blast hole drill. Richard Pearce, engineering manager for the company, listed updates to this model via a company statement. “Safety is paramount here at REICHdrill,” Pearce stated. “We have an ongoing commitment to our customers to design and innovate our product line.” These upgrades include the…
Read MoreSandvik Offers Radio Remote-Controlled 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…
Read MoreBoart Longyear TruCore Designed For Drillers, By Drillers
Boart Longyear introduced TruCore, an integrated core orientation system that enables drillers to increase productivity and decrease spending on consumables, according to the company. Core Orientation is essential to the mining and resources sector as it marks and determines the precise orientation and position of core while in the ground. This information helps determine faults, cleavages, joints, mineral lineation and…
Read MoreVari-Stem Contains Explosive Energy Within Rock Mass
Vari-Stem Plugs work by creating a blocking effect within the drill hole by wedging the stemming material between the drill hole wall and plug. Upon detonation of the explosives, the plug is forced upward into the stemming material and “locks up.” The explosive gases and energy are prevented from traveling (venting) up through the drill hole, and instead are contained…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Introduces Auto Rod Change System
Atlas Copco’s Rig Control System (RCS) continues its legacy of enabling automation to promote safe, lean and productive mining with the patent-pending Auto Rod Change technology. The Auto Rod Change (ARC) system is a milestone for Atlas Copco’s Pit Viper blasthole drill product line, seamlessly integrating into the existing AutoDrill for a complete multi-pass product. ARC is a patent-pending technology…
Read MoreDrilling and Blasting Safety is Critically Important
MSHA’s Accident Prevention Program includes tips on drilling and blasting safety. Following are several items the agency wants to bring to the attention of plant operators or contractors performing drilling and blasting operations in quarries. Avoid Surface EntanglementsMany accidents have occurred when miners have come into contact with rotating drills: They tried to manually thread drill steels, unplug clogged suction…
Read MoreFurukawa DCR20 Down-the-Hole-Drill Features Easy Controls
The DCR20 from Furukawa Rock Drill has established itself as a reliable, productive resource for drilling operations, according to the company. These drills have been tested in soft, medium and hard rock conditions with multiple end-users and applications. Servicing the DCR20 is easy with access to all key components such as the engine, fluid levels and compressor through large panel doors…
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