ROCK TOOLS offerings allows Terelion to be the productivity partner of choice for large mining customers who use both methods of drilling ,” the company said .
Obla added : “ Our rotary drilling customers appreciate our premium product offering and committed way of doing business . Now they can get their DTH tools in the same way from us as well . And , of course , we address any operations using DTH also for production drilling that seek an agile and committed tools supplier .”
Terelion was also highlighting its RPS system which it says “ is really the only commercially viable rotary percussion system available on the market .” The patented RPS Rotary Percussion System combines the best advantages of rotary drilling and percussive drilling . “ The rotary cutting action combined with a percussive element allows for formations to fracture more easily . Thereby , RPS can drill efficiently in most formations whether hard or soft which leads to improved penetration rates and reduced drilling costs . The plug and play design makes it easy to fit the RPS system on your existing rotary drills . Terelion ’ s rotary-percussion tools provide unparalleled performance , versatility and reliability to virtually any rotary drilling environment .”
Designed for air rotary operations , the RPS delivers increased rate of penetration , reduced total drilling cost and more value to the bottom line , with its unique ability to harness rotary and
percussion forces . The RPS tool employs the efficient application of the compressed air energy , not just maximum striking force per blow . This application is complementary to existing rotary drilling forces , and that synergy is utilized to maximise rate of penetration and overall performance .
Lastly at the show , Terelion announced a new collaboration with UTEX Industries and its KingCobra™ line of surface mining shock absorbers . Gabriel Morales , Technical Sales at UTEX commented : “ The KingCobra line of surface mining shock absorbers is unique because of its incredibly quick serviceability . A one piece lower casing allows exchange of the rubber element with the use of conventional tools and without the requirements of a hot work permit . The inhouse compounded rubber element is at the heart of KingCobra and supports an increased rate of penetration while drastically reducing vibration . This protection is offered to the drilling equipment above in both a radial and axial orientation . We have four sizes to choose from based on the amount of pulldown force applied to the drillstring while in operation . Durable and effective , KingCobra delivers more feet per dollar for your operation .”
Mincon ’ s evolution to MP40
The latest Mincon innovation that it says will make a difference at drill sites is the nextgeneration 4 in ” DTH hammer , the Mincon MP40 , which “ redefines performance with proven speed increases of up to 40 %, depending on ground conditions , and fuel consumption improvements of up to 11.5 %.” The MP40 is an evolution of the popular 4 in DTH hammer range , which previously comprised a number of different models .
“ With the introduction of our new modular design , MP40 creates a family of hammers that use a common internal design while supporting a variety of of 4 in shanks and drilling configurations . This elegant engineering approach means the MP40 family offers the same benefits across all models : faster penetration , higher efficiency , and a lower cost-per-metre .”
There are three variants of the MP40 : MP40- TD , MP40-MQ , and MP40-MP . The TD and MQ versions both support the popular TD40 shank , with the MQ variant having the benefit of requiring bits without a footvalve . For drillers who have more demanding applications , the MP variant supports drill bits that use Mincon ’ s own MP heavy duty shank .
“ As with all Mincon products , the MP40-MQ was tested rigorously during development to ensure that it delivered increased performance and longevity , without compromising efficiency . In testing at an active limestone quarry in Dubai , the MP40-MQ delivered penetration rates of up to 1.1 m per minute – an increase from 0.79 m per
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