Plant Equipment and Hire September 2019 | Page 32

NEW EQUIPMENT The new Commando DC300Ri can be further equipped with several intelligent options to suit specific needs, these include auto-aligning, SanRemo remote monitoring and Remote Screen. NEW MULTIPURPOSE DRILL RIG FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS By Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology | All images by Sandvik Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology releases a new surface top hammer drill rig to its offering. The versatile Commando DC300Ri is ideal for drill and blast contractors as it suits multiple construction applications. T he new Commando DC300Ri is a modern, fully radio remote- controlled, rubber-tyred surface top hammer drill rig, with a vast hole size range (from 38 to 64 mm) using R28, R32 and T35 MF-rods. The rig is equipped with four-wheel drive motors and oscillation, which guarantees excellent mobility and stability in difficult terrain. Together with a new boom structure and a reliable HL300 rock drill, the new rig offers high productivity and low operating costs in challenging environments. 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 Performance, intelligence and functionality The new drill rig is extremely mobile and agile. It features four powerful tramming motors with maximum tramming force of 43 kN in total. Rubber tyres and the ±10 degree oscillation contribute to excellent manoeuvrability. A completely new, reinforced boom structure with extended swing and reach results in 20% larger coverage area (compared to earlier models), equalling 12m². A flushing air capacity of 3.0m³/min allows deeper hole depth with larger hole sizes and the 24V electric system adds durability. Featuring the most advanced iTorque drilling control system available in its size class makes the Commando DC300Ri top-of-the-line in drilling performance and ensures longer steel life. The intelligent compressor control system and new CAT 3.6 74.4 kW Tier4F/Stage5 engine contribute to unsurpassed fuel efficiency; adding up to more than 30% improvement compared to earlier models in the same size class. www.equipmentandhire.co.za