Thu January 16, 2020 - National Edition Epiroc
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, will exhibit a variety of innovative and productive offerings for the first time in North America at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas. In booth C20405, Epiroc will showcase new and updated products — including the automation-ready SmartROC D60 surface drill rig — to help customers increase productivity, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
"Since our spin-off from Atlas Copco in 2018, we've viewed ourselves as a dynamic startup with nearly 150 years of heritage," said Jon Torpy, general manager and president of Epiroc USA LLC.
"We head to our first ConExpo-Con/AGG as an experienced company committed to driving the future of intelligent infrastructure development, quarrying and mining. We'll present selected 6th Sense solutions ranging from connected equipment to different levels of automation to digital fleet management, all to support our customers' digitalization journey. We're excited to connect with current and future construction partners to discuss how our team can support them in a sustainable, efficient and safe way."
The new Epiroc SmartROC D60 down-the-hole (DTH) surface drill rig for quarrying, mining and construction has been updated with Epiroc's automation-ready platform. The robust and dependable SmartROC D60 offers the intelligence and power to consistently and efficiently drill high-quality blast holes with accuracy and precision. It is loaded with smart features such as automated drilling and rod handling that increase safety, efficiency and consistency for a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), according to the manufacturer.
The automation-ready platform also includes the new auto feed fold feature. With a single action, auto feed fold enables the operator to fold the feed for tramming or position it for drilling. This also comes in handy when operating one or more drill rigs remotely with the BenchREMOTE option.
Available with a shorter boom specially designed for efficient and demanding quarry work, the D60 can drill holes of 4.6 to 7 in. (11.6 to 17.7 cm) in diameter and to a maximum depth of 182 ft. (55.4 m). All these features and flexibility are packed in a rig that is economical to run due to the intelligent control of the compressor and engine rpm.
The SmartROC D60 also uses 79 gal. less hydraulic oil than previous versions and features fewer hoses and pumps. This helps to further reduce costs and makes servicing easier, while increasing sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of the rig.
The PowerROC D60 hydraulic down-the-hole (DTH) surface drill rig for mining and quarrying not only drills the largest holes in the PowerROC family, it is now equipped with an engine that meets Tier IV Final emissions regulations to reduce its environmental footprint.
The straightforward, robust rig can drill large holes ranging from 4.31 to 7 in. (10.9 to 17.7 cm). In addition, the 5+1 rod handling system makes it possible to drill holes down to a depth of 98.5 ft. (30 m). Technology also helps to ensure that holes are straight and high in quality.
The rig features a pilot hydraulic system and straightforward electronics which make the PowerROC D60 both easy to operate and simple to service. The powerful rotation unit ensures that the rig can operate reliably in all types of rock conditions. In addition, a highly effective dust collection system ensures that the work environment is kept clean and safe, which protects both machine and personnel.
Built off the same platform as the DM45 and DML blasthole drill rigs, the newly enhanced Epiroc DM30 II is suitable for a variety of multi-pass rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications. The compact yet heavy-duty design of the DM30 II delivers powerful performance and easy transport between benches or even between properties.
A crawler-mounted, hydraulic tophead-drive rig, the DM30 II can achieve a clean hole depth of 28 ft. (8.5 m) for single-pass applications and up to 148 ft. (45 m) for multi-pass applications with a starter rod under the rotary head. It also features a 30-ft. (9 m) drill pipe change and a four-rod carousel. The DM30 II is now designed to handle 4- to 6½-in. (10 to 16.5 cm) drill pipes with a pulldown of up to 30,000 lbf and a hole diameter of 5½ to 7 7/8 in. (14 to 20 cm).
The mainframe and layout of the machine has been updated for 2020 to better assist customers needing a small-profile machine for tight drilling conditions or transit between sites. Reductions include: working width to 14.16 ft. (4.3 m); transport width with ladders and non-cab side jack removed (12.3 ft. [3.7 m]); and height, tower down (15.4 ft. [4.7 m]).
Customers can choose a low- or high-pressure compressor to create the right configuration for their drilling operation. The DM Series drill rig can be equipped with on-board technology capabilities with the optional Epiroc rig control system (RCS) lite for added safety and productivity.
My Epiroc is a new digital fleet management solution available on web and mobile devices with attractive features for increasing fleet efficiency and safety. My Epiroc platform enables mining and infrastructure operations to optimize fleet performance — any device, any job role, any time. The solution for the future of fleet management will be demonstrated at the Epiroc booth.
Regardless of role — a fleet manager focusing on uptime, a machine operator getting the job done, or a member of the service team keeping on top of equipment performance, safety and reliability — My Epiroc is built to assist in accomplishing jobs and improving work flow. My Epiroc users can find speed and efficiency to free up time to focus on what is important. My Epiroc is truly mobile and works equally well on the road, in the office or in a vehicle, according to the manufacturer.
The TCO supervisory agreement is a common project between the customer and Epiroc to improve fleet maintenance and lower total cost of ownership. The initial focus is mapping of current parts consumption and performance to set the road map for improvement of running cost and total cost of ownership. The program involves reliability engineering to develop individual maintenance plans for improved machine performance and efficiency.
The task is to understand the conditions, consider the strategy, develop plans and continuously drive the efficiency improvement:
The agreement gives guidance to develop more efficient operations. Reliability-centered maintenance takes this a step further by combining monitoring, inspections, maintenance tasks and overhauls to always keep the reliability of the machine and components at a high level.
Epiroc will display a spectrum of models from its lineup of hydraulic attachments for demolition, recycling and rock excavation. These include concrete busters, bulk pulverizers, combi cutters, steel cutters, hydraulic breakers, breakers with integrated dust suppression, hydraulic compactors, drum cutters and multi grapples. These models offer high efficiency, application and carrier flexibility, and longer service life.
Epiroc will exhibit rock drilling tools solutions perfect for integration with the FlexiROC T30 R, PowerROC D60 and SmartROC D60 drilling rigs on display at the show — highlighting Epiroc's ability to deliver complete equipment solutions from the rig to the drill string.
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