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Atlas Copco’s SmartROC D60 gets down for the challenge

Atlas Copco’s new SmartROC D60, a heavy-duty surface drill rig, is robust enough and smart enough to tackle aggregate and limestone quarrying. SmartROC D60, a highly versatile Down-The-Hole rig is designed for drilling 110-178mm holes. It also has a high level of automation for optimum efficiency and consistent productivity, according to Atlas Copco. The rig’s hole navigation and auto-positioning systems ensure that the rig locates the exact position of each hole and then accurately collars and drill
April 4, 2016 Read time: 3 mins
Atlas Copco SmartROC D60 surface drill rig
SmartROC D60 takes on the tough on the toughest challenges
Atlas Copco’s new SmartROC D60, a heavy-duty surface drill rig, is robust enough and smart enough to tackle aggregate and limestone quarrying.

SmartROC D60, a highly versatile Down-The-Hole rig is designed for drilling 110-178mm holes. It also has a high level of automation for optimum efficiency and consistent productivity, according to 161 Atlas Copco.

The rig’s hole navigation and auto-positioning systems ensure that the rig locates the exact position of each hole and then accurately collars and drills them to precisely the required depth and inclination. This gives a better fragmentation and improves both the loadability and crushability.

Robust standard feed carrying 5m tubes feature built-in sensors in the rod handling cylinders and carousel motor. This enables more reliable rod handling and eliminates the need for inductive sensors. The rig also has Auto Rod Handling as a standard feature to automatically add and then extract the rods when the desired depth is reached.

Low fuel consumption is achieved through intelligent control of the compressor load and engine RPM, resulting in an estimated fuel saving of up to 15% compared to the original FlexiROC D60.

The SmartROC D60 can also be used for toe-hole, dewatering hole and horizontal drilling. Feed maintenance is also easier because the feed can be positioned horizontally.

At worksites where bench stability may be in doubt, the SmartROC D60 can be used together with Atlas Copco’s BenchREMOTE operator station that enables it to be operated at a distance of up to 100m.

Meanwhile, the FlexiROC T20 R (Mk II) has had major upgrades. Product manager Marcus Leü said the “FlexiROC T20 R is the best drill rig in its class of compact, radio remote controlled drill rigs.”

It has a completely new rig control system that consists of electrical and hydraulic components as well as the radio remote control has been installed. By using well proven technology from drill rigs such as FlexiROC T25 R & T30 R, functionality and quality are assured, said Leü.

Other examples of upgrades include a new cylinder feed (BMH 2000) in three lengths, new reinforced drill steel support, new hose routing with three bulkheads, new front facing feed holder and better service access.

The new FlexiROC T20 R has now been equipped with the COP 1435 rock drill. It has almost 30% higher impact energy and 30% higher rotation torque than the previous model. With an impact power of 14kW together with smooth cylinder feed action, the drilling performance has increased by up to 40%.

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New SmartROC T25 R surface drill rig from Epiroc

The SmartROC T25 R is a radio-remote rig built on a new platform and offers features including an exceptional coverage area, excellent terrain ability and application versatility. These are backed up by a smart Rig Control System (RCS) and future-proof digital functions that are designed to improve efficiency and help to reduce the rig’s climate impact through fuel savings.

The machine will be launched initially on the Scandinavian market later this year, with a full global rollout in 2024.

Global product manager Marcus Leu said the rig offers greater stability and balance to increase safety. “These rigs operate on unprepared ground, and we have lowered the centre of gravity,” he added. “The SmartROC T25 R has new features including the ability to drill sideways which enables applications such as small tunnels and vertical shafts.

“The machine offers a coverage area of 45m2 which is three times greater than the 15m2 that we currently have.”

Another new feature is being able to choose between rubber and steel tracks on the machine.

Epiroc is also rolling out an upgraded version of the advanced SmartROC T40 tophammer rig for quarrying and construction. It is claimed to consume less diesel than any other diesel-hydraulic rig in its class and offers superior performance even under the toughest drilling conditions.

The manufacturer says the rig’s fuel efficiency reduces environmental impact and costs. It also comes with smart features and options that boost productivity, including enhanced automation which helps to increase both drilling consistency and output.

In addition Epiroc is introducing the new DTH 5 hammer, which it says represents a significant upgrade that gives more drilled meters per shift and the versatility needed to tackle any type of rock and task. The design offers 12 configurations and a 5% higher penetration rate compared to its predecessor and lasts approximately 10% longer. For the operator this translates into more productive and profitable workdays with fewer time-consuming and heavy changes of tools.  

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