Victor Tapia has been appointed vice president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, sales area United States. He will start in this role on Jan. 1, 2020, and will be based in Atlanta. Tapia will be joining Sandvik after working for Metso, where he served a business area president and was a member of the Metso Group executive management team. Previously he worked many years…
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Epiroc Works for a Healthier Future in Mining
To create a healthier working environment and meet demands for cleaner technology, Epiroc has created an entire suite of battery-powered vehicles, covering the process from bolting, face drilling, mucking and hauling.
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces Next Generation of Rig Control System for Pit Viper
Epiroc introduced the fifth generation of its Rig Control System (RCS 5). RCS 5 is the next evolutionary step toward fully autonomous mining.
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces Next Generation Of The Rig Control System
Epiroc introduced the fifth generation of Rig Control System (RCS 5), the next evolutionary step toward fully autonomous mining, according to the company. RCS 5 provides the next step for the mining industry from the automation program that brought autonomous drilling into a sustainable reality. Features such as Machine-to-Machine Communication, sharing real time drill plan updates between drills, Auto Tower…
Read MoreJames River Equipment Becomes Full-Line Epiroc Dealer
Epiroc added James River Equipment (JRE) as a full-line dealer in Virginia. Previously a dealer of Epiroc hydraulic attachments throughout the state, JRE has added sales and rental of new and used Epiroc drill rigs, along with rock drilling tools, parts and service. “We’re excited to expand our valued partnership with James River Equipment in the state of Virginia,” said Tom…
Read MoreEpiroc IPS System Takes Hydraulic Breaker Performance to Next Level
Epiroc introduced another first in hydraulic breaker technology. Many of the company’s heavy hydraulic breaker attachments now feature the patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS). Seamlessly combining Epiroc’s AutoControl and StartSelect functions, the fully automated system provides simpler, more efficient, and more economical breaker operation.
Read MoreEpiroc SB Hydraulic Breakers For Underground Applications
While incorporating the popular features of Epiroc’s Solid Body (SB) breaker range, the new SB 302 and SB 452 Tunnel versions provide application-specific modifications that extend equipment lifetime and reduce overall operating costs in underground applications.
Read MoreEpiroc Releases Automation Package for Scooptram Underground Loader
For greater safety and efficiency, Epiroc released a number of automation features for the Scooptram underground loader. The Scooptram Automation Regular package allows the loader to be controlled through an operator station from a remote location.
Read MoreEpiroc Offers Tunnel Version of SB Hydraulic Breakers
Epiroc now offers a Tunnel version of its SB Hydraulic Breakers. While incorporating the popular features of Epiroc’s market-leading Solid Body (SB) breaker range, the new SB 302 and SB 452 Tunnel versions provide application-specific modifications that extend equipment lifetime and reduce overall operating costs in underground applications. Piston lifetime in the advanced Tunnel version is extended by a new…
Read MoreEpiroc Adds Chicago Pneumatic Excavator Attachments to Product Line
Epiroc announced that Chicago Pneumatic hydraulic excavator attachments have joined its product lineup as part of the planned Epiroc split with Atlas Copco.
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