Tag: Epiroc

Drilling, blasting equipment for producers to consider

September 11, 2023By P&Q Staff

Take a look at new drilling and blasting equipment from Epiroc, FRD USA, Sandvik and Soosan America.

Tools to enhance drilling operations

May 26, 2023By P&Q Staff

Check out the latest drilling tech and equipment from Center Rock, Epiroc, Numa and Rockmore International.

BlastVision offers a variety of capabilities, including flyrock identification. Photo: Orica

How drilling, blasting tech continues to advance

January 19, 2023By P&Q Staff

Product developments that surfaced last year are reminders that drilling and blasting technology continues to advance.

Cutting-edge equipment for producers to consider

October 19, 2022By P&Q Staff

New developments include equipment from Kleemann, Astec Industries, Titan International, Epiroc and C&W DustTech.

Flyrock remains a top source of accidents from drilling-and-blasting operations. Photo: imaginepictures1/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Minimize drilling, blasting risks through automation

October 11, 2022By Zach Ellis

Epiroc’s Zach Ellis details how operations can use technology to increase drilling and blasting safety by eliminating live work.

Epiroc V Cutter

October 5, 2022By PQ Sponsor

Thanks to the V-shaped design, that enables a cut with a flat base, no material is left untouched between the drums.

Epiroc says the automatic bit changer option is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges, eliminating human interaction with the drill string for a safer, more efficient way to operate a drill fleet. Photo: Epiroc

Drilling innovation allows for hands-free bit changes

August 24, 2022By Kevin Yanik

The new automatic bit changer option from Epiroc is designed to change rotary tricone bits faster than manual exchanges.

From left: Vulcan Materials Co.'s Nick Compton visited with Hinkle Contracting Co.'s Barry Adkins and Forrest Shelton during a break at Technology Demonstration Day in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo: P&Q Staff

Blasting community together once again

December 15, 2021By Kevin Yanik

Technology Demonstration Day returned for the first time in two years, presenting opportunities for blasters to keep up with evolving tech ahead of the Kentucky Blasting Conference.

Epiroc MINExpo-featured equipment

October 1, 2021By PQ Sponsor

This September, Epiroc showcased the SmartROC D65 XLF, SmartROC T45, Pit Viper 291, Boomer M20 with Battery Option, Boltec E10, and more at MINExpo 2021. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment.