Drilling, blasting equipment for producers to consider

Soosan America introduced JET series hydraulic drifters to its Rock Commander line of rock drills. The series includes the JD800E-II featuring the JET-9 and the JD1400E-II featuring the JET-12. The JET-9 is capable of drilling 3 in. to 4.5 in. in diameter while the JET-12 is capable of drilling 3.5 in. to 5 in. in diameter. According to Soosan, the new JET hydraulic drifters allow drillers to complete more footage per day. The JET-9 and JET-12 drifters boast dampening and a newly shaped piston that improve several aspects of the drifter’s performance. The dampening enables more of the impact to be absorbed, reducing vibration and lengthening the life of the hammer parts and drill steel.

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Low-emission drill provides users fuel savings

The HCR L110-E5 rock drill from FRD (Furukawa Rock Drill USA) is designed for use at quarries and construction sites. Simple, durable and efficient, FRD says the HCR L110-E5 incorporates a self-adjusting drill system that ensures high productivity no matter the drilling situation. The drill’s low-emission C9 3B engine offers low fuel consumption and meets U.S. exhaust emissions regulations. With FRD’s TFSS (total fuel savings system), the operator selects the optimum engine speed for the application, allowing all fuel-savings functions to be automatically managed during drilling operation.

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Stay on top of service with cutting-edge tool

My Epiroc is a digital platform that helps operators, fleet managers, buyers and technicians work smoother and more efficiently. According to Epiroc, this tool enables managers to keep track of a fleet and its service needs with simple ways to track orders and follow up on faults as they arise. This increases confidence in making the right decisions based on information reported by machines and colleagues, Epiroc says. The information can be accessed on mobile devices using the Mobile Companion app with offline support or a web browser.

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Digital tool debuts for operations

The new My Sandvik Onsite solution delivers production management, operational efficiency, and maintenance and availability benefits for open pit mines and large quarries. Built on Sandvik’s OptiMine technology, the My Sandvik Onsite solution provides and analyzes data for drilling optimization with Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs. The rigs are capable of drilling hole sizes ranging from 2.5 to 16 in. The company says My Sandvik Onsite is designed for customers who want real-time visibility at the shift level and immediate reporting – yet want to keep or utilize data in their own network.

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