Modern Quarrying Q4 2018

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced its new Sandvik Leopard DI650i, an intelligent down-the-hole surface drill designed for high-capacity production drilling in surface mining and large-scale quarrying applications, writes Munesu Shoko. NEW LEOPARD DI650i FOR HIGH-CAPACITY DRILLING

DRILLING

T his year’s Electra Mining Africa provided an ideal platform for the global unveiling of Sandvik’s newest down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig, the Leopard DI650i. It is a diesel-powered, self-contained crawler mounted intelligent DTH drill rig designed for high-capacity production drilling applications in surface mining, as well as large-scale quarry applications. The drill is equipped with an operator’s cabin, fixed boom, dry dust collector, drill pipe changer and incorporates a state-of-art design and layout. Combining proven engineering solutions and innovative new components, the new DTH drill rig is said to offer better fuel efficiency, improved safety and higher productivity in challenging

KEY ADVANTAGES

Scalable automation from on-board options to full automation systems.

The advanced serviceability and reliability features can increase the Leopard DI650i’s availability by up to 20% compared with conventional DTH rigs at a similar technology level.

Intelligent control technology applied in both the compressor and the hydraulic system’s cooler fan can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% compared with conventional DTH rigs.

Ground level access to all daily maintenance and service points.

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 4 - 2018