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drilling. Holes are drilled with up to 10 to 15
percent faster penetration rates than the nearest
competitor.
The Boomer shares the same operating
system as larger Epiroc rigs, making training and
cross-training easier for operators of any
generation or experience level. Simulator training
for underground rigs is available through Epiroc.
Boart range covers all bases
Boart Longyear offers a diverse range of
underground production drilling services and
equipment for long-hole drill and blast, slot and
inverse raises, cable bolt drilling and more. The
company also specialises in underground
diamond core drilling solutions for both shallow
and deep hole, small and large diameter core,
including wireline and conventional drilling.
“Field-designed safety innovations are built
into all our production drilling rigs,” said Zac
Strauss, Global Product Manager – Drilling Rigs.
The company continuously invests in developing
and building new, efficient and safe production
and coring drilling rigs and also employs
progressive safety and training programs to
cultivate a safety culture with employees and
customers.
With its next generation of mobile
underground drill rigs, innovative technology
significantly enhances safety, increases
productivity and improves ease of operation and
maintenance. Looking at the Boart Longyear
MDR700, which is used for underground core
drilling, the rig includes an on-board rod handler
to isolate the driller from the hazards of manual
rod handling and reduces the risk of hand
injuries. The Drill Control Interface (DCi) provides
semi-automation and a fully electronic interface
to safely and efficiently operate both the rod
handler and the drill.
The mobility of the new MDR700 is a time-
saver when moving from hole-to-hole using an
agile Manitou diesel-powered four-wheel drive
carrier. In a study where the rig was moved 500
m (547 yards), the average time to move the
The Boart Longyear StopeMate has the ability
to drill a complete drop raise pattern from a
single position ensuring parallel holes
MDR700 rig from hole-to-hole proved to be 80%
faster than a regular underground exploration rig.
In conjunction with drilling services people
who are using the equipment on a daily basis,
Boart Longyear developed the StopeMate™
pneumatic production drill. The StopeMate has
the ability to drill a complete drop raise pattern
from a single position ensuring parallel holes,
which is a critical consideration in longhole
drilling where straight holes mean less dilution
and more productivity. An optional Helac
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