NEW EQUIPMENT
The view from within the highly ergonomic iCAB cabin. The new-generation machine is
appealing to experienced operators and youngsters accustomed to the use of joysticks as
used on PlayStations.
203mm range of down-the-hole surface drill
equipment to industry,” she says.
Additional benefits
The Leopard DI650i is designed
for larger hole sizes and comes
with multiple features to enhance
productivity while reducing costs.
In essence, a client
can, with just a
click of a button,
accurately drill as
per requirement.”
Rumisha Motilal,
Sandvik
www.plantonline.co.za
Delivering a number of benefits, such as
improved productivity, efficiency, and safety,
as well as reduced costs, the machine
is also equipped with intelligent control
technology applied in both the compressor
and the hydraulic system’s cooler fan,
which can reduce fuel consumption by
up to 15% compared with conventional
DTH rigs. Leopard DI650i’s fuel efficiency
is further enhanced by the flow-controlled
drilling control system that eliminates
fluctuations in airflow, instead allowing
the pressure level to fluctuate in response
to more difficult ground conditions and
increased back pressure (for example,
owing to groundwater or collapsing holes).
This makes maximum flushing pressure
and penetration rates available in the most
challenging rock conditions, while still
retaining the low fuel consumption of the
traditional pressure control approach in easy
ground conditions.
In addition, this automated product
is easy to use and comes with a highly
ergonomic iCAB cabin. Thanks to excellent
visibility to the drilling area and a single
integrated touch screen for all monitoring,
diagnostics, and mining automation
displays, Leopard DI650i’s silent, ergonomic
iCAB cabin provides the rig operator
with a safer, more productive working
environment.
The standard rotary head option HTRH6
has a proven track record on current
Sandvik DTH rigs. For Leopard DI650i,
Sandvik also offers a new heavy-duty option
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