SURFACE DRILLING
testing at a gold mine in Nevada. “The drills
deliver application flexibility, fuel-efficient
performance and enhanced safety with
outstanding operator comfort and ease of
maintenance.”
“The PV-231 builds on the innovation and
success of the Pit Viper PV-235, which is
operating at more than 20 major mine sites,
while maintaining the highest levels of
productivity and reliability. One customer base
looking to get as much value out of a single-pass
surface drill is the gold market. Epiroc has
worked with many gold mining companies to
make the drilling process more productive and
efficient with the PV-231.”
The new Sandvik xSeries family of rotary &
DTH drills is built upon the proven design, and
legendary reliability of our diesel-powered rotary
blast hole drills and features added intelligence
Mining and Rock Technology. “In developing the
xSeries, we’ve taken our customers’ feedback
into our research and development efforts and
are proud of the newest addition to our product
line.”
Sandvik also recently launched an entirely new
high-pressure DTH drill rig to complete its
offering in the upper hole size range. Building on
sound and proven engineering solutions and
components, Leopard DI650i delivers solid
productivity and advanced automation options
for challenging rock conditions. Boliden Kevitsa
mine has produced nickel, copper, gold, platinum
and palladium in northern Finland since 2012.
The new Leopard DI650i was tested by Boliden’s
drilling contractor E. Hartikainen Oy in the
demanding Arctic conditions in early 2018, in
temperatures as low as -35°C. The ground
conditions at Kevitsa are challenging due to
extremely hard fragmented rock. Leopard DI650i
was taken to regular 24/7 production use after a
brief set-up. Over two months, the unit
accumulated more than 900 engine hours and more
than 500 drilling hours and produced more than
15,000 drilled metres. Leopard DI650i delivered
excellent availability throughout the test.
It was early in 2018 that Komatsu launched the
77XR, which has 77,000 pounds of maximum bit
loading capacity, can be configured for rotary or
hammer drilling, diesel or electric power, and
single- or multi-pass drilling. This machine is
designed to deliver an up to 10% maintenance
and repair cost advantage and up to 5%
availability advantage. Australia looks likely to
& improved operator ergonomics, providing
operators with the right balance of reliability and
technology to drill the drill the perfect hole
safely.
Easy to learn, operate and service the xSeries
offers a migration path to the iSeries should the
customers business needs dictate.
Additional highlights of the xSeries include:
n Touch screen GUI interface featuring the
Sandvik Automation Module (SAM) offering
the following options.
n Health monitoring system – replaces old style
shutdown switches and enables continuous,
real-time measurement, allowing the operator
to take the necessary actions in advance of
any alarm situation.
n Same hardware and software components as
our i-Series machine including a 7” mobile
grade rugged touch screen and latest
generation PLC.
n Improved user experience – enhanced control
system features (as found with our i-Series
machines) reduce troubleshooting time and
0 risk
of contamination
TM
THE NEW METHOD FOR
5 X 1 %
more
Down to
efficient 1% grease
handling residue
GREASE DISCHARGE
The one of a kind discharging
solution for lubricants in
mining and steel industry
STURDY & STRONG
• For demanding heavy-duty
work environments
• Twists with great force, leaving
little residue in the Fluid-Bag
SAFE & SEALED
• Grease is kept clean from dust,
particles and moisture
• Discharge behind metal
safety doors, no risk of injuries
FLUID-BAG squeezed by TAU
increase availability. Familiar Sandvik “look
and feel” graphical user interface reduces the
learning curve.
n CMS (Compressor Management System) Lite
electronic controlled compressor system
n Oversize driller’s window offers a superb view
of the drill table during operation and
FLUID-BAG, 1000 or 900 l grease
improved visibility during tramming.
n Bolt-on mast locks eliminate cutting and
welding, making mast change-outs easy.
n Swivel-enabled operators seat with integrated
electrohydraulic controls simplifies operation
and offers improved visibility of operating
environment.
“For decades, customers have counted on
Sandvik to develop the most durable products in
the market – rigs that will be able to work at a
mine site for decades,” said Jacques Britz, Vice
President, Surface Pedestal Drills, Sandvik
The Greek letter
Tau, which defines
torque, inspired the
name of our most
powerful yet grease
discharger
Patent Pending
www.fluid-bag.com
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