Capital Equipment News August 2024

a 264kW Cummins QSL8.9 engine, stands out as the most affordable OEM-certified excavator rig on the market. It covers hole sizes from 105 mm to 165 mm, offering extreme flexibility and reach, which translates to faster and safer drilling operations. Comprehensive range of drill tools For the first time, Azize will also display a comprehensive range of SUNWARD drill tools at Electra Mining. This includes DTH hammers, bits, and adaptors for all popular hole sizes. These high quality tools are locally stocked to ensure immediate availability and are competitively priced. Graham Russell emphasises the brand’s commitment to offering the lowest total cost of ownership in the market. Accord ing to him, this is achieved through robust after-sales support, including a warranty period of up to 2 000 hours, access to experienced service technicians, and an extensive spare parts inventory. Russell believes that “these offerings, togeth er with the low capital cost of a new Sunward drill rig and significantly reduced fuel consumption mean lower cost per metre drilled – allowing for profitable operations for all stakeholders”. In terms of availability, Russell says Azize maintains a stock of popular drill rigs in South Africa, including the DTH (Doth the Hole) models SWDE165B and SWDR138B “which cover the hole diameters from 105 mm to 180 mm. The Sunward SWDH102S is also stocked as it’s a popular drill rig for small mining operations and quarries”. If a specific machine is not available ex-stock, the typical lead time is 30 days from order, plus approximately four weeks for shipping. The unique selling proposition of SUN WARD drill rigs lies in their unmatched price-to-performance ratio. Customers prefer SUNWARD due to the lowest cap ital costs, solid warranties, and superior after-sales service. Additionally, SUN WARD rigs are engineered with advanced safety systems, such as all-round camer as, hole depth measuring, hands-free rod changing, and obstacle detection, making them a formidable choice in the world of blast-hole drilling. As the mining industry continues to evolve, the need for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective drilling solutions remains paramount. The innovations presented by Azize Equipment at Electra Mining 2024 underscore the importance of these factors, promising enhanced operational efficiency and profitability for mining operations worldwide. b

“ These offerings, together with the low capital cost of a new Sunward drill rig and significantly reduced fuel consumption mean lower cost per metre drilled – allowing for profitable operations for all stakeholders”.

Graham Russell, Sales Director of Azize.

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drill is designed for hole diameters ranging from 138 mm to 180 mm, with a maximum drilling depth of 36 m. This updated rig features a single 277 kW Cummins QSX12 engine, which powers both the hydraulic and compressor systems, leading to significantly lower

fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

SUNWARD SWDR138B excavator drill rig Additionally, the SUNWARD SWDR138B excavator drill rig will be highlighted at the exhibition. This model, equipped with

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