UNDERGROUND DRILLING_proof 25/05/2016 11:02 Page 2
UNDERGROUND DRILLING
The Aramine miniDriller Remote Drilling Control
allows the operator to make a clean and
efficient face drilling for better blasting and
increased productivity. Moreover, the remote
control, easy to manipulate, offers a 5 m long
cable for effortless operation
Narrow vein development drilling
The evolution of the mining market with a
maximum of mechanisation has increased the
demand for small sized loaders to fit narrow
vein mine development. That is why Aramine
says it decided to create and manufacture what
it says is the only complete range of equipment
for narrow and extra narrow vein mines.
“Based on our historical experience in
underground mining of over 40 years, we design
and manufacture equipment that is easy to
maintain, simple to operate and robust for the
tough mining environment.” Aramine now has
more than 250 narrow vein machines operating
in mines all around the world.
“Because our clients’ safety and comfort are
our priority, we have designed this range with
unique operator safeness and an easy control.
Our range is available in both diesel and electric
versions. We have machines from 0.88m to 1.4
m width and from 1 t to 3.6 t.
“All Aramine narrow vein range machines
have been designed and tested to offer great
stability, even with their extremely reduced
width. In order to make the maintenance easy
for our customers, our narrow vein range has
been created using only one power frame for all
versions. The aim is to rationalise the fleet.
Thus, you can easily convert your miniLoader®
to a hydraulic miniDriller®.”
The Aramine D130D miniDriller is described
as a simple, efficient and reliable drilling
machine for
underground confined
galleries. Its small size,
1,040 mm, allows this
machine to go into
narrow vein mines.
Utilising the carrier of
the well proven L130D
miniLoader, the D130D
miniDriller “will easily
allow you to increase
productivity and safety
without the need for
special skills. Its
Remote Drilling Control
allows the operator to
carry out a clean and
efficient face drilling for
better blasting and
increased productivity.
standards. Monitor vibration and noise or air overpressure on
Moreover, the remote
control, easy to
a user friendly touch screen interface. Support of USB 2.0 allows
manipulate, offers a 5
use of memory sticks, modem, printers and GPS. Ruggedness and
m long cable for
reliability are the cornerstone attributes of Instantel® products.
effortless operation.”
Contact an Instantel representative today!
The miniDriller has a
clean and complete drill
panel control to have a
constant view on the
(613) 592-4642 · [email protected] · www.instantel.com
evolution of the mining
Ready to Monitor... in French
88 International Mining | JUNE 2016
operation. The machine offers a drifter lube
system integrated to the miniDriller, with selftank filling manually activated. The integrated
hydraulic system in the front base and the use
of the L130D miniLoader carrier allow good
control of parts inventory and fleet
rationalisation.
Aramine offers a range of different types of
feeds to make hole depths from 1,000 mm to
2,200 mm and suggests aluminium type feeds
with adjustable end play in order to enjoy better
precision. The choice of feed depends on the
hole depth and application. No air compressor
and water pump are on board, instead the
miniDriller comes with connectors to be quickly
connected to the mine air and water supplies.
“This machine offers an incredible stability
when operating thanks to its two front
telescopic hydraulic stabilisers bolted onto the
chassis. Designed to go where the others can't
in order to avoid hand drilling, the Aramine
D130D allows a full rotation of the feed in a 1.6
m gallery width and to cover up to 12 m2 of
gallery section.”
The target of the miniDriller is nonmechanised mines who would like to increase
their productivity and mechanised mines which
would like to reduce the size of their galleries.
The last miniDriller to be sold has gone to a
mine in Indonesia.
Production drilling – Simba range
complete
Atlas Copco has introduced a new and improved
model in the production drill category in the
form of the Simba S7. “The Simba S7 shows off
with its game changing precision, assuring more
precise drilling and less waste. In 1960, Atlas
Copco launched its first model in the Simba
series and it became famous for its reliability
and robustness. Since then, the Simba has been
developed into a fully automation ready
production drill with world-class precision.
Automation enhances the overall productivity by
allowing operations through shift changes and
breaks.”
”The winning concept is the combination of
the long developed control system RCS, the
integrated angle instrument and the automated
software options. Together, this is what makes it
possible for the rig to adapt according to rock
condition as well as to drill with high precision”,
says Mikael Larslin, Product Manager. Today
across all drill rigs, more than 3,000 are RCS
equipped.