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The face of Innovation

Atlas Copco launches
the super-fast 30 kW hydraulic rock drill

COP 3038

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COP 3038 - a true high

Atlas Copco launches the super-fast 30 kW hydraulic rock drill COP 3038
for tunnelling and drifting applications, which represents a major step
in new product development. After more than 700,000 metres of test
drilling in various geological conditions, the COP 3038 design has pro-
ved to drill amazingly 50% faster than its predecessor COP 1838 ME.
You can both see and virtually hear the difference.

Same percussive energy twice as fast Service friendly

The energy per percussive blow is the same as for Hydraulic oil from the dampener drainage gives automatic
COP 1838 ME, but the blow frequency is almost doubled, gearbox lubrication, which means that no grease nipples
from about 50 to 100 Hz. A new spool valve system are needed. Altogether there are 10 % fewer parts compared
and redesigned hydraulic flow channels together with the to COP 1838 ME, and most hoses have been connected
impact piston design enable the fast piston move- at the rear end. The overhaul can be made having the
ments. On top of that, a patented invention provides an rock drill horizontally placed. Thanks to these features the
extra rapid turn of the piston in its rear position. total time for overhaul is reduced by 25% compared to
“It could be described as a bouncing chamber” com- COP 1838 ME.
ments Andreas Nordbrant, Product Portfolio Manager at
Atlas Copco Rocktec Division in Örebro, Sweden. The
front end of the rock drill has been redesigned, using
4 seals of same type, to cope with water pressure
of 20 to 40 bar required to efficiently flush out the drill
cuttings. Also water intrusion, especially when drilling
up-holes, is better prevented. Compared to COP 1838 ME,
the COP 3038 is 5 kg lighter and 15 mm shorter.

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frequency performer
Applications
The COP 3038 rock drill is suitable for face drilling appli-
cations, especially where major benefits can be derived
from extraordinary high penetration rates such as in
tunnelling, drifting and room and pillar mining. COP 3038
is intended for 43 to 64 mm diameter holes using a T38
shank adapter. For best service life and optimum
drilling performance, usage of the patented Secoroc
Magnum SR 35 system is recommended. COP 3038 can
also be used for rock reinforcement drilling at reduced
power in combination with a R32 shank adapter and a
down-sized drill string.
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Power and intelligence
The COP 3038 is intended for the new generation Rocket
Boomer L2C and Rocket Boomer L3C rigs, which are
already regarded as the most powerful and intelligent
tunnelling rigs on the market today. Rigs furnished with
COP 3038 will be featuring a new power pack and a new
control system software to fully utilize the power of the
rock drill. Equipped with COP 3038, the Rocket Boomer
L2C and Rocket Boomer L3C rigs will become even
more powerful, consequently making these rigs the
number one choice on the market.
Visit www.facedrilling.com for more information
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COP 3038 Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 43 - 64 mm
The COP 3038 rock drill is suitable for face drilling appli- performance, usage of the patented Secoroc Magnum
cations, especially where major benefits can be derived SR 35 system is recommended. COP 3038 can also be
from extraordinary high penetration rates such as in tun- used for rock reinforcement drilling at reduced power in
nelling, drifting and room and pillar mining. COP 3038 combination with a R32 shank adapter and a down-sized
is intended for 43 to 64 mm diameter holes using a T38 drill string.
shank adapter. For best service life and optimum drilling

Technical data
COP 3038
Weight, incl. adapter 165 kg
Length, excl. adapter 990 mm
Impact power, max 30 kW
Impact rate 102 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 200 bar
Rotation speedrange, max 0-380 rpm
Flushing water 20-40 bar
Lubrication air, max 6 bar
Shank adapter T38

A new range of super-fast Rocket Boomer face drilling rigs

Rocket Boomer L32 Rocket Boomer L33

Rocket Boomer XL33 Rocket Boomer WL33

The new Rocket Boomer designation system, Rocket Boomer L32, L = large, 3 = 30kW, 2 = rig with two booms.

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