ROCK TOOLS translate into increased performance . Epiroc Bits are fitted with harder , tougher carbides to ensure the best quality drilling tools for the most demanding conditions . The COP M-series bits are also designed to meet the demands for high penetration rates and durability . The new range of bits feature a unique , patented , tubeless solid shank that results in higher quality blast holes .”
“ The SmartROC D65 is the perfect fit for Epiroc ’ s M-series DTH hammers , making a drilling operation productive while keeping fuel consumption and operating costs to a minimum . The COP M-series hammers help to drill faster with maximum air efficiency for lower fuel consumption and higher productivity than other rigs . That translates to savings in time and cost ,” said Delaney Erickson , Epiroc – DTH product manager .
Pairing Epiroc drill rigs and drilling tools ensures increased drilling performance and return on investment . The SmartROC D65 downthe-hole drill rig is built to face the toughest of conditions . Loaded with intelligent features to improve operations , increase safety and boost productivity , this rig is constantly evolving to ensure it delivers increased production and profitability shift-after-shift .
“ The D65 drill rig and M6 hammer combination has proven performance in the toughest conditions and various applications around the globe ,” said Ron Hankins , Epiroc
With COP 57P , Epiroc has produced a DTH hammer that can be tailored to each customer ’ s unique challenges
Business Line Manager – Surface and Exploration Drilling Equipment . “ The rig and hammer bundle has been popular with customers looking to improve efficiency and productivity . It has delivered , even at 9,000 feet elevation .”
And looking ahead , with its COP 57P product , Epiroc says it has produced a DTH hammer that can be tailored to each customer ’ s unique challenges .
Daniel Gustafsson , Project Manager Research & Development , recently explained : “ COP 57P is a whole series of hammers with a modular structure . That is unique to DTH hammers and means you can create different models of the hammer just by varying a few details . The hammer can be used in mining and quarrying , as well as in water well drilling and geotechnical drilling . It comes in a total of 19 different versions .” He adds : “ The customer gets a hammer that ’ s tailored to precisely their company . That applies not only to the type of drilling but also to the nature of the rock – is it hard or soft ? And the type of compressor the company uses . Moreover , COP 57P is adapted to Epiroc rigs . All this means that both the rig ’ s and the hammer ’ s capacity is optimised . For example , the rate of penetration increases 5 % compared to previous hammers , so productivity is higher in the end . And fuel consumption is lower since the hammer is optimised for the compressor ’ s available air flow .”
A challenge was to create a versatile hammer while minimising the number of unique components . “ We did this by using proven techniques and taking the best from the COP , QL and QLX series . We took the best features from each and created a new hammer , while improving the plunger piston and instrument .”
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