MINEXPO PREVIEW
The Epiroc Pit Viper 291 is capable of 171-311 mm diameter holes with a 16.76 m clean hole single pass with the drill bit above the table
With protected , internal hydraulics , sensors and cables , the new Boomer M20 represents the next generation in underground mining , designed to minimise unplanned stops and maximise uptime and performance even in the toughest conditions . It comes with on-board automation features , tele-remote capabilities and digital drill plans to provide higher reliability and quality of the full drill cycle . The Boomer M20 can also be fitted with a battery-electric driveline where , with the on-board charger , charging automatically happens while connected to the grid for drilling .
Epiroc ’ s Boltec M10 and E10 bolting rigs will also be highlighted , with the former having a physical presence at the show . Designed for increased productivity and quality bolt installation , the rigs feature a new operator control panel , reduced noise levels , better visibility , improved operator ergonomics and diesel and battery-electric options , according to the company . Tele-remote operation is also available , as well as single bolt auto installation with self-drilling anchor bolts in combination with pumpable resin .
Several products from Epiroc ’ s tools range , including the COP 57P DTH hammer range , will also be on show .
Apart from the electrification offering , Epiroc will display service products , upgrades and programs , including the COP MD20 hydraulic rock drill and programs in the areas of “ Remanufacturing and Live Work Elimination ”.
Lastly , the mining OEM will discuss automation and information management solutions as part of its 6th Sense digitalisation capabilities .
Aramine is no stranger to battery-electric vehicle development with a range of ‘ zero emission ’ equipment for narrow-vein and lowprofile applications in its lineup .
The France-based company has made ‘ innovation ’ its MINExpo theme , exemplified at the event by its exclusive Quick Replacement System ( QRS ) for battery-swapping purposes – set to be demonstrated at the show – and the
To highlight Epiroc ’ s commitment to continued launch of a new battery-powered 3.5 t mining customer support , it will showcase several loader . aftermarket products at MINExpo 2021 . Many of Under its own brand , Aramine designs and these are geared towards electrification , such as builds innovative and eco-friendly machines for its Epiroc modular battery system , Batteries as a small and medium section galleries , such as Service model , battery conversion kits , charging compact loaders , drills and trucks . Offering three produces and additional electrification different types of power ( diesel , electric and infrastructure . battery ), the range has more than 15 different
The design of Aramine ’ s battery-electric L350B is based off the diesel-powered L350D
AUGUST 2021 | International Mining