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Foreword
I
n history, before miners had access to productive equipment and blasting agents, mining was really-hard manual
work. The idea of excavating large volumes of rock to access even the richest mineral zones was not feasible, and,
as a result, ore veins were selectively followed, predominantly close to the surface, or inside mountains. During the
past century, introduction of diesel power and electricity, combined with new methods of mineral dressing, paved the
way for large scale open pit mining, and later for mechanized underground mining. Nevertheless, the largest quantities
of ore are still excavated from surface deposits.
Atlas Copco, as an equipment supplier with a truly global presence, has been at the forefront of development in a
number of mining sectors. From pneumatic to hydraulic power, from railbound to trackless haulage, from handheld to
rig mounted rock drills, and lately, from manual to computerized operation, Atlas Copco expertise is making mining
safer and more efficient.
Today, the mining industry, in its continuous battle for profitability, is getting more and more capital intensive.
Technical development, especially in underground mining, has been extremely rapid during the past decade. Less
labour is required, and safety and environmental aspects are of prime importance.
Consequently, mines using equipment and technology more than ten years old are increasingly under pressure to
reinvest, or alternatively, to close down or sell up.
When designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing Atlas Copco equipment, we commit ourselves to achieving the
highest productivity, and the best return on customer investment. Only by being close to customers, by sharing their
problems and understanding their methods and applications, do we earn the opportunity to be the leading manufacturer,
and the natural first choice.
Underground Mining has been published in two parts, the earlier volume covering Methods, and this volume devoted
to Equipment.
Our main ambition with these books is to stimulate technical interchange between all people with a special interest in
this fascinating business. These include, in particular, underground miners, managers and consultants, universities, and
our own sales and marketing organization.
In Underground Mining Methods, case studies from leading mines around the world illustrate how geological and
geotechnical conditions, never being identical, give birth to new and more successful variants of mining methods. In
Underground Mining Equipment, our technical managers explain the latest product technology, designed to comple-
ment and enhance these methods.
We hope that this material is food for thought, and will result in expanded contacts between mining companies in
their battle to be more competitive and profitable.
To keep our reporting alive and up-to-date, we welcome your comments and contributions to make our editions
increasingly more comprehensive and interesting.
Meantime, enjoy the reading, and thankyou for your support - past, present and future.

Veikko Suvanto
Product Line Manager,
Underground Drilling Equipment,
Loading and Transport,
Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB
veikko.suvanto@atlascopco.com

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Principles of Underground Core
Drilling
Computerization of
Controls
After fully hydraulic drillrigs were
launched in the early 1970s, there
were no further significant
advances in exploration drilling
technology for 25 years. Then, in
1997, Atlas Copco introduced
computers into the control
system. Now, some seven years
later, the rate of development is
more noticeable, especially in
terms of higher productivity at
lower operating costs. The fol-
lowing article explains the vari-
ety of innovations on offer from
Atlas Copco to enhance under-
ground exploration drilling.
Drilling Parameters
Whereas the relatively cheap and rapid
Reverse Circulation drilling method
has gained popularity on the surface,
especially for gold exploration and ore
grade identification, core drilling is
still the predominant method used
underground. The main reasons for
this are the need for lighter equipment
suitable for shaft transport and set-up
in confined areas, and the capability to
drill deeper holes in all directions.
Also, substantially more detailed geo-
logical information can be obtained
from a core than from sampling chips.
In order to obtain the best possible
result, the following drilling parame-
ters have to be optimized:
bit selection – there is a wide range of
different types suited to various rock
conditions, but an impregnated bit is
the normal choice for most situations.
bit rotation (rpm) – this governs the
rate at which the impregnated dia-
monds cut the hole bottom. The bit
matrix should wear at a rate that con-
tinuously exposes sharp diamonds,
while releasing the worn ones. In
cases where the correct bit type is
chosen, and all drilling parameters are
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Diamec U6 in operation showing the APC control screen.
optimized, the bits are self-sharpening.
Generally, an increase in rpm gives
higher penetration rate. A periphery
speed of 2 to 5 m/s is recommended
for impregnated bits, while 1 to 3 m/s
gives better performance for surface
set bits.
weight on bit (WOB) – the weight on
the bit is applied by the feed force
adjusted by the weight of the drill
string, with compensation for hole
angle and friction losses. Excessive
weight on bit causes high bit wear,
core barrel and rod damage, and in-
hole deviation. Too little weight
results in lost production, as the bit
might lose its ability to self-sharpen
and become polished.
Water Flushing
Water flushing fulfils the following
functions: removal of cuttings; cooling
of the bit; lubrication of the drill
string; reduction of vibration; and sta-
bilization of the hole walls.
Tests have shown that, by increas-
ing the flow from 10 to 15 l/s, bit life
increases by 64%. The corresponding
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figure is 38% when flow is increased
from 15 to 20 l/s. Vibrations in the drill
string should be kept to a minimum, to
reduce risk of core loss, and damage to
bit, core barrel, and the rig itself.
When drilling, there are many dif-
ferent ways to get the bit to cut effec-
tively. These include adjusting the
feed, varying the rpm, and varying the
water flow. Every driller learns from
experience the best way to get the bit
to penetrate successfully, using indi-
vidual techniques to translate the feel
and sound from the rig and the rock.
In many cases, the drilling is conduct-
ed without any control instruments or
gauges at all. Mixed and unpredictable
geological conditions are most diffi-
cult for the driller, who has to make
repeated rapid adjustments to get the
best life and productivity out of each
bit.
Automatic Performance
Control
The drilling cycle consists of the
following activities: actual drilling; rod
handling; core handling; water pumping
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Craelius diamond drill bit.
to clean the hole; and non-productive
time for repair and maintenance.
The new Diamec U6 APC
(Automatic Performance Control) rep-
resents the first of the third generation
of Craelius computerized rigs. It
incorporates the latest hydraulic and
electronic technology into a modern
compact design, and includes many
options that give real flexibility.
The philosophy behind the APC
system is that constant penetration rate
gives best bit life and overall perfor-
mance. Therefore, every Craelius bit is
labelled with a recommended penetra-
tion rate. This information is pre-set
on the control panel, much like the
cruise control in a car. Bit weight, rod
weight, rotation speed and water pres-
sure are all automatically adjusted and
optimized to prevailing rock condi-
tions and hole depth. When entering
into faults and fractured zones, the
APC system reacts quickly and adjusts
the feed pressure and/or changes the
rev/min. Consequently, drilling is
smooth without risk of vibrations,
which also means that core recovery is
improved. Bit life, as a result, is
increased by 30 to 100 %.
Using APC, the drilling operation is
supervised by a computer, giving the
driller time for emptying core barrels,
preparing bits, and other duties. The
APC function automatically ceases
drilling at the end of each rod.
Mechanized rod-handling means that
the driller just has to load or unload
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the rods and then press a foot pedal for
APC to take over, and the wireline
winch is also computer controlled.
Fault finding is easily carried out
with the self diagnostic CAN-bus
system. All drilling parameters are
logged and continuously recorded,
providing good analysis material for
the geologists. The operators appreci-
ate the touch screen control panel,
finding its display much easier to read
than gauges. Drilling parameters for
example water pressure are simply
changed by the turn of a knob.
Product Development
The SC (Super Cutter) represents a
new generation of impregnated dia-
mond core bits for all kinds of forma-
tions. Together with the launch of the
Super Cutter bit range, a new classifi-
cation system has been introduced.
The new standard will simplify the
choice of a suitable Craelius bit for
drilling of any particular strata. The
new system is related to Moh’s scale
of rock hardness from 1 to 10, where
10 is the hardest. The Super Cutters
are identified with an applicable rock
group combination, instead of just a
matrix name. This greatly simplifies
bit selection.
The CORAC wireline system is
now available in the following sizes:
A, B, B2, N, N2, N3 and H. The main
benefits are: simple and reliable
Releasing a core from the core barrel.
design; multifunction latches for
added safety; a signal to confirm lock-
ing of the inner tube core barrel; fast
tripping and low water pressure; easily
extendable core barrel; double over-
load protection and built-in wirelock;
as well as improved stability. In com-
bination with the Craelius TUFF range
of rods, optimum performance is
obtained.
The modular-based design, with
fewer components, gives higher
availability.
Future Outlook
Since the exploration boom in 1997,
worldwide annual expenditure has
been drastically reduced from US$5
billion to less than US$2 billion. There
are now clear signs of a recovery. This
means that new, inexperienced core
drillers will be recruited. By equipping
machines with state of art PC technol-
ogy, similar to that used in Atlas
Copco blast hole drilling rigs such as
the latest generation of Simba and
Boomer, operator acceptance is
already vastly improved.
As a supplier of the complete
drilling system from the rig to the drill
string, Atlas Copco is focused on
developing and designing all com-
ponents to form an optimized package
for efficient and profitable core drilling.
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Percussive Rock Drilling

A Century of Drilling s
and Development
Over the last 100 years or so there
5200 m/s
have been rapid and impressive +
increases in efficiency and produc-
tivity in top hammer drilling. –
Technical development started
from hitting a steel manually by a
sledgehammer, through pneumat-
ic hand-held drills and rig-mount-
ed multiple drills, to today’s
high-frequency hydraulic drills
with optional automatic control
utilizing state-of-the-art technolo-
2 x piston length
gy to achieve top efficiency.

Principles
In percussive tophammer drilling,
energy is transmitted from the rock
drill via the shank adapter, drill steel
and drill bit to the rock, where it is
used for crushing.
A pneumatic or hydraulic rock drill
generates the energy required to break
the rock. A pressure is applied on
drive area a or b (in Figure 1), which
drives the impact piston forwards and
backwards.
Figure 2: Stress level in shock wave.
The impact piston of a hydraulic
rock drill strikes the shank adapter
typically 50-60 times per second, a
frequency of 50-60 Hz, although there
are examples of rock drills with much
higher frequency like the COP 3038,
which operates at 102 Hz.
The entire system of rock drill, drill
steel, bit, and rock contact must har-
monize for maximum drilling economy
(see separate article: Tuning up your
Drilling System).
Stress Waves
Theoretically, the stress wave has a
rectangular shape, and a length of
twice that of the piston. The stress
amplitude depends on the speed of the
piston at the moment of impact, and

Figure 1: Principle of tophammer drilling.

machine housing shank adapter drill rod drill bit

impact piston damping piston coupling sleeve rock

drive area drive area flushing hole

a b
rotation splines

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Piston 1
– 0,8 MPa
Piston 2 – 12 MPa
Piston 3 – 20 MPa
1 because some of the energy is reflect-
Shock-wave amplitude
Figure 3: Stress levels generated by different pistons of same weight.
on the relationship between the cross-
sectional area of the piston and that of
the drill steel. It takes about 0.004
second for a stress wave to reach the
rock using a 20-m long drill steel.
s
Reflecting wave
+
– pneumatic rock drills, because of the
Primary wave
Figure 4: Nature of drill string ‘recoil’ or reflecting
wave.
The total stresses that the wave
contains are indicated in Figure 2. To
calculate the output power obtained
from a rock drill, the wave energy
content is multiplied by the impact
frequency of the piston, and is usually
stated in kilowatts (kW). Two rock
drills having the same nominal power
rating might have quite different prop-
erties. Rock drill design engineers
seek to find the best combinations
of various parameters, such as the
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3 bit, the buttons are forced against the
2 cy at the bit never reaches 100%,
piston geometry, the impact rate and
the frequency for the application in
mind.
The shock waves that are generated
by hydraulic and pneumatic rock drills
are significantly different in shape.
Drill rods used with hydraulic rock
drills will normally show substantially
longer service life, compared with
higher peak stress level obtained with
the latter’s piston.
The reason is the larger cross-sec-
tion needed on the impact piston when
operating at the lower pressures (6-8
bar) of pneumatic systems compared to
the 150-250 bar of hydraulic systems.
The more slender the piston shape, the
lower the stress level (see Figure 3).
In addition, a higher impact pres-
sure, a longer stroke length, and less
piston weight give a higher impact
velocity and a higher drill steel stress.
Another consideration is that, for any
given percussion pressure, the stress in
the drill steel will be higher with
reduced cross-section of the drill rods.
Figure 3 compares the stress level
generated by three different pistons
having the same weight, but different
shapes and working at different pres-
sures. The lowest stress, or shock
wave amplitude, is obtained with the
long slender piston working at high
pressure.
Efficiency and Losses
The wave loses some 5-7% of its
energy for every additional coupling,
as it travels along the drill string. This
loss is partly due to the difference in
cross-sectional area between the rod
and coupling sleeve, and partly due to
imperfect contact between the rod
faces. The poorer the contact, the
greater the energy loss.
When the shock wave reaches the
rock, thereby crushing it. The efficien-
ed as recoils or reflecting waves.
The recoils can be of tensile or
compressive type.
With a sharp bit, or when there gen-
erally is a shock wave with a too high
energy content, or when there is poor
rock contact, we get tensile wave
reflections.
The poorer the contact between the
bit and the rock, the less is the bit
efficiency.
With a worn bit, or when we have
a shock wave with too low energy
content, we get compression wave
recoils.
Both recoil types cause damage to
the drill steel and rock drill, but the
damage can be reduced with an
efficient damper arrangement (see
Figure 11, page 9).
Percussion Pressure
It is only when drilling in sufficiently
hard rock that the maximum achiev-
able energy per blow can be utilized.
In soft rock, the percussion pressure,
and thus the energy per blow, will have
to be lowered to reduce the recoils.
To get the longest possible service
life from shank adapters and rods, it is
important to ensure that the working
pressure (and impact energy) is
matched to the rock conditions and the
drill string at all times.
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Percussion pressure
Soft rock Hard rock
Figure 5: Percussion pressure is lowered in softer
rock to reduce reflected energy.
Feeding
Low percussion High percussion
pressure pressure
Figure 6: Feed force must be matched to
percussion pressure.
Figure 8: Relationship between impact frequency
and drill bit rotation.
Feed Force
Drill feed maintains the drill bit in
close contact with the rock to get ben-
efit from the shock waves. However,
the bit must still be able to rotate. The
feed force must always be matched to
the percussion pressure.
To do this, the feed force is
increased until the joints are well
tightened (but still easy to loosen) at a
good penetration rate. Further increase
will cause deviation and shorter
service life of the drill steel due to
problems with uncoupling the rods
from a high tightening torque.
In the case of poor feed, the pene-
tration rate will drop, and probably the
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Figure 7: Working relationship between bit diameter (x-axis) and speed of rotation for a given drill.
rotation torque will not be high
enough to tighten the couplings, which
will run ‘open’. The service life of the
drill steel will thus be shortened.
If the impact pressure (and power)
is increased, the required feed force
will be increased (see Figure 6).
Rotation
The purpose of rotation is to turn the
drill bit to a suitable new position for the
next blow, giving the bit a correct index-
ation. Using button bits, the periphery is
turned about 10 mm between blows.
Consequently, the rotation rate needs to
be increased using higher impact fre-
quency and reduced bit diameter (see
Figures 7 and 8). If the actual rotation is
not smooth for a fixed impact frequen-
cy, shank adapter life will be reduced.
When using insert bits instead of
button bits, the recommended rotation
rate is 10-20% higher.
Flushing
Drill cuttings are removed from the
hole bottom to the surface by water
flushing or air blowing, or a combina-
tion (water mist). As the power output
from rock drills increases, giving
increased penetration rate, efficient
flushing becomes more important. The
flushing capacity must be increased
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with larger bits and larger difference
between the bit and rod size diameters
The required flushing speed will
depend on:
● specific gravity and particle size –
the larger or heavier the particles,
the higher the flushing speed that is
required;
● particle shape – spherical particles
require more speed than flaky, leaf
shaped particles.
A rule-of-thumb is that the flushing
speed in the hole should be a mini-
mum of 0.5 m/s for water flushing and
10 m/s for air flushing (or water mist).
The flushing medium is normally
water for underground drilling.
Setting Parameters
The drilling parameters for percussion
pressure, feed force, and rotation must
harmonize, in order to optimize
drilling economy.
In practice, the driller sets the per-
cussion pressure to get an acceptable
penetration rate (but not excessive),
and then sets the rotational speed with
regard to the percussive frequency and
bit diameter.
When drilling starts, the feed is
adjusted to get even and smooth
rotation. If this is not achieved, the
percussion (and feed) pressure can be
progressively reduced. Smooth and
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Soft/Medium hard rock Hard rock Very hard rock

10,000 psi 30,000 psi 50,000 psi 70,000 psi

70 MPa 210 MPa 350 MPa 480 MPa

Figure 10: A range of rock types and hardnesses, which can be tackled by rock drills successfully.

even rotation will result in good
penetration and long component
service lives.
Lost energy (representing low effi-
ciency) will result in excess heat gen-
eration. The temperature of the
adapter sleeve can be checked to
ensure that the drilling parameters are
correctly set. Immediately after
drilling, the temperature should be
approximately 45 degrees C when
Figure 9: Comparison of properties for the two stroke lengths in the COP 2550UX drill.
drilling with water flushing and about
60 degrees C for air flushing. Atlas
Copco provides a temperature gauge:
part number P/N 9850 8715 00
Loose couplings will cause drilling
problems, but they can be tightened
during drilling by increasing the fric-
tion of the bit against the hole bottom.
This can be done by increasing the
feed, increasing or decreasing the rota-
tion rate, or by changing the bit.
Additional Factors in
Longhole Drilling
There are some special parameters that
have to be borne in mind for longhole
drilling.
Water entry: The entry of water
into a rock drill and the hydraulic
system may (especially when in com-
bination with drill cuttings) lead to
premature wear and failure of rock

Impact Impact Impact

Power (kW) Pressure (bar) Energy (J)

26 260
Percussion Data COP 2550UX
25 250 550 Feed Force
Stroke length 3

24 240
6
23 230 Stroke 3 500
r

22 220
we

8
Po
gy

21 210 Stroke length 2

450
er
En

re

20 200
su
es

4 5
Pr

19 190 P
400 E E E=
18 180 f
1
P= Impact power
17 170
E= Impact energy
3 350
Stroke 2 f = Frequency
16 160

15 150

14 140 300

Equal Impact Energy

13 130

12 120 250
A changed stroke length and impact pressure
11 110 can maintain the impact energy
10 100 2 7 200
but increse the frequency and the impact power.

38 40 45 50 54 Frequency (Hz)
The chart shows indata for impact pressure 180 bar with stroke length 3 (intersection 1).
The frequency is read to 40 Hz (2), the impact power at this frequency is 16,8 kW (3) and the impact energy is 420 J (4).
By changing to stroke length 2 and maintain the impact energy 420J (5) the impact pressure needs to be set to 238 bar (6).
The frequency achieved is 53 Hz (7) and the new impact power is 22,2 kW (8).

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1 tains enough impact energy to crush the
3 4
“floating”
position
Figure 11: Hydraulic double damper.
drill and hydraulic system compo-
nents. Consequently there will be high
running costs and downtime.
This risk can be limited by using a
drill collar assembled on the shank
adapter when drilling upwards. Worn
out flushing seals must be changed
immediately. The new COP 2550UX
rock drill has extra seals to cope with
high flushing pressure and prevent
water ingress, especially in drilling
up-holes. Water from the ‘tell-tale’
hole at the front of Atlas Copco drills
gives a signal to the operator when the
seals are worn out.
Dirt entry: Dirt in combination
with water will cause heavy wear and
reduce the service life of components.
All Atlas Copco rock drills (except
COP 1238) have pressurized mating
surfaces, which means that the lubri-
cation air pressure (generally 2-3 bar)
is applied to the mating surfaces and
cavities for the tie rods, preventing dirt
entry.
Heavy drill strings: A heavy drill
string may cause problems, especially
when drilling long holes downwards
with tube drill strings such as TDS 76
and TDS 87. The high contact pres-
sure at the bit leads to high rotation
torques, which may lead to problems
with uncoupling the threads and high
wear on the driver in the rock drill.
With an extractor device, uncou-
pling the tubes can be eased, even if
the drill string is not stuck. With a
hanging drill string, the extractor helps
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2 impact energy and a higher frequency
1 Constant
8 oil flow
5 strokes 2 and 3 give high impact ener-
7 6
the percussion in ‘rattling loose’ the
drill string.
Adapting Impact Power to
Rock and Bits
The concept of impact power can be
confusing, since a combination of high
energy and low frequency can give
equally large power as low energy and
high frequency does. Two rock drills
having the same nominal power rating
might therefore have quite different
properties.
Simplified, impact energy require-
ment derives from rock properties
and the hole dimension. Increased
frequency (and the power) then gives
a higher penetration rate.
Atlas Copco’s COP 1838 HE drill
is especially developed for long hole
drilling with a bit diameter 76-89 mm.
The impact piston has two different
stroke lengths, giving ‘two rock drills
in one’.
COP 2550UX is a new 25-kW rock
drill for T51 drill steel with a bit diam-
eter 76–115 mm. It also has two stroke
positions, and is supplied with a pow-
erful hydraulic extractor to save time
and drill steel.
Figure 9 shows the impact power as
a function of the impact rate for stroke
lengths 2 and 3. The corresponding
impact pressure at each graph point is
shown in black. There is also a com-
parison of the same impact energy for
the two strokes.
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For soft rock or small bits a lower
is preferable because each blow con-
rock and, therefore, the penetration rate
increases the higher the frequency.
Stroke length 2 in Figure 9 is thus more
suitable because, for a certain (low)
energy, it gives the highest frequency.
For hard rock or large bits high
impact energy is required to crush the
rock. With the COP 2550UX, both
gies if the pressure is raised. Stroke
length 3 has a lower frequency and is
thus most suitable if the input power is
limited. If not, stroke 2 can be used.
This means also that a rock drill
does not necessarily have to be run at
its rated impact power to perform opti-
mally. The impact energy required for
the actual bit-rock combination is much
less than the maximum impact energy.
A change between stroke lengths
but at the same impact pressure does
not normally require any change in
feed force. It is therefore advisable to
choose a rock drill with as much
impact energy as needed to crush the
rock (but not excessively high), and
the frequency set as high as possible to
get the best penetration rate.
Obviously a rock drill cannot be
tuned to deliver the ‘ideal’ shock wave
energy to crush the rock throughout
the drilling operation. The bit gets
worn and so the ‘ideal energy’ amount
increases, but it’s possible to set the
parameters to a good compromise.
Hydraulic Double Damper
Atlas Copco’s more recently developed
hydraulic rock drills like COP 1838-
series and 4050 MUX have a double
damper system. This is an effective
device for giving a good ‘suspension’
of the drill string just as it absorbs com-
pression recoil energy.
Older models like COP 1238 ME
have a hydraulic single dampening
system, which is less effective and
lacks the energy-absorbing feature, but
still is better than drilling without
damper.
The double damper system pro-
vides good contact between the bit
and rock to increase penetration rate,
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Drilling Long Straight Holes

Avoiding Hole Collaring
misalignment
Deviation
To achieve good fragmentation Collaring offset
during blasting, it is important
that the drill holes follow the
designed direction along their
entire length. Two obvious
causes of hole deviation, how-
ever, are poor hole alignment and
imprecise collaring, although in
principle these can be avoided by
good working practice on the
part of the drillrig operator. Planned
A third, and less easy factor to hole
overcome is in-hole deviation,
usually owing to the geological
conditions of the rock mass
being drilled. Consider, for exam-
ple, a hole that is being drilled in
rock comprised of a soft and hard
layer separated along a plane
that is not at right angles to the
drilling direction. Depending on In-hole
the angle of approach to the deviation
plane of separation, hole devia-
tion will arise as a result of
the bit either ‘sliding along’ the
harder material, or, alternatively, Incorrect
penetrating the softer material Due to
faster. Only if the rig operator depth
knows at what depth this plane collar error
of separation lies, can he take
appropriate action, such as
reducing the percussion and feed Figure 1: Various causes of hole deviation.
pressure of the rock drill when
passing from soft to hard or hard
to soft rock. It is also essential to have a good Experience shows that the approach
view of the collaring procedure from angle of the drill bit towards the bed-
the operator’s cabin. Various causes of ding planes is crucial, and there
Drilling According to Plan hole deviation are shown in Figure 1. appears to be a tendency for the drill
The most influential factor in bit to penetrate the rock in a direction
To achieve the required fragmentation achieving accurate drill holes is in- that is parallel to the bedding plane
as indicated by the pre-calculated hole deviation during drilling, which when the angle of approach is less than
blasting results, it is a prerequisite is usually a result of the particular 15 degrees. In contrast, drilling through
that the blast holes are drilled accord- geological characteristics of the rock homogenous rock, such as isotropic
ing to the drill plan. This means mass, such as the grain size, and the granite with minor fracturing, results
that the holes must be collared in degree of fracturing and foliation. The in little or no in-hole deviation.
exactly the right position, and then adverse effect of bedding and foliation
drilled in the correct direction and to on in-hole deviation can be clearly Drill String Bending
the exact depth indicated in the drill seen in Figure 2 where the drill holes
plan. have tended to deviate in directions at Aside from geological conditions of
Precision in collaring and hole right angles to the jointing within the the rock mass, other perhaps less obvi-
alignment can be achieved with proper rock mass. It is also noticeable that the ous in-hole factors can have a marked
surveying and mark-ups of the drill longer the drill holes, the more accen- influence on hole deviation, such as
pattern grid, coupled with a drill angle tuated is the deviation. Itis often hammer specifications and condition,
indicator mounted on the drill feed, claimed that the amount of deviation and the bit and drill-string design and
and a hole depth instrument. is proportional to the depth squared. condition (Figure 3).

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Figure 2: Hole deviation shown in a wall of varied, jointed rock types.
During the drilling operation, the
friction generated between the drill
bit and the rock induces a torque in
the drill string above a certain drill
rotation rate. The larger the drill string
diameter and the greater the rotation
rate, the higher is the torque necessary,
and thus feed force, to keep the
drill string joints sufficiently well
tightened.
At a particular point along the hole,
the drill string will buckle, so that
rather than being straight in the hole it
is supported by the hole wall close to
the midpoint between rock drill and the
hole bottom. For a COP 1838 ME rock
drill, with a drill string diameter of
38 mm and a feed force of 6,400 N
at a percussive pressure of 200 bar,
this bending length is approximately
11m. In practice, bending occurs at a
somewhat shorter interval since the
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Direction of foliation/bedding
drill string is never perfectly straight at
the commencement of drilling.
When the drill string has been
extended to twice the theoretical
bending length, it will buckle once
more, so that it is now supported at
two points along the hole. At three
times the theoretical bending length,
the drill string will once again
buckle, and so on with increasing hole
depth.
Assuming the same combination of
drill string, impact force and rotation
rate, rock drills with ‘floating
dampers’, such as the COP 700/900,
COP 1532, COP 1838, COP 4050
rock drills require less feed force to
keep the drill string joints well tight-
ened than those rock drills incorporat-
ing ‘fixed dampers’, such as the COP
1032 and COP 1238 units. Those rock
drills with an axial bearing between
the drill string and the machine require
the greatest feed force to maintain
joint tightness.
Drill Bits and Regrinding
Also influencing hole deviation is the
geometry of the drill bit face and its
condition, particularly with respect to
regrinding.
From an accuracy point of view, a
flat front bit or a drop centre (concave)
front bit (Figure 5) results in a
straighter hole than a drill bit with a
convex front.
It must also be remembered that to
obtain the best hole accuracy with all
drill bits, they must be reground so that
their faces are restored to their original
shape in terms of both the buttons and
the steel, even if this is more time con-
suming than simply ‘polishing’ the
buttons and not removing any of the
steel between the buttons. In this
regard, drop-centre drill bits are, once
again, preferable to their convex coun-
terparts since the concave shape needs
only to be reground such that the pro-
file of the central buttons is restored to
its original pattern without adversely
affecting hole straightness, even when
the concave face eventually wears flat
through normal operation.
If the drill bit face is plane all the
way out to its periphery, the bending
moment in the drill string will be pro-
portional to the product of the feed
force and the hole diameter, while the
lateral displacement of the drill string
will be limited by the diameters of the
drill bit and the drill string. Thus, if
the drill bit is correctly and frequently
reground, the feed force will be
directed to the periphery of the drill bit
so that the whole cutting face is in
contact with the base of the hole, even
if the drill string buckles. With poor
and infrequent regrinding, however,
the drill bit may ‘wiggle’ on the
hole-bottom owing to the uneven
distribution of the feed force, and
will sooner or later result in hole
deviation.
Drill String Considerations
Other things being equal, the larger the
diameter of the drill string, the straighter
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Figure 3: The drillrig operator can eliminate, in principle, many of the factors
influencing hole deviation. Less easy to overcome, however, are the geological
conditions of the rock mass being drilled and equipment-related influences.
Out-of-the-hole Operator-related
factors factors
Set-up errors Drilling
{ Wrong set up parameters
position { Feed force
{ Wrong set up { Rotation
angle { Flushing
Figure 4: Button bit with flat front.
the drill hole that will be achieved, since
the drill string diameter has more of an
influence on the bending length than the
feed force (Figure 6). In addition, a
larger diameter drill string increases the
safety margin against ‘wiggling’ (i.e. the
ratio between the maximum bending
moment of the drill string and the bend-
ing moment at which bending occurs) so
that less careful regrinding can be
tolerated before ‘wiggling’ sets in. This
does not mean, however, that larger
string diameters should be deployed in
preference to less careful grinding.
Since drill tubes have larger diam-
eters than drill rods, they result in
greater hole straightness.
A complete drill string of tubes is
often necessary in downward produc-
tion drilling underground in order to
achieve sufficient flushing capacity.
An attractive alternative is the
adoption of a guide tube connected
to the drill bit, which, owing to its
larger diameter, reduces the possible
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In-hole Equipment related
factors factors
Rock { Hammer parameters
conditions and condition
{ Grain size { Bit and drill string
{ Fractures design condition
{ Foliation { Cradle guides
amplitude of drill bit ‘wiggle’ com-
pared with rods. Also, as the possible
angle of ‘wiggling’ decreases with
increasing length of the guide tube, the
guide tube incorporated into the drill
bit should be as long as possible.
Unlike a drill string comprised
solely of tubes, where the stress waves
are transmitted via ‘shoulder impact’,
stress waves in a drill string incorpo-
rating a guide tube are transmitted
down the rods to the guide tube via
‘bottom impact’. Thus the guide tube
does not suffer from premature female
thread failure.
Even though a guide tube will
always result in a marginal decrease in
drilling rate (depending only on the
cross sectional area increase relative to
the rods in the rest of the drill string,
rather than the drill tube length), the
improved hole straightness achieved is
normally of greater value to the
mining engineer.
Figure 5: Button bit with drop centre front.
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Another way to minimize ‘wig-
gling’ is to use Retrac bits (Figures 7
and 8). Characterized by a bit skirt
with the same outer diameter as the bit
head, in effect a very short guide tube
with maximum possible diameter,
Retrac bits have been developed pri-
marily to improve retraction of the
drill string in difficult rock conditions
where the tendency for jamming fre-
quently occurs. Debris from the hole is
flushed through slots machined along
the bit, and the rear end of the skirt
has a cutting edge between every slot.
Since the Retrac bit cannot ‘wiggle’
as much as a standard bit with a skirt
that is significantly smaller than the
bit head, hole straightness is, once
again, improved. However, the use of
long guide tubes will normally result
in straighter holes than those drilled
using Retrac bits.
Importance of Rotation
If a drill string is buckled, then the
buckled section may rotate, whereby
the bit will work over all of the hole
bottom. In this case, there should be
no hole deviation, even if the bit is
only in contact with the rock at one or
two points at the periphery.
It is more likely, however, that the
buckled section will not rotate, which
means that the drill string will be
subjected to rotational bending. The
bending moment in the drill string
corresponds to the maximum nominal
bending stress in the drill string, which
is measured some distance from the
threaded ends of a rod. However,
stress-concentration factors in areas
close to the threaded ends result in
stresses in these regions that are sig-
nificantly higher than the nominal
bending stress. For example, the rota-
tional bending stress in a drill string
incorporating 38 mm diameter rods
with a feed force of 6,400 N and a
hole diameter of 89 mm is approxi-
mately 15 MPa, equivalent to around
5% of the stress wave amplitude gen-
erated by the piston. In this case,
therefore, either the impact velocity of
the piston must be reduced so that the
stress wave amplitude is 5% smaller,
or the hole may be drilled at a 5%
higher impact velocity (corresponding
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Long hole
precision drilling OD Deviation
PEEDR 1.50 m
S d
T38 e ro
5 Guid
In-hole deviation as T4
D
function of hole length DRO
5 SPEE 1.00 m
T4 be
(Derived from 64 tu
TDS
investigations
at LKAB, Kiruna) 0.50 m

15 20 25 30 35 40 m
Hole depth

Drill Strings relating to Diagram

T38 SPEEDROD®/T38 SPEEDROD®/
Standard bit

T45 SPEEDROD®/T45 GUIDE ROD/

(old design)/Retrac Bit

TDS 64 tube/TDS 64 tube/Guide Bit

Figure 6: Larger diameter drill strings result in less In-hole deviation as a function of hole depth.

to 5% higher frequency, around 15%
higher impact power and, hence, a
15% higher rate of drilling) provided
that the drill string length is less than
the theoretical bending length.
In practice, the operator cannot be
expected to reduce the percussion
Figure 7: Bit with Retrac skirt. Drop centre front
and ballistic buttons.
pressure simply because the pre-deter-
mined bending length of the drill
string has been exceeded. On the con-
trary, the operator requires increased
percussion pressure to counteract the
decreasing drilling rate owing to
increasing bit wear. Therefore, the
Figure 8: Bit with Retrac skirt. Drop centre front
and spherical buttons.
operator must determine percussion
pressure according to the particular
circumstances, so the drillrig may be
operated at higher percussion pres-
sures for those holes where the hole
depth does not exceed the bending
length. Alternatively, if the hole depth
exceeds the theoretical bending length,
the percussion pressure must be regu-
lated so that the drill string is not sub-
jected to rotational bending at those
points where it is buckled.
Drill string rotation also gives rise
to another complicating factor with
respect to hole straightness in terms of
the phenomenon of ‘whirling’. Similar
to the ‘critical rotation rate’ for rotat-
ing machines, ‘whirling’ gives rise to a
smaller bending length than for a drill
string that is not rotating, and mathe-
matically can be shown to be approxi-
mately 80% of theoretical bending
length of a stationary drill string.

Non-vertical Holes
The bending length referred to thus far
relates only to vertical holes. For
slanted holes, the weight of the drill
string gives rise to bending, so that the
drill string is never straight, and, as

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Figure 9: Bit with standard skirt and drop centre
front.
with rotational influences, results in a
shortening of the theoretical bending
length as the hole becomes more hori-
zontal. In benching and production
drilling underground, the holes are
almost vertical however, and the effect
of drill hole angle is normally negli-
gible in these applications.
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Other Factors
Although relatively uncommon, an-
other phenomenon is worth mention-
ing with respect to in-hole deviation.
During drilling, the piston subjects
the drill string to a pulsed axial stress,
the periodic load of which may theo-
retically initiate resonance vibration,
resulting in plastic deformation of the
drill string close to the joints. This
phenomenon is very rare, however,
owing to the fact that the boundary
condition between the bit and the rock
is never constant. Also, as soon as the
drill string length is greater than
the theoretical bending length, it will
be supported by the hole wall at one or
more points along its length, thereby
inhibiting resonance vibration.
Remedies
From a practical point of view, there
are various ways and means to
minimize hole deviation owing to
the factors outlined above:
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string components, will result in
straighter holes.
● For top hammer drilling, Atlas
Copco provides TDS tubes that can
be added behind the drill bit to
improve the flushing and reduce the
risk of the drill string becoming
stuck.
● Even more accurate than top
hammer drilling are ITH, COPROD
and rotary drilling, all of which
result in less deviation than with
top hammer drills.
● Less deviation can be achieved
through a combination of reduced
feed force and increased rotational
speed.
● Shorter holes allow the rig operator
to better control the extent of hole
deviation.
Clearly it is impossible to com-
pletely eliminate hole deviation, but
with the right choice of equipment and
by utilizing this equipment in the opti-
mum manner, the drillrig operator can
influence hole deviation in a positive
way.
by Marcus Eklind
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Tuning up your Drilling System

Optimum Combination
of Factors
Choosing the right rock drilling
tools and adjusting all the set-
tings in the drilling system can
boost performance and cut costs,
but it’s not always easy. To dis-
cover the optimal combination, a
customer can compare test
results step by step – or use rock
drilling simulation such as Atlas
Copco’s Diarot package.

Complex Parameters
A rock drilling system is complex and
many parameters decide its perfor-
mance. Taking into account the rock
characteristics, these parameters
include:
● bit diameter, design and button
type;
● type of flushing media used;
● drill rod type and geometry;
● piston mass and geometry;
● the frequency and velocity of the
rock drill impact piston;
● rotation speed;
● feed force.
To get the most out of a drilling
system, all these factors must work in
harmony. The system should also
match the overall excavation method.
This means that fragmentation for
loading and crushing is another
consideration.
The Bit that Counts
A combination of drill bit, drill rods,
shank adapter, rock drill and drill rig
determine the performance of the rock
drilling system, and this is an area in
which Atlas Copco has considerable
knowledge. Here we want to focus on
the drill string, i.e. the drill bit, rods
and shank adapter.
Three parameters should be consid-
ered when choosing a drill bit. They
are:
● Penetration rate
● Hole straightness
● Service life
Figure 1: Ballistic buttons (left) and spherical giving higher penetration rate than the
buttons: The ballistic buttons are generally spherical button (see Figures 1 and 2).
considered the best choice for most rock drilling This efficiency also gives the best hole
applications. straightness and we recommend ballis-
tic button bits for most applications.
In 95% of all percussive rock Additional reasons are:
drilling, a button bit is selected to drill ● The larger protrusion makes it
the hole to a given diameter. The bit’s easier to clean the hole, leaving
ability to penetrate the rock efficiently the bit to deal with ‘fresh’ rock,
depends on how well the contact thereby avoiding secondary
between the surface of the buttons and crushing.
rock is established, their buttons’ ● Atlas Copco Secoroc’s patented
shape and number, the bit’s flushing grinding system, using a profiled
characteristics and the brittleness, or diamond grinding wheel, maintains
drillability, of the rock. the performance of the ballistic
Tests have shown that the relatively button by restoring its original pro-
smaller contact surface and the larger file, which is essential for optimum
protrusion of the ballistic button help penetration rate and service life
to break the rock more efficiently (Figure 3).
Figure 2: How the
buttons bite:
Under the same
impact energy the
ballistic button
will penetrate
deeper into the
rock, since it has a
smaller contact
area (footprint)
Additional Penentration
than the spherical
button.

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Figure 3: Bit grinding shop.
However, spherical buttons are still
preferred in certain types of hard and
abrasive rock formations, where they
can have a superior service life.
Perfect Partner
The design of the drill bit, especially
the number, placement and shape of
the buttons, makes it the perfect part-
ner for the rock drill and its percussive
energy to press the buttons into the
rock. If the power of the rock drill is
insufficient, or the buttons are worn
too flat, the penetration rate decreases
and hole deviation increases. In addi-
tion, the risk of damaging the buttons
increases with the size of the wear flat.
There is also a risk of drilling with
non-tightened couplings due to lack of
rotation torque, something that leads
to short drill steel life.
Using the Diarot rock drilling simu-
lation system Atlas Copco is able to
simulate the performance of different
Figure 4: Extension rod joints must be kept tight
during drilling. Loose joints cause overheating and
energy loss, drastically reducing efficiency.
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drill bit designs, using data from a
worksite or from its extensive database.
After the button bit, we should
examine the drill rods and shank
adapter. The task is to transfer the rock
drill piston’s energy through the drill
string and drill bit into the rock. The
COP 1838 hydraulic drill piston
impacts on the drill string 50–60 times
a second and, each time, the buttons
penetrate 0.5–1.5 mm into the rock. If
the design and setting of the drilling
equipment is matched to the rock,
energy transmission will be nearly
optimal and this, in turn, will affect the
service life of the drill string positively.
When the piston in the rock drill
strikes the shank adapter the kinetic
energy of the piston is converted into a
compressive stress wave, which trav-
els through the drill string and into the
rock and breaks it. In a well-tuned
rock drilling system, most of the
energy in the stress wave is being
utilized to break the rock. In a
mismatched drilling system, some of
the energy in the stress wave will be
reflected and returned back up the drill
string as a tensile stress wave. Tensile
stress waves are much more detrimen-
tal to the drill string in comparison to
compressive stress waves.
Figure 5: Secoroc Speedrods and MF drill rods.
The drill string’s joints must be
tight enough for energy transmission
to be fully effective. Loose joints
result in energy loss and drill string
failure (Figure 4), which can be
simply detected by measuring the
temperature on the coupling.
Rigid Rods Pay Off
There are different types of rods in the
Atlas Copco Secoroc range and we rec-
ommend the Speedrod, with integrated
couplings for extension drilling (Figure
5). A drill string with Speedrod gives
faster penetration than one with exten-
sion rods and couplings, as less energy
is lost at the joints. Furthermore, the
Speedrod’s threads are easy to keep
tight during drilling, giving very
efficient energy transmission.
Drill rods must be selected to suit
the entire system. The largest possible
rod diameter for the hole dimension is
recommended. A larger-diameter rod
has a longer service life (because of
less stress per unit area – sq mm) and
because it transmits more energy per
blow. Furthermore, large rods are also
more rigid and, in the same way as
TDS guide tubes, will give straighter
holes and better blasting results.
Finally, to make the whole system
work as efficiently as possible, the
drill rods must also suit the rock drill,
its piston and shank adapter.
by Alf Stenqvist
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Rock-drilling Training Using

Computers
Latest Version now
Available
Atlas Copco Secoroc has intro-
duced version 3.0 of its
Computer-Based Training (CBT)
package as being of the utmost
importance in achieving the high-
est level of competence in rock
drilling tools among distributors
and customers, as well as its
own sales force. Correct under-
standing of how to choose, use
and maintain the rock drilling
tools affects profitability for all,
and adds to competitiveness.
Atlas Copco Secoroc maintains
that the CBT package for rock
drilling tools is the most compre-
hensive interactive training tool
available in the industry today.

Main menu. This is the first picture shown when you start the CBT. From this main menu you can choose
Expert Knowledge which of the courses you would like to enter.

The course is based on the skills and conveys expert knowledge in the use is now released after six years of
experience gained by key Atlas Copco of modern rock drilling products. development.
Secoroc personnel over many years and CBT Rock Drilling Tools version 3.0 Computer based training transfers
knowledge about drill string products
Course menu. View picture for the course Raiseboring. Under the text “Introduction” you find two buttons, and their use in a simple and efficient
“Learning objectives” will explain what you are expected to learn. “Introduction” will give you an overview way. Aided by 3-dimensional anima-
by running pictures and a speaker talking. Under “Lesson” you choose chapters. tions, photographs, film sequences
and interactive lessons, the training
course explains how the market’s
leading drill string products can
increase both productivity and profit
in rock drilling.
With version 3.0, CBT now
includes training on all our products:
1. a library on drilling equipment
for various applications as well as an
application library;
2. a complete and updated product
training section on top-hammer equip-
ment including trouble-shooting, bit
grinding and care and maintenance;
3. a complete product training
section on down-the-hole equipment
including trouble-shooting, bit grind-
ing and care and maintenance;
4. a complete product training sec-
tion on consumables for raise boring

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Chapter. In this section you choose the lesson you want. In the lower right Lesson. There are three buttons for presentations. Video camera button:
corner you find four buttons. ”X” will finish the actual step. Number two will running pictures and speaker text. Photo camera button: pictures from more
take you back one step. The third button allows you to scroll through the course. important or difficult parts. Text button: pictures and text.

Step player. When pressing the step player button you will find film sequences Product selection exercises. At the end you also have the possibility to go
or animations. At the end of every lesson you can also go through a test, through some “real” exercises, where you will have the background for a specific
“Focus test”, to check your knowledge. rock excavation and from that choose the suitable equipment to do the job.

equipment, including care and
maintenance;
5. focus tests on each lesson, and,
6. a new section of product selec-
tion exercises.
Complete Training
The whole Secoroc CBT Rock
Drilling Tools package comprises
approximately 50 hours of lessons and
tests. With a recommended maximum
of four hours of lectures per day, the
total length of a complete training
course on rock drilling tools can be
estimated at three weeks.
CBT enables efficient training
whenever the need arises. For instance,
a new employee can start the learning
process right away and learn about
how the product is manufactured, its
characteristics, wear limits and much
more. A modular structure enables
users to study lesson by lesson, or in a
selective way at their own pace. With
personal computers learning can take
place whenever and wherever the
individual chooses, including ‘in the
field’. Here it enables you to find the
right tool for any given rock drilling
application at any time of the day.
Based on experience with CBT ver-
sion 2.0, Atlas Copco Secoroc is con-
vinced of good acceptance of version
3.0 and is looking forward to advising
key customers and technical schools
as well as its own sales team. The new
version of CBT is also expected to
contribute to the ‘added value’ in
Secoroc’s sales service.
by Lennart Soderstrom

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Getting the Drift with

Magnum SR
Battling Rod
Breakage
The tried and tested thread sys-
tems, R25, R28 and R32, have
served underground drillers well
for many years. However, with
the introduction of ever-more
powerful hydraulic rigs, these
battle-worn solutions started to
show weakness. Rod breakage at
the bit end, either just behind the
skirt or on the last thread, was
becoming distressingly common.
Why? Because it’s the most vul-
nerable part of the rod. Con-
sequently, bits were lost, leading
to costly downtime. Even worse,
holes often had to be re-drilled,
sending productivity due south.
Putting it bluntly, drifting equip-
ment was struggling to cope
with the power of the new rigs. It
was high time for fresh ideas. Magnum SR bits and rods.
Intensive development by
Atlas Copco Secoroc has come
up with the new Magnum SR
the thread, and 32 mm at its tip. By The system was put through its
range, which counters problems adding 25% more steel at the end of paces in mines, and in a variety
with breakage, and offers per- the thread, the new design was given a of tunnelling projects. The results
formance to match that of the distinctive, conical shape. This con- were unequivocal: service life and
modern rock drill. cept not only upped the fatigue resis- rig availability both enjoyed sharp
tance of the rods, but also reduced the increases.
Thread of Innovation tendency to deviate during collaring. The tests showed that the Magnum
The bits are also successful, SR35 system increased service life by
To solve the problem of rod breakage, because they are very easy to un- 25-100% on the drifter rods, compared
Atlas Copco Secoroc faced two couple, so the patented Atlas Copco to their conventional R32 counter-
choices: either increase the dimensions Secoroc Magnum SR has already parts; gave better service life of the
of the rods and bits in the same way as proved a big hit with operators. bits; and created very high operator
everybody else, or find a new way. The new Magnum SR35 drifting acceptance, due to easy uncoupling of
Being notoriously stubborn innova- system, specially designed for the new the drill bits. This resulted in higher
tors, the choice was easy. generation of powerful drillrigs, drilling productivity, thanks to easy
During the creative process, three delivers more and straighter holes per collaring, straighter holes and better
important insights emerged. First, the shift, and has a considerably longer equipment availability during the
hole sizes should remain the same as service life than any competing system drilling cycle.
for drilling with standard equipment. or solution.
Second, the bits should be easy to Expanding Family
uncouple. And third, the old thread Field Tests Worldwide
design had to be replaced. The Magnum SR drifting system was
As with all genuinely groundbreak- Extensive field tests with the Magnum first introduced with the SR35, which
ing endeavours, the solution was SR have been carried out on four con- has a comprehensive selection of
deceptively simple. The secret of tinents, and involved more than a half equipment, including hexagonal 35 mm
the Magnum SR35 design is that the million metres of drilling over a in standard drifter and Speedrod
diameter is 35 mm at the end of period of one year. designs, and round 39 mm standard

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Dawn of a New Era

The trend in drifting and tunnelling
is clear: the rounds are getting
longer, and the rigs more powerful.
Magnum SR was designed to with-
stand the high pressures that are
typical of today’s underground drilling
operations.
Although Magnum SR is an
innovative breakthrough product, the
enthusiasm with which it has been
received, and the performance that it
delivers, have given an indication of
the direction in which the product is
heading.
Atlas Copco Secoroc is genuinely
confident that Magnum SR marks the
dawn of a new era in drifting and tun-
nelling, as well as for rockbolting.
Magnum SR Dome bit ready for reaming.
The success of this innovative
system is beyond dispute. Major
drifter and Speedrods in lengths from face, or drill bolt holes, quicker than mines in Sweden, Canada and
3.1 m up to 6.1 m-long. ever before. Australia have switched completely to
The SR35 Focus button bits are A new member of the family is Magnum SR equipment. Drillers using
available from 43 mm up to 64 mm, SR32, which is specially designed for it are not only drilling more and
and reaming equipment comprises hole diameters of 38-41 mm. The straighter holes than before, they’re
pilot adapters and reaming bits, as product underwent extensive field tests also finding that Magnum SR lasts
well as the new Dome bits. prior to its launch and is today a strong longer than any competing solution.
For applications where accuracy member of the growing Magnum SR
and straightness are paramount, the family. by Anders Arvidsson
Magnum SR Straight, with its 39 mm
diameter rod, plus SR35 guide bit, has Magnum SR used in a bolting application.
proved that it can deliver the expected
results.
The next addition to the family is
the Magnum SR28 range. Tests have
shown that SR28 is perfect for the
rapid drilling of holes for rockbolts,
but can also be used for small hole
drifting. This new line replaces the
traditional R25 system in drilling
33-35 mm holes.
Tests in rockbolting applications
have shown convincing increases in
service life, for both SR28 rods and
bits. As with all other Magnum SR
products, the bits are easy to uncouple,
and as a result the drillstring is
subjected to fewer damaging shock-
waves, facilitating rapid changes and
more holes drilled. Altogether, that
means less downtime changing
bits and rods, and more time spent
drilling.
Magnum SR35, together with
Magnum SR28, are ultimately aimed
at helping drillers advance the tunnel

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UGE1/09b Secoroc Uppercut 23-24
Secoroc Uppercut –
New Tapered Equipment
Designed for
Pressure
Increasingly powerful pneumatic
and hydraulic rock drills place
great demands on rock drilling
tools, a fact that is well known to
drillers working in mining and
dimensional stone applications.
This is the reality that has guided
Atlas Copco Secoroc in the
design of its new range of
Uppercut tapered equipment.
At the heart of these innova-
tive products there is a formid-
able steel grade and specialized
manufacturing technique. The
unique heat treatment process
employed helps to release the
internal stresses of the steel and
give it greater bending resis-
tance, while retaining high dura-
bility. The result is a tapered rod
that’s better suited to the stress-
es and strains of 7-10 kW rock
drills.
All in all, you won’t find
longer lasting rods on the market
today!
Features of Secoroc Uppercut tapered rod.
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Tough Rods for a Tough Life
Rods have a tough life, transferring the
percussion energy from rock drill to
bit, and then into the rock. They’re
also subjected to high bending stress,
not to mention corrosive water in the
flushing hole. These harsh facts have
not only guided Secoroc in its selection
of steel quality, manufacturing tech-
nique and heat treatment processes, but
also in their decision to have a rolled-
in stainless lining throughout the entire
length of the flushing hole. Even the
drifted flushing hole at the shank end
is lined in the same way. The flushing
hole is also protected by special anti-
corrosion oil as standard, to prevent
corrosion and risk of rod breakage.
And for even greater protection,
Uppercut rods have surface hardened
shank and tapered sections for high
wear resistance on those parts exposed
to severe stresses during drilling.
Secoroc tapered rods are already
renowned for their superior fatigue
strength and resistance to bending
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stress, and, with the Uppercut range,
have improved material properties still
further.
Question of Degrees
Different taper angles are used for dif-
ferent rock formations and rock drills.
A wide taper angle is normally used
when drilling with high impact
hydraulic rock drills in medium hard
to hard and abrasive rock formations.
Taper angles of 11 degrees and 12
degrees are common on modern rigs.
A narrow taper angle of 7 degrees
is used for low impact rock drills and
softer rock formations. This angle can
also be used to counter spinning prob-
lems when using 11 degrees or 12
degrees equipment. In addition, a 4
degrees 46 minutes angle is available
for very soft rock, to prevent bits from
spinning or becoming detached when
using pneumatic or hydraulic rock
drills.
Secoroc Uppercut rods are avail-
able in 4 degree 46 minute, 7 degree,
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Uppercut tapered rod and button bit ready to drill.
11 degree and 12 degree tapers (Hex
22 and Hex 25 mm), with shank
lengths of 108 mm and 159 mm.
Overall rod lengths of 400 mm to
8,000 mm are standard.
High Performance Bits
Secoroc bit design and production
processes are in a state of constant
refinement. The Secoroc Uppercut
Range of Uppercut tapered rods and bits from Atlas Copco Secoroc.
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range comprises button and cross-type rate, longer service life and lower
bits in an extensive selection of design drilling costs, and is taking market
configurations. These designs can be share from integrals, especially in
used in a variety of rock formations mining applications and the dimen-
for maximum productivity. sional stone industry.
Moreover, there are two new
models, with an extra front button for by Per-Olof Einarsson
improved hole straightness, higher
penetration rate and longer service The New Secoroc
life. Furthermore, the Secoroc range of Uppercut Rod
ballistic button bits is in the process of ● Special anti-corrosion oil to
being extended to meet ever more protect the flushing hole of
diverse demands. the rod
● Surface hardened taper
Prepared for the Future end for high wear
resistance and a longer
The new Secoroc Uppercut tapered
service life
equipment range can be used in all
types of applications and rock forma- ● Stainless steel flushing
tions. The lowest cost/metre drilled, a tube lining to prevent
claim that has long been synonymous corrosion and breakage
with Secoroc products, is now lower ● Drifted flushing hole with
than ever with this range, along with stainless steel lining at the
higher drilling productivity. shank end prevents
Tapered products, which first breakage and increases
appeared on the scene in the 1960s, service life
can readily handle the 5 kW impact ● Surface hardened shank
energy from modern pneumatic and end for high wear
hydraulic rock drills, while they are resistance and a longer
also ready to cope with the 7-10 kW service life
machines currently on the drawing ● Z708 steel for superior
board. fatigue and bending
Nowadays, tapered equipment is strength
favoured for increased penetration
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The Economic Case for Routine
Bit Grinding
Cutting Hole Costs
The button bit was originally
developed to do the job of an
insert bit, without the necessity
for frequent grinding. However, it
was soon found that the service
life of a button bit increased con-
siderably if the cemented carbide
buttons were ground.
Nowadays, it has become
extremely important to grind
button bits at proper intervals, in
order to extend the service life of
the rock drilling tool, maintain
penetration rates, and drill
straight holes.
In all rock excavation opera-
tions, the cost is usually expressed
in cost per drilled metre (cost/dm),
in cost per cubic metre (cost/cu m),
or in cost per tonne.
The cost to produce a hole
depends on how fast it can be
drilled, and how many tools will
be consumed. The cost to pro-
duce a cubic metre of rock is
dependent upon the cost of the
hole, and the cost of blasting. If
the blasthole is of poor quality,
then more explosives will be
consumed in blasting the rock.
Worn bits very often give a poor
quality hole with deviation.
Grinding constitutes around
2% of the costs of the entire
drilling operation. To run the
business without grinding could
multiply this cost, with up to
100% added when production
losses are taken into account.
Labour and material are the high-
est costs, while the machine
investment cost is low when
utilization is high, with a large
number of bits to be ground.
Grinding Methods
There are two different methods of bit
grinding to restore the buttons. The
preferred method uses a diamond
coated profiled wheel, and the other, a
grinding cup.
The profiled wheel provides a
smooth and efficient grinding operation,
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The Secoroc Grind Matic BQ2 grinding machine
can handle drillbits up to 127 mm in diameter.
which, throughout its life, maintains
the correct button shape and protru-
sion. It features correct centring on all
buttons, producing a high quality
cemented carbide surface, with no risk
of cemented carbide nipple. Long bit
life, and higher penetration rates, will
result from good grinding quality.
Disadvantages of using the grinding
cup are that it may produce an incorrect
button shape and protrusion. It is diffi-
cult to centre the grinding cup over the
gauge button, and there is also a risk of
producing a sharp cemented carbide
nipple on the button, and a possibility
of scratches due to the larger diamond
grain used. Reduced bit life will result
from poor grinding quality.
Several tests have been carried out
to find which method gives the best bit
performance. The grinding wheel
gives the correct shape to the button,
regardless of the amount of wear on
the wheel, ensuring that the bit will
achieve standard penetration rate
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throughout its entire life. It has also
been shown that bit life is increased
considerably when grinding wheels
are used, rather than grinding cups.
Wheels also excavate steel around the
button, simplifying the grinding task,
and giving the bit a more exact profile.
Bit Life
With so many parameters involved, it
is difficult to estimate bit service life.
First, a proper grinding interval must
be established, preferably at the stage
when the button has a wear flat of one
third of the button diameter. When the
number of drilled metres to reach this
stage has been established, then a cal-
culation of bit life can be made, by
multiplying by the number of times it
can be reground. As a general rule, a
bit can be reground 10 times, but
smaller bits may achieve slightly less
than this figure, while larger bits may
achieve more. So, if the grinding inter-
val has been established as 60 drill
metres, then the average bit life will
be 660 drill metres (diagram 1). If a
bit is overdrilled, and the wear flat is
more than half of the button diameter,
there is a tendency towards cracked
buttons. There is always a sharp edge
created on the button, and this
becomes sharper the more the bit is
Diagram 1: Typical bit life grinding at different
intervals.
Total bit life
700
drill metres
600
10 regrindings
500 per drill bit
400
300
200
Grinding interval
100
drill metres
0
10 20 30 40 50 60
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Diagram 2: Risk of total loss when a bit is overdrilled.
overdrilled. This sharp edge, especial-
ly on ballistic buttons, is very brittle.
Once the edge cracks, pieces of
cemented carbide break away and cir-
culate in the hole, causing secondary
damage to the buttons.
Diagram 3: Penetration rate drops as the button profiles flatten.
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When a bit doesn’t show any vis-
ible wear flat, it may be suffering from
micro cracks on the cemented carbide
surface. This is known colloquially as
snake skin, and can be clearly seen
when using a magnifier. In this case,
the surface has to be ground away,
otherwise the micro cracks lead to
more severe damage on the buttons.
Likewise, buttons which protrude too
much must be ground down to avoid
damage (diagram 2).
Penetration Rate
When the right bit has been chosen for
the rock condition, it will provide
maximum penetration rate, along with
acceptable hole straightness. In rock
conditions like Swedish granite, with a
compressive strength of around 2,200
bar, the bit gets a wear flat after just
10-20 drill metres, accompanied by a
small drop in penetration rate. When it
has a wear flat equivalent to one-third
of the button diameter, the penetration
will have dropped by 5%. If the bit is
used further until it has a two-thirds
wear flat, the penetration will have
dropped more than 30% (diagram 3).
When a bit has a heavy wear flat it
tends to deviate, and, by the time it
reaches the bottom of the hole, it will
have deviated far more than planned.
As a result, the blast will produce
coarse fragmentation, and much sec-
ondary blasting may be required.
In contour hole drilling, it is of
utmost importance that the holes are
straight. If the holes deviate, the tunnel
walls will be uneven, making rock rein-
forcement more difficult than expected.
Rock formations with different
layers and joints are often character-
ized by heavy hole deviation, putting
extra stress on the remaining rock
tools in the drill string. A sharp bit
always cuts better, and will prevent
both deviation, and its disadvantages.
Grinding Machines
Two parameters guide the selection of
the right grinding machine: the
number of bits to be ground; and
whether the machine should be
portable or stationary. Several kinds of
grinding machines are available to sat-
isfy these parameters. In most cases, a
simple machine will suffice for a small
operation, grinding only a few bits.
The semi-automatic machines are
more suitable for larger operations,
such as mines and construction sites,
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UGE1/09c Economic Case 25-27
7
6
5
4
2
1
0 per button.
5 000
10 000
25 000
50 000
75 000
100 000
Cost of grinding reduces dramatically with volume.
where the machine can be stationary,
and the rock tools can be brought to it.
Grind Matic HG is a water or air-
cooled hand held machine for grinding
cups. Both spherical and ballistic cups
are available. The machine is driven
by up to 7 bar compressed air, and is
suitable for a small grinding operation.
Grind Matic Manual B is an air-
driven portable grinder using diamond-
coated grinding wheels for spherical
and ballistic buttons. The machine is
mounted in a box fitted with wheels
and handles for easy set up. It is mainly
for threaded button bits, but small
down-the-hole bits can be ground in
this machine. A steel spring is mounted
in the profile of the grinding wheel,
Comparison of grinding wheel with grinding cup.
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Labour cost
Grinding material cost
Machine cost
Annual grinding volume – buttons. Figures
on the left side of the diagram show cost index
where it functions as a centring device,
allowing for easy grinding.
Grind Matic Manual B-DTH is
similar to the Grind Matic Manual B.
It is mainly intended for down-the-
hole bits, but can also be used for
threaded bits with a special bit holder.
As an optional accessory, the machine
can be equipped with a belt grinder for
gauge grinding.
Grind Matic BQ2 is the latest semi-
automatic machine, with many features
such as auto-indexing device, timer
control, automatic feed, and an auto-
matic centring arm. These features,
coupled to an ergonomic design, ensure
high productivity, and the machine is
designed to handle large volumes of
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Grind Matic Manual B.
threaded button bits. Cooling water is
recycled after the waste product has
been separated in a container.
Grind Matic BQ2-DTH is the latest
grinding machine for mainly down-
the-hole and Coprod bits. It can also
be used for threaded bits with a special
bit holder. The machine has the same
features as Grind Matic BQ2, and can
grind bits up to 7 in-diameter.
Grinding Advice
The Grind Matic machine’s secret of
success is that both the grinding table
and the diamond grinding wheel
rotate. The result is perfectly ground
button surfaces, regardless of whether
the buttons are spherical or ballistic.
In addition, the machine’s unique
diamond grinding wheel is designed to
ensure even wear on its grinding sur-
face, while still retaining its profile.
This, in turn, guarantees the button
shape throughout the life of the wheel.
Secoroc advice is to use Grind
Matic grinding machines, with profiled
diamond grinding wheels, for grinding
button bits.
Correct grinding is important for
every drilling operation, particularly in
these days of cost consciousness and
fierce competition.
by Bo Persson
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Increased Productivity With

ITH Drilling
ITH Displaces other
Long-hole Methods
The ITH (in-the-hole) drilling
method is growing in popularity,
with increases in all application
segments, not least in blast-hole
drilling. Already displacing rotary
drilling in open-pit mines, owing
largely to enhanced productivity
and flexibility, ITH drilling has
become the most popular drilling
method for large, underground
operations where strict control
over hole deviation and hole
quality is demanded. By being
able to ensure that long, straight,
large-diameter blast holes can be
incorporated into the mine plan,
the mining engineer can then
optimize the mine layout and
blasting parameters in a more
cost effective manner.

Quality Holes
ITH drilling is the dominant drilling
method today in the 100-254 mm
range owing to a number of features in
this hole-diameter range. The method
affords excellent hole straightness,
deviating less than 1.5% without guid-
ing equipment. Good hole cleaning
can be achieved, with plenty of air for
hole cleaning generated from the
hammer. ITH drilling also results in
good hole quality, with smooth and
even hole walls for easy charging of
explosives. Furthermore, ITH drilling
has the capacity for deep-hole drilling,
at a constant penetration rate and with
no energy losses in joints. This is
aided by efficient energy transmission,
with the piston striking directly on
the bit.
Increased Flexibility
ITH drilling also offers mine planners
and engineers the opportunity to opti-
mize, more cost effectively, the layout
Figure 1: A Simba M6 C-ITH drill rig in operation.
of a mine to suit large orebodies.
Because ITH drilling results in an eco-
nomic combination of large-diameter,
long and straight holes, the distances
between mining levels can be in-
creased and so lower mine investment
costs.
Also, the drilling direction is not an
issue with ITH drilling, as deep holes
can be achieved efficiently over a
360-degree arc, whereas drilling
downwards with top hammers or
water hydraulic hammers becomes
problematic owing to poor hole clean-
ing as a result of insufficient baling
velocity.
By adapting existing machines and
designs for slightly different applica-
tions, Atlas Copco is able to update
continuously and to expand its product
offering. One such example is the
Simba M6 C-ITH production drill rig,
which is designed for drilling a com-
plete 360-degree ring of 115 mm
diameter holes, and for reaming slot
holes up to 254 mm in diameter and
52 m long. Significantly, the rig is
now available with an optional on-
board booster compressor that can
deliver 400 litre/s of air at a pressure
of 25 bar (at an inlet pressure of 5
bar). This development means that
mining companies can consider once
again ITH drilling for existing opera-
tions without having to go down the
costly route of upgrading air ring-main
infrastructure.
Increased Productivity
The COP 34-84 series of hammers
was introduced to the market in 1992,
and immediately became the bench-
mark for productivity within the ITH-
drilling sector. Over the years,
hammer performance has improved

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UGE1/10 Incrsed Prductvy 29-31 22/7/04
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Figure 2: Secoroc COP 64 Gold is the third
generation COP 64 hammer.
owing to the increase in average
drilling pressure, from 17 bar to a cur-
rent market standard of 25 bar, with
productivity increasing proportionally
to air pressure. However, this increase
in drilling pressure initially had some
negative impact on the internal com-
ponents of the DTH hammer, as the
increased stress meant that the risk of
premature failures increased. So, in
1998, Atlas Copco Secoroc decided on
a long-term strategy to improve relia-
bility, while retaining the benchmark
status of the COP 64 DTH hammer.
COP 64 Gold
Stage One of this strategy was the
development, introduced in October
2000, of the second-generation, six-
4 000
52%
3 500
3 000
2 500
2 000
23.5%
1 500
1 000
500
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inch hammer, COP 64.2, that incorpo-
rated a newly designed steel disc
spring and lower buffer. As a result,
performance was vastly improved,
thanks to a drastic reduction in the
number of internal failures. It was also
possible to rebuild the hammer with-
out diminishing its performance,
making it even more attractive.
Having resolved internal compo-
nent reliability, Stage Two was the
unveiling, in August 2001, of the third
generation COP 64 hammer, COP 64
Gold. This latest version offers sus-
tained performance and improved
longevity of the external parts, partic-
ularly with respect to the numbers of
cylinder failures, which have experi-
enced a dramatic fall.
COP 64 Gold also boasts improved
sustainable efficiency, maintaining an
Figure 3: Increase in Service Life of COP 64 Gold.
19%
9.5%
average of 96% of original perfor-
mance throughout its service life,
which is a further improvement on
COP 64.2.
Durability improvements, thanks to
the higher tensile strength of the new
steel grade, are especially noticeable
when the cylinder approaches mini-
mum thickness limits. COP 64 Gold
enjoys a greater durability margin than
its predecessor.
With the introduction of COP 64
Gold, hammer life increases substan-
tially. Less internal and external wear,
together with a reduced minimum
cylinder wear limit, are key contribut-
ing factors. The hammer is virtually
maintenance-free, with no need for an
economy kit in most applications.
Ultimately, this means customers can
look forward to increased drillrig
availability. Indeed, the sum total of
these improvements shows the C0P 64
Gold hammer to have more than 50%
greater service life, in abrasive rock
conditions, than its predecessor.
Consequently, the customer bene-
fits from lower cost per metre drilled,
thanks to less downtime and greater
abrasion resistance, and 30-50%
longer life of external parts. This
higher availability is achieved as a
result of less breakage in the threads
of top sub and chuck-ends of the
cylinder in particular. Improved pene-
tration rates and higher efficiencies are
achieved, thanks to reduced friction of
the piston, and a greater ‘life-cycle’
penetration rate. At the same time,
Total improvement
Due to wear resistance
Due to wear limit change
Due to less cylinder failure
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UGE1/10 Incrsed Prductvy 29-31 22/7/04
16 000
14 000
12 000
10 000
Drill metres
8 000
6 000
4 000
2 000
0
146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128
Figure 4: Results of comparative tests with COP
64.2 and COP 64 Gold.
there are fewer stoppages for repairs
and maintenance.
In short, the customer can drill
more holes per hammer than
previously.
Applications
COP 64 Gold is a high-pressure
hammer, where performance is related
to air pressure. A lower limit of 12 bar
for deep hole applications is a good
rule of thumb. The hammer is
designed for the same types of appli-
cation as COP 64.2, with special focus
on high-pressure applications.
In abrasive formations, perfor-
mance will be up to 50% better than
COP 64.2, in what is an ideal applica-
tion for COP 64 Gold.
In soft unconsolidated rock drilling,
the 12-spline chuck concept and the
improved durability make COP 64
Gold the perfect hammer. High pres-
sure yields higher productivity, and
drilling pressures of 28-30 bar are not
unusual.
The COP 64 Gold hammer concept
offers customers a tool to meet the
most exacting requirements.
Design Changes
The new cylinder has been redesigned
in a number of important ways. The
COP 64 cylinder is now fabricated
with a new grade of low-alloy
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Cylinder OD (mm)
wrought and toughened steel, which
has a higher combined molybdenum
and vanadium content (4.8%) than its
predecessor. The result is greater
impact strength coupled with higher
wear and temperature resistance. With
improved internal and external
cylinder wear resistance in particular,
cuttings and moving parts are no
longer causing the problems they
once did. In effect, the service life
of the cylinder has been extended
considerably.
The new steel grade also demon-
strates greater tensile strength, thereby
allowing the minimum wear limit to
be decreased from an overall cylinder
diameter of 132 mm to 130 mm. The
result is a hammer that maintains opti-
mum performance far longer than its
predecessor, while being, in effect,
maintenance-free.
Other design changes include
replacing the circular undercut found
in the COP 64.2 hammer with longitu-
dinally milled slots. Thanks to these
slots the piston now enjoys 100%
guidance throughout its stroke, unlike
the previous undercut design that left
the piston free to move slightly at the
COP 64.2
steel
Yield point ReL(MPa) 700
Breaking strength Rm(MPa) 1000
Hardness (HRc) 32
Table 1 reveals not only that the yield point for the new steel grade is twice as high, but also that breaking
strength has been almost doubled.
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New Material
Old Material
end of the downward stroke. As a
result, wear on the porting edges of
the cylinder undercuts and piston has
been eliminated, which in turn means
air leakage and noise levels are kept to
a minimum.
The polygon-shaped piston pro-
vides a 10-point guide system, while
retaining excellent force on the bit. It
is sturdier than its forerunner, fitting
hand-in-glove with the milled slots to
provide superior guidance and airflow
all the way through the hammer.
The QL 60-style chuck, together
with a 12-spline bit, adds up to a
stronger bit shank. This is especially
useful in soft and unconsolidated rock
conditions, where bits tend to move
axially in and out in the chuck during
drilling. This can lead to greater
friction between chuck and splines,
causing premature spline wear.
Furthermore, by increasing the
number of splines from eight to
twelve, greater surface contact
between the bit and the chuck is
achieved, thereby reducing the stress
on individual splines.
by Marcus Eklind and Leif Larsson
COP 64 Steel
Gold Improvement
1400 100%
1950 95%
42 31%
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Drilling Analysis with Ore
Manager
The Value of
Accurate Drilling
Drilling costs, as a proportion of
the total excavation cost in a
mining or underground opera-
tion, are relatively small.
Nonetheless, accurate drilling is a
crucial element in the whole rock
excavation process as it has a
direct influence on the efficiency,
both economic and operational,
of many subsequent stages in
the mining (and processing)
operation.
For example, deviations from
the drill hole plan will always
result in additional costs and
higher cycle times for charging,
blasting, and ore loading and
transportation. Furthermore, any
discrepancy between the actual
ore geometry and the planned
drilling pattern will result in ore
dilution, which will adversely
impact the overall economics
of the mine. Also, bad drilling
habits can generate additional
costs in terms of service and
maintenance.
In short, the drilling process
can have a large impact on the
overall performance and cost effi-
ciency of a mining operation.
Quality Information
With such high demands for accurate
drilling in all modern mines and
underground operations, effective
monitoring and recording of the per-
formance of each of the drillrigs in
operation is desirable. This can be
achieved with Atlas Copco’s comput-
erized drillrigs, which can automati-
cally recover much of the required
information during the drilling cycle.
Equally important, however, is the
ability for the mining engineer to
retrieve and analyze the information,
and Atlas Copco has developed a
number of software solutions to
support the user and to handle the
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Figure 1: The ‘Browser Tree’ in Ore Manager allows
the entire drilling operation for a mine to be
structured logically and provides easy access to all
available information.
different types of drilling data record-
ed by its drillrigs. These software sys-
tems can generate, organize, analyze
and report the data from single rig or
an entire production system incorpo-
rating many production units.
One such software system is Ore
Manager, which has been designed for
use underground with Atlas Copco’s
Simba range of production drillrigs.
This particular programme enables
mining engineers to plan and evaluate
drillrig performance on a standard
office personal computer (PC) and,
because it is an open database tool,
data can be exported and imported to
and from other software systems. Ore
Manager is also compatible with the
IREDES mining industry standard for
data transfer between drillrigs and
mine data systems.
Designed with precision drilling,
high productivity and swift availabili-
ty in mind, the new M and L ranges
of Simba production drillrigs are
equipped with the Atlas Copco PC-
based RCS (Rig Control System) plat-
form, a flexible and easily expandable
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control system that has already been
used to great effect in the Boomer
range of rigs. Significantly, the tech-
nology provides for varying degrees of
rig automation and, ultimately, the
possibility of fully automated and
remotely monitored drilling.
However, for total automation and
remote monitoring of a drillrig (ABC
Total), a drilling plan that can be
downloaded into the Simba rig’s RCS
platform is essential. Ore Manager is
an effective solution, generating such
plans simply, and providing the
mining engineer with the opportunity
to analyze the outcome of the drilling
operation and to compare the actual
results with the planned drilling
pattern.
As well as being able to design
drilling plans, Ore Manager also
incorporates features for:
● handling and organizing drilling
data from different sites,
● handling data from different rigs,
● analyzing drilling data and drilling
operations,
● analyzing MWD (Measure While
Drilling) data.
Programme Structure
The Ore Manager interface is similar
to other Atlas Copco Manager soft-
ware programmes in terms of design
and layout. When running the pro-
gramme, the computer screen is divid-
ed into two major fields, or windows.
On the left is the ‘Browser Tree’
(Figure 1), which depicts, systemati-
cally and logically, particular locations
at the mine and the rigs that are in
operation. The right hand window,
meanwhile, presents the design and
analysis functions for a specific site
within the mine or for a particular rig.
Data for each of the locations
under consideration at a mine is
sub-divided into five different levels,
or categories:
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Figure 2: The ‘Boundary Wizard’ enables the
mining engineer to outline the desired geometrical
area in which the holes are to be drilled.
● Site,
● Mining Area,
● Mining Level,
● Drift,
● Fan
Also, all of the rigs that are in oper-
ation are specified within a dedicated
branch of the ‘Browser Tree’, and the
geometrical specifications for each
machine can be defined via the ‘Rig
Dynamics’ dialogue box.
New data for additional working
sites, site sub-categories or drillrigs
can be added easily by clicking on the
‘Browser Tree’ function in the tool bar
on the screen. This enables the entire
drilling operation for a mine to be log-
ically structured and provides the mine
planner with easy access to all avail-
able information for a specific location
or rig.
Drilling Plan Design
The drilling plan design function
incorporated into Ore Manager is
based on an advanced ‘Boundary
Wizard’ (Figure 2) whereby the
geometrical area in which the
planned holes are to be drilled can be
defined. Several standard geometrical
forms or templates – Pie Slice,
Diamond, Flat Diamond and Dull
Diamond – are included in the pro-
gramme to assist the mine planner in
this process.
Once the desired geometry of the
area to be drilled has been defined, the
drill holes are generated using the
‘Hole Generator’ dialogue box. By
specifying the hole diameter and the
desired hole depth, a drilling plan
that best fits the mine planner’s
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requirements and the defined geomet-
rical area is generated automatically.
A summary of the operating data asso-
ciated with this computer-generated
drill fan, such as optimal hole depth
and covered area, is then displayed on
the computer screen.
A drill fan or drilling plan generat-
ed in this way can be modified at
any point to any other geometrical
template by using the interactive
graphical tools incorporated into
Ore Manager (Figure 3). Furthermore,
the drill holes can be regenerated
easily for a different geometrical area,
or any other changes to the drill
fan data. This gives the engineer
tremendous flexibility in following
complex orebody geometries, yet still
maintaining an optimal drill hole
pattern.
Once the drill fan design has been
completed, and the best fit to the ore
geometry and the requirements of the
mining method being employed have
been determined, the drilling plan
can then be downloaded onto a PC
card using Ore Manager’s ‘Export’
function, and transferred to the
drillrig.
Monitored Drilling Data
Atlas Copco’s computerized rigs con-
tinuously monitor and record drilling
performance parameters during the
drilling cycle. After completion of a
drill fan, this data can then be
uploaded from the rig onto a PC card
for analysis at the mining engineer’s
office.
Figure 3: A computer generated drilling plan can
be modified to any geometrical area using Ore
Manager interactive graphical tools .
Figure 4: Graphically presented drilling data
retrieved from the drillrig can be checked for
variances from the planned data for a particular
drill fan.
The ability of Ore Manager to pre-
sent this information graphically on a
PC allows the engineer to identify any
variances between the planned drilling
pattern and the results actually
achieved underground (Figure 4). For
example, the planned hole location can
be compared with the actual location
of the drill hole, determined by the true
collaring point and the actual inclina-
tion on the drill string feeder, assuming
a straight hole has been drilled.
Also, MWD data, such as penetra-
tion rate, percussive pressure, feed
pressure, damping pressure, rotational
pressure and flushing pressure, can be
evaluated along each hole that has
been drilled, thereby providing a better
understanding of the characteristics of
the penetrated rock mass and the per-
formance of the drill system.
Advanced Support
The information systems incorporated
into modern drillrigs will become ever
more important and advanced as the
drillrigs themselves become more
advanced. Ore Manager can provide
support for Atlas Copco’s Simba drill-
rigs, including the generation of
advanced drilling plans, the handling
of structured drilling data, and the
detailed comparison of results actually
achieved underground against the
original drilling plan. As such, Ore
Manager provides a modern founda-
tion for a more efficient drilling
operation underground.
by Hakan Schunnesson
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ITH vs Tophammer Drilling in

Underground Mining
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic
Until the late 1960s, pneumatic
tophammer drilling, employing
around 6 bar pressure, was the
logical choice for the full variety of
holes needed in an underground
mine. Raiseborers employing
rotary drilling were introduced to
supercede conventional manual
stoper drilling using ladders and
timber platforms, or the Alimak
method. By boosting mine air
pressure up from 6-7 bar to 10-11
bar, down the hole (DTH) hammer
drilling became feasible, and was
used mainly for holes requiring
high accuracy, such as for
drainage, cables and long hole
winzes and raises.
For production drilling in open
stoping, the down the hole drill
became popular, especially in
Canada. It could be used for
drilling in all directions, including
up holes, and the term DTH, as
used in surface applications, was
dropped in favour of the more
descriptive ITH for underground
work. Pneumatic tophammer Fig 1: Simba M6C production drillrig with ITH
drills were progressively replaced
by more-efficient hydraulic rock Fig 2: Influence of bedding and foliation on drilling.
drills, and the pneumatic pres-
sure was increased in stages up
to 25-28 bar for the new genera- In case _ is greater than –15° the
tion of ITH hammers (Figure 1). hole deflects perpendicularly to
foliation (bedding).
Tophammer Drilling
The main drawback with tophammer
drilling is the in-hole deviation that
limits the practical hole length. As the
magnitude of deviation is exponential
to the hole length, tophammer holes
are normally restricted to 30 m.
Penetrating structured rock with
strong foliation and bedding properties
can cause deviations of up to 5-10%
(see Figure 2).
As a result, many mines avoid
drilling holes deeper than 20 m, unless
guide rods are added directly behind the
bit, or drill tubes are used. In these cases,

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Positive Features of ITH

Typical influence of ● Straight holes – normally the in-
bedding on long hole hole deviation is maintained within
top hammer drilling +/-0.5% (max +/-1%). This means
in sublevel open that hole lengths up to 75 m are
stoping, max hole commonly used in large mines,
length 30 m such as El Soldado and Mount Isa,
with negligible hole deviation.
Such hole accuracy can result in
substantial savings in the develop-
ment of drilling drifts, as the sub-
levels can be spaced further apart.
A prerequisite is that the orebodies
have adequate size and regular
ore/waste boundaries. Less hole
deviation means controlled frag-
mentation of blasted material,
resulting in less drawpoint hang-
ups, less secondary breaking, less
blockages of ore passes and chutes,
and better overall economy of
materials handling. The usage of
ITH drilling challenges the mine
planner to a new dimension of
stope design and geometry. As
actual versus designed hole pattern
and location coincides well, the
Ore boundaries ore/waste ratio can be better con-
Designed hole direction trolled. Figure 4 shows the drill
Actual hole direction pattern used at El Soldado, where
Critical area for fragmentation

Fig 3: Typical influence of bedding on long hole Parallel hole drilling Radial hole drilling
tophammer drilling in sublevel open stoping,
2.0 6.50
maximum hole length 30 m. 2.50

the deviation can be expected to

decrease to 3-5%. Figure 3 illustrates the 15.00 m 15.00 m
problem with tophammer drilling pat- 50° 45°
terns in a typical sub level stoping appli-
1.500 3.70
cation. The problem is, in fact, 1.50 3.70
three-dimensional, and can produce
excessive burden and toe spacing, result- Trough undercut using top-hammer at El Soldado, Chile
Trough undercut using top-hammer at El Soldado, Chile
ing in misfires or poor fragmentation.
Parallel hole drilling Radial hole drilling

30°
ITH Drilling C
3.5 3.5

The penetration rate of ITH rock drills E

is almost proportional to the applied B

50 to 75 m A
50 to 75 m
Shaft

air pressure, so an increase to 28 bar

CORTE

will almost treble the net penetration B

achieved using 10.5 bar. As wet
A´
drilling is necessary underground for E
dust suppression, there is a nett pene- C´
45.0° 45.0°
tration loss of 25% compared to dry
drilling on the surface. Section Plan drilling level

Downhole
Downholeproduction drilling
production pattern
drilling using
pattern ITHITH
using at El
at Soldado, Chile
El Soldado, Chile
Fig 4. Tophammer and ITH drilling patterns.

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64 mm tophammer drilling is used

for establishing the trough under-
cuts, combined with 165 mm ITH
drilling for downhole bench drilling
from the sub level above. In order
to get best usage of the larger holes,
the layout of this level resembles a
surface bench used at quarries and
open pits.
● Longhole raises can be better
developed, with higher precision.
● Less risk of getting stuck in frac-
tured and faulted rock conditions.
● Low noise level at the worksite, as
the hammer is working inside the
hole, close to the bit.
● Simplicity of operation, service
and maintenance means that high
availability of equipment can be
expected. Nevertheless, to obtain
high utilization, a certain scope of
mining is required. A single rig has
a capacity of about 50,000 drilled
m/year, assuming 2 or 3 shifts/day,
so yield per rig can easily exceed 1
million cu m, provided that drill Fig 6 Typical deviation with different drilling methods.
sites are available and this order of
production is required. sive energy is lost at every additional introduced with ITH. Figure 5
As the hammer is always in direct rod joint. shows a tophammer Simba used for
contact with the bit, no percussive both cable bolts and production
energy is lost in joints. Hence, the net Drawbacks with ITH holes.
penetration rate does not drop as the ● Uphole drilling is avoided as much
hole gets deeper. For top hammer ● 7-8 bar compressed air pipes have as possible, except in sub level
drilling, about 3 to 4% of the percus- to be installed on the drilling level, caving applications, due to the large
to provide the required pressure amount of wet drill cuttings
Fig 5: Tophammer Simba is used for both cable bolts boost. descending to the working site.
and production drilling at Zinkgruvan, Sweden. ● ITH drills larger holes of 90- Installed rock reinforcement might
254 mm. The normal range is 110- also be subjected to damage.
171 mm, compared with top
Crown Pillar hammers at 51-102 mm. As more Summary
explosives are used per metre of
hole, the cracks after detonation There is no simple answer as to which
propagate further away from the drilling method is preferable. There
4.5 m hole. As a rule of thumb, for every are advantages and disadvantages with
8-15 m additional 25 mm of hole diameter, both methods. One governing issue is
the cracks migrate one more metre. how much in-hole deviation can be
Typical
Cable As a result, drawpoint brows and accepted for successful blasting
Bolting sidewalls in pillars might be results. Regarding hole deviation relat-
∅ 51 mm
drill bit
Production
overblasted and cracked. ed to misalignment and collaring
Drilling ● Irregular, narrow orebodies cannot errors, the new range of Atlas Copco
∅ 74 mm
drill bit
take advantage of the longer and drillrigs, both for top hammer and
larger diameter holes. ITH-drilling, is robustly designed and
● As tophammer drilling constitutes equipped to keep these types of prob-
the only alternative choice for lems to a minimum. Figure 6 shows
Drawpoint Level development of drifts, crosscuts, differences in hole deviation with the
ramps, rock reinforcement and mis- different methods.
cellaneous infrastructure, an addi-
tional drilling method is being by Hans Fernberg

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Automated Long Hole Drilling

Redefining Drilling
Standards
Since the 1990s, Atlas Copco has
been researching innovative
ways of applying the far-reaching
advancements in computer tech-
nology to the specific needs of
the mining and construction
industries. The result is a new
generation of fully computerized
drill rigs that has made tremen-
dous advances in productivity,
accuracy and serviceability com-
pared with earlier machines.
Designed with precision
drilling, high productivity and
swift availability in mind, the
new M and L ranges of Simba
production drillrigs are equipped
with the Atlas Copco PC-based
RCS (Rig Control System) plat-
form, a flexible and easily
expandable control system that Figure 1: All hydraulic valves and electronic control modules have been located as near as practically
has already been used to great possible to their respective hydraulic units. This has cut the hose requirement by around 30% on the Simba
effect in the Boomer range of rigs, and, importantly, has significantly reduced the number of hoses to be fed into the cabin.
rigs. Significantly, the technology
provides for varying degrees of
rig automation and, ultimately, ● DCS (Direct hydraulic controlled an electrical signal generated from a
the possibility of fully automated drillrig) programmable logic controller (PLC),
and remotely monitored drilling.
This is the most fundamental direct rather than the operator’s panel, to acti-
control system. Designed for simple vate the hydraulic valves. However,
RCS and Forerunners drillrigs in simple applications, DCS these automated functions are based on
only provides the operator with basic pre-determined parameters that are pro-
The RCS platform is based upon the manual functionality, such as manual grammed into the PLC by a specialist
tried-and-tested CAN-bus (Controller boom positioning, and manual rock technician and cannot be adjusted
Area Network) system that appeared drill and rod handling. Although directly from the operator’s panel.
in the 1980s and is now adopted in a common on small Boomer drillrigs,
wide variety of applications, including the system is only available for the ● RCS (PC controlled drillrig)
the automobile, train and shipbuilding Simba H157 and Simba 1127/1257. ECS was a common control system on
industries. CAN-bus systems rely on a medium and large Simba drillrigs until
single cable that interconnects a series ● EDS (Electrohydraulic controlled 2001, when it was succeeded by the
of electronic components, and allows drillrig) RCS technology, the most advanced of
them to ‘communicate’ with each An extension of the DCS control the control systems available. RCS is
other. Based on this CAN-bus struc- system, ECS utilizes electronically intended for all kinds of automation in
ture, Atlas Copco took the next step of controlled hydraulic valves instead of, both simple and more advanced rigs.
developing a means of applying this or in conjunction with, conventional All Atlas Copco’s new computerized
technology to regulate the many elec- hydraulic valves. The system is rigs are equipped with the technology.
tronic units necessary to control a common on small and medium size RCS is based on modern standard
modern drillrig. Simba drillrigs. personal-computer (PC) technology,
The pioneering level of automation and hydraulic valves around the rig
available on today’s Atlas Copco ● ECS (PLC controlled drillrig) are activated by an electrical signal
drillrigs is the product of four key The ECS control system represents the from a PC rather than a PLC or opera-
types of control system that have been introduction of a limited level of drill- tor’s panel. Not only does this provide
incorporated previously on various rig automation, such as some basic for advanced automation, proportion-
rigs. on/off functions. The system relies on al-type valve control, incorporation of

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Table 1: Points for and against various control options
Advantages
DCS
Simple and robust
EDS
Simple and robust
ECS
Parameter-based control of the rock drill
Simple automation possible
Drilling parameters can be pre-
programmed, but requires the services of
a skilled technician
RCS
Full automation possible
Designed for built-in optional
functionality
Can be upgraded in the field
Easy to maintain and adjust
Simple hydraulic and electrical system
Low maintenance cost
Easy to operate, with good man-
machine-interface
timers and parameter-based rock
drilling control, but it also allows the
system to be upgraded by installing
new software at the worksite.
An added advantage is that the RCS
system greatly reduces the required
number of hoses and cables on a
machine compared with the other sys-
tems (Figure 1). The system also comes
equipped with built-in support for diag-
nostics and fault-finding, in addition to
logging and monitoring functions.
The simplicity of the system means
that the driller does not have to be an
electrical engineer or an IT technician
to operate, maintain or even upgrade a
rig, yet still benefits from electronic
and computer technology in driving
down drilling costs.
A summary of the advantages and
disadvantages of each of these control
systems is presented in Table 1.
Levels of Automation
With the RCS platform established,
Atlas Copco has been able to engineer
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Disadvantages
Automation not possible
Optional functionality as add-on
equipment
Line-of-sight remote control not
possible
Automation not possible
Optional functionality as add-on
equipment
Complex electrical drilling system
Optional functionality as add-on
equipment
Complex to maintain and adjust
Drillrig settings vary over time and
with temperature
Requires more training for operators
and service engineers for the system
to achieve its full potential
a wide variety of new automated
functions for all of its computerized
drillrigs, aimed at lowering costs
while increasing performance.
Figure 2: The standard Atlas Copco display and control panel unit gives the operator a simple and logical
way to operate the drillrig, while direct menus allow required information to be found quickly.
The Simba M and L ranges of long-
hole drillrigs can be engineered to three
different levels of automation: ABC
Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
The ABC Basic level permits
manual operation of all drill operations
via the operator panel and display.
Despite this seemingly fundamental
level of automation, the same hole
quality can still be achieved as with
more sophisticated automation, owing
to a number of functions. The drill
angle display, and the ability to pre-set
hole-depth, enhance drilling quality.
Built-in interlocks prevent damage to
the rod handler, for example, whilst
automatic cradle positioning speeds up
the rod extraction sequence. Functions
for statistic logging and machine
supervision improve drill availability
by providing diagnostic feedback to
the preventative maintenance engineer.
In short, the RCS drill control system
at the ABC Basic level enables smooth
and problem free drilling that reduces
wear on the drill and the drill rods.
Stepping up a level, the ABC
Regular level partially automates the
drilling sequence by allowing the
operator to initiate automated
sequences, such as single hole drilling,
through the operator panel and dis-
play. Thus a constant production
rate can be achieved throughout the
shift, including changeovers, whilst
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Table 2: Different levels of automation can be achieved for major drillrig operations
OPERATION
Drillrig Operation
Man-Machine Interface
Drillrig Set Up
Angle indication
Manual drill positioning
Automatic drill positioning
Automatic anchoring
Rod Handling
Manual rod handling system
Automatic rod handling system
Drill Control
Hole length indication
Advanced drill control
Automatic drill control (one-hole-auto)
Breakthrough automatic stop
Detection of worn out drill bit
Automatic pattern drilling
Logging Functionality
Statistics logging
Maintenance logging
Drill quality logging
Measure while drilling (MWD)
System Monitoring
Basic system monitoring
Rock drill surveillance system
Smart oil leakage shutdown access
Rig Communication and
Data Exchange
Basic communication
Mine radio text message system
Rig remote access (RRA)
PC Software
Ore Manager
*Equipped as standard; † optional; na not available
minimizing drill string loss. Complete
with Breakthrough Automatic Stop,
automatic drilling with ABC Regular
is an easy procedure to learn, meaning
that the training time for inexperi-
enced operators can be reduced. Also
available as options are capabilities
for extended data logging and the
handling of computerized drill plans.
Ultimately the drillrig can be fully
automated if equipped to the ABC
Total level, with the operator using the
control and display panels only to set
up and initiate automated sequences
such as multihole drilling. As a result,
only one, or at most a team of only a
few operators, is required to operate
and supervise several drillrigs.
Automation of Operations
Working with a continuous flow of
drillrig information, various degrees of
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but very strong, cable. Logical control
makes the system easy to learn and,
ABC Basic ABC Regular ABC Total
importantly, on-screen gauge displays
* * * drastically reduce the requirement for
hydraulic hoses to be linked to the
* * * control panel or fed into the cabin.
* * * Another operation that forms part
na † * of the basic rig control system, and is
na na *
available in all automation levels, is
the continual monitoring and diagno-
* * * sis (Figure 3, overleaf) of the drillrig’s
na * *
‘health’ (are the sensor valves out of
limit? for example, or has the emer-
* * *
* * *
gency stop been activated?). Data can
na * * be stored within the rig’s event log for
na † * downloading onto a PC card at a
na * * future time for analysis.
na na *
As part of the monitoring and diag-
nostic function, a built-in fault detec-
* * * tion and analysis tool is available to
† * *
na † * the service technician that enables
na † * faulty components, such as sensors,
cables, electronic modules and, in some
* * * cases, hydraulic valves, to be located
† † * and replaced easily. To make fault
* * * finding even easier and faster, defec-
tive modules or units are highlighted in
red on the operator’s display panel, and
* * * are accompanied by detailed technical
† † †
† † † information on the faulty part.
na † * Drillrig Set Up
Accurate hole-direction is essential for
today’s production drill operators. An
automation in both simple and more accuracy of within ±0.5 degree is
advanced drillrigs can be achieved. Up attainable with the Simba L and M
to eight major drillrig operations can rigs, as simple sensors provide graphi-
be automated to any of the three levels cal information on the operator’s dis-
of automation. The operations are play regarding the drill’s rotation
described in Table 2 (above). angle and tilt angle (fan inclination)
(Figure 4). The operator can configure
Drillrig Operation the direction of rotation and locate the
zero angles directly, and collaring
Common to all automation levels is angles for each hole can be logged and
the man-machine interface (MMI), stored if the drill-quality logging
which provides the operator with a option is installed.
simple and logical graphical display of Manual drill unit positioning is
differing functions for drilling control, fitted as standard on all the Simba M
such as the rig angle, current drilling and L drillrigs, whereby the drilling
parameters, rig monitoring and fault unit and feed extension are manually
detection/analysis (Figure 2, previous operated with one/two position lever(s)
page). on the control panel. Proportionally
The interface incorporates a standard controlled valves help the operator to
Atlas Copco display and control panel establish the required feed direction
unit mounted either on the drillrig (if quickly using the joysticks, while pre-
equipped with a cab), or on a remote programmed feed-rotation stops prevent
trolley linked to the rig by a single thin, accidental damage to any hoses.
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To speed up feed positioning in
cases where a drill plan has several
centre holes, or when drilling a fan,
automatic drill unit positioning is an
option at the ABC Regular level, and
included in the ABC Total specifica-
tion. By simply holding down a button
on the control panel, the feed will be
positioned to pre-defined settings, or to
positions correlating to the drill plans.
Further automation during rig setup
can be achieved at the ABC Total
level with the automatic control of the
drillrig’s stingers and feed extension
during anchoring and de-anchoring.
Rod Handling System
To satisfy current drilling demands, a
rod handling system (RHS) is offered
as an option for the Simba rigs.
Depending on the rock conditions, the
RHS allows the customer to use either
Speedrods or stronger TDS tubes,
which improve hole straightness and
flushing speed whilst minimizing the
risk of the rods becoming stuck in the
hole.
The RHS, which incorporates pre-
programmed interlocks to prevent the
rock drill and rod handling system
from hitting each other, can be operat-
ed manually with one position lever
and buttons on the operator’s panel.
By automating the rod handling
sequence, as is available for the ABC
Regular and ABC Total, higher drill
metres per shift can be achieved con-
sistently, most notably as a result of
drilling during breaks and shift
changeovers. An operator need only
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Figure 3: Drillrig
monitoring and
diagnostics. Abnormal
operational events
recorded and stored in
the Event Log (above),
coupled with colour
coding and descriptions
of various cables and
modules (above right)
make fault finding
(right) easier and
faster.
key in the required depth to initiate
automatic collaring and drilling of a
hole, including automatic addition of
rods during the drilling sequence, and
their removal when drilling terminates
at the pre-determined depth. To sim-
plify drill bit changes in mid-hole, the
system will automatically feed rods
into the hole after the bit change, and
continue drilling to the required depth
in one sequence.
Drill Control
Drilling to a precise hole-length is
preferable to estimating the number of
rods necessary to complete a hole. All
three automation levels offer an indi-
cation of hole length on the opera-
tor’s graphical display panel, together
with penetration rate. This latter infor-
mation can be particularly helpful in
fine-tuning the system or when testing
different drill bits, and in giving a
better understanding of what is actually
happening in the hole.
Advanced rock drill control is now
made possible using RCS, with the
RCS platform providing smoother con-
trol of the drilling operation, minimiz-
ing drill steel stress, and improving the
penetration rate (Figure 5). These ben-
efits are achieved through control algo-
rithms incorporated into the system.
To maintain maximum penetration
rates in different ground conditions, as
well as in different drilling directions,
the RPCF algorithm adjusts the drill
feed pressure, depending upon the
measured rotation pressure. As well as
improving the penetration rate, this
maximizes the life of the shank
adapter, tubes and drill bits, by ensur-
ing that the tube joints are tightened
with a constant torque throughout the
whole length. This can also make rod
removal easier, as it is unlikely that
the joints will be too tight.
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Figure 4: Direct menus on the display allow required information to be found quickly, including (bottom right clockwise) drilling parameters, angle indication,
settings and drill plan.
The DPCI algorithm, meanwhile,
ensures that the drill bit has good
contact with the rock during high
percussion periods, by adjusting the
percussion pressure according to the
measured damping pressure. This
greatly extends the overhaul interval
of the rock drill.
Finally, an anti-jamming function
reverses the feed of the rock drill when
excessive rotation pressure alerts the
system to a jam, and re-initiates the
collaring sequence for the hole.
Automated drill control, on the
other hand, enables a hole to be drilled
to a pre-determined depth in an
automatic sequence that includes
automatic collaring for the first rod.
The collaring length can also be
adjusted via the operator’s display and
control panel to suit varying rock
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conditions. Together, these features
result in much smoother collaring than
can be achieved by manual drill con-
trol and, importantly, help to minimize
drill deviations.
Several other automated drill func-
tions can be incorporated into the
Simba M and L rigs. Breakthrough
Automatic Stop (ABC Total and
optional on ABC Regular) terminates
drilling within 10 cm of the drill bit
breaking through into a void, thereby
preventing the potential costly loss of
the drill string. Automatic detection
of worn-out drill bits (ABC Regular
and ABC Total) can alert the operator
when the drill bits have exceeded
preset values and need replacing. By
downloading even complex patterned
drill plans to the rig’s computer
system, either manually by the
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operator or via the rig’s on-line com-
munication system, an automatic posi-
tioning, anchoring, collaring and
drilling sequence can be initiated.
Further optional enhancements include
additional rig communication modules
to alert the drill team to particular
drillrig events, such as emergency
stops.
Logging Functionality
As with all the other drilling opera-
tions, various levels of automation can
be achieved for data logging and
downloading functions. The Simba M
and L rigs are all equipped to log basic
statistical data, such as electric motor
hours, which can be downloaded onto
a PC card by the operator. This tool is
useful for service scheduling.
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Pressure
Rotation pressure jamming
ROTATION
Rotation Pressure Drilling
Rotation Pressure Collaring
Percussion drilling
PERCUSSION
Percussion collaring
Feed pressure drilling
FEED
Feed pressure collaring
Start
Feed Collaring Ramping
Figure 5: Smooth ramp up occurs between the end of collaring and the start of drilling. Thereafter, the RCS system gives smoother control of the drilling operation,
minimizes the stress on the drill steel, and improves the penetration rate by 10-15%. In the event of a drill jam, detected by an increase in rotation pressure, drilling
immediately stops, and the feed is reversed and retracted.
At the ABC Regular and Total
levels of automation, and optional in
ABC Basic, is maintenance logging, a
tool that draws the operator’s attention
to any uncharacteristic rig perfor-
mance. Should key rig or rock drill
operating parameters, such as
hydraulic oil temperature and pres-
sure, percussion pressure, rotation
pressure and so forth, exceed pre-set
thresholds, the control function will
identify the condition. In these
instances, rig parameters will then be
monitored and logged every minute,
and rock drill parameters every three
seconds. By downloading and evaluat-
ing the data, technicians can identify
drilling problems owing to abuse, poor
preventative maintenance or extreme
drilling conditions.
It is vital to accurately position
holes for the charging and blasting
process, and the drill quality logging
function provides feedback to the
planning personnel on what was
drilled and where. Those Simba M and
L rigs equipped with this tool can log
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Drilling
(RPCF)
drill angle, and hole depth and posi-
tion data, which can be downloaded
and used later to compare with the
drill plan.
Taking this a step further, the mea-
sure while drilling function logs a
number of parameters while drilling,
to provide quality input for analysis of
the rock’s properties. Hole depth,
penetration rate, damper pressure, feed
pressure, percussion pressure, rotation
pressure and air/water pressure are
recorded at intervals during drilling,
and the information, coupled with hole
deviation measurements, will indicate
an optimal charging and blasting
process. By optimizing the rock frag-
mentation in this way, costs for the
whole rock excavation process can be
reduced.
System Monitoring
The Simba M and L rigs are equipped
at all automation levels with a basic
system of monitoring vital rig para-
meters such as emergency stop,
Time
Anti- Reversed Forward
jamming feed feed
hydraulic oil filter blockage, oil level,
power supply, and so forth. Added
protection to the drill can be provided
by the rock drill lubrication surveil-
lance system, which terminates
drilling if the rock lubrication air pres-
sure, and/or lubrication oil level and
pressure, fall due to insufficient levels.
Accidental loss of hydraulic oil can
also be detrimental, both in terms of
cost for the mine and the environment.
Protection against such leakages is
available through the smart oil leak-
age shutdown system, whereby the
rig is shut down, and the operator
alerted with an on-screen message, if
the control system detects a hydraulic
oil leakage exceeding preset values.
Rig Communications
The communication link between the
operator and the rig is a basic function
that enables the operator to keep track
of the drillrig’s status, or drill produc-
tion data for maintenance and produc-
tion monitoring purposes. Such a
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basic data exchange function is
included in all Simba rig control sys-
tems, whereby the operators can
download/upload data/programmes
from/to the rig control system using a
PC-card. Very simple to use, the data
is stored as .txt files, which can be
accessed on any standard PC.
As an option, a mine radio text
message system can be incorporated
in the Simba M and L rigs that allows
the operator to receive status and alarm
messages transmitted from the drillrig
over the mine’s local radio network.
These warning messages can be cus-
tomized to a specific mine site, and can
include status, warning, error and
alarm messages. This function, or the
similar data on-line function, is essen-
tial when operating the drillrig in ABC
Regular or ABC Total automation
modes, as it allows the operator to
respond to planned and unplanned
events on the rig, even when it is unat-
tended. Used to its full potential, this
system of one-way messaging from the
rig to portable radios makes it possible
for a single operator to oversee the
operation of multiple drillrigs, while
dedicated service request radio mes-
sages can be transmitted directly to the
service technician.
Rig Remote Access
With an unprecedented level of data
networks installed at today’s mine
sites, drillrigs equipped with the PC-
based RCS technology, and connected
to the mine site’s local network, can be
readily accessed from a PC linked to
any authorized point in the network,
including the Internet. In mines operat-
ing multiple machines with some level
of automation from a central monitor-
ing/control room, the RCS system can
be interfaced easily to transfer status
and log information on-line via the
mine data network. This makes it pos-
sible to upload drill plans to the rig for
example, or to download in real time
log files from the machine to a PC,
without delays or the risk of data loss.
Since machine monitoring is car-
ried out through the mine site data net-
work, there is no extra requirement for
a machine-specific data communica-
tion system or network. This reduces
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the level of cost and support necessary
as local, on-site, IT technicians can
undertake rig communication and net-
work support.
Further cost reductions are possible
through:
● Rationalization opportunities, even
at smaller mine sites
● Cost-effective integration into
existing network systems owing to
standard communication protocols
● More efficient production and rig
maintenance planning, owing to
automated information exchange
between central office and the rig
● Increased rig availability as a result
of on-line expert trouble shooting
assistance from Atlas Copco (pro-
vided the mine data network has
Internet connectivity, or modem
connection on site).
PC Software
To be able to operate a drillrig at the
ABC Total level of automation, a PC-
compatible drill plan has to be avail-
able. Such drill plans can be generated
by Atlas Copco’s Ore Manager soft-
ware, which has the additional benefit
of giving users the opportunity to
evaluate on a standard PC the Simba
rig’s technical and economic perfor-
mance in a particular application.
Compatible with the IREDES mining
industry standard for data transfer
between drillrigs and mine data sys-
tems, Ore Manager can also be used to
analyze the outcome of a drilling
sequence in order to optimize the sub-
sequent charge and blast sequences.
Industry Co-operation
Atlas Copco’s co-operative industry
initiative with the IREDES organiza-
tion (see www.iredes.org) to define a
standard for exchanging data between
machines and centralized mine data
systems is another step being taken in
the development of cost-effective,
highly efficient drillrigs. By defining
one common format or language for
handling data, the mining industry will
be able to introduce new technology
without being dependent upon one sup-
plier for intelligent mining automation
systems. Indeed, third-party companies
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would be able to provide ‘add-on’
IREDES-conformant parts to a range of
customers at reasonable prices.
Such standardized systems also
mean that end-users’ costs can be kept
to a minimum, since data transfer does
not require more expensive, tailor-
made interfaces. Such cost considera-
tions are particularly important for
those companies and projects where
automation could make the develop-
ment of small-scale operations more
viable.
OEMs (original equipment manu-
facturers), too, would benefit from the
development of standardized systems,
since valuable resources that would
otherwise be tied up with interface
customization could be freed up to
concentrate on other technology
developments.
Conclusions
Precision drilling, high productivity,
and swift availability are the criteria
for low cost and successful long-hole
production drilling. With the introduc-
tion of the RCS technology to the new
range of Simba drillrigs, Atlas Copco
has given the driller the opportunity to
undertake long-hole drilling with faster
and more reliable control of the entire
operation, while improving drill-string
life and reducing costs per drill metre.
Results to date speak for themselves.
At the El Soldado operation in Chile,
for example, the automatic drilling of
even single holes, smooth easy posi-
tioning and collaring, and more rigid
feed positioning being achieved with
the mine’s RCS equipped Simba M6C-
ITH rig is returning a 20-30% increase
in drill metres.
As all mines are, above all, chasing
costs, the new range of high precision
drilling rigs gives the mine planners
and stope designers new opportunities
to better follow the ore boundaries by
knowing where the drill holes are, to
reduce the drilling density by optimiz-
ing the charge positions, and, conse-
quently, the opportunity to reduce the
amount of development undertaken by
spacing the drill drifts and sub-levels
further apart.
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Faster Simbas Set the Pace

New Opportunities
The ultimate objective for all
miners is to reduce the cost
per tonne of ore produced, and
this goes hand in hand with
the overall effort to introduce
more efficient mining methods
and equipment. The new genera-
tion of Simba high precision
long-hole drillrigs represents an
entirely new concept that makes
the drilling unit easier to operate
and more productive. Faster and
more exact positioning and col-
laring, sturdier construction and
less hole deviation, faster rod
handling, reliable automatic
functions, better exploitation of
rock drill power, simpler and
quicker servicing and higher
transport speed make the new
Simba M and L models more effi-
cient than the previous genera-
tion. But perhaps the real cost
saving potential for mine man-
agement lies in the new opportu-
nities to better follow the ore
boundaries, to reduce the drilling
density and to reduce develop-
ment by spacing the drill drifts
and sublevels further apart.

Advanced Technology
Atlas Copco launched the M and L
series in September, 2001 to replace
the well-known Simba 350/1350
series, the 4350 series and the Simba
360 (ITH) series of drillrigs.
Designed with precision drilling,
high productivity and swift availability
in mind, the new production drillrigs
are engineered around the PC-based
RCS (Rig Control System) platform, a
flexible and easily expandable control
system that has already been used to
great effect in the Boomer range of
face drilling rigs. Significantly, the
technology provides for varying
degrees of rig automation and, ulti-
mately, the possibility of fully auto-
mated and remotely monitored drilling.
Thanks to this advanced, and easy
to learn, computer-based technology,
the M and L series Simba rigs can be
integrated into the total planning of
The Simba M and L series longhole rigs incorporate an entirely new frame, five different drill units, three
feed lengths, three rock drills and an extensive options programme. An optional silenced FOPS-approved
cabin, with panoramic view, affords an improved working environment for the operator.
the mining operation, with a level of three rock drills and an extensive
monitoring and detailed control that options programme. In effect, Atlas
hitherto has not been possible. Further Copco can offer the appropriate Simba
potential for increased productivity rig for every drilling application.
can be achieved through improved The complete range features seven
precision and better control, which models: M2 C, M3 C, L3 C, M4 C,
allow the operator to drill longer and M6 C, L6 C and M7 C. The range is
larger holes, with greater spacing and broadened by the availability of an
burden. array of options such as rod handling
systems, extractor units for the rock
Simba Range drills, air/water-mist flushing, addi-
tional stingers, rod handling systems,
Precision drilling, high productivity water reel, BAS (breakthrough auto-
and good availability are fundamental matic stop), MWD (measure while
requirements for low cost and success- drilling) and upgrades of the level of
ful longhole drilling. Designed with automation (ABC Basic, ABC Regular
these criteria in mind, the new range of and ABC Total).
Simba M and L series longhole rigs The COP 1838 rock drill is fitted as
incorporate an entirely new frame, five standard across all the new M series
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Simba type M2 drilling configurations
Simba type M3 drilling configurations
Simba type M4 drilling configurations
51-89 mm (COP MEX for 51-76 mm
diameter holes or COP HEX for 76-
89 mm diameter holes). The two L
series models, meanwhile, are
equipped with the powerful COP 4050
rock drill for drillhole diameters rang-
ing from 89-115 mm. Consequently,
these larger rigs are equipped with a
larger power pack than the M series (2
x 75 kW rather than 2 x 55 kW) to
match the requirements of the much
larger rock drill. All the machines can
be equipped with RHS rod handling
system that enables the rigs to drill
holes up to 51 m long, with the
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exception of the Simba M7 C, which is
limited to 32 m.
For ITH capability, COP 34, 44,54
and 64 hammers can be supplied for
hole diameters of 92-165 mm, and
depths of up to 100 m.
All of the new Simbas are based on
the sturdy modular designed articu-
lated M-carrier, and are powered by a
Deutz BF4M1013C low-emission
diesel engine. Rated at 115 kW, this
particular engine provides for longer
life, lower maintenance and opera-
tional costs, and, above all, fast
tramming speeds of up to 15 km/h.
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This makes the Simbas particularly
effective when negotiating steep
ramps or inclines. Other features
include high ground clearance, four-
wheel traction, and articulated steering
for easy manoeuvring, while an
optional silenced FOPS-approved
cabin, with panoramic view, affords an
improved working environment for
the operator.
Five different positioning systems
are available through various combi-
nations of the pendulum, the slide
table and, in the case of the M3 C and
M4 C models, an optional turntable.
All of the new Simbas offer 360
degree ring drilling, and can drill par-
allel holes up to 3 m apart, making the
machines ideal for longhole drilling
applications, such as in sublevel stop-
ing and sublevel caving.
All tophammer rock drills for the
new Simbas are equipped with a dual
damping system, which means that
more impact energy can be exploited
without increasing wear in the
drillsteel – in other words, higher pro-
duction for the same, or a lower, cost.
To further enhance longhole drilling
productivity and cost efficiency, partic-
ularly in difficult rock conditions, an
extractor unit is available as an option
for the COP 1838 and COP 4050 rock
drills. This unique back hammering
device serves two main purposes:
● To assist in the uncoupling of
drillstring joints; and
● to practically eliminate jamming and
the subsequent loss of drillstrings
stuck in holes.
The back hammering action, a
reversed percussive effect equal to
around 20% of the conventional
drilling impact energy, is used to loosen
joints during normal down-hole exten-
sion drilling, or during retrieval of the
drillstring after a hole has been drilled.
This reduces the rod-handling time
between holes by eliminating jammed
joints, as well as reducing wear on
gripper jaws, the shank and the drill.
A jammed drillstring can also
potentially represent a significant
replacement cost for a mining opera-
tion or contractor of up to US$10,000
if just seven or eight TAC87 tubes are
lost, for example. Once again, the
incorporation of the extractor can
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minimize such costs through its ability

to actively back-hammer on the
jammed string to remove the obstacle.
The improved drill unit, with up to
four stingers on the drill feed, provides
a solid set up. The aluminium feed
incorporates two hydraulic stingers
mounted directly on the feed beam as
standard, and can be equipped with a
further two for ‘rock solid’ positioning
in particularly difficult conditions. This
provides improved stability in the set-
up of the feed, which is extremely
important in collaring and drilling
straight holes. With the help of the feed
extension, the front of the feed can be
pressed up against the rock face to
absorb the side forces during collaring.
The combined drillsteel support/guide
can also be easily adapted for different
combinations of drillsteel and drilltube.
The double-bottom feed beam
easily withstands the high stresses
involved when drilling, while the
double action hydraulic cylinder, with
its direct coupling to the cradle, gives
smoother and steadier movement of
the rock drill. Thanks to the replace- This Simba’s sophisticated hydraulics system has enabled Atlas Copco to reduce the total hose length by
able wear pads and easily adjustable around 30%, which dramatically improves the operator’s line-of-sight, as fewer hydraulic hoses are linked
to the control panel or fed into the cabin.
cradle, centring of the rock drill can be
maintained without difficulty.
automation allows the operator to ini- into the cabin. Furthermore, the intro-
Extendable Intelligence tiate automated single hole drilling. duction of RCS has simplified cabling
Extended logging capability and drill significantly, and the system is pro-
The heart, or perhaps more accurately, plan handling are available as options. grammed for self-diagnosis, making
the brain, of the new machines is the Ultimately, the drillrig can be fully trouble shooting much easier.
RCS platform, which not only allows automated if equipped to the ABC Together, the combination of the
the rig operator to drill faster and with Total level, with the operator using the RCS and the proportional hydraulics
much greater precision, but also sim- control and display panels only to set provides greater drill precision and
plifies the drilling functions and up and initiate automated sequences smoother positioning, particularly
trouble shooting. such as automated multi-hole drilling. during hole collaring. Hydraulic oil
The PC-based RCS allows for As a result, only one, or a team of a leakage is also kept to a minimum, for
extendable intelligence, provides a good few operators at most, is required to example due to hose failure, by auto-
operator interface, and has the potential operate and supervise several drillrigs. matic shutdown of the hydraulic pumps.
to be linked up to mine planning soft- Monitored and controlled from the By also enabling smoother control
ware. The system affords three levels of operator’s panel, each drilling function of the drilling operation, the RCS plat-
automation – basic, regular and total. is handled by dedicated, locally posi- form helps to minimize drillsteel stress
At the ABC Basic level of automa- tioned modules that are interconnected and to improve the penetration rate. To
tion, all drilling operations are manual- through a CANbus network. This dis- optimize penetration rates in different
ly controlled from the operator’s panel tributed hydraulics system has enabled ground conditions, as well as in differ-
and its large display screen. To Atlas Copco to reduce the total hose ent drilling directions, the control
enhance the quality of the drilling, length on the new Simbas by around system constantly monitors changes in
functions for angle of drilling and hole 30%, which provides for higher the rock conditions, and adjusts the
depth measurement are incorporated as machine availability owing to fewer drill feed pressure, depending upon the
standard, along with statistics logging hose failures. Importantly, the opera- measured rotation pressure, to further
to help in preventative maintenance. tor’s line of sight is dramatically increase the penetration rate without
Incorporating all the functions of improved, as fewer hydraulic hoses risking the life of the drill. If rotation
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All of the new Simbas offer 360 degree ring drilling and can drill parallel holes up to 3 m apart, making the machines ideal for longhole drilling applications such as
in sublevel stoping and sublevel caving.
anti-jamming function is activated, and
the collaring sequence for a new hole
is initiated.
As well as improving the penetra-
tion rate, the RCS maximizes the life
of the shank adapter, tubes and drill-
bits by ensuring that the tube joints are
tightened with a constant torque
throughout the whole length. At the
Zinkgruvan lead and zinc mine in
Sweden, for example, drilltube life has
increased from the 1,200-1,300 m
being achieved with the mine’s earlier
rigs, to more than 1,800 m with its
Simba M4 C.
Significantly, the RCS system is
capable of accepting new software,
Simba type M5 drilling configurations
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which can be easily extended. Another
important feature is its easy integra-
tion into other systems.
Modular Overlap
The new Simbas incorporate features
and components found on the com-
pany’s Boomer face drilling rigs.
These include the RCS platform,
which was introduced on the Boomers
some three years before the launch of
the new generation Simbas. Spare
parts and consumables for the Simba
rigs are, for the most part, the same, so
technicians familiar with the Boomers
should have no difficulty in finding
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their way around the new Simbas.
Indeed, the same modular design
concept, as in the Boomer range, pro-
vides a better serviceability. Being
able to use standard equipment and
systems is a great advantage to main-
tenance operations, and much effort
has gone into making each module
easily accessible for maintenance.
Components that require regular ser-
vice are especially easy to get to, and
the new Simbas have been designed so
that they can be readily dismantled
into their main components, for ease
of lowering into narrow shafts.
Such development of standardized
equipment and systems has important
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implications for both the mine and the
manufacturer. The mine is no longer
dependent on tailor-made, or special,
solutions for its drilling requirements,
while the overlap between the product
families has enabled Atlas Copco to
reduce assembly lead times at its fac-
tory by around 20%.
Zinkgruvan Experience
The first of the new generation Simbas
was delivered in September, 2001 to
the underground Zinkgruvan lead and
zinc mine, just a few hours drive from
Atlas Copco’s drillrig manufacturing
facility at Örebro, in Sweden.
Historically, the mine actually encom-
passed three separate operations, but,
more recently, access tunnels have
been driven to link the entire operation
PRODUCTION DRILL RIG OVERVIEW
together. Whilst this has meant stable feed setup, giving good pre-
improved equipment utilization, the cision in hole alignment, collaring
tramming distances for such equip- and during drilling.
ment is now much longer. ● Hydraulic oil spillage is almost
Production is currently being totally eliminated, owing to a 30%
ramped up from around 850,000 t/y in reduction in hoses and a smart oil
2002, to some 900,000 t/y, using leakage shutdown system.
sublevel open stoping and longhole ● The easy-to-learn CAN-bus system,
open stoping with paste fill. The latter which simplifies trouble shooting.
method was introduced to eliminate In November, 2002 Zinkgruvan
the need for post-mining of pillar rem- took delivery of its second Simba M-
nants, and because of poor rock condi- series machine, an M7 C that will be
tions. deployed primarily for drilling
The mine has identified four major 54 mm-diameter cablebolt holes.
improvements with its Simba M4 C Around 50,000 m/y of cablebolting is
compared with the rig’s predecessors: carried out at the mine. The rig will
● The new rotation unit provides also be required to fill in as a produc-
much better precision, especially tion unit, drilling 76 mm-diameter
beneficial when drilling opening holes.
slots.
● The four stingers afford a more by Marcus Eklind

With an entirely new frame, five different drill units, three feed lengths, three rock drills and an extensive options programme, Atlas Copco can offer the right Simba
for every application.

Simba modular program with maximum flexibility

Type 3
Type 2 Positioning:
Positioning: Rotation, 380° Type 4
Rotation, 380° Tilt forwards, 30° Positioning:
Tilt forwards, 30° Tilt backwards, 30° Rotation, 380°
Tilt backwards, 30° Side movement, ±1.5 m Tilt forwards, 30°
with sliding table Type M
Side movement, ±0.75 m Tilt backwards, 30°
with pendulum arm Side movement, ±1.5 m COP 34,44,54,64
with sliding table
Extra side movement, ±0.75 m Type L COP 1838ME/MEX
with pendulum arm
COP 1838HE/HEX
Alternative pendulum
arm with 90° COP 4050MUX
turned Type 6
feedholder Positioning:
Rotation, 380°
Type M2 Tilt forwards, 45°
Tilt backwards, 30°
Sideways, ±1.5 m

Canopy Type M3/L3 Type 7

Telescopic Positioning:
and FOPS- Reach, 3.5 - 5.1 m
approved Rotation, 360°
Type M4 Boom up, 45°
Boom down, 15°
Sideways, ±35°
Forwards, 90°
Extra: Backwards, 10°
Cabin with Turn table ±20°
panoramic Type M6/L6
view and
FOPS-approved

Engine module Front module Type M7

Rear module
Power pack

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RCS Rig Control System

Technology Platform
for Drillrigs
The current series of Atlas Copco
Rocket Boomer drillrigs is based
on the latest, well proven
computer and information tech- ABC Basic
nology. These drillrigs are of
Lowest level of
modularized design in both
hardware and software, so their automation
functionality is upgradeable step – manual positioning
by step. Options such as ABC – angle indication of
Regular, ABC Total, drillplan feed
generator, and communication – hole length indication
products are available to facili- – basic logging
tate quality drilling.
Atlas Copco has applied the
same new automation technol-
ogy for other drilling equipment
such as Simba production drill-
rigs, Boltec rockbolting rigs, and
ROC surface crawler rigs. For the
customer, this means commonal- ABC Regular
ity of components and training, Medium level of
leading to a better understanding automation
of both the capability and the
– computer guided
maintenance of Atlas Copco
positioning
products. For the company, it
allows continuous product devel- – feedback on
opment, which can be applied operator’s display
right across the range. – navigation to tunnel
laser
– logging of drilling on
Introduction PC card

Atlas Copco has introduced a number

of new drillrigs for underground
excavation, using a common technol-
ogy platform. This approach allows
development of new functionalities for
the drillrigs, by working in close ABC Total
relationship with skilled tunnelling High level of
contractors. automation
– automatic, semi-
The current generation of drillrigs
automatic or manual
is designed for high productivity,
round drilling
quality drilling, and a comfortable – hole to hole move
working environment for the operator. strategy
Hole drilling constitutes an ever- – boom collision control
smaller share of the direct cost and – hole sequence
time of tunnelling, but has a major programming
impact on the other production
processes, because it affects fragmen- in what drilling can do to improve Rig Control System
tation, overbreak, underbreak, support rock excavation overall. The inputs to
and mucking. this ongoing process come from The automation platform for Atlas
Although great attention is paid to customers, and from research projects Copco drilling and bolting equipment is
penetration rate, and wear of drill steel where new technology is applied to the Rig Control System (RCS), which
and bits, Atlas Copco is also interested drilling operations. is based on standard PC-computer

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Worksite's local proxy tion. ABC Total for a Rocket Boomer

server
drillrig includes the ABC Regular
functionality plus: automatic round
drilling from pre-selected drill plan;
External computer WWW semi-automatic, with one hole auto-

Local data network

At the worksite: Computerized rigs
matic including positioning to the next
with RCS system and the RRA option hole; automatic drilling, with manual
positioning, automatic collaring and
Mine office computer
drilling; electronic parallel holding;
External computer
hole to hole move strategy; boom
collision control; hole sequence pro-
gramming; and computer guided posi-
Mine office computer tioning of booms and feed, according
to a pre-selected bolt plan.
Rig Remote Access affords supervision or control of a drillrig.
Common Automation
technology. The new generation of As an option, the rigs can be
RCS rigs has taken a quantum leap equipped with Advanced Boom Control All Rocket Boomer drillrigs can be
forward with respect to logging capa- (ABC). There are three levels of ABC, equipped with a series of automation
bilities, serviceability and drilling namely Basic, Regular and Total. options, which include Measure
accuracy. CAN-bus technology provides ABC Basic has the lowest level of While Drilling (MWD), Mine Map
the backbone of the new rig control automation, providing an operator- Navigation (MMN), Drill Plan
system, RCS. This system is flexible controlled, computer-supported drill Generator (DPG), and Rig Remote
and easily expandable, allowing new feed guidance tool for precise drill Access (RRA).
units to be added anywhere along the hole alignment. It includes: graphical MWD logs several drill parameters
data bus, without adding another cable. operator-machine interface; all rig during probe hole drilling, and data
The electronic modules are all functionality electronically controlled can be used for prediction of geolo-
developed solely for the rigs, and are from a single operator panel; system gical and geomechanical variations
ruggedized and protected from exter- monitoring and fault diagnostics; auto- ahead of the tunnel face, allowing
nal magnetic and electric influences. matic code loading procedure; angle appropriate measures to be taken
For face drilling rigs, the flexibility indication of feed position; hole before reaching what might be diffi-
of the system is highly utilized, and length indication; basic logging; cult and dangerous formations. A stan-
can be adapted and configured for all manual drill unit positioning; manual dard Rocket Boomer equipped with
different types of products. Customers rod handling functions; and basic drill RCS Regular or Total can be upgraded
can start at a low level of automation functions, including RPCF and anti for MWD application, and will collect
and, as their requirements change, can jamming. data from all manner of probe holes,
upgrade. New functionality can be ABC Regular provides a medium pregrout holes, and even normal blast-
added, without major rebuilding of the level of automation, assisting the oper- holes. Eight drilling parameters are
rigs. ator to accurately position, align and recorded at pre-determined intervals
drill holes to the required depth, and to that can be set as low as 2 cm. One, or
Flexible Computerization gather drilling data for office analysis. all, of the booms on the rig can be
For a Rocket Boomer drillrig, ABC equipped, with the data being recorded
Included in all Rocket Boomer RCS Regular includes the ABC basic func- on a PC card, which can be immedi-
systems is a standard level of automa- tionality, plus: computer guided posi- ately transferred to the office for plot-
tion. It consists of computer controlled tioning of booms and feed according ting and evaluation.
boom and feed movement allowing to pre-designed drill plan; boom posi- MMN eliminates navigation errors,
accurate proportional movement from tion feedback on operator’s display; and places the drillrig at the correct
the same set of joysticks on the panel, navigation to tunnel laser; logging of location in the tunnel. Reference
or, if there is more than one panel, then drilled hole on PC-card which can points and tunnel alignment are pre-
control of any boom from any panel. be analyzed in the office, using the sented on the operator’s display.
The unique RCS system also in- Tunnel Manager Lite software. DPG is an option to ABC Regular
cludes precise control and supervision ABC Total enables a complete that generates a drill plan at the tunnel
of the drilling process for high produc- round to be drilled automatically, con- face to counter any roof or floor drill
tivity and longer life of drill steel and verting the operator’s role to that of plan area misalignment. The drill plan
bits, using RPCF and anti-jamming func- supervising the drillrig. For face will always be correctly adapted to the
tions for straight holes, while virtually drilling applications, the number of actual face.
eliminating stuck steel, and active operators can be reduced from three to The RRA option integrates the
supervision and diagnostic functions. one for a large three-boom configura- drillrig to the customer’s site computer

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network. This enables functionality
such as work order handling, log data
transfer, and remote troubleshooting.
Using RRA, drill plans can be
uploaded to the drillrig, or log files
downloaded to the controller’s PC, via
a modem, mobile phone or LAN
connection. Drillrig status can be
observed on-line using a standard web
browser on a remote PC.
Tunnel Manager
Tunnel Manager (TM) is a Windows-
based support software for the drilling
operation in mining and tunnelling
projects that runs on a regular office
PC. It is primarily used for the cre-
ation, organization and administration
of drilling and tunnel data for Rocket
Boomer rigs equipped with the
optional ABC (Advanced Boom
Control) Regular, ABC Total, MWD
(Measure While Drilling), or Boltview
functions.
Different sets of data related to a
specific project are stored in a hierarch-
ical structure with easily identifiable
headings. This allows easy and quick
retrieval of data.
Well-designed, easy-to-use func-
tions create relevant information, such
as tunnel profiles, drill patterns, and
alignment. Data is easy to create
and transfer between the office PC and
drillrig.
Before starting a tunnel, a set of
drawings and standard information on
the project is produced. The planning
department uses TM and converts
this information to detailed construc-
tion plans, such as drill patterns,
alignment tables, and charts defining
the position and alignment of the laser
beam. These are transferred to the
drillrig on a PC card, on which the
data collected during drilling can be
recorded for office analysis using
TM, which can then generate hard
copy reports.
On-screen, TM works with two
windows: a left window showing
structured project information; and a
right window showing information
about tunnel line, profile, and drill
patterns, laser line, and log reports.
Data for different work sites are stored
in a hierarchical tree structure.
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IREDES
In order to facilitate use of different
equipment from different producers in
the same organization, Atlas Copco,
together with other major machine
manufacturers, mining and construc-
tion companies and third party
suppliers, is currently establishing a
standard for data exchange between
rock excavation equipment and users’
computer systems. This International
Rock Excavation Equipment Data
Exchange Standard, or IREDES, is the
common language in data exchange
for mining and tunnelling, and is
described elsewhere in this edition.
Atlas Copco drillrigs will be adapted
to IREDES.
Learning Curve
More than 90% of Rocket Boomer
RCS drillrigs are now manufactured
with the ABC Regular/Total options.
For operators, the learning curve is
short, and both beginners and expe-
rienced drillers are capable of produc-
tion drilling after a couple of days
of training. To use new technology
like ABC Regular requires training in
new areas, such as navigation, and
understanding of the tunnel design
drawings.
Drilling Economy
The new generation of computerized
drillrigs offers a very precise adapta-
tion of the drilling parameters to
actual rock conditions, resulting in
better drilling economy.
Once properly set up for the actual
rock conditions, the feed force can
only be increased within set limits,
and correct adjustment to the rock
conditions ensures precise collaring,
straight holes without deviation, and
extended lifetime of drill steel compo-
nents. The driller’s experience counts,
but RCS assists him to do a good job.
Modern tunnels are associated with
very precise requirements, because
they are usually concrete lined or sup-
ported with steel arches. To ensure
efficient use of time and materials,
overbreak and underbreak have to
be minimized by precise drilling and
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ON THE PANEL
These functions are displayed on
the operator’s control panel:
1. Displays rotation, per-
cussion, feed and dampen-
ing pressures.
2. ABC Basic – manual
positioning and the display
in the operator’s cabin
shows feed direction.
3. ABC Regular, also
manual positioning. The
display shows drill pattern,
including collaring point,
hole direction and depth.
Logging via PC card of hole number,
type and drill time.
4. ABC Total (Automatic) –
fully-automatic drilling of
the pre-selected drill plan
with sequences.
5. ABC Total (Semi-
automatic) – automatic drill-
ing of individual holes in
the pre-selected drill plan
with sequences.
6. ABC Total (Automatic
drilling) – manual position-
ing of the feed and automatic
drilling of individual holes.
Buttons on the operator’s control panel.
blasting. A well-designed drill plan
adapted to the actual rock conditions,
correct drillrig navigation, accurate
drilling, precise explosives loading,
and correctly timed blasting all ensure
a good profile. The Rocket Boomer
with ABC Regular or Total assists the
contractor to fulfil these requirements,
and control the profile.
Since introducing the Rocket Boomer
L2 C in 1998, Atlas Copco has
released more than 10 different con-
figurations of face drilling equipment,
including a diesel hydraulic powered
rig. The modular concept of mechani-
cal, hydraulic, electronic, and software
components introduced with the new
generation rigs has made this possible.
Atlas Copco strategy with RCS is
to develop a complete programme of
electronically controlled drillrig prod-
ucts for the mining and construction
businesses, and to introduce automa-
tion options for all product lines.
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Following the Orebody with

Accuracy
Computer-aided
Drill Patterns for
Less Waste
The Mine Navigation and Drill
Plan Generator systems devel-
oped for the Atlas Copco Rocket
Boomer L2 C series of drillrigs
provide drillers with better accu-
racy and precision than ever
before. Together with mine plan-
ners, this enables drillers to
better ‘follow’ sinuous and irreg-
ular ore bodies, while producing
less waste, and increasing overall
mining efficiency.

Technology Platform
When Atlas Copco introduced the
Rocket Boomer L2 C drillrig in 1998,
the series was designed with a techno-
logical platform that would allow for
further development and improve-
ments. The design includes the latest
in computer sensory technology, the
Rig Control System (RCS – see speci-
fication pages), built modularly
around a CAN-bus (Controller Area
Network) structure. This has made it
possible to develop other new func-
tions quickly, and add them to the
existing system, as has been the case
with the Mine Map Navigation and
Drill Plan Generator systems.
An important element in the devel-
opment of new features has been
co-operation between Atlas Copco
and the Swedish mining and metal
company Boliden AB (see below).
Completed at the Face
Getting drill plans that are adapted to
the actual ore boundaries is a challenge
for all mining companies. It is easy to
create a drill plan in the office and
transfer it to the drillrig, but the prob-
lem arises at the rock face if the plan
A Boomer L2 C rig working at the face in complicated ore formations at Boliden’s Garpenberg Norra mine.
does not match the ore boundaries. The
operator is then obliged to improvize
and make adjustments while drilling,
or drill using their own judgment. This
often leads to poor blasting results.
The Mine Map Navigation and
Drill Plan Generator systems help
address these problems by allowing
the final drill plan to be completed on
the drillrig, based on parameters from
the planning department.
The system as used at Boliden’s
mines has three basic components:
Computer screen of mine map.
● The Boliden Mine Database, where
all production map and reference
points are processed and exported.
● The Tunnel Manager support soft-
ware for pre-processing data from
mine production maps and defining
drill plan parameters. The data from
the central database is converted and
sorted for easy access by the Rig
Control System.
● The Rig Control System, which
processes production maps and pre-
sents them on the operator’s standard
display. After navigation, a drill plan
is generated. Atlas Copco’s Standard
ABC Regular control system is used
for drilling guidance, and the drill
hole positions are reported back to
the Boliden mine database.
At Boliden sites, two of these com-
ponents are linked in a computer net-
work. The drillrig is off-line, so data is
transferred to and from the drillrig
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Computer screen of Tunnel Manager.
linking the drillrig into the local area
computer network LAN by using a
radio modem or WLAN for access to
the planning database.
Mine Map Navigation
Drill plans are generated based on
actual interpreted ore boundaries from
the mine map, combined with the
mine’s planned production design.
With the Mine Map Navigation
system, mine map information is
transferred directly to the drill rig. The
rig operator chooses the overview
map of the correct mine level, and
then narrows down the selection to
the correct mine level, and then the
correct face.
The exact position of the rig is
defined by aligning the drill feed to
the laser on the theodolite. When the
drillrig is navigated according to the
mine map, the ore boundary informa-
tion from the map is used for the pro-
posed volume to be drilled. Providing
the planning information is correct,
generating a drill plan can be as easy
as pressing one button.
Computer screen of Mine Map Navigation.
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Drill Plan Generator
In its basic form, also available as a
stand-alone option, the Drill Plan
Generator assists the operator in creat-
ing a suitable drill plan at the face of
the drift.
Computer screen image of Drill Plan Generator.
A calculated volume for the
planned round, together with a symbol
for the rig and the positions of the
feeds, are shown on the display. If the
generated drill plan matches the ore
boundaries, the operator points out
where he wants to place the cut and
then presses the ‘OK’ button to begin
drilling.
Once generated the drill plan is used by the Rocket
Boomer L2 C ABC Regular system to control and
log drilling progress.
If the drill plan deviates from the
orebody, the operator defines new co-
ordinates by positioning the feeds at
the four corners of the face, in line
with the geologists’ markings, and
points out the cut. When all adjust-
ments have been made, the Rig
Control System produces a drill plan
that is now adapted according to the
new parameters.
The generated drill plan is automat-
ically entered into the Boomer L2 C
ABC Regular standard drilling system,
and the operator can start drilling.
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While drilling, each completed hole
is logged and, if the Measure While
Drilling (MWD) option is activated,
parameters along the hole are also
recorded. All of the data is stored on a
PC-card for off-line processing in the
Tunnel Manager support program and
then transferred to the mine database.
Customer Co-operation
The joint development project between
Boliden and Atlas Copco began in
2000 to further develop the Boomer
L2 C rigs in order to adapt them to the
conditions at Garpenberg Norra Mine,
where the primary mining method is
cut-and-fill to exploit ores for copper,
lead, zinc, silver and gold.
Full-scale operations at Garpenberg
Norra Mine began in 1972 as an
extension to the older workings at
Garpenberg Mine. The Garpenberg
Norra ore bodies consist of several
narrow, near-vertical lenses that are
heavily folded. The complex geology
results in sinuous cross-sections of
varying width and ore boundaries,
which are difficult to predict by core
drilling. Some 5% of the mine
turnover is spent on establishing
reserves, of which some four million
tonnes have now been established
close to the Norra shaft at depths of
700-950 m. Current workings are on
three levels to produce 800,000 tonnes
per year at a waste:ore ratio of 1:3.
260 Boliden employees and 50 con-
tractors work at Garpenberg Norra
Mine, of which 180 work underground
on a 2 x 10-h shift pattern. The older
Garpenberg workings and Garpenberg
Norra are being connected by a drive
from the 900 m level at Norra to the
800 m level at Garpenberg. This will
allow underground ore transport
between shafts and access to a new ore
body, The ore, mined by cut-and-fill,
occurs in lenses varying in width up to
15 m and in lengths of 50 to 300 m.
To be able to follow the paths of the
ore bodies with the drifts, information
such as accurate production maps
from the mine and precise drillrig
navigation is essential. The mine uses
a computerized planning system, with
access terminals distributed through
both the offices and in the mine. Both
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production and development are con-
trolled from an underground office
equipped with two visual display units
showing the availability and location
of equipment, and the status of stopes
and faces. Operators call the controller
on completion of every task and the
system is updated.
In 2001, as part of a large-scale
production system, Boliden purchased
two Atlas Copco Rocket Boomer L2 C
drillrigs equipped with Rig Control
System and the ABC Regular option.
The rigs were also equipped with an
early version of the Mine Map
Navigation and Drill Plan Generator
systems for further development.
Boliden had previous experience of
contour control on an older Rocket
Boomer 352 S used for ramp extension
development at Garpenberg Norra.
The new Rocket Boomer L2 C
rigs were first used on development
drives, including the connection to
Garpenberg. The new models met the
mine’s demands for trouble-shooting
on the rig, data collection and report-
ing, links to the mine planning depart-
ment database, trouble-free drilling in
variable ground including prevention of
stuck rods, operator-friendly controls
and extensible PC technology.
The Rocket Boomer L2 C’s have
averaged 20 rounds per week or 320 m
per week advance. This equates to
8,000 drill metres per week. Overbreak
has been limited to 9%, which is close
to the theoretical minimum. Usage of
these high-capacity rigs in production
work has been limited by the geograph-
ical positions of available stopes and
the comparatively low density of blast
holes required. Production is carried
out over 18h/day, seven days a week.
The rigs are maintained under a service
agreement with Atlas Copco.
The current production round cycle
time for drilling 300 m of 5.7 m-long,
45 mm-diameter holes is three hours.
Charging, using Dyno Nobel mea-
sured emulsion charging, and plastic
tubes in lifter holes, takes an hour.
Three different mixes of emulsion are
used for contour, second row and slash
holes. Blasting and ventilation takes
an hour at the end of the shift, and
loading out takes three hours. Scaling
takes a further four hours, and
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Following a narrow orebody using a drill plan.
application of steel-fibre reinforced
shotcrete takes another hour. Rock bolt-
ing takes three hours for hole drilling
and installing grouted rebar bolts at a
density of seven bolts for every metre
of advance (26-28 per round).
Better Blasting
Only a short training period for the
new control systems was required, and
the Garpenberg operators have
received them positively. An experi-
enced operator trains newcomers to
drill using the system.
Although the ore deposits at
Garpenberg are complicated, the Mine
Map Navigation and Drill Plan
Generator systems enable the drifts to
be correctly aligned with the ore
boundaries. The blasting quality has
been improved, resulting in less
damage to the walls of the drift.
Cross-bits are used for profile drilling
for improved accuracy, with button-
bits for the rest of the round.
Not only have the two new Rocket
Boomer L2 C rigs replaced the three
rigs previously required, drilling
capacity has also increased. In addi-
tion, the number of rounds has been
reduced, and production has increased,
thanks to the possibility of being able
to achieve longer holes and larger
rounds on a more regular basis.
Hole length has been raised from
4.3 to 6.1 m (14 to 20 ft), resulting in
production rounds increasing from
400 tonnes to 600 tonnes, and the
number of rounds has been increased
by up to 60 per cent. Drilling time has
been reduced from five hours to three
hours per round. As well as achieving
planning department objectives, the
improvement in drill-and-blast effi-
ciency has resulted in minimal ore
dilution by waste, and reduced explo-
sives costs, scaling and rock support.
Continuing Development
Development co-operation of this
technology is continuing with its use
on seven rigs at the Boliden mines
both at Garpenberg and in the Boliden
fields. So far, it has led to the develop-
ment of drill plans for a number of dif-
ferent applications, such as mine
development for drifts and cuts, and
dealing with such difficult situations
as vaulted and non-horizontal roofs.
All roadways are mined on a slight
cross-grade to divert any water to one
side, this procedure being easier than
excavating channel drains. Drill plans
for difficult situations, such as junc-
tions and crossings, can be generated
with greater ease than ever before, by
simply pressing a button.
Atlas Copco also provides for com-
munication between the drillrig and
the planning department, which allows
for current updates of navigation and
planning information, as well as pro-
viding an easy method of obtaining
feedback of production results.
by Rolf Elsrud
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Drilling the Perfect Contour
Accurate Contours
Promote Economy
Achieving accurate contours in
tunnelling operations dramatical-
ly improves the total economy of
the project. This is where Atlas
Copco’s contour control system is
making its mark. It is now avail-
able in automated mode on
Rocket Boomer drillrigs, and the
cost benefits resulting from
reduced overbreak can make the
difference between a successful
contract, and working for nothing.
Introduction
An inaccurate contour, or planned out-
line, of a tunnel following drilling and
blasting, has long been a problem for
tunnellers the world over.
The dilemma is created by inexact
drilling of the blast holes. This results
in overbreak, or excess rock, being
blasted out, leaving irregularities in
the planned contour of the tunnel.
In simple terms, the more over-
break, the more time and money is
wasted. Transporting the excess rock,
perhaps over a considerable distance,
and restoring the tunnel to its smooth
contour with reinforcement and lining,
all means time lost.
Facts and Figures
The considerable costs of overbreak
can be illustrated by this hypothetical
example: a 70 sq m two-lane road
tunnel, 1 km long, is being built and,
according to the tender documents,
only theoretical volumes of excavated
rock will be paid for by the client.
Likewise, the cost of the secondary
lining will be paid. Geological over-
break is compensated for in the con-
tract, and the perimeter length of the
tunnel is typically 22 m.
A reduced overbreak of 10 cm
resulting from more-accurate drilling
gives the contractor the following
savings in Euro: concrete secondary
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lining, 2,200 cu m x ᇾ120/cu m =
ᇾ264,000; reduced mucking out,
2,200 cu m x ᇾ5/cu m = ᇾ11,000;
reduced shotcrete, 200 cu m x
ᇾ300/cu m = ᇾ60,000; reduced con-
struction time 100 hours x ᇾ700/h =
ᇾ70,000. Total savings: ᇾ405,000.
These figures illustrate the magni-
tude of the overbreak problem.
However, placing holes accurately and
with a proper alignment is not new. It
could be achieved, even in the era of
hand-held drills, using short rounds.
But the problem was the amount of
time it took.
Best Technique
As far back as the mid-80s, an over-
break of less than 10 cm was recorded
on drill-and-blast sewage declines in
Sydney, Australia using both hand-
held and mechanized drilling.
During the same period, on the
Route 5 tunnel project in Hong Kong,
mechanized drilling operations
employed the best techniques then
available for accurate contours. They
involved accurate setting out of the
tunnel face, TAS (Tunnel Angle
System) for the alignment of the feeds,
an immediate monitoring of the pro-
file, plus a bonus to the rig operators.
The results are shown in Figure 1.
More light at the end of the tunnel
came in recent years, in the shape of
a manual contour control system
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Figure 1: Overbreak improvement at the Route 5
tunnelling project in Hong Kong.
introduced by the Norwegian company
Bever. It has been mounted on a large
number of drillrigs, mainly Atlas
Copco Boomer units. The operator is
guided by data on a TV monitor, while
manually positioning the booms to
achieve more accurately-located holes.
Then, in 1998, following years of
development, Atlas Copco launched
its own contour control system, which
is now integrated into its new genera-
tion of drillrigs. Initially, it was opera-
tional only in manual mode, but, since
the end of 1999, it has been available
for automated mode.
The following four examples of
what can be achieved with Atlas
Copco Boomer rigs equipped with
Bever control are from projects over
the past five years. The first two cases
involve drilling with Robot Boomer
rigs.
• Henriksdal sewage treatment
plant, Stockholm, Sweden.
The contractor wanted very high
drilling standards, although there was
no secondary concrete lining in the
design. The length of the rounds was
4.5 m, and the size of the opening
some 80 sq m. The rock was hard
crystalline granites and gneiss, which
were not expected to cause major
deviation problems.
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Figure 2: Similar overbreak advances at the
Henriksdal and Escalette projects.
The skill of the operators was rated
highly, and conditions were favour-
able. However, incentives were not
strong, as there were no savings to
be made on concrete. The average
overbreak was 14 cm outside the
collaring line, and the distribution is
shown in Figure 2.
• Escalette road tunnel project,
Southern France.
The two tunnel tubes were to be con-
crete lined, with a strong incentive to
keep overbreak down. Excavated sedi-
mentary material was dominated by
limestone, which had clear bedding
planes with a gentle dip. The tunnels
were some 700 m long with an exca-
vated cross-section of about 70 sq m.
Rounds were 4 m-long, or less if
ground conditions were poor. Tunnel
sections with geological overbreak
were excluded.
The results, also shown in Figure 2,
were very similar to Henriksdal,
although conditions were quite differ-
ent. They showed what can be
achieved, by the equipment and good
operators, in moderate-size tunnels
without difficult geological conditions.
• Mitholz tunnel, Switzerland.
The adit access to the AlpTransit
Lötschberg base tunnel showed most
encouraging results on overbreak,
using the Bever control system. The
1.5 km-long adit has an excavated sec-
tion of 66 sq m, and the rock was
limestone and shale. Normally, 4 m
rounds were drilled using a Rocket
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Boomer 353 S, and the average pull
was 3.8 m. In the 0.6 m-spaced
perimeter holes, smooth blasting
explosives were used, with electronic
detonators.
The contractor wanted as little
overbreak as possible, as he had to pay
SwF 300 for every cubic metre of rock
broken more than 6 cm outside the
theoretical line. Over the entire tunnel
length, this meant the penalty for
every extra centimetre of average
overbreak was SwF 93,000.
For the first 100-200 m of the
tunnel, average overbreak was 25 cm.
But by the time work had progressed
to 700 m, it had come down to 10 cm,
as the skill of the drilling crews
improved.
•Boliden’s Garpenberg Norra
Mine, Sweden.
An Atlas Copco Rocket Boomer 352 S
has been used on a recent section of
the ramp tunnel, and overbreak was
reduced from more than 20% to 9%,
or an average of 15 cm. This resulted
in a reduction of the muck volume of
3 cu m/linear metre of tunnel, and
savings on transport from a depth of
800-1,000 m. According to the mine
management, the savings achieved in
one year paid for the extra cost of
improving drilling operations at the
Improper collaring will result in major deviation of
the drill holes.
mine. The excellent results achieved at
Boliden are due to the skill of the ded-
icated rig operators, and the fact that
the rock itself does not generate any
noticeable overbreak.
Reducing Overbreak
So what are the main factors in reduc-
ing overbreak?
First, the ambition of the site man-
agers and operators is extremely
important. Close monitoring of the
tunnel face is a must, in order to regis-
ter undue overbreak and take counter
measures, and a small bonus to the
people involved can lead to great
results.
Geological conditions can have a
large effect on hole direction. The drill
string has a tendency to deviate per-
pendicular to the foliation in
anisotropic rock like phyllite, schist
and gneiss. The problem is more acute
when longer rounds are used. A high
frequency of joints in the rock can also
influence the drilling direction.
Blasting is extremely important,
and employing the smooth blasting
technique with electronic detonators in
the periphery holes can contribute
greatly to a smooth tunnel contour.
Tunnel size affects drilling accuracy.
When booms and feeds are extended
to the full, they are not so rigid, and
deflections can occur. Exact computer-
ized compensation is not easy to
achieve, and the further out the booms
are, the greater the collaring and orien-
tation errors can be.
Alignment of the feed is critical at
the start of drilling. A tunnel face
which is not orientated perpendicular to
the drill rod may cause it to bend,
making for an inaccurate starting point.
Low feed force, and reduced impact at
the start, improves collaring, and thus
the straightness of the hole. The feed
force should be just enough to maintain
tight joints without bending the rod.
Fast and accurate drilling requires
dedication, experience, and reliable,
state-of-the-art drillrigs. With these
prerequisites, there are not many sites
where the economic advantages of
contour control can be ignored.
by Gunnar Nord
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The Versatile Diesel-Hydraulic

Drilling Option
How to Drill
Without Cables
In underground mining there are
many circumstances in which it
is very inconvenient to supply
high voltage electricity near to a
drill-and-blast face. Such situa-
tions include complex or widely
dispersed production blocks,
remote development drives, and
lack of room for sub-station,
transformer and switchgear
installations. To meet the need
for efficient drilling in these loca-
tions, Atlas Copco offers the
diesel-hydraulic option for a
range of smaller drill jumbos,
increasing flexibility in use.
Atlas Copco diesel hydraulic
rigs carry a number of special
design features to improve per-
formance and ease of use when
drilling on out-of-the-way faces. of up to 70 sq m has the Atlas Copco Operator’s view from a Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH
These models have proved them- Rig Control System with autocollaring when turning a new ‘room’ in a limestone mine.
selves in many different types of
mine, and especially in large
and anti-jamming protection, and
mines with multiple faces. Advanced Boom Control (ABC) at need for additional water or air sup-
one of three levels of automation. The plies, nuisance water and, perhaps,
high-speed COP 1838 rock drill is removing the need for drains, excess
Diesel Convenience standard, in ME or HF (high fre- water can be damaging on contact
quency) versions, and features double with certain types of minerals such
Use of a diesel engine driven on-board reflex dampening. The standard FOPS as gypsum or limestones. It is also
power pack allows the rig to work in protective operator roof, with tele- useful when using moisture-sensitive
various, differing locations without the scopic height-adjustment action, can explosives such as ANFO.
need to install or extend electrical sup- be complemented by an ergonomic The limited amount of water
plies, or to duplicate them for only cabin, which reduces the noise-level to required for water mist flushing is
occasional use. This may well be the below 80 dB (A). supplied from specially enlarged tanks
case, for example, in mines that work Other L1 C-DH options include rod (940-litre capacity on the L1 C-DH)
multiple faces to aid the blend of min- adding and handling systems, a hole- carried on the drillrigs. Water is mixed
eral of differing grades. Also, in large blowing kit with 80-litre air receiver, with compressed air from a hydraulic-
or widespread mines, maximum use of and a rock drill lubrication warning drive, on-board compressor to create a
the drill jumbos can be made with kit. mist that is particularly efficient in
minimal capital investment. both cooling the drillbit and lifting and
Diesel-hydraulic drives are readily Water Mist Flushing transporting cuttings from the hole.
available on smaller jumbos such as
the single-boom Rocket Boomer L1 An important facility that is offered Ventilation
C-DH, L1 D-DH and 281-DH. The hand-in-hand with diesel-hydraulic
full range of rock drills is available to drives is the use of water mist for Modern diesel engines equipped with
meet various combinations of rock flushing, rather than water alone or less- exhaust scrubbers or catalytic convert-
types, drill patterns, and round efficient compressed air. The reduc- ers reduce emission of noxious gases
lengths. tion of water use can be particularly and particles to acceptable levels. An
As an example, the Atlas Copco important in many underground mining exhaust catalyzer and 95-litre exhaust
Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH for sections situations. Apart from eliminating the water scrubber are optional on the

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Left: An enlarged
water tank on the
Atlas Copco Boomer
281 DH at El-Min
bauxite mine makes
the rig self-contained
for water mist flushing.
Right: Exhaust
emissions from the
diesel-hydraulic drive
on El-Min’s Boomer
281 DH are low.

Consumption rates include diesel

Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH. Modern
mines invariably have plenty of air
flow to dilute any emissions to further
reduce their levels to safe values.
Mine applications in many parts of
the world demonstrate the success of
diesel-hydraulic Rocket Boomer rigs.
The following reports cover mining
for limestone, dolomite and bauxite,
while there are other examples from
various salt mines. Mine locations
range from the United States to all
over Europe.
Boosting Bauxite
The El-Min bauxite mine 250 km north
of Athens had, for many years, been
using reliable Atlas Copco BBC 16
handheld rock drills, but with low pro-
duction. In 2001, it was decided to
boost production in the room-and-pillar
workings by investment in new rigs.
In a tough competitive situation El-
Min chose its first Atlas Copco
Boomer 281 DH at the end of 2002,
and now has four such rigs with diesel
hydraulic drive. Consequently mine
production has greatly increased from
6,000 t/month of bauxite when using
the BBC 16s to 25,000 t/month now,
with plans for more production
increases.
The Boomer 281 DH is a single-
boom rig carrying a COP 1238 rock
drill on a BUT 28 boom with direct-
controlled drilling with anti-jamming
function. This provides high-speed
drilling in cross-sections of up to
31 sq m (up to 6.1 m maximum height
and width). The boom provides a
telescopic feed using 3.0 m or 3.7 m
rods. The rig can also be used for roof
bolting to install 2.4 m expansion shell
rock bolts. Using the COP 1238ME
rock drill, the hole-drilling rate at the
face is more than 2 m/min.
With the diesel-hydraulic drive and
water-mist hole flushing system, the
rigs are completely self-contained and
extremely mobile, using 4-wheel drive
and power steering. Using water-mist
flushing, water consumption is kept to a
minimum at 700-1200 litres per 8-h shift.
With a transport width of only
1.65 m, a turning radius of 4.4/2.8 m,
and a high tramming speed, the 281
DH can rapidly transfer between
faces.
Commenting on the El-Min new
production capacity, production
manager K Togias said. “The Boomer
281 DH is what we exactly need. It
is completely independent, it can
move fast and drill fast, boosting
our productivity and reducing our
costs.”
Water mist flushing on
the Atlas Copco Rocket
Boomer L1 C-DH at
TKDZ’s Josefstollen
mine suits the use of
ANFO explosives.
fuel at 14 litre/h. Drill steel shank
adapters, couplings, and rods last an
average of 1,700-2,000 metres, whilst
the 45 mm-diameter button bits last
for 170-200 metres.
Other Atlas Copco involvement at
El-Min includes an annual contract to
supply Secoroc rock drilling tools.
There are also plans for El-Min to
renew its loading and transport fleet.
The mine already uses Atlas Copco
ST 5A, ST 8A and ST 8B Scooptrams,
and the first new ST 7.5 Z was
delivered in April, 2004.
Tops at Trier
TKDZ GmbH (Trierer Kalk-,
Dolomit- und Zementwerke) is
another recent user of Atlas Copco
diesel-hydraulic rigs. As the new mine
owner, it has been extracting raw
dolomite at the Josefstollen mine since
2002, although dolomite mining has
been carried on along the Germany-
Luxembourg border since 1881, and
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1964. Current production is 600,000
t/year.
Mining of the dolomite, of 130-
150 MPa compressive strength, is by
selective room-and-pillar to produce
best quality building products. Owner
Winfried Meseke carries out drill and
blast using a single Rocket Boomer L1
C-DH carrying a COP 1838 HF rock
drill with water mist flushing. The
minimal water usage has benefits with
the moisture-sensitive ANFO explo-
sive used at the mine.
With a 20-kW output the drill takes
25-30 seconds to drill a 3.3 m-long
hole, giving an average penetration
rate of 7.9 m/min. A major contribut-
ing factor to this rate is a very high
rotation speed of 500 rev/min. Mining
is carried out on two levels with rooms
of 5 m height in the middle bed and
5.5 m in the bottom bed. The normal
room widths are 5.0 m and 5.5 m
respectively. To work these faces the
round comprises 29 of, 45 mm-diame-
ter holes, 3.3 m long, with a V-cut.
Production targets are met with
approximately 13 rounds/day, so obvi-
ously full mobility of the drillrig is an
important factor.
The L1 C-DH’s Rig Control
System (RCS) becomes particularly
important in the dolomite of variable
strength strata, giving some difficult
drilling conditions. RCS gives a very
short and sensitive response for
hammer and feed control.
Linwood Limestone
Linwood Stone at Davenport, Iowa,
United States, is using a similar rig to
work limestone of average compres-
sive strength 165 MPa. Operation of
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Rocket Boomer
L1 C-DH drilling
the limestone
face at
Linwood Stone.
the rig was optimized by running a
Diarot simulation study in conjunction
with the Rig Control System with
ABC Basic software. The best perfor-
mance was achieved using a newly
developed button bit from Secoroc,
and by setting the rotation speed to
just over 400 rev/min. The bit features
increased button protrusion and better
hole-flushing capacity.
Drill penetration rates are now 3.5-
4.5 m/min. As a result of using the
new L1 C-DH diesel-hydraulic Rocket
Boomer, production has been doubled
over that achieved with older drillrigs.
Aggregate from
Auersmacher
The Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH is being
used in another limestone mine in
Germany, but this time for aggregates
production for steel making. There is
no electricity supply to the room-and-
pillar faces, so the diesel-hydraulic rig
drive is essential.
The Auersmacher Mine is at a
border town of the same name in the
Saarland. Some 20 million tonnes
of limestone have been produced
from there since 1936. Triassic strata
provide a shelly limestone in an
At Auersmacher, Germany,
another Atlas Copco Rocket
Boomer L1 C-DH is the sole
production rig for limestone
for steel making.
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exploitable horizontal bed of approxi-
mately 6 m thickness. The standard
rooms worked are 5 m-high (leaving a
limestone roof), 6.5 m-wide and about
100 m-long, using the L1 C-DH as the
only production drillrig.
Production now stands at 350,000
tonnes/year produced on a single-shift
basis, five days a week, with Saturday
morning for maintenance as required,
in addition to daily routines.
Production is achieved by drilling six
rounds each shift.
The mine reports low fuel con-
sumption of 19 litres per drilling hour,
and low emission levels for the diesel-
hydraulic drive equipped with a cat-
alytic converter. Another reported
factor contributing to low costs is neg-
ligible drill tool losses, other than
normal wear, when using water mist
flushing. The enlarged water tank
capacity lasts about one week at a rate
of 2-5 litre/min depending on the con-
dition of the rock. The water mist feed
is adjusted directly by the operator to
ensure that there are both sufficient for
cooling and flushing, and not too
much to create slurry with the
cuttings.
Normal wear rates for drill tools are
3,200 drilling metres for the Secoroc
51 mm-diameter ballistic button drill
bits, 10,000 m for rods and 18,500 m
for shank adapters. The mine had pre-
viously used 42 mm-diameter bits,
with the switch achieving a 2 m/min
improvement in penetration rate. Blast
yield has also improved.
Atlas Copco’s close service support
aids the drill operator/mechanic in get-
ting the best performances out of the
rig in terms of both production and
maintenance.
by Stevan Topalovic
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Choosing the Right Scooptram

Original and Best
For over 40 years, Scooptram
loaders have been recognized for
reliability, power and low cost of
operation. Since the first LHD
was introduced into the mines in
1963, development has been con-
tinuous, resulting in the current
range of Scooptrams, designed
to satisfy all production require-
ments at low costs/tonne. In
every succeeding generation,
design improvements are added,
building upon established model
strengths. Now that Scooptrams
are built in the Atlas Copco plant
at Orebro, Sweden, the pool of
available engineering expertise
has grown considerably, reflected
in recent announcements of
updated models such as the
Scooptram ST1020 and ST1520
loaders. Scooptram ST1020 loading underground.
Having chosen Atlas Copco as
a brand, it is essential that
the right Scooptram is selected in mining, apart from their normal of labour is significant, no matter the
from the twelve models on offer. work on production and development. location, and larger machines general-
The following article gives some They may be used for road cleaning, ly require less drivers. Nevertheless,
guidance. material haulage, backloading, or there are physical and financial limita-
loading into trucks. tions on the size of openings under-
LHD Machines in Mines When loading between stope and ground, so the fit of the machine
orepass, the haulage distance is usual- becomes a major consideration. If a
Mechanization of underground pro- ly between 50 m and 400 m, whereas new mine is planned, the dimensions
duction and development has led to less than 100 m tramming is normal of the shafts and adits will have to
increasing use of LHD equipment, when loading trucks. take into account the mining method,
because of their success in the particu- All in all, LHDs feature around and the equipment that will be needed.
larly harsh mining environment. Not 50% higher payloads compared to Likewise, in an existing mine, the
only are their dimensions favourable front end loaders with the same engine clearance between vehicle and side-
to underground operations, but LHDs size, and their long wheelbase gives walls, and operator and roof, are criti-
have also demonstrated capability for better stability and higher tramming cal factors, which will help decide the
climbing steep gradients, and for speeds carrying a full load. model most suited to the conditions. A
moving fast over long distances. LHD rule of thumb is to allow one metre
technology has continuously improved Dimensions minimum operating clearance between
productivity under all mining condi- vehicle and sidewalls.
tions, from small and narrow orebod- Regulations for vehicles working Sometimes, when a mine is mecha-
ies to the largest of open stopes, and in underground usually focus on mini- nizing using trackless vehicles, the
low headroom and difficult entries. In mum working clearances and ventila- enhanced productivity may allow for
essence, LHDs are rigid, low profile tion requirements, which will limit the enlargement of openings. More often
loaders with large bucket volumes that choice of size and horsepower, and than not, the vehicle has to fit the
give high mucking capacities in limit- possibly militate between diesel and existing openings, and the model will
ed spaces. They are especially good electric power. Current trends in mine be chosen on the basis of the highest
over long tramming distances, with design are to accommodate the most- productivity achievable given the con-
their combination of capacity, productive equipment possible, straints. For these reasons, Atlas
manoeuvrability and speed. because operating costs have been Copco produces a range of twelve
Diesel powered LHDs are versatile shown not to be directly proportional models of Scooptram, and will assist
and flexible, and find a variety of uses with increased capacity. Also, the cost owners in selecting the perfect fit.

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ST1520 with bucket in tramming position.
This may require an element of knock-
down assembly in order to clear the
shafts at the mine entrance.
Capacity
Selection of Scooptram bucket size
will be governed by the density of the
material to be moved. Rock may swell
by as much 60% when blasted, and its
loose weight/cu m has to be estab-
lished before recommendations can be
made about bucket size. Likewise,
abrasivity of the mineral will affect the
choice of steel for the bucket and its
wearparts. The bucket rated capacity
will normally be quoted by reference
to struck and heaped capacity, but
average fill achieved will depend on
other factors, such as driver expertise,
blasting fragmentation, roadway con-
dition, and route alignment.
Atlas Copco establishes a rated
tramming capacity for each of its
Scooptram models, which is the gross
recommended payload. They then cal-
culate the standard bucket size, based
on material weighing 1.8 t/cu m. If the
material to be moved is heavier than
this, a smaller bucket may be fitted. If
the material is lighter, a larger bucket
may be recommended to take full
advantage of the rated tramming
capacity.
Engine, torque converter and trans-
mission are matched and approved for
each model, along with axle and tyre
capacities. The engineers then consid-
er the overall quality and strength of
their design against the envisaged
working cycle and projected profitable
life. This will result in a qualified
statement of rated capacity.
Payload should be as close as possi-
ble to the rated tramming capacity for
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the selected model, and overloading
should be avoided. Consistent over-
loading, while apparently attractive,
will result in excessive tyre wear,
higher operating costs, and shorter
working life for the vehicle. Different
size buckets are available in 0.5 cu m
increments as options for most models,
and increments of 0.25 cu m are avail-
able to special order. Naturally, an
overload margin is built into every
Scooptram design for normal working
conditions.
One-Pass Loading
Optimized one-pass loading is a major
contributor to overall productivity, and
Atlas Copco has devoted much time
and resources to perfecting this tech-
nique. Several of these new design
features have been incorporated into the
Scooptram ST1520 with bucket fully raised.
latest models of Scooptram, such as:
the new high-shape, high-angle bucket;
the Z-bar bucket linkage for higher
breakout force; and a higher power-to-
weight ratio, with fully-integrated
drivetrain, for better tractive effort. As a
result, the visit to the muckpile is
a more controlled event, with power
directed to the bucket edge, instead of
being wasted in wheel spinning.
Breakout force is a combination of
mechanical force provided by the
weight and forward movement of the
Scooptram, and hydraulic force pro-
vided by adroit movement of the
bucket by the operator. Joystick opera-
tion and sensitive controls greatly
assist the operator. To reduce bucket
filling time, powerful hydraulics are
required, with both tilt and lift func-
tions operating simultaneously. These
have to react against a rigid frame,
putting the bucket linkages and articu-
lation joint under maximum stress.
Obviously, the better the view of the
operator, the more efficient the bucket
loading, resulting in less stress trans-
ferred to the frame.
For the trip to the discharge point,
the narrow dimensions of the
Scooptram, and its 85 degree turning
angle, ensure that time saved on load-
ing is not wasted when tramming.
One pass loading, safe tramming,
and efficient dumping, turning and
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accelerating, will result in the best
possible cycle time.
Defining Breakout Force
As there is no commonly accepted
norm for measuring the breakout force
of LHD loaders, it is usual to apply the
figures defined for surface loaders.
Both SAE and ISO norms are avail-
able for surface loaders, and give
roughly the same breakout force.
Breakout force is expressed in two
different ways, as hydraulic breakout
force, and as static vehicle breakout
force (also called static tipping capacity
SAE J732).
The Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) defines hydraulic
breakout force as the maximum sus-
tained vertical upward force exerted
100 mm (4 in) behind the tip of the
bucket cutting edge, and is achieved
through the ability to lift and/or roll
back the bucket about a pivot point. It
is measured with the pivot point sup-
ported, and the vehicle anchored to
avoid any movement.
The static vehicle breakout force is
the minimum amount of hydraulic
breakout force that will rotate the
vehicle about the front axle, lifting the
rear wheels clear of the ground. It is
measured while the vehicle’s brakes
are off, and with its transmission in
neutral.
The difference between these two
types of breakout force is important in
assessing the design productivity of
the vehicle, because not all of the
hydraulic breakout force can be
utilized if it causes the rear wheels to
leave the ground.
Most manufacturers of LHD load-
ers use the bucket tilt circuit to maxi-
mize the hydraulic breakout force.
However, the standard does not deter-
mine the distance of the measuring
point from the bucket pivot point, so
the breakout force can be varied with
the same loader when operating the
bucket circuit, simply by using differ-
ent types or sizes of bucket. This can
result in confusion, so comparisons
should only be made of machines with
similar buckets in which the depth of
the cutting edge or bucket volume is
the same.
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ST1020 cabin with operator.
In a powerful loader making the
best use of its hydraulics, the breakout
force using the lift circuit should be
sufficient to raise the rear of the
machine off the ground, while the
hydraulic breakout force using the lift
circuit with the rear of the machine
anchored should exceed that obtained
using the bucket tilt circuit.
Safety and Control
Creating a safe and comfortable envi-
ronment for drivers is now, more than
ever, a top priority. The Scooptram
driver is side-seated, for bi-directional
operation and maximum visibility. All
Scooptrams are fitted with an opera-
tor’s cabin or canopy, certified to
meet current regulations, including
ROPS/FOPS, EC and MSHA. They
feature a comfortable seat with plenty
of legroom, and correct ergonomic
positioning, designed to reduce driver
fatigue and create a much-improved
safety environment. The cabins are
proofed against sound and vibration,
and wider windows give the driver
improved visibility, enhanced by
well-placed, high-intensity lights.
Improving driver control is always
high on the list of priorities.
Scooptrams have: automatic gear
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selection which matches the correct
gear to the operating load; a two-
handed electric control system, which
allows the driver to focus on loading
and tramming, rather than on gear
changing; forward, reverse, and neu-
tral buttons on the hoist and dump
controls; and the SAHR braking
system, considered to be the safest
available.
Lower Costs
Reducing maintenance cost and time
contributes to a lower cost of owner-
ship and higher productivity. Atlas
Copco has designed low maintenance
into its Scooptrams, with fewer wear
parts, improved durability of spares,
and components that are easier to
maintain. The split-cap pin retention
assembly makes pin replacement
faster and easier when changing cylin-
ders and buckets. The electronically
controlled transverter is fully integrat-
ed with the engine in a matched pow-
ertrain that delivers longer lifespan; a
tapered roller bearing articulation
hinge offers more than 10,000 h ser-
vice; hydraulic manifolds replace
piping wherever possible; hydraulic
pumps are mounted above the trans-
verter for easy access and quick
maintenance.
The economical working life of an
LHD is decided when the graph of
total costs, including depreciation and
maintenance, starts to rise. As a
machine gets older, its capital costs
reduce and its maintenance costs rise.
Selecting the correct model will result
in optimum capital costs, while engi-
neering design and regular servicing
will help control the maintenance
costs, resulting in a long working life
and a lower cost/t.
Summary
The wealth of experience gained by
Scooptram engineers over the last 40
years is put at the disposal of the
loader purchaser. This ensures that all
operational considerations are taken
into account in their recommendations
for the correct vehicle for the job.
by Casper Swart
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Scooptrams Offer Enhanced

Productivity
New Models,
New Factory
Atlas Copco produces a range of
twelve Scooptrams to satisfy the
most stringent requirements of
the international mining and tun-
nelling industries. In recent years,
innovations have concentrated
on increased productivity and
safety, with reduction in mainte-
nance, to achieve the lowest
cost/tonne.
The latest additions to this
range reflect these virtues, build-
ing upon established model
strengths, while adding design
improvements and detail refine-
ment. Built in a brand-new sec-
tion of the Atlas Copco plant
at Orebro, Sweden, the new
Scooptram ST1020 and ST1520
loaders are a successful blend
of American heritage with
Swedish manufacturing skills.
The result? Scooptrams for
enhanced productivity!

One-Pass Loading
Optimized one-pass loading is a major
contributor to overall productivity, and
Atlas Copco has devoted much time
and resources to perfecting this tech-
nique. Several of these new design
features have been incorporated into
the latest models of Scooptram, such
as: the new high-shape, high-angle
bucket; the Z-bar bucket linkage for
higher breakout force; and a higher
power-to-weight ratio, with fully-
integrated drivetrain, for better tractive
effort. As a result, the visit to the
muckpile is a more controlled event,
with power directed to the bucket
edge, instead of being wasted in
wheel spinning. For the trip to the
discharge point, the narrow dimen-
sions of the Scooptram, and its 85
degree turning angle, ensure that time
saved on loading is not wasted on
tramming.
ST1020 cabin showing improved visibility for driver.
Safety and Control
Creating a safe and comfortable envi-
ronment for drivers is now, more than
ever, a top priority. The driver is side-
seated for bi-directional operation and
maximum visibility. All Scooptrams
are fitted with an operator’s cabin or
canopy certified to meet current regula-
tions, including ROPS/FOPS, EC and
MSHA. They feature a comfortable
seat with plenty of legroom, and better
ergonomic positioning, designed to
reduce driver fatigue and create a
much-improved safety environment.
The cabins are proofed against sound
and vibration, and wider windows give
the driver improved visibility, enhanced
by well-placed, high-intensity lights.
Improving driver control is always
high on the list of priorities.
Scooptrams have: automatic gear
selection which matches the correct
gear to the operating load; a two-
handed electric control system, which
allows the driver to focus on loading
and tramming, rather than on gear
changing; forward, reverse, and neu-
tral buttons on the hoist and dump
controls; and the SAHR braking
system, considered to be the safest
available.
Versatile and Productive –
Scooptram ST710
One of the most versatile 6.5 t LHDs
on the market today, the Scooptram
ST710 is packed full of productivity
enhancing features. Compared with
other loaders in the same class, the
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Scooptram ST1020 loading Minetruck MT2000.
highest bucket lift and longest reach. It
also makes claim to one of the fastest
tramming speeds for this size of
loader.
The narrow 2.14 m width of the
ST710 allows it to work in drift sizes
down to 2.9 m-wide x 3.7 m-high.
Available with a choice of two 6-cylin-
der water-cooled engines, the 200 hp
(149 kW) Deutz Diesel and optional
210 hp (157 kW) Detroit Diesel, the
versatile ST710 is a highly productive
performer. Matched with an MT2000
mine truck and Boomer 281 drillrig,
the Wagner ST710 can provide the
centrepiece of an unbeatable team for
medium-section tunnelling.
Productivity With Comfort
– Scooptram ST1020
The new 10 t-capacity loader from
Atlas Copco, the Scooptram ST1020,
carries forward a long legacy of high
productivity in this payload category.
Building upon the strengths of the pop-
ular ST1010, the ST1020 incorporates
numerous design improvements and
customer suggestions, including the
new ergonomically designed operator’s
cabin for reduced fatigue and better
safety, and easy serviceability of the
split-cap pins and hydraulic system.
Available with a choice of two 6-
cylinder water-cooled engines, the
250 hp (186 kW) Detroit Diesel and
optional 253 hp (189 kW) Deutz
Diesel, complete with automatic
power shift, and mono-stick controlled
articulated hydraulic power steering,
the ST1020 makes driving a pleasure.
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Add to this the excellent breakout
force, and a 25 km/h tramming speed
on the flat, and the ST1020 becomes
one of the most productive LHDs
available for working in drift sections
down to 3.3 m-wide x 3.9 m-high.
Big Payload – Scooptram
ST1520
Designed for size, strength and ease of
operation, the Scooptram ST1520
achieves the highest productivity for
any loader in its class. This 15 t-
capacity loader provides superb visi-
bility from the ergonomically designed
and safe operator’s cabin. Equipped
with a 400 hp (299 kW) 6-cylinder
water-cooled Detroit Diesel engine, its
rugged structure makes it a champion
performer, both in the muck pile and
in tramming over long distances.
Constructed upon the same princi-
ples as the ST710 and ST1020, the
STI520 includes all the innovations
and improvements from these models,
making it an unparalleled production
Scooptram ST710 with bucket in tramming position.
performer in drifts down to 4 m-wide
x 5 m-high.
Low Operating Costs
Reducing maintenance cost and time
contributes to a lower cost of owner-
ship and higher productivity. Atlas
Copco has designed low maintenance
into its Scooptrams, with fewer wear
parts, improved durability of spares,
and components that are easier to
maintain. The split-cap pin retention
assembly makes pin replacement faster
and easier when changing cylinders
and buckets. The electronically con-
trolled transverter is fully integrated
with the engine, in a matched power-
train that delivers longer lifespan; a
tapered roller bearing articulation hinge
offers more than 10,000 h service;
hydraulic manifolds replace piping
wherever possible; and hydraulic pumps
are mounted above the transverter for
easy access and quick maintenance.
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Power to Pull the Ore

Worldwide Wheels
of Progress
Atlas Copco’s range of four
underground Mine Trucks are
high-powered 4-wheel-drive
workhorses with maximum
capacities from 20 to 50 tonnes
and box volumes to match mate-
rial densities in all types of mine.
In addition to standard boxes
raised on a twin-cylinder
hydraulic mechanism, also avail-
able are patented Teletram or
ejector-type systems to suit
restricted back heights prevent-
ing use of raised boxes.

Eskay Creek Times Cut

At Barrick’s Eskay Creek gold and
silver mine in British Columbia,
Canada, two MT 2000 Mine Trucks
are part of the mine’s equipment fleet,
having been delivered in Spring 2001.
They were purchased to alleviate a
traffic problem on the main access
ramp, which carries ore outwards and
backfill into the ever-deepening and
more widespread workings. This is
run in conjunction with an under-
ground blending process in which ore
is recovered from a number of stock-
piles according to a daily specific
trucking schedule.
At 20 tonnes, the MT2000’s pay-
load is higher than other trucks in the
fleet, yet it is no wider. Its Detroit
Diesel Series 50 DDEC engine pro-
vides 300 hp (224 kW) of power to
improve transport productivity.
The Mine Trucks cut 12 minutes off
the usual 37 minutes round trip time
for whole ramp haulage using the
mine’s existing trucks, giving a 60%
gain in productivity. Using two MT
2000s it was possible to cut the mine’s
truck fleet from eleven trucks of 16 &
17-tonnes payload, to only eight. A
third MT 2000 is planned to reduce
the total fleet to seven units.
Despite the increase in unit haulage
power, ventilation levels remain satis-
factory as the clean-burning engine in
the MT 2000 requires the same level
of exhaust dilution as the older trucks
rated at 160 hp. Reduced traffic move-
ments on the ramp also produce
inherent safety advantages.
Pillara Pulling Power
Western Metals in Australia was, in
1998, one of the first mining compa-
nies to own a Mine Truck MT 5000,
then the top of the range. This model
has now been upgraded with an
improved power train to form the
MT5010 launched in 2003. At Pillara
Mine on the Lennard Shelf lead-zinc
deposits, use of the MT5000 trucks,
with a 50-tonne capacity and 12 km/h
speed up the 1:7 decline ramp, led the
mine management to opt for more effi-
cient ramp haulage rather than shaft
development.
As part of a major programme to
improve production from 30,000
tonnes per week to 46,000 tonnes, the
mine management assigned a 6-man
crew, including two Atlas Copco fit-
ters, to provided 24-h maintenance
service for the trucking fleet. Other
MT5000 and MT5010 Mine Trucks at the entrance
to the Pillara Mine main ramp providing rapid and
reliable transport of ore and backfill
areas tackled successfully included
mine planning, daily management, and
supervision to improve truck utiliza-
tion. An historical level of 70% was
improved to 80%, with trucks clock-
ing up 5,000 h usage in ten months. A
mine measurement practice of tonne
per kilometre per hour was improved
from 225 t/km/h to 250 t/km/h.
New Range Leader
Upgrading of the MT5000 trucks to
the new MT5010 specification
increased haulage speed, thus giving
the capacity for the main improvement
in production in the decline’s limited
section of 5.5 x 5.8 m. Pillara mine
management maintained that eight
MT5010s would do the work of
twelve old trucks.
The heart of the Atlas Copco
MT5010 is the Cummins QSK-19-
C650 water-cooled diesel power
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The recently introduced high-powered 50-t MT5010 Mine Truck
2,100 rev/min. The 6-cylinder in-line
engine has a displacement of 19 litres
(1,159 cu in).
Other features adopted to promote
Mine Truck assembly line at Atlas Copco, Orebro.
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maximum utilization with minimum
maintenance are articulation bearings
made to last 30% longer but also to
give 30% longer life after the engine’s
first rebuild. Oil seals have been engi-
neered so they never permit contami-
nants to pass.
There have also been upgrades to
the rest of the drive train, the cab, sus-
pension, body structure and other sys-
tems. A hydraulic retarder has been
installed, with control by the operator,
to improve the life of drive-train com-
ponents and cut premature brake com-
ponent wear, aided by the SAHR
brake system. There is automatic over-
speed protection to prevent engine
damage, and automatic transmission
with an integral converter and auto-
matic lockup. With the increased
haulage speeds, front-suspension has
been upgraded for better operator
comfort. A trainer seat is provided for
hands-on operator training in an
ergonomic ROPS/FOPS cabin. The
tilting and telescoping steering wheel
can be adjusted to suit each operator,
and vision safety is improved with a
rear-view camera and cab monitor.
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Remote Control and

Navigation
Overall Cost
Reduction
Mine planners and slope design-
ers are constantly on the lookout
for better and more cost-effective
ways of doing things. Remote
control, automation and naviga-
tion systems offer them a new
dimension. Whenever mines are
being developed or expanded,
there are obviously a great many
parameters that have to be taken
into consideration. The overriding
question, however, is always the
same: can we do this in a way
that will help us to reduce our
overall costs? The question is not
an easy one. For planners and
designers the challenge is to
achieve high-precision longhole Remote control line of sight is used on surface applications.
drilling, so that the spacing
between sublevels can be maxi-
mized. In tunnel drifting, the Quality: To improve hole positioning
challenge is to drill holes as
Line of Sight
and hole straightness resulting in bet-
straight as possible in order to
minimize overbreak, mucking
ter fragmentation, less waste rock and By definition, the line of sight system
and hauling, roof support and more ore yield. Production quality can allows the operator to see the rig/
lining work. also be improved with load-weighing vehicle and have instrumentation on
In combination, these two functionality and computer assisted the radio remote control unit (RRC)
aspects determine the cost of loading (auto-loading) which give a corresponding to the set-up in the
mine development in relation to
the cost of ore production.
more constant mucking cycle and cabin.
more control over how much has been The layout consists of two hard-
mucked out from each drawpoint. ware units – one RRC unit where the
Driving Force The different technologies used in operator has all controls and indica-
remote control and navigation systems tors, and one unit mounted on the
Recent advances in remote control, are to be considered as the main add- machine, integrating the RRC unit to
automation and navigation are having on technologies when automating rock the electrical system of the machine.
a big impact on overall cost of ore excavation equipment. Most users prefer wireless communi-
production. Today, almost all Atlas Copco drill- cation, but it is possible to have RRC
The driving force behind a decision rigs and Scooptram LHDs are required units with cable as well.
to invest in automation will determine to have a remote control capability. An advantage of the cable solution
the focus of the operation. Here are The potential for non-cab surface drill- is that the unit is powered from the rig.
five of the most common motivating rigs with remote controlled tramming On the other hand, the cable limits the
factors: and drilling is constantly growing, and operator’s mobility, and there is also a
Economy: To increase cost savings in the same goes for remote control of risk that the cable will be damaged.
production in order to boost competi- Scooptram LHDs. For line of sight applications, sever-
tiveness in an increasingly tough When looking at the different types al manufacturers have standardized
market. of remote control applications, we can RRC solutions available, and cus-
Safety: To minimize the risk to opera- categorize them into three main tomization to the actual application is
tors in hazardous areas of a mine. groups: remote control with line of a matter of defining how joysticks,
Ergonomics: To improve the working sight; remote control with video; and indicators and push-buttons should be
environment for operators. teleoperation. placed on the RRC unit.

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Remote Control with Video

This application is basically a line of
sight remote control system to which a
video monitor has been added. This
sounds relatively simple, but the trans-
mission of the real-time video signal
requires quite a high bandwidth.
Video assistance is needed when
operating the machine around corners
in areas out of the operator’s line of
sight.
There are a limited number of
manufacturers providing this type of
equipment, and the market is relatively
small compared to a line of sight
application.
Atlas Copco is using a dedicated
system from the Canadian company
Siamtec. This is a versatile system that
could either be operated point-to-point
with the vehicle using a 2.4 GHz radio
transceiver, or integrated with an over-
all mine communication system
(SIAMnet).
Using SIAMnet, the operation could
be configured as teleoperation from a
control room. The system is config-
urable to handle up to four cameras on
the vehicle, but typically two are used.
Together with remote control and tele-
operation of Scooptram LHDs, it is
also possible to combine functionality
Remote control with video out of sight of the working face.
for autoloading. This helps to improve
productivity with a reduced number of

As a manufacturer, the integration Cameras mounted on the Scooptram facilitate autoloading.

of RRC units into the rig/vehicle is an
important issue with regard to cost and
performance of the system. With the
new generation of Atlas Copco drill-
rigs equipped with a rig control
system (RCS) there is a clean,
straightforward CAN-bus interface
between the rig and the RRC unit.
Information such as joystick posi-
tions, activated push-buttons, and
alarms, is transmitted as serial data
messages on the CAN-bus to the rig.
The information is then interpreted by
RCS and executed. On a rig without
an electronic control system, the RRC
unit has to be interfaced to the dash-
board, and the electro-hydraulic
system and logic must be programmed
in the RRC unit. This integration
means more extensive wiring and
programming of the RRC unit.

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attempts to fill the bucket and also to

achieve a more constant mucking cycle
in terms of bucket weight.

Teleoperation
Teleoperation means that the machine
is integrated with the mine network
and can theoretically be controlled
from any location where this network
has coverage. This is the highest level
of remote control, and has historically
resulted in very complex and cus-
tomized systems solutions, each
adapted to the specific needs of the
user and to the infrastructure.
Atlas Copco developed a system
for the Swedish mine LKAB, where
the production drillrigs can be teleop-
erated from a control room. The
system is designed so that three opera- Autoloading can be supervised from a control room.
tors can operate up to 11 drillrigs.
When developing the new generation
Simba C rigs with RCS, a lot of expe-
rience from the LKAB projects was
implemented in the product so future
projects with requirements on
demanding teleoperation funtionality
can be as cost-effective and productive
as possible.
As an example, the new RCS rigs
have built-in functionality for integrat-
ing into standardized TCP/IP networks,
and are prepared for integration into
other networks, such as SIAMnet. The
implementation of the data exchange
standard IREDES also enables a seam-
less integration of the drill rigs into the
user’s production control system.

Navigating Underground
Navigation generally means to perma-
nently compare the current position
with a planned position, so as to calcu-
late a new heading to reach the destina-
tion. Relative positioning accumulates
errors over time, because the true posi-
tion deviates more and more from the
planned position, so the absolute posi-
tioning procedure is carried out. The
more accurate the planned track, the The electronic systems differ mainly Navigation systems used to control
more often an absolute positioning in the sensing principles used for autonomous underground vehicles
exercise has to be carried out to absolute position finding and for rela- today mainly differ in the methods used
compensate for the errors. tive tracking. If an absolute position- for absolute position finding. The most
The same principle is used by ing system is working fast enough, it common principles in use today are:
nearly every electronic navigation can also be used to control a tramming rotating laser sensors together with
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Three basic guidance systems with optical, rotating laser, and scanning laser.
requiring artificial landmarks in the
tunnels; and guidance wires as light
ropes or reflector tapes mounted in the
tunnel ceiling.
These methods are used either as
the sole navigation method or as
“coupled navigation” in combination
with relative methods, such as wheel
sensors and steering angle measure-
ments, as well as electronic inertial
“compasses”.
Rotating Lasers
Underground navigation systems
differ with respect to the absolute
positioning methods used. The opera-
tion principle is simple: a small rotat-
ing sensor is mounted on the top of the
vehicle. This sensor issues a laser
beam and detects laser light reflected
by special reflector tapes mounted at
random locations in the tunnel walls.
While the laser beam rotates, the
angle between the heading direction of
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the vehicle and any of the reflector
tapes can be sensed. By comparing the
specific patterns of reflectors to an
electronic “map” of reflectors down-
loaded to the vehicle, it is able to
determine its absolute location at any
point covered by the map.
Rotating lasers have been used for
many years for autonomously guided
vehicles in shopfloor automation.
However, the speed used for such
vehicles is typically much less than
the maximum speed used for
autonomous mining vehicles today.
Optimized versions of these sensors
are used in LKAB’s Kiruna Mine for
autonomous LHD tramming.
Laser Scanners
Laser scanners are the newest sensor
technology used for autonomous
mining vehicles. This navigation
principle does not need any artificial
“landmarks” such as reflectors. It
permanently measures the distance
between the sensor and the tunnel
walls over a 270 degree angle. So for
two-way autonomous operation, two
sensors are required. If the scanning
result is displayed graphically, it is
almost the same as a radar image.
A computer then tries to find
significant “natural landmarks” in this
“radar image” such as cavities, or
characteristics in the rock surface of
the tunnel walls. Again, these “land-
marks” are compared with a pre-
prepared map to determine the
vehicle’s absolute position.
As this navigation technique requires
a high amount of computing power, the
technology is used in coupled naviga-
tion together with relative navigation
methods. An advantage of this method,
of course, is that it is not necessary to
maintain any reflectors or other artifi-
cial landmarks in the field.
The disadvantages, on the other
hand, are the high price, the complex-
ity of the sensor technology, and the
lack of broad, long-term application
experience in mining operations. How
the sensors will withstand the very
harsh environment in the mine is still
to be proven.
Continuous Guidance
Continuously guided autonomous
vehicles follow a rope of reflector
tape, or a light emitting rope, usually
suspended in the tunnel crown. Two
cameras or optical sensors are mount-
ed on the vehicle, which permanently
determine the position of the guidance
rope in relation to the vehicle. The
vehicle’s automation system then fol-
lows the roof mounted guidance rope.
This reliable technology has been
proven in mining practice for many
years in a large number of LHD and
truck applications.
Not all of the technology that is
available can be covered in this short
article. Atlas Copco keeps itself per-
manently updated so that its customers
can be sure of always getting the best
combination of cost-effectiveness,
modem technology and operational
reliability.
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Mechanization of Bolting
Utilization is the
Key to Success
For civil engineering applications
such as tunnelling, it is quite
common to use the same equip-
ment for all drilling requirements.
These days, a single drillrig can
accommodate drilling for face
blasting, bolt holes, protection
umbrellas, and drainage. As there
are normally only one or two
faces available for work before
blasting and mucking, it is diffi-
cult to obtain high utilization for
specialized equipment such as
mechanized bolting rigs. By
contrast, in underground mining,
especially where a number of
working areas are accessible
using methods such as room and
pillar, high utilization of special-
ized equipment can be expected.

Specializing for Safety

There was a time when underground
mining and safety were terms not
commonly referred to in the same sen-
tence. However, times have changed,
and today safety is given a place of
prominence in the operational priori-
ties of the mining industry.
Freshly blasted openings leave con-
siderable areas of loose rock, which
must be removed to prevent fall-of-
ground injuries. Improvements in
drilling and blasting techniques have
helped to significantly reduce the
amount of this loose rock. Scaling,
which is the most hazardous part of
the work cycle, is used to remove the
visible loose rock.
Subsequent blasting might result
in additional rock falls, especially
in fractured ground conditions.
Screening or shotcreting, as a means
of retention of this loose rock, is often
used in combination with rockbolting.
Screening, which is a time-consuming
operation, is common practice in
Canada and Australia.
Since the 1960s and 1970s, con-
siderable effort has been spent on
mechanizing underground operational
Mechanized bolting underway using a Boltec LC.
activities, including the rock excava-
tion cycle. Within the drill-blast-muck
cycle repeated for each round, the
drilling phase has become fully mech-
anized, with the advent of high pro-
ductivity hydraulic drill jumbos.
Similarly, blasting has become an effi-
cient process, thanks to the develop-
ment of bulk charging trucks and
easily configured detonation systems.
After only a short delay to provide
for adequate removal of dust and
smoke by high capacity ventilation
systems, the modern LHD rapidly
cleans out the muckpile.
These phases of the work cycle
have been successfully mechanized,
and modern equipment provides a safe
operator environment.
By contrast, the most hazardous
operations, such as scaling, bolting
and screening, have only enjoyed lim-
ited progress in terms of productivity
improvements and degree of mecha-
nization. The development of mecha-
nized scaling and bolting rigs has been
slower, mainly due to variations in
safety rules and works procedure in
specific rock conditions.
To summarize, equipment manufac-
turers have had difficulty in providing
globally accepted solutions. Never-
theless, there is equipment available to
meet most of the current demands
from miners and tunnellers.
However, there is a perception
that equipment for full mechanization
of rockbolting is expensive, and a
large-scale consumer of parts and
components.
Mechanization Stages
Various methods of mechanized bolt-
ing are available, and these can be
listed under the following three
headings.
manual drilling and bolting
This method employs light hand held
rock drills, scaling bars and bolt instal-
lation equipment, and was in wide-
spread use until the advent of hydraulic
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are still used in small drifts and tun-

nels, where drilling is performed with
hand held pneumatic rock drills. The
bolt holes are drilled with the same
equipment, or with stopers. Bolts, with
or without grouting, are installed
manually with impact wrenches. To
facilitate access to high roofs, service
trucks or cars, with elevated platforms,
are commonly used.

semi-mechanized drilling and bolting

The drilling is mechanized, using a
hydraulic drill jumbo, followed by
manual installation of the bolts by
operators working from a platform
mounted on the drillrig, or on a sepa-
rate vehicle. The man-basket, as a
working platform, limits both the
practical working space and the retreat
capability in the event of falling rock.
In larger tunnels, the bolt holes are
drilled with the face drilling jumbo.

fully mechanized work cycle

A special truck, equipped with boom
mounted hydraulic breakers, performs
the hazardous scaling job, with the
operator remotely located, away from
rock falls. Blast holes are drilled in the
face using a drill jumbo, and all func-
tions in the rock support process are
performed at a safe distance from the
rock to be supported. The operator
controls everything from a platform or
cabin, usually equipped with a protec-
tive roof.
Where installation of steel mesh is
undertaken, some manual jobs may
still be required. Mesh is tricky to
handle, because of its shape and
weight, and this has hampered devel-
opment of fully automated erection.
Quality of Bolting
In 1992, it was reported that indepen-
dent studies were indicating that as
many as 20-40 % of cement and resin
grouted bolts in current use were non-
functional. Tunnellers were reluctant
to install bolts close to the working
face, because they might fall out when
blasting the round. Obviously, a large
proportion of rock bolts was being
installed for psychological reasons,
rather than for good face support and a
safe working environment.
Boltec MC equipped with screen handling arm.
However, by using a mechanized
installation procedure, the quality of
installation improves. The bolt can be
installed directly after the hole has
been drilled; the grout can be mea-
sured and adjusted to the hole size;
and bolt installation can be automated,
which is especially important when
using resin cartridges, where time and
mixing speed are crucial.
It can be proved that mechanization
and automation of the rock bolting
process offers improved quality and
safety. While mining companies and
equipment manufacturers, especially
in Canada, focused their development
on improving semi-mechanized roof
support, evolution in Europe concen-
trated on fully automated bolting.
During the 1990s, progress accelerat-
ed, and today around 15% of all bolt-
ing in underground mines worldwide
is carried out by fully mechanized
bolting rigs.
However, compared to mechaniza-
tion of face drilling and production
drilling, this level of acceptance is far
from impressive, and the industry has
been slow to accept the principle. The
more obvious positive safety aspects
of mechanized rockbolting have been
sidelined by considerations relating to
the scale of operations and the type of
equipment available. Hence the higher
acceptance in mining, where several
faces are operated simultaneously. For
tunnelling applications, where the
rate of advance is of prime impor-
tance, the economic criteria might be
different.
Also, as there are more functions
incorporated into the average rock-
bolter when compared to a drill
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Simba M7 cable bolter at Kemi Mine.
more parts and components have to be
replaced. Bolting units are exposed
to falling rock, or cement from
grouting, both of which impact upon
maintenance costs.
Significant Improvements
When Atlas Copco introduced its new
series of mechanized rock bolting
units in late 2001, a wide range of
radical improvements was incorporated.
Based on the unique single feed
system with cradle indexing, the new
mechanized bolting unit, MBU, is
considerably more robust, and less
sensitive to falling rock, than its pre-
decessor. Holes are easy to relocate,
and the stinger cylinder improves col-
laring and the ability to install bolts
under uneven, rugged roof conditions.
Major re-engineering has resulted
in 30% fewer parts. Less maintenance
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and stock inventory are required, and
high availability has been recorded.
Furthermore, the chain feeds used in
the new Boltec series feature an auto-
matic tensioning device, which guar-
antees even and strong feed force for
the rock drill, while a stinger cylinder
improves collaring and the ability to
work under uneven roof conditions.
The completely redesigned drill steel
support provides sufficient space for
bolt plates passing through, and facili-
tates extension drilling.
The most outstanding benefit, how-
ever, is the computer-based rig control
system, RCS. This system, which has
already been successfully incorporated
on the latest Boomer and Simba series
of drillrigs, offers simplified fault
detection, operator interactivity, and
the basis for logging, storing and
transferring of bolt installation pro-
duction and quality data.
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The Boltec is equipped with the
new rock drill, the COP 1532, which
is short and compact, and features a
modern double dampening system
which, combined with the RCS, trans-
mits maximum power through the drill
string. The long and slender shaped
piston, which is matched to the drill
steel, permits high impact energy
and long service life of all drilling
consumables.
Versatility and Ergonomics
Modern bolting rigs can handle instal-
lation of most types of rockbolts, such
as Swellex, as well as resin and cement
grouted rebars. Using the new Boltec
series based on RCS, the operator
copes easily with the more demanding
cement grouting and resin cartridge
shooting applications, by controlling
all functions from the cabin seat. Up to
80 cartridges can be injected before
the magazine needs refilling. Also,
because meshing is often carried out in
combination with bolting, an optional
screen arm can be fitted parallel to the
bolt installation arm, to pick up and
install the bulky mesh screens. Up to
10 different pre-programmed cement-
water ratios, and various additives, can
be remotely controlled.
The new generation rigs offer the
operator a modern working environ-
ment in a safe position. Low posi-
tioned, powerful lights provide
outstanding visibility of the entire
drilling and bolting cycle.
The new Boltec family has two
members: the Boltec MC, for bolt
lengths of 1.5-3.5 m and roof heights
up to 8 m; and the larger Boltec LC
for bolt lengths of 1.5-6.0 m, primarily
for large tunnelling projects having
roof heights of up to 11 m.
The initial positive response from
operators and mechanics confirms that
the new generation of Boltec will pave
the way for further acceptance of
mechanized bolting.
Screen Installation
In 2003, one of the new Boltec MC
rockbolting rigs was commissioned at
Creighton Mine in Canada, equipped
with a screen handling arm.
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In this application, the screen is 3.3
m-long x 1.5 m-wide, and is installed
in both roof and walls, down to floor
level. Typical spacing of bolts is 2.5 ft.
Three different types of bolts are used,
depending on rock conditions, and all
bolting must be done through the
screen, with the exception of pre-bolt-
ing at the face. In general, galvanized
split-set are used for wall bolting,
while resin grouted rebar or mechani-
cal bolts are used in the roof, and
Swellex in sandfill.
Once the screen handling arm has
picked up a screen section and fixed it
in the correct position, the powerful
COP 1432 hydraulic rock drill quickly
completes the 35 mm diameter, 6 ft
and 8 ft holes. The bolting unit
remains firmly fixed in position after
the hole is drilled, and the cradles are
indexed, moving the bolt, with plate,
into position. The bolt feed, combined
with the impact power from a COP
1025 hammer, is used for installing
split-set bolts. The complete rock
reinforcement job is finished in just a
few minutes.
Boltec MC Flexibility
The Boltec MC delivered to the
Creighton mine is capable of handling
several types of bolts: split-set,
mechanical-anchors, resin grouted
rebar and Swellex. The switch of
accessories between different bolt
types takes 5-10 minutes. To minimize
water demand during drilling, water-
mist flushing is used. The Boltec
MC can also be equipped with a
portable operator’s panel connected
by a 50 m-long cable. Locally-
supplied video cameras and a screen
on the panel were used for the
operator.
Cartridge shooting is remote con-
trolled for the Boltec MC, and up to
80 cartridges can be injected before
refilling is needed. A unique feature is
the possibility to use two different
types of cartridges, with fast or slower
curing times, housed separately in the
dual cartridge magazine. The operator
can select how many cartridges of
each type to inject into any hole.
For instance, he can inject two fast
curing cartridges for the bottom of
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New Hybrid bolt from Atlas Copco Swellex.
the hole, and follow up with slower-
curing cartridges for the rest of the
hole, all without leaving his operator’s
panel!
Conclusion
Rock support, including scaling, bolt-
ing and screening, is still a bottleneck
in the working cycle in tunnelling and
mining applications. Clearly, any
reduction in the time required to
install the necessary support has a
direct impact on the cycle time, and
consequently the overall productivity
and efficiency of the operations. The
fully mechanized bolting rig of
today, incorporating all of the benefits
of modern computer technology,
constitutes a major leap towards
improved productivity, safety and
operator environment.
by Hans Fernberg
Exciting Newcomers
Simba Cable Bolter
At Kemi underground mine in
Finland, a new two-boom cable
bolter based on the Simba M7 com-
puterized longhole drilling rig has
been successfully tested for one-man,
semi-automatic operation. Drilling of
51 mm holes is carried out using
a COP1838ME/MEX rock drill
equipped with Secoroc R32
Speedrods.
The rig features a 1.2 t-capacity
cement silo and automatic mixing
controlled by the RCS system, which
delivers a preselected water/cement
ratio. The second boom is used by
the operator for positioning and feed-
ing the grouting hose and cable into
pre-drilled holes, while the next hole-
sare being drilled automatically. The
1,700 kg-capacity cable cassette is
equipped with a fold-out arm foreasy
refilling. The two-boom system
reduces service and maintenance
costs.
Since delivery in March, 2004,
Kemi has reported: a 50% increase in
capacity compared to alternative
solutions; a good working environ-
ment, with all operations controlled
from the cab; and that one operator
can handle both grouting and cable
installation, while drilling with
one-hole automatics.
Options include a tiltable cab for
an improved view during boom
positioning.
Hybrid from Swellex
The newly-announced Swellex
Hybrid rockbolt combines the pre-
tensioning capabilities of Swellex
with the grouting convenience of
MAI SDA to provide immediate,
long-term support. A special connec-
tion coupling enables the Swellex
bolt to be inflated through the
hollow-core MAI SDA, and grout is
then pumped in to fill the remaining
annulus. Hybrid rockbolts are recom-
mended for a range of applications,
particularly in situations where both
active support is required to preserve
rock mass structure, and grouting is
needed for extended life. The system
is ideal in weak ground with structur-
al discontinuities, and where long
anchors are required.
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Development of Boxhole
Boring in Mines
Adaptable Robbins
34R Units
The first Robbins 34R units were
made for Falconbridge’s Kidd
Creek mine in Timmins, Ontario,
Canada, and have been in con-
tinuous use since they were
commissioned.
The mine uses the machines
to bore 1.2 m-diameter slot raises,
and for down-reaming 710 mm-
diameter holes, which are used
for dumping backfill into empty
stopes.
The Robbins 34R has a number
of special advantages: it is small,
compact and powerful; it can
operate with as little clearance as
3.4 m while drilling or reaming;
and the hydraulic drive provides
variable speed control which
helps the operator to maximize
Easy positioning. The reamer head is hydraulically lifted into place inside the frame of the rig, and can
machine performance in varying
rock conditions. remain inside the machine during transportation.
In addition, with a number of
automatic features, the Robbins raises in places where access to the boring, stabilizers are periodically
34R can be operated by one upper level is difficult. The machine is added to the drill string to reduce any
person. These features include a
sensor that automatically shuts set up at the lower level, and a full- oscillation and bending stresses. The
down the boring cycle at the end diameter raise is bored upward. During cuttings are carried by gravity down
of a cylinder stroke, or at a pre-
determined level of torque. The 34R raise boring machine has demonstrated its versatility at underground projects around the world for
more than 25 years.

Increased Capacity
Since those first two machines, the
Robbins 34R torque and thrust has
been increased, and the model
renamed the 34RH-HT (High Thrust).
It used to be necessary to bolt such
machines down securely on a concrete
pad, to cope with their high torque and
thrust. Such pads were costly and
time-consuming to install.
To counter this, Atlas Copco
Robbins’ engineering department
designed a drilling platform that uses
levelling jacks combined with stinger
cylinders in the derrick columns, to
eliminate the need for pads.
The Robbins 34RH-HT can drill
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Boxhole boring can be carried out with or without a predrilled pilot hole, or in a combination of both.
the hole, and deflected from the
machine for removal at the lower level.
Boxhole boring can be carried out with
or without a pre-drilled pilot hole, or in
a combination of both, where a shorter
pilot hole is predrilled to ensure the
straightness and orientation of the hole,
followed by single pass/blind reaming
and piloting in one step.
Muck Collection
To prevent the cuttings from covering
the machine as they fall down the
bored raise, a muck collector is
installed between the bored hole and
the machine.
Atlas Copco Raise Boring engi-
neers have designed a muck collector
that connects to the head frame of the
Robbins 34RH-HT, with extension
bars that can be adjusted to raise or
lower the muck collector by pushing it
with the drive head.
The top of the collector is fitted
with a rubber seal, which assists in
containing muck and dust inside the
muck collector. This is designed in
two halves, to be opened by remote-
controlled hydraulic cylinders for the
reamer and stabilizers to pass. It also
features a cone-shaped seal to clamp
around the drill pipe to prevent muck
and water from entering the drive box
area of the machine.
The collector also incorporates a
muck chute, which deflects the muck
away from the machine to the rear end
in a 90 degree working range.
Furthermore, this remote-controlled
and hydraulically-operated muck
collector is fully integrated into the
derrick assembly, and remains on the
machine, even during transportation.
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Reaming
The reamer previously was installed
overhead for boxhole boring
machines, a cumbersome procedure
which also entailed extra time and
expense for the preparation of each
drilling site.
Accordingly, it was decided to
extend the width and depth of the
machine, so that the reamer and stabi-
lizers could be installed inside. The
drill pipe wrenching system became
integrated in the machine’s worktable,
and was split into two halves, so that
hydraulic cylinders opened it wide
enough to allow the passage of the
reamer. This feature increased the foot-
print of the machine, but did not in-
crease the height, and produced a more
The design of the Robbins 34RH-HT continues to
evolve, with 360 degree drilling, no concrete pad,
reamer and stabilizer installed under the
headframe, and an integral muck collector.
RETRACT REAMER TO INSTALL STABILIZER. OPEN
MUCK-SHUTE DOORS TO PUSH THROUGH STABILIZER
functional system. The remote con-
trolled, hydraulically operated slide-
opening worktable enabled the entire
drillstring, including boxhole stabilizers
and reamer, to pass through the work-
table of the machine. Depending on
model and frame width of the 34RH-
HT, a 692 mm to 1060 mm diameter
reamer can pass through the worktable.
Over the years. Atlas Copco engi-
neers have designed standard reamers
and, in many cases, highly specialized
reamers. There was some concern
about the possibility of ground squeez-
ing during boxhole boring, so the
engineers designed a set of gauge
housings and cutters which are
installed on the underside of the
reamer. In the event of the ground
squeezing during boring operations,
these RCC Duro cutters would cut
their way out as the reamer is with-
drawn from the completed boxhole.
All Robbins 34R units are designed
so that the machines’ full torque and
thrust are available in either the push-
ing or pulling mode. The 34RH-HT
was modified to use stronger 10 in
(254 mm) drill pipe, to better stabilize
the reamer and to transmit the full
torque and thrust of the machine.
The design of the 34RH-HT contin-
ues to evolve, as customer require-
ments change, resulting in 360 degree
drilling, no concrete pad requirement,
reamer and stabilizer installation
under the head frame, and an integral
muck collector.
Close cooperation between the
engineers and the customers is result-
ing in the continued development of
this most versatile raise drill.
by Marthen Elgenklow
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Raiseboring for Production at

McArthur River
World Class
Supplier
The McArthur River underground
uranium mine in north Saskatch-
ewan, Canada, is operated by
Cameco Corporation, the world’s
largest supplier of combined ura-
nium and conversion services.
McArthur River is the only opera-
tion in the world that relies solely
upon raiseboring for production,
rather than methods requiring
conventional excavation or utiliz-
ing blasting methods. For this
extraction technique, the mine is
using five Atlas Copco Robbins
raise borers. This article provides
an overview of the operation,
and outlines recent innovations
that have improved upon the
safety, efficiency and effective-
ness of this mining method to
produce over 18 million lbs/year McArthur River minesite and headframe.
of U3O8. Cameco Corporation’s
vision is to be a dominant nuclear
energy company producing urani- personnel to and from various loca- again concrete lined, with a diameter
um fuel and generating clean tions in Saskatchewan, while road of 6 m and a depth of approximately
electricity, but its core business is transportation is used for materials. 530 m, and is used for fresh air venti-
the supply of uranium concen- The site is located in a valley lation, as well as a permanent means
trates and associated nuclear fuel between glacial drumlins. The Pollock of emergency egress, for which it is
services.
The company owns controlling Shaft is the main access for men and equipped with a small mechanical
interests in the world’s largest materials, as well as being a source of hoist.
high-grade uranium deposits, at fresh air for the underground opera-
McArthur River and Cigar Lake, tions. It is concrete lined, with a Radiation Overview
and the largest uranium mills, at diameter of 5.5 m, and is approximately
Key Lake and Rabbit Lake, all
located in northern Saskatchewan. 680 m-deep. Worker annual exposure limits have
Two production levels, at the 530 m been established in conjunction with
and 640 m elevations, provide access the CNSC, and take into account the
Mine Access above and below the ore zones for cumulative exposure to alpha and
raisebore mining. These two levels are gamma radiation and radon gas, along
The McArthur River Operation is also joined by a ramp, which provides with long-lived radioactive dust.
jointly owned by Cameco Corporation access to a third production level at Radon gas decaying to its progeny
(70%) and Cogema Resources Inc 560 m elevation. causes alpha radiation. It is typically
(30%). It entered production in The No 2 Shaft, located approxi- derived from radon bearing groundwa-
December, 1999 and successfully mately 300 m south of the Pollock ter sources that enter mine workings,
ramped up production to become the shaft, is also concrete lined, with a and is a critical source of radiation,
world’s largest uranium mine, at over diameter of 6 m and a depth of particularly where inadequate ventila-
18 million lbs/year of U3O8. approximately 530 m. Its main pur- tion allows gas build up.
The minesite is located approxi- pose is mine exhaust ventilation, and Gamma radiation is directly propor-
mately 620 km north of Saskatoon. as a secondary means of egress via tional to ore grade. Long-lived
Access is by both air and all-weather ladders. Shaft No 3, located approxi- radioactive dusts are essentially air-
road. Air travel is used to transport mately 500 m south of No 2 Shaft, is borne ore particulate that has been

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conducted. All personnel on-site are

provided with thermal-luminescence
device (TLD) badges that register
gamma radiation exposure over a
specific period of time.

Ground Freezing
Ground freezing is utilized around the
ore to cut off the groundwater flow
path from the sandstone. It also pro-
vides consolidation of the halo of poor
ground surrounding the ore, caused by
major faulting.
The ground-freezing programme is
presently required to maintain, rather
than initiate, freezing. The programme
consists of 107 holes on line around the
ore in Panels 1, 2, & 3 of Zone No 2.
Calcium chloride brine for freezing
is delivered via two 250 mm-diameter
Negative ventilation applied to a raiseborer.
insulated pipes installed in the Pollock
Shaft in a high-pressure closed loop.
generated by some aspect of mining or River, led to the development of the Delivery temperature is typically
ore handling. non-entry raiseboring mining method. –30°C to maintain the required steady-
Discreet radon sources need to be All personnel involved in ore extrac- state temperature for the underground
captured in suction ventilation duct- tion and handling carry direct reading portion of the system. On the 530 m
ing, and delivered to non-entry return dosimeters (DRD’s) that provide real- level, a series of heat exchangers
airways. General ventilation is nor- time numeric readouts of gamma radia- allows for heat transfer with a low-
mally single pass to non-entry return tion exposure. Personnel working pressure closed loop brine distribution
airways to limit exposure to the decay underground are also equipped with system that delivers brine to the Zone
process. personal alpha dosimeters (PAD’s) that No 2 area. Delivery temperature is
Time, distance and shielding are the measure alpha radiation exposure. typically –27°C. The freeze pipes in
key design criteria used to limit Extensive dust sampling is also the holes contain a smaller diameter
gamma radiation exposure. Processes
are designed to minimize the time per- Inspecting freeze holes on the 530 m level.
sonnel need to be in contact with ore
sources. When interaction is necessary,
the distance between personnel and an
ore source is maximized. Additionally,
the surface area of the ore source
should be minimized where possible.
Finally, shielding, typically steel, lead,
concrete, or even water, is incorporated
into processes as required.
At McArthur River, much of the
process piping is Schedule 160, and
ore storage tanks typically have a suit-
able covering of +300 mm concrete.
Dust is controlled by using a wet
process for ore handling, as soon as
practical, and by providing secondary
process ventilation systems where
necessary.
A full appreciation of the implica-
tions of the radiation exposure poten-
tial, provided by detailed modeling of
each step of the process at McArthur

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inner PVC feed pipe that allows the

brine to travel to the bottom of the
hole, prior to flowing out of the feed
pipe, while contacting the outer casing
to allow heat transfer with the sur-
rounding rock.

Raiseboring Overview
Raiseboring was selected as the initial
mining method for Zone No 2, since it
is not possible to work in the ore zone
due to radiation exposure and ground
freezing. There is also a need to con-
trol ventilation circuits extremely well,
and low orebody rock strength elimi-
nated the use of mining methods
requiring explosives.
Initially, three raisebore chambers
were established on the 530 m level
inside the freeze-wall. Two rows of
raises are bored from each chamber to
respective extraction chambers on the
640 m level. Each row contains from
10 to 16 raises, depending upon local
geology. All chambers are provided
with a concrete floor, for ease of set-
ting up the raisebore drills and for
cleanup, and with halogen lighting for Robbins raiseborer 53RH-EX, one of four at site.
better visibility.
Upon completion of reaming in a Pilot hole deviation averages just scrubber at the bottom of the raise, as
given chamber, the raisebore and 1%, due to careful alignment of the part of the ore collection chute (OCC)
extraction chambers are backfilled with raisebore drills, and standardization of system, that exhausts to the return air
concrete, and subsequent chambers are pilot hole drilling parameters. side of raiseboring on the 640 m level;
then developed adjacent to these back- Raises completed to date have and using proper restrictive barriers to
filled drifts, ready for reaming the next varied from 50,000 lb to over ensure that no personnel enter on the
two rows of raises per chamber. 1,000,000 lb of U3O8, with raises return air side of raiseboring on the
averaging 75 m in length. Due to the 640 m level.
Direct reading dosimeter. generally soft nature of the ore zone,
the production rate, when reaming in Loading Ore
the ore, is constrained by ore-handling
capacity. Reaming in excess of 50 t/h Ore is collected at the bottom of the
is theoretically possible, and 20 to raises by line-of-sight LHD. A simple
30 t/h has proved to be sustainable. In chute arrangement is placed below the
a 3.05 m-diameter raise, this equates raise to direct material to a 1.2 m-
to 0.9 m/h to 1.4 m/h. diameter chute opening, which dumps
Special precautions are taken directly into the LHD bucket.
during both pilot hole drilling and Stationary cameras indicate when the
reaming to ensure the safety of the bucket is 75% full, and the driver con-
operators. tacts the raisebore operator to cease
Due to radon gas and progeny gen- reaming. The driver, located 20-40 m
eration, the raise air has to be con- away on the fresh air side, then backs
tained during the reaming cycle. This the LHD away from the chute, using
involves maintaining a good seal at line-of-sight remote control.
the pilot hole collar, and introducing He then boards the LHD into a
compressed air down the pilot hole pressurized, air-filtered cab, and drives
during reaming; utilizing a negative it to a scanning station, where the
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Robbins raiseborer 73RM-H at the 530 m level.
radiation response before delivery to
the indicated location. Ore grading
less than 2% U3O8 can be skipped to
surface via the Pollock Shaft. Ore
grading greater than 2% U3O8 is
delivered to the underground grinding
circuit, with a semi autogenous grind-
ing mill, and then hoisted hydraulical-
ly to surface. Once at surface, the
slurry is stored in radiation-shielded
storage tanks to await transportation to
Key Lake mill, some 80 km away.
If it is necessary for a worker to
approach within 10 m of the chute
area, a Radiation Work Permit is
required. A radiation technician con-
ducts an alpha and gamma radiation
survey, to establish both the radiation
and work guidelines, and the personal
protective equipment requirements.
Upon completion of a raise, the
reamer is lowered to the collar of the
raise, and a cleanup of the area is con-
ducted utilizing the line-of-sight LHD,
and washing the area with high-pres-
sure fire hoses. The ore collection chute
and dust scrubber are then removed.
The reamer is lowered out of the
raise, and a backfill gantry is slid into
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place below the raise. A remote break-
out tool is then used, which attaches
to the LHD boom after bucket
removal, allowing the reamer to be
broken from the drill string and
removed remotely.
Backfilling
Once the reamer has been removed
from the raise, the backfill gantry is
placed into the correct position to act
as the formwork for backfilling the
raise. This backfill gantry raises a plat-
form up to the back, and seals the raise
breakthrough with a plug fabricated of
Styrofoam, plastic, or canvas.
Concrete is used for backfilling. An
initial plug of +30 MPa strength is
pumped via a feed pipe through the
backfill gantry from below, and
allowed to cure for 48 hours. This is
followed by a second pour via the
pilot hole, and a final pour of +15 MPa
strength to complete raise filling.
During this timeframe, the raiseborer
is setting up to drill the next pilot hole.
Raises are designed to overlap slightly,
in order to achieve high ore recovery.
Innovative Raiseborers
Cameco is using a fleet of five Atlas
Copco raise borers at McArthur River:
one Robbins 73RM-H machine and
four 53RH-EX units, using some
reaming heads and cutters supplied by
Secoroc.
As of March 2003, some 114 raises
had been reamed, for a total produc-
tion of approximately 55,150,000 lb of
U3O8. The following table highlights
the annual production.
Year Production
1999 3,410,000
2000 11,670,000
2001 17,170,000
2002 18,520,000
2003 (to March) 4,185,000
Total 55,150,000
Raise boring standards are being
maintained using: a quality assurance
programme, with NDT testing of
major drill string components; preven-
tative maintenance programmes for
the raisebore drills after every raise;
and design and fabrication of a reamer
catcher system.
For the quality assurance pro-
gramme, every reamer is inspected
before being installed. This includes a
visual inspection for wear on pads and
cutters, as well as Magnaflux testing
of the stem pin. Magnaflux testing is
also carried out on the pin and box
ends of all stabilizers, as well as
wrenching rods when used, before the
rods go into the pilot hole.
The reamer catcher system uses a
cable system, which allows safe
removal of an OCC if a reamer breaks
away from the drill string. For use
with the Secoroc reamers, this
“reamer-on-a-rope” system has a
wedge anchor at one end that is
installed into the pin end of the reamer
stem. The cable has an anchor that
is pushed up through the annulus of
the stabilizer/wrenching rod at the end
of the drill string, to sit at the top
of the pin of the stabilizer or wrench-
ing rod connected directly to the
reamer. The cable has a swivel at
the other end that is attached to the
wedge anchor.
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If the first joint breaks, the cable
catches the reamer, which is suspended
in the raise until the OCC can be
removed using a remote LHD. Once
the OCC has been removed, a cushion
of muck is placed at the bottom of the
raise, and the reamer is lowered.
A turntable is used to swing rods
into the proper orientation for the
pipeloader to grab them for loading
into the drill, while aluminium rod
racks reduce the number of injuries
from lifting heavy timbers. Rebuilding
of cutters and tricone bits is also being
actively pursued.
A two-piece reamer stem has been
introduced, which has a joint near the
platform elevation of the stem. This
allows the upper portion of the stem to
be changed, rather than replacing the
entire stem complete with flange.
With some of the pilot holes over-
lapping, various plastics were tried,
before an aluminium standpipe was
implemented. This lighter material
allows for the drilling out of the stand-
pipe of a previous pilot hole, without
damaging the tri-cone bit.
Two raises have also had to be
reamed through to the 530 m level
because the reamers could not be low-
ered out of the bottom of the raise.
This required careful planning, to
ensure health and safety, as well as
limiting worker radiation exposures.
The procedure involved reaming to
within 3 m of the sill, drilling backfill
holes into the raise below the reamer
from the 530 m level, backfilling the
raise while still leaving a void below
the reamer for the cuttings, reaming up
through to the baseplates, removing
the reamer from the raise, and com-
pleting the backfilling to the sill of the
530 m elevation.
Innovative Backfilling
In order to reduce radiation exposure
during the installation of the backfill
gantry (BFG), a plastic plug has been
introduced to seal the bottom of the
raise. This is utilized if ground condi-
tions around the collar of the raise will
not allow sealing with Styrofoam.
A canvas bag with attached fibre-
glass rebars, that is inflated with con-
crete, was designed and tested. It was
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530 m
Ore Zone
Exhaust Ventilation
640 m Exhaust Air Scrubber
Schematic of production system at McArthur River.
installed on top of the BFG, and the
BFG placed under the open raise
remotely. Then, the canvas bag was
inflated with concrete, sealing the
bottom of the raise and placing the
rebars vertically. This initial test
proved to be quite successful, and
larger canvas bags are being investi-
gated for full plug pours, rather than
just for sealing purposes.
The Future at McArthur
River
One of the most interesting aspects of
this mining programme is the uncon-
ventional use of raiseborers. This
unique operation has created opportu-
nities to reinvent drilling procedures,
as well as design one-of-a-kind
equipment.
With the success of conventional
raiseboring as the primary mining
method, the future is bright for
McArthur River. This mining method
has been proven, and has matured to
TALKING TECHNICALLY
Raisebore Machine
Pilot Hole
Reaming
Head
Fresh Air
Remote Control
Scoop Tram
Operator
such a level that it is the primary
mining method planned for new
mining zones.
However, upcoming challenges in
regard to the required development for
access above and below future mining
zones indicates that alternate mining
methods should be investigated, such
as boxhole boring and jetboring. A test
programme is also being conducted to
try mining without the OCC under the
raise, which could lead to more con-
ventional mining methods in the future.
The McArthur River Operation has
been granted ISO 14001 Certification,
underlining its commitment to protect
the environment.
Acknowledgements
Atlas Copco is grateful to Cameco
Corporation for permission to publish
this article, and in particular to chief
mine engineer V Clay Wittchen, who
wrote and presented the papers on
which it is based.
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Diamond products
Diamond products - Craelius & Hobic
In recent years, Atlas Copco has expanded its traditional
range of products through innovative research and a
series of acquisitions. The JKS Boyles, Hobic and Christ-
ensen range of products are now an integral part of the
toolbox offered by Atlas Copco to its mining exploration,
geotechnical and construction customers. Craelius and
Hobic diamond products, combined, offer the largest dia-
mond bit selection and supply worldwide. Both ranges are
very well known high quality products. However, Craelius
and Hobic diamond tools have different designs, unique
features and distinct production systems. For this reason
Atlas Copco is committed to continue to offer the two
separate product lines, respecting customer requirements,
the different technical solutions and the distinct traditions
that the two names represent.
Craelius diamond core bits
Craelius bits are the result of 125 years of Swedish tradi-
tion. Craelius has the largest database of drilling sites and
a continued spirit of innovation. Craelius focuses on using
only the best diamonds and utilizes innovative metallurgical
solutions to create outstanding matrices and bit designs,
improving performance and bit life. Craelius production
facilities are unique, which enables us to propose consist-
ent quality and performance to our customers each and
every day. In all rock drilling formations, the superior per-
formances of Craelius bits has been recognized worldwide
for many years. Craelius offers its high quality products
to the mineral exploration industry as well as to geo-
technical investigation and civil engineering customers.
Hobic Core Bits
Hobic has proudly served the Canadian and major inter-
national exploration markets since 1986, where compe-
tition is tough and customers prosper only if they can rely
on highly productive tools as well as reducing their cost per
metre. Hobic has always been very close to its customer
base, by offering a total support concept. Information gather-
ed by Hobic has been the key in giving back the industry
what it relies on: quality, innovative service and compe-
titive pricing. The engineering and technical team are dedi-
cated to continue the quest to increase the productivity
and life of the bits and stay ìa bitî ahead of competitors.
Atlas Copco Reaming Shells & Casing Shoes
Craelius and Hobic have united their experience and
expertise to develop a line of reaming shells and casing
shoes. Two years of continued collaboration and exten-
sive eld tests has enabled us to produce a range of Atlas
Copco reaming shells and casing shoes of high quality
and performance at very competitive prices. Our sales
and technical teams will be more than pleased to offer
you further information on our new products.

Rock type Rock characteristics Hobic Craelius

Taconites Extremely hard

12/14
Banded hematite Non abrasive
& SC10
Jasper Fine grain
14/15
Competent
Chert Very hard
Jasper Non abrasive
Quartz Fine grain 9H KS(S++)
Rhyolite Competent
Diorite Hard
Granites Non abrasive KS(S++)
Gneiss Fine grain 8A.2 KX
Quartzite Competent SC(6-8)

Gabbro Hard
Craelius diamond products. Each drill bit is delivered with Basalt Slightly abrasive KS(S++)
7C KX
instructions on how to set the drilling parameters for best Leptite Fine grain
Porphyry Competent SC(6-8)
possible drilling results.
Basalt Medium hard
Diorite Slightly abrasive KM
Diabase Medium grain 7AA KX
Gabbro Competent or fractured SC(6-8)
The Super Cutter diamond drill bits are a new generation of
impregnated diamond core bits for all kinds of formations. Dolomite Medium soft
Together with the Automatic Performance Control system Andesite Abrasive HM
Serpentine Medium grain 4-6
the result is higher penetration rate and a longer bit life KH
Peridotite Competent or fractured
and improved total drilling economy.
Conglomerate Soft
2F
Read more about the APC system on page 88. Limestone Very abrasive
SC4
&
Argilites Coarse grain
1.1
Shales Fractured

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Underground core drilling rigs
The Atlas Copco Diamec® diamond drill rigs are
advanced, versatile, compact units designed specifically
for the underground environment. The ergonomic
design provides the driller with a safe and comfortable
work situation. The Diamec underground diamond drills
are available in either skid or track mounted versions
with a choice of feed lengths and rotation units. Diamec
drills are suitable for both coring and drilling grout holes.
Atlas Copco Diamec drills together with Atlas Copco
in the hole products provide the most productive,
dependable and cost effective solution for underground
diamond drilling.
The following benefits have been developed to
improve your drilling effectiveness:
• Safe and fast rod handling. Automatic synchronisation
between chuck and rod holder.
• Simple and reliable chuck. Very few moving parts,
widely adjustable gripping force, easy to service.
• Drill in any direction. The equipment includes a manu-
ally operated turntable and worm gear. For easy posi-
tioning an optional hydraulically powered worm gear is
available.
Atlas Copco is the manufacturer of a full range of Diamec
rigs for underground exploration drilling, from Diamec
232 to Diamec U8/B-20 as well as power units and flush
pumps.
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The Automatic Performance Control function
The Diamec U6 APC from Atlas Copco features its own,
computerized operator. After some simple instruction,
the APC function will control the entire drilling cycle,
adapting to the prevailing drilling conditions. The
Diamec U6 APC automatically and constantly senses
and monitors the current hydraulic pressure and flows in
the different circuits, and reacts to any changes within a
fraction of a second. All values are clearly displayed
on the control panel. Diamec U6 APC makes you feel
the rock is easier to drill. Cracks or poor rock zones are
drilled through without core blockage. All the driller
has to do is to lift the rods in place and remove them at
the end of each round trip. All sequences in the drilling
cycle are handled and synchronized by the rig itself. It’s
faster and more precise and wear of drilling equipment
is kept to the minimum. While the APC is drilling, the
driller can handle core samples, check drill bits etc.
The APC function will automatically cease drilling at
the end of each rod, or immediately stop drilling in the
case of a problem. APC offers higher, constant rates of
penetration, much longer bit life and substantially less
wear on rods and core barrels, and eliminates common
drilling mistakes (human error). Everything is geared
to improve the total core drilling economy. The APC
function can, of course, be disconnected for manual
drilling when preferable.
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Diamec
Diamec 232 Main Specifications
Max diameter AK
Max depth 120 m (A)
Feed 20 kN
Pull 15 kN
Max rpm 2200
Max torque 250 Nm

Diamec 252 Main Specifications

Max diameter BK
Max depth 350 m (A)
Feed 43 kN
Pull 33 kN
Max rpm 2200
Max torque 570 Nm
Two carrier options:
-Skid with A-frame, WG and TT as Diamec 262
-Spider legs

Diamec 262 Main Specifications

Max diameter NK
Max depth 800 m (A)
Feed 65 kN
Pull 65 kN
3 rotation units
Max rpm Max torque
Standard 2200 700 Nm
Low Speed 900 1350 Nm
HD 600 2000 Nm
Crawler, skid or leg mounted Diesel driven or Electric
driven

Diamec U6 Main Specifications

Max diameter A-N, B-H
Max depth 960 m (A)
Feed 65 kN
Pull 65 kN
2 feed lengths 850 or 1800 mm
2 rotation units
Max rpm Max torque
A-N 1800 645 Nm
B-N 1600 860 Nm
B-H 1400 1275 Nm
B-H 1200 1590 Nm
Skid, crawler or trailer mounted

Diamec U8/B-20 Main Specifications

Max diameter H
Max depth 1370 m (B)
Feed 89 kN
Pull 89 kN
Max rpm 1800
Max torque 2460

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Power Units
The power units, PU, are equipped with dual tandem
mounted, variable-flow hydraulic pumps integrated into the
hydraulic system, to efficiently adjust output to the power
requirements of the drill unit. Connections for an
optional hydraulic driven flush pump are standard. The
power units are supplied complete with oil tank, oil cooler
and filters. Electrically powered units have a synchronous
electric motor and a diesel powered Deutz turbo engine.
Drill Unit Model Power unit model
Diamec 232 PU 20E / PU 20D
Diamec 252 PU 45E / PU 45DT
Diamec 262 PU 45E / PU 45DT
Diamec U6 PU 55E / PU 75E / PU 85DT
Diamec 282/B-20 PU 75E / PU 90E / PU 100DT
All electric (E) power units are delivered with 5-lead
connected 400V, 50Hz, 3-phase electric motors,
unless otherwise specified

Power unit kW Prime mover Weight

Description kg
Power unit PU 20E 15 Electric motor 230
Power unit PU 20D 26 Diesel engine Deutz F3L1011 405
Power unit PU 45E 45 Electric motor 615
Power unit PU 40DT 68 Diesel engine Deutz BF4L913 810
Power unit PU 55E 55 Electric motor 1000
Power unit PU 75E 75 Electric motor 1300
Power unit PU 85DT 88 Diesel engine Deutz BF4M1013 1105
Power unit PU 90E 90 Electric motor 1500
Power unit PU 100DT 100 Diesel engine Deutz BF6L913 1600

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Pumps
TRIDO® pumps from Atlas Copco are recognized for their
robust and dependable design. The characteristic triplex
pump design provides a constant smooth flow of liquid
with a minimum of fluctuation.

Trido 45
• TRIDO® 45 has disc valves whereas TRIDO® 80, 140
have ball valves.
• TRIDO® pumps are maintenance friendly even in the
most adverse field conditions.
• TRIDO® 45 has a theoretical maximum output of
45 l/min and a maximum pressure of 50 bar.
• The TRIDO® 45 is intended for clean water use only.
The disc valves give a higher flow than ball-type valves.
Trido 80
• TRIDO® 45 flush pumps are designed to meet the need
for a compact, inexpensive and lightweight pump. The
lightweight pump housing is made from aluminum and
all wear surfaces are hard-chrome plated to ensure maxi-
mum durability and long life. Carrying handles make the
pump entirely portable and serve as part of the protective
frame. Standard variants of the flush pump are powered
by either an air, electric, hydraulic or gasoline motor.

Trido 45 Flow max. Pressure max. Prime mover Weight

Description lit/min bar kg
TRIDO 45 H 45 45 Hydraulic motor 45
TRIDO 45 E 45 50 Electric motor 95

Trido 80
• TRIDO® 80 has a theoretical maximum output of
76 l/min and a maximum pressure of 50 bar.
• The TRIDO® 80 is intended for both mud and water and
is fitted with ball valves with stainless steel seats. The
cylinder liners are stainless steel backed ceramics for
extreme wear resistance. An accumulator, adjustable
steady flow valve or other optional equipment can be
mounted directly into the distribution block.
• The TRIDO® 80 comes equipped with either lifting eyes
or forklift slots.

Trido 80 Flow max. Pressure max. Prime mover Weight

Description lit/min bar kg
TRIDO 80 EG 75 50 Hydraulic motor 330
TRIDO 80 E 75 50 Electric motor 260
TRIDO 80 DG 75 50 Diesel engine 360
TRIDO 80 H2S 75 40 Hydraulic motor 150

Trido 140
• TRIDO® 140 has a theoretical maximum output of
140 l/min and a maximum pressure of 70 bar.
• The TRIDO® 140 is intended for both mud and water
and is fitted with ball valves with stainless steel seats.
The cylinder liners are stainless steel backed ceramics
for extreme wear resistance. An accumulator, adjust-
able steady flow valve or other optional equipment can
be mounted directly into the distribution block.
• The TRIDO® 140 comes equipped with either lifting eyes
or forklift slots.

Trido 140 Flow max. Pressure max. Prime mover Weight

Description lit/min bar kg
TRIDO 140 H2S 132 70 Hydraulic motor 235
TRIDO 140 EG 135 70 Electric motor 475
TRIDO 140 DG 135 70 Diesel engine 520

Trido 220
• TRIDO® 220 has a theoretical maximum output
220 l/min and a maximum pressure of 70 bar.
• The TRIDO® 220 is intended for both mud and water
and is fitted with ball valves with stainless steel seats.
The cylinder liners are stainless steel backed ceramics
for extreme wear resistance. An accumulator, adjust-
able steady flow valve or other optional equipment can
be mounted directly into the distribution block.
• The TRIDO® 220 comes equipped with either lifting eyes
or forklift slots.

Trido 220 Flow max. Pressure max. Prime mover Weight

Description lit/min bar kg
TRIDO 220 DG 220 70 Diesel engine 655

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Rocket Boomer S1 L
Max 1700
Min 1300

1300

260
13450 (BMH 2837)

Direct controlled hydraulic tunnelling and mining rig for Main optional equipment
low roof heights. For cross sections up to 29m². Hole blowing kit, with 2x20 l air receiver
Big hole drilling kit
Features Rock drill lubrication warning kit
• Specially designed drill rig for drifting, crosscuts, and Extension drilling set BSH 110 (only for BMH 2000)
roof holes in very narrow and low drifts and tunnels. Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
Electronic lookout indicator FAM1 or FAM2
Tramming height only 1.30 m
Exhaust catalyser
• Direct controlled drilling system with anti-jamming Fire suppression system ANSUL
function RPCF (Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed Alternative roof stops; min 1500 mm, max 1700 mm
force) Guards to prevent start of tramming with jacks down,
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex slide beam out or roof up
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill
steel economy
• BMH 2800 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feed with
double bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 28 heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, fixed seat, water booster pump, cable reel, and
work lights

5475

Main specifications Rocket Boomer S1 L

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838 HF
Feed 1 x BMH 2831 - BMH 2840
Boom 1 x BUT 28
Drilling system DCS 18 - S1 L
Length (with BMH 2837) 13450 mm 7520
Width 2480 mm
Height roof up 1700 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
roof down 1300 mm
Turning radius 5600/2900 mm
Weight 12500 kg
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Rocket Boomer 104

700
1985

ROCKET
BOOMER 104

9710 (BMH 2831)

Direct controlled hydraulic tunnelling drill rig with one Other versions
BUT 4 boom and COP 1838 rock drill. For high speed Boomer 104 with COP 1532 or COP 1238 rock drills
drilling in small tunnels up to 20 m²

Features Main optional equipment

• Specially designed drill rig for drifting, crosscuts, and
roofholes. Compact transport width of 1.22 m
• Direct controlled drilling system with anti-jamming
function RPCF (Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed
force)
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill
steel economy
• BMH 2800 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feed with
double bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 4 heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and accurate
positioning
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved
protective roof, cable reel, water booster pump, and
work lights
Hydraulic feeds BMHE 2000 and BMHS 2000
Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling
(only for BMH 2800)
FAM 104 electronic look-out indicator
FOPS-approved cabin
Big hole drilling kit
Hole blowing kit with external air
Rock drill lubrication warning kit
Exhaust catalyser
ANSUL fire suppression system
Electrical system 1000 v, direct start only
4720

Main specifications Rocket Boomer 104

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838ME
Feed 1 x BMH 2825 - BMH 2837
Boom 1 x BUT 4
Drilling system DCS 18 - 104 4410
Length (with BMH 2831) 9710 mm 4760
Width 1220 mm
Height roof up 2685 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
roof down 1985 mm
Typical min. drift width 1.8 m
Turning radius 4400/2539 mm
Weight 12500 kg
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Rocket Boomer 281

2800
2100

11700 (BMH 2840)

Direct controlled hydraulic tunnelling drill rig with one Other versions
BUT 28 boom and COP 1838 rock drill. For high speed Boomer 281 with COP 1532 or COP 1238 rock drills.
drilling in cross sections up to 31m². Rocket Boomer/Boomer 281-1B with one service
platform HL 210
Features Rocket Boomer/Boomer 281-L low-built versions,
• Designed for drifting, crosscuts, and roofholes. tramming height 1.73 m
Compact transport width of 1.65 m
• Direct controlled drilling system with anti-jamming Main optional equipment
function RPCF (Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed Telescopic feed BMHT 2800
Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling
force)
(only on BMH 2800)
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex FAM electronic look-out indicator
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill FOPS-approved cabin
steel economy Big hole drilling kit
• BMH 2800 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feed with Hole blowing kit with external air
Water reel
double bottom for high torsional resistance
Water mist flushing
• BUT 28 heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and accurate Rock drill lubrication warning kit
positioning Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
• Sturdy, articulated carrier for high mobility and stable Manual lubrication system
Exhaust catalyser
set up. Four-wheel drive, power steering, fail-safe
ANSUL fire suppression system
brakes and central lubricated chassis Electrical system 1000v, direct start only
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, cable reel, work lights, water booster pump, and
pump unloading function for easier start with low
voltage
6080

Main specifications Rocket Boomer 281

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
Feed 1 x BMH 2831 - BMH 2849
Boom 1 x BUT 28
Drilling system DCS 18 - 280 5690
Length (with BMH 2840) 11700 mm 6110
Width 1700 mm
Height roof up 2800 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
roof down 2100 mm Typical min. drift width 2.7 m
Turning radius 4400/2800 mm
Weight 9300 kg
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Rocket Boomer L1 C

www.atlascopco.com
3010

L1 C

L1 C

14220 (BMH 6816)

Hydraulic tunnelling and mining rig with computer- Main optional equipment
based drilling system for high accuracy and productivity. Telescopic feed BMHT 6800-series (not with ABC)
For cross sections up to 70 m². Hydraulic drill steel support BSH 110
Rod Adding System RAS, max 18+12 ft
Features Rod Handling System RHS for 6 rods, incl. RAS and BUT 35SL
Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator
Advanced Boom Control - ABC available in three levels
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- FOPS-approved cabin
based drilling system. Autocollaring and anti-jamming Additional operator’s control panel
protection Alternative mounting heights of cabin or protective roof
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Hole blowing kit, with 80 l air receiver
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Water mist flushing with external water and air supply
steel economy Rock drill lubrication warning kit
• Integrated diagnostic system can immediately identify Exhaust water scrubber 95 l
faulty electronic components Exhaust catalyser
Ansul fire suppression system, dry or wet
• Advanced Boom Control ABC – assists the operator to
Service platform HL 210-MBE
achieve accurate drill hole location and improve the Hydraulic Swellex pump
quality of the drilling by optimising the drilling pattern Manual lubrication system
and reducing costly overbreak 1000 V electronic system, direct start only
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers
to backup settings
• Modular design of electronic and mechanical
components
• Ergonomic cabin as optional, reduces noise level below
80 dB(A)
• Heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with double
bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 35 heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes. New powerful feed rotation
unit and increased coverage. Improved linkage in main
boom joints and new axial bearings in all boom joints
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts,
powered by low emission, water-cooled diesel engine
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
8410

roof, adjustable operator’s control panel, fixed seat,

hydraulic driven compressor and water booster pump,
cable reel, and work lights.

Main specifications Rocket Boomer L1 C

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
Feed 1 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
Boom 1 x BUT 35G
Drilling system RCS
9690
Length (with BMH 6816) 14220 mm 10210
Width 2210 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
Height with fixed cabin 3010 mm
Turning radius 6250/3750 mm
Typical min. drift width 3.2 m
Weight 17800 kg
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Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH

www.atlascopco.com
3010

L1 C-DH

L1 C-DH

14220 (BMH 6816)

Hydraulic tunnelling and mining rig with computer- Main optional equipment
based drilling system for high accuracy and productivity. Hydraulic drill steel support BSH 110
For cross sections up to 70 m². Rod Adding System RAS, max 18+12 ft
Rod Handling System RHS for 6 rods, incl. RAS and BUT 35SL
Features Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
Advanced Boom Control - ABC available in three levels
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator
Basic, Regular and Total
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- FOPS-approved cabin
based drilling system. Autocollaring and anti-jamming Additional operator’s control panel
protection Alternative mounting heights of cabin or roof
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Hole blowing kit, with 80 l air receiver
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Internal water mist flushing with water tank (940 l) and air supply
steel economy Rock drill lubrication warning kit
• Integrated diagnostic system can immediately identify Exhaust water scrubber 95 l
faulty electronic components Exhaust catalyser
Ansul fire suppression system, dry or wet
• Advanced Boom Control ABC – assists the operator to
Service platform HL 210-MBE
achieve accurate drill hole location and improve the Hydraulic Swellex pump
quality of the drilling by optimising the drilling pattern Manual lubrication system
and reducing costly overbreak
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers
to backup settings
• Modular design of electronic and mechanical
components
• Ergonomic cabin as optional, reduces noise level below
80 dB(A)
• Heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with double
bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 35 heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes. New powerful feed rotation
unit and increased coverage. Improved linkage in main
boom joints and new axial bearings in all boom joints
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts,
powered by low emission, water-cooled diesel engine
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
8410

roof, adjustable operator’s control panel, fixed seat,

hydraulic driven compressor and water booster pump,
cable reel, and work lights.

Main specifications Rocket Boomer L1 C-DH

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
Feed 1 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
Boom 1 x BUT 35G
Drilling system RCS
9690
Length (with BMH 6816) 14220 mm 10210
Width 2210 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
Height with fixed cabin 3010 mm
Turning radius 6250/3750 mm
Typical min. drift width 3.2 m
Weight 18650 kg
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Rocket Boomer 282

700
2300

11820 (BMH 2843)

Direct controlled hydraulic tunnelling drill rig with two Main optional equipment
BUT 28 booms and COP 1838 rock drills. For high speed Telescopic feed BMHT 2800
drilling in cross sections up to 45m². Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling
(only on BMH 2800)
Features FAM electronic look-out indicator
FOPS-approved cabin
• Designed for drifting, crosscuts, and roofholes.
Big hole drilling kit
Compact transport width of 1.98 m Hole blowing kit with external air
• Direct controlled drilling system with anti-jamming Water reel
function RPCF (Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed Water mist flushing
force) Rock drill lubrication warning kit
Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Manual lubrication system
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Exhaust catalyser
steel economy ANSUL fire suppression system
• BMH 2800 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feed with Electrical system 1000v, direct start only
double bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 28 heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and accurate
positioning
• Sturdy, articulated carrier for high mobility and stable
set up. Four-wheel drive, power steering, fail-safe
brakes and central lubricated chassis
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, cable reel, work lights, water booster pump, and
pump unloading function for easier start with low
voltage 6300

Main specifications Rocket Boomer 282

Rock drill 2 x COP 1838ME
Feed 2 x BMH 2831 - BMH 2849
Boom 2 x BUT 28
Drilling system DCS 18-280 8100
Length (with BMH 2843) 11820 mm 8700
Width 1980 mm
Height roof up 3000 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
roof down 2300 mm Typical min. drift width 3.0 m
Turning radius 5500/3000 mm
Weight 17500 kg
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Rocket Boomer M2 C

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3010

M2 C

M2 C

13610 with BMH 6816

Hydraulic tunnelling and mining rig with computer- Main optional equipment
based drilling system for high accuracy and productivity. Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling
For cross sections up to 45m². Rod Adding System RAS, for 14+10 ft rods
Advanced Boom Control ABC available in three levels:
Features Basic, Regular and Total
FOPS-approved cabin
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator
Additional operator’s control panel
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Alternative mounting heights of cabin or roof
based drilling system. Auto-collaring and anti-jamming Hole blowing kit with external air
protection Water mist flushing
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Rock drill lubrication warning kit
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
steel economy Exhaust catalyser with silencer
• Integrated diagnostic system can immediately identify Manual lubrication system
faulty electronic components ANSUL fire suppression system
Hydraulic Swellex pump
• Advanced Boom Control ABC – assists the operator to
Electrical system 1000v, direct start only
achieve accurate drill hole location and improve the
quality of the drilling by optimising the drilling pattern
and reducing costly overbreak
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers
to backup settings
• Modular design of electronic and mechanical
components
• Ergonomic cabin as optional, reduces noise level below
80 dB(A)
• BMH 6800 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with
double bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 32 heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes
• Sturdy articulated carrier with four wheel drive for easy
manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts, powered by
low emission, water-cooled diesel engine
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, adjustable operator’s control panel, fixed seat,
hydraulic driven compressor and water booster pump,
cable reel, and work lights
6300

Main specifications Rocket Boomer M2 C

Rock drill 2 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838 HF
Feed 2 x BMH 6812 - BMH 6818
Boom 2 x BUT 32 7700
Drilling system RCS 8590
Length (with BMH 6816) 13610 mm
Width 2210 mm Coverage area (with 2º look-out angle)
Height with fixed cabin 3010 mm
Turning radius 6250/3800 mm
Typical min. drift width 3.2 m
Weight 19600 kg
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Rocket Boomer L2 C

2900

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L2 C

L2 C

14170 (with BMH 6816)

Hydraulic tunnelling rig with computer-based drilling Other versions

system for high accuracy and productivity. Rocket Boomer L2 D electric-hydraulic, direct controlled drill rig
For cross sections up to 104 m2.
Main optional equipment
Features Telescopic feed BMHT 6800 (not with ABC)
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling (only on
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- BMH 6800)
based drilling system. Autocollaring and anti-jamming Rod Adding System RAS, for 18+12 ft rods
protection Extended boom reach with 700 mm long fixed boom segment
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Advanced Boom Control ABC available in three levels: Basic,
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Regular and Total
Measure While Drilling MWD - logging drilling data
steel economy
FOPS-approved cabin
• Integrated diagnostic system can immediately identify Additional operator’s control panel
faulty electronic components Hole blowing kit with external air
• Advanced Boom Control ABC – assists the operator to Water mist flushing
achieve accurate drill hole location and improve the Rock drill lubrication warning kit
quality of the drilling by optimising the drilling pattern Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
and reducing costly overbreak Service platform
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Exhaust catalyser with silencer
to backup settings Manual lubrication system
ANSUL fire suppression system
• Modular design of electronic and mechanical
Hydraulic Swellex pump
components Electrical system 1000 v, direct start only
• Ergonomic cabin as optional, reduces noise level below
80 dB(A)
• Heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with double
bottom for high torsional resistance
• BUT 35 heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes. New powerful feed rotation
unit and increased coverage. Improved linkage in main
boom joints and new axial bearings in all boom joints
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts,
powered by low emission, water-cooled diesel engine
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, adjustable operator’s control panel, fixed seat,
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hydraulic driven compressor and water booster pump,

cable reel, and work lights.

Main specifications Rocket Boomer L2 C

Rock drill 2 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838 HF
Feed 2 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
Boom 2 x BUT 35G 12800
Drilling system RCS
Length (with BMH 6816) 14170 mm 13400
Width 2500 mm Coverage area (incl. 250 mm look-out)
Height 3010 mm
Typical min. drift width 3.5 m
Turning radius 7360/4000 mm
Weight 23600 kg
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Rocket Boomer L3 C, WL3 C, XL3 C

Rocket Boomer L3 C Coverage Main Specifications
Hydraulic tunnelling rig with fixed boom console for high 20 - 114 m²
capacity tunnelling. For cross sections up to 114m². Rock drill 3 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
Typical min. tunnel width 4,5 m. Feed 3 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
Boom 3 x BUT 35G
Drilling system RCS

9950
Length 17070 mm (with BMH 6820)
Width 2700
L3 C
12750
Height 3660 mm (4760 mm cabin lifted)
L3 C
13600 Turning radius 11800/6700 mm
Weight 37000 kg

Rocket Boomer WL3 C Coverage Main Specifications

Hydraulic tunnelling rig with extra wide reaching boom 20 - 163 m²
console for highway tunnels and underground caverns. Rock drill 3 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
For cross sections up to 163m². Typical min. tunnel Feed 3 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
width 5.0 m. Boom 3 x BUT 35G
Drilling system RCS

10650
Length 17220 mm (with BMH 6820)
Width 3010
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Height 3660 mm (4760 mm cabin lifted)
17600 Turning radius 11800/6600 mm
18250
Weight 42000 kg

Rocket Boomer XL3 C Coverage Main Specifications

Hydraulic tunnelling rig with high reaching Eagle console 20 - 179 m²
for railway tunnels and underground caverns. For cross Rock drill 3 x COP 1838ME/COP 1838HF
sections up to 179m². Typical min. tunnel width 4.7 m. Feed 3 x BMH 6814 - BMH 6820
Boom 3 x BUT 35G
Drilling system RCS
13050

Length 16960 mm (with BMH 6820)

Width 2700
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14400 Turning radius 11800/6700 mm
16100 Weight 42000 kg

Main features Main optional equipment

• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Telescopic feed BMHT 6800 (not with ABC)
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Hydraulic drill steel gripper BSH 110 for extension drilling (only on
based drilling system. Auto-collaring and anti-jamming BMH 6800)
Rod Adding System RAS, for 20+10 ft rods
protection
Extended boom reach with 700 mm long fixed boom segment
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex Advanced Boom Control ABC available in three levels: Basic,
dampening for high speed drilling and excellent drill Regular and Total
steel economy Measure While Drilling MWD – logging drill data
• Integrated diagnostic system Additional operator’s control panel
• Advanced Boom Control ABC – assists the operator to Liftable cabin, 1100 mm
achieve accurate drill hole location and improve the Service platform
quality of the drilling by optimising the drilling pattern Hydraulic Swellex pump
and reducing costly overbreak
• Large, ergonomic cabin with noise level below 80dB(A)
• Carrier with all-wheel drive for easy manoeuvring. Turbo-
charged, water-cooled 6-cylinder, low emission diesel
engine for high mobility. Four jacks for stable set up.
• Basic rig includes FOPS-approved cabin, adjustable
operator’s seat with armrest controls, hydraulic driven
compressor and water booster pump, cable reel, and
work lights

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Hydraulic rock drills

COP 1238ME Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 35* – 89 mm
The COP 1238-series of rock drills have an excellent include the ability to shock waves. “Back hammering”
reputation for high productivity, dependability in function makes it possible to use the impact mechanism
operation, and good economy in bench drilling. as an aid to take out a stuck drill steel.
Powerful, stepless variable and reversible rotation *One rod drilling
motor gives high torque and enables great
possibilities with rotation speed. Additional benefits Technical data COP 1238ME
Weight 151 kg
Length 1002 mm
Impact power, max 15 kW
Impact rate 40-60 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-340 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 175 bar
Rotation torque, max 1180 Nm
Flushing water pressure, max 10 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 5 l/s
Shank adapter R32, T38, T45

COP 1532 Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 35* – 64 mm
A powerful rock drill with very high capacity and less “Back hammering” function makes it possible to use
stress in the drill steel. COP 1532 is the shortest rock the impact mechanism as an aid to take out a stuck drill
drill in its class for the best utilisation of the feed steel.
length. Impact power and frequency can be controlled *One rod drilling
and adjusted independently of each other. A modern
hydraulic reflex dampener gives the rock drill the best Technical data COP 1532
protection from reflected shock waves.
Weight 180 kg
Length 850 mm
Impact power, max 15 kW
Impact rate 65 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-220 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 150 bar
Rotation torque, max 1140 Nm
Flushing water pressure, max 20 bar
Lubricating air consump.at 2bar 5 l/s
Shank adapter, male R28, R32, T38
Shank adapter, female R32, R38

COP 1838ME Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 64 – 89 mm
COP 1838ME is specially suitable for small to medium efficiency and double acting function. As the feed and
hole sizes. Adjustable stroke length makes it possible to the boom are not subjected to unnecessary strain, the
adjust impact rate and energy to actual rock conditions entire drill string will give you longer service life. The
and hole size. Powerful, stepless variable and reversible automatic tightening system of the drill string results in
rotation motor gives high torque and excellent speed straighter holes and optimum penetration.
control. The efficient reflex damping system of the COP COP 1838MEX has built-in hydraulic extractor.
1800 series is called “dual damping” due to its high
Technical data COP 1838ME/COP 1838MEX
Weight 170 kg 229 kg
Length 1008 mm 1206 mm
Impact power, max 18 kW 18 kW
Impact rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-340 rpm 0-340 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 175 bar 175 bar
Rotation torque, max 1180 Nm 1180 Nm
Flushing water pressure, max 20 bar 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 6 l/ 6 l/s
Shank adapter R38, T38, T45

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COP 1838HF Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 43 – 76 mm
COP 1838HF is an alternative to the COP 1838ME for the The efficient reflex damping system of the COP 1800
small to medium hole sizes. It has a significantly higher series is called “dual damping” due to its high
drill speed than the ME version but gives the same efficiency and double acting function. As the feed and
outstanding drill steel economy. The COP 1838HF doesn’t the boom are not subjected to unnecessary strain, the
hit harder - it hits 20% faster. Powerful, stepless variable entire drill string will give you longer service life. The
and reversible rotation motor gives high torque and automatic tightening system of the drill string results in
excellent speed control. straighter holes and optimum penetration.

Technical data COP 1838HF

Weight 170 kg
Length 1008 mm
Impact power, max 22 kW
Impact rate 73 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 250 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-460 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 175 bar
Rotation torque, max 740 Nm
Flushing water pressure, max 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 6 l/s
Shank adapter R32, R38, T38, T45

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 speed range, max 0-380 rpm
Flushing water pressure 20-40 bar
Lubrication air, max 6 bar
Shank adapter T38

Overhaul kits
Complete kits for overhaul and service of rock drills COP 1238ME and COP 1838ME
Main features
• These kits contain all parts needed for making service
and overhaul of your rock drill as per factory recommen-
dation.
• With these kits you will bring your rock drill back to
factory specification, and optimize your production in
an economical way.
• The parts are contained in a solid wood box, for shipping
and handling at the job site.
• One part number for easier order handling and logistics.
• The kits also include the overhauling instructions and
spare parts list which you need for overhauling.
• Competitive priced compared to buying individual items.

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Advanced Boom Control - Basic

Operator controlled, computer supported drill feed
guidance tool for precise drill hole alignment
Advanced Boom Control, ABC is an optional tool for
New Generation RCS (Rig Control system) Boomer rigs
equipped with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms. It enables the
holes in a round to be accurately located and drilled.
ABC is available in three levels of automation - Basic,
Regular and Total.

ABC Basic has the lowest level of automation and is useful

in reducing the errors due to a wrongly aligned feed. It is
an operator controlled, RCS supported system for use
where only computerized guidance is required for aligning
the drill feed correctly.

Main Features
• Provides three different ways to define a reference direc-
tion for drilling.
• Simple and easy to use system in which the selected
boom and feed is moved by the operator to the position
ABC Basic with lowest level of automation, manual positioning,
of the drill hole. The operator then aligns the drill feed
angle indication of feed, hole length indication and basic logging.
in the direction of the drill hole under the guidance of
ABC Basic and initiates drilling.
Correctly placed drill holes lead to a longer advance, an acc- • Can be optionally upgraded to the next higher level of
urate excavated tunnel profile and minimum damage to automation, ABC Regular.
the surrounding rock. The result is significant savings in
the costs of blasting, mucking, reinforcement and, if speci-
fied in the contract, filling the overbreak with concrete. In
the drill-blast method of tunnelling and mining, drilling is
the first activity in a series of work procedures. The method
is characterized by its cyclic repetition of the different ac-
tivities. Each step brings the tunnel face one step forward
into the rock.
Any error introduced during drilling is difficult to rectify
in the ensuing work procedures. Common sources of hu-
man error in positioning and aligning the drill holes are:
• Inaccurate marking of the tunnel cross-section on
the face
• Inaccurate marking of the contour holes
• Incorrect collaring
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RCS Boomer rigs with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms can
be equipped with the optional ABC Basic tool. The
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resolver module for each boom. The sensors monitor
the alignment of the boom and feed. The resolver mo-
dule integrates the signals from the sensors into the
rig RCS system and the alignment is displayed on the
operator's control panel.
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Sensor locations
1. Boom swing
2. Feed swing
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Advanced Boom Control - Regular
Operator controlled, computer supported drill feed positioning
and guidance tool for precise drill hole location and alignment.
ABC Regular with medium level of automation, computer guided
positioning, feedback on operators display, navigation to tunnel
laser and logging of drilling on PC card.
Correctly placed drill holes lead to a longer advance, an acc-
urate excavated tunnel profile and minimum damage to
the surrounding rock. The result is significant savings in
the costs of blasting, mucking, reinforcement and, if speci-
fied in the contract, filling the overbreak with concrete. In
the drill-blast method of tunnelling and mining, drilling is
the first activity in a series of work procedures. The method
is characterized by its cyclic repetition of the different ac-
tivities. Each step brings the tunnel face one step forward
into the rock.
Any error introduced during drilling is difficult to rectify
in the ensuing work procedures. Common sources of hu-
man error in positioning and aligning the drill holes are:
• Inaccurate marking of the tunnel cross-section on
the face
• Inaccurate marking of the contour holes
• Incorrect collaring
• Inaccurate alignment of the feed
Hardware components
RCS Boomer rigs with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms can
be equipped with the optional ABC Regular tool. The
additional hardware includes nine sensors and two
resolver modules for each boom. The sensors moni-
tor the alignment of the boom and feed. The resolver
module integrates the signals from the sensors into
the rig RCS system and the position and alignment
is displayed on the operator's control panel.
Sensor locations
1. Boom swing angle 7. Feed look-out
2. Boom lift 8. Feed extension
3. Boom telescope 9. Hole depth
4. Feed swing Also included are two sensors
5. Feed lift for rig inclination.
6. Feed rotation
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Advanced Boom Control, ABC is an optional tool for
New Generation RCS (Rig Control system) Boomer rigs
equipped with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms. It enables the
holes in a round to be accurately located and drilled.
ABC is available in three levels of automation - Basic,
Regular and Total.
ABC Regular provides a medium level of automation suit-
able for all applications where the operator, guided by
the system, can accurately position, align, collar and drill
holes to the required depth. It is also possible to record
drill hole data, while drilling, for subsequent analysis on
the office PC.
Main features
• Drill patterns and other relevant tunnel data can easily
be created on the site office PC with a Windows-based
software application developed by Atlas Copco. This
application software, Tunnel Manager, is delivered
with all rigs equipped with ABC Regular.
• Data transfer between the office PC and the Boomer rig
is by means of a PC card.
• The operator is guided by the drill pattern information
displayed on the control panel screen to accurately po-
sition and align the drill feeds.
• Two alternative possibilities are available for choosing
the starting point of the drill hole:
- from a theoretical reference plane
- from the actual point of contact with the rock
• A common hole depth function can be activated that
enables all holes to end in the same plane irrespective
of the starting point.
• Direct touch-keys are located on the control panel for
quick access to important functions.
• A built-in program is provided to compensate for mech-
anical deflection of the booms.
• Logging of drill hole data for subsequent analysis of the
drill round.
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Advanced Boom Control - Total
Computer controlled, operator supervised boom and
feed positioning for high quality drilling
ABC Total with high level of automation, automatic round drilling
or semi-automatic drilling or manual drilling, hole to hole move
strategy, boom collision control and hole sequence programming.
Correctly placed drill holes lead to a longer advance, an acc-
urate excavated tunnel profile and minimum damage to
the surrounding rock. The result is significant savings in
the costs of blasting, mucking, reinforcement and, if speci-
fied in the contract, filling the overbreak with concrete. In
the drill-blast method of tunnelling and mining, drilling is
the first activity in a series of work procedures. The method
is characterized by its cyclic repetition of the different ac-
tivities. Each step brings the tunnel face one step forward
into the rock.
Any error introduced during drilling is difficult to rectify
in the ensuing work procedures. Common sources of hu-
man error in positioning and aligning the drill holes are:
• Inaccurate marking of the tunnel cross-section on
the face
• Inaccurate marking of the contour holes
• Incorrect collaring
• Inaccurate alignment of the feed
Hardware components
RCS Boomer rigs with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms can
be equipped with the optional ABC Total tool. The
additional hardware includes nine sensors and two
resolver modules for each boom. The sensors monitor
the alignment of the boom and feed. The resolver
module integrates the signals from the sensors into
the rig RCS system and the alignment is displayed on
the operator's colour screen.
Sensor locations
1. Boom swing 7. Feed lookout
2. Boom lift 8. Feed extension
3. Boom telescope 9. Hole depth
4. Feed swing Also included are two
5. Feed lift sensors for indication
6. Feed rotation of rig position (X and Y).
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Advanced Boom Control, ABC is an optional tool for
New Generation RCS (Rig Control System) Boomer rigs
equipped with BUT 32 or BUT 35 booms. It enables the
holes in a round to be accurately located and drilled.
ABC is available in three levels of automation - Basic,
Regular and Total.
ABC Total provides the highest level of automation, ena-
bling a complete round to be drilled automatically under
the supervision of, but with least interference by, the ope-
rator. It is suitable for all applications requiring accurate
location of the drill holes in order to give a desired tunnel
profi le with minimum overbreak and minimum damage
to the surrounding rock. This, together with longer advance,
can give a substantial increase of profit. With ABC Total,
positioning and alignment are carried out by the computers
on the rig and the round is drilled accurately according
to a predetermined drill plan.
Main Features
• Fully automatic positioning, collaring and drilling of a
complete round according to the drill plan and drill sequ-
ence designed on the office PC using Atlas Copco’s
Tunnel Manager software.
• High degree of repeatability ensuring accurate positioning
and drilling of holes round after round.
• Four levels of drilling modes to suite a variety of drilling
needs.
• In automatic mode, an integrated boom collision detect
function supervises and avoides collision between the
booms.
• Integrated function that automatically compensates for
mechanical deflection of the booms and feeds.
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Tunnel Manager
Support software for planning, administration and evaluation
of the drilling operation in mining and tunnelling projects
Tunnel Manager is a Windows-based support program
that runs on a regular stand-alone office PC.
It is primarily used for the creation, organization and ad-
ministration of drilling and tunnel data for New Generation
Boomer rigs equipped with the new optional function.
Main Features
• Different sets of data related to a specific mine or civil
construction project are stored in a hierarchical structure
with easily identifiable headings. This allows easy and
quick retrieval of data.
• Well-designed, easy-to-use functions create relevant tun-
nel information, such as tunnel profiles, drill patterns,
tunnel alignment, etc. Data is easy to create and transfer
between the office PC and Boomer rig.
Description
Tunnel Manager is a specially designed support program
that enables the creation, storage and analysis of vital
drilling data for better drifting and tunnelling operations.
It is available for use with New Generation Boomer rigs
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equipped with the optional ABC Regular, ABC Total, MWD or
Boltview functions. Before starting a tunnel construction
project, the project owner produces a set of drawings and
standard information on the project. Tunnel Manager uses
this information to prepare detailed construction plans, such as
tunnel profiles, drill patterns, tunnel alignment tables and
charts defining the position and alignment of the laser beam.
The plans are prepared on a stand-alone office PC and
transferred to the drillrig on a PC card. Actual data collected
during drilling can be recorded on a PC card at the rig,
transferred back to the office PC and analysed using
Tunnel Manager.
Tunnel Manager consists of a set of integrated functions for:
• Designing the tunnel alignment
• Designing the laser line
• Designing the tunnel profile and corresponding drill
pattern
• Evaluating the results of drilling from data logged during
drilling
• Generating hard copy reports
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Measure While Drilling - MWD
Optional function for evaluation of geological and geomechanical variations
ahead of the tunnel face from data recorded during drilling
One of the most difficult yet extremely important steps in
drifting and tunnelling is to predict the geological and geo-
mechanical properties ahead of the tunnel face, particularly
in stretches where rock formations are expected to vary
considerably. Early prediction of these properties can save
much valuable time and money and improve safety by allo-
wing appropriate measures to be taken before reaching the
difficult and dangerous formations. Measure While Drilling,
MWD, is a method for collecting appropriate drilling data
and presenting it systematically on the office PC for evalu-
ation and prediction by experienced onsite staff. In tunnel-
ling and drifting applications, MWD is intended for use on
Boomer rigs equipped with the Rig Control System (RCS).
Main Features
The MWD method has been developed to be an integral
part of the normal drill and blast activities. It does not req-
uire any expensive specialised rigs or elaborate set-ups.
A standard Boomer equipped with RCS can be upgraded
for MWD application. Since the procedure of collecting
MWD data can be combined with other normal drilling acti-
vities, such as drilling of probe holes, pre-grout holes, or
even normal blast holes, this method can be easily inte-
grated into normal tunnelling activities. MWD can be used
for immediate evaluation in the Tunnel Manager software.
As soon as the recorded data is transferred to a stand-alone
PC, the results can be plotted and evaluated.
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Description
MWD is an optional function designed for use on New
Generation Boomer rigs with RCS. A minimum require-
ment is that the Boomer rig should be equipped with the
appropriate ABC (Advance Boom Control) option - ABC
Regular or ABC Total. If collection of data is planned over
a length longer than a single-pass hole, then the feeds
should be equipped for extension drilling. One or all of
the booms on the rig can be equipped for MWD data coll-
ection. Eight drilling parameters are recorded at pre-
determined intervals. The shortest interval is 2 cm. All main
parameters influencing the drilling process are recorded.
These parameters also contain information that collecti-
vely can be used to predict rock formation.
The parameters are:
• Feed pressure
• Dampener pressure
• Penetration rate
• Impact pressure
• Rotation pressure
• Rotation speed
• Water pressure
• Water flow
The parameters are recorded on the rig on a PC card, which
is then taken to the office PC for downloading and eva-
luation of the results.
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Rig Remote Access
On-line monitoring of drill rigs
Worksite's local proxy
server
External computer WWW
Local data network
Mine office computer
External computer
Mine office computer
Rig Remote Access affords supervision or control of a drill rig
One of the new Atlas Copco functions made available by
RCS is the Rig Remote Access (RRA) option. Since RCS is
based on PC technology and the mining and construction
industry is using computers in data networks more than
ever before, the new Atlas Copco drill rigs are easily con-
nected to the customer’s site computer network, just as
any other PC. This enables functionality such as work order
handling, log data transfer, and remote trouble-shooting.
Using RRA, drill plans can be uploaded to the drill rig, or
log files downloaded to the controller’s PC, via phone mo-
dem or local network connection. Drill rig status can be
observed on-line using a standard web browser on a re-
mote PC. This eliminates the need for manual handling and
transport of memory cards to transfer drill plans and log-
ging information to and from the drill rig.
On worksites with multiple machines running with some
level of automation, a central monitoring and control room
is commonly used. In this kind of set-up, the RCS system
can easily be interfaced, with status and log information
from the rig being transferred on-line via the work site’s
data network. The installation is no different than installing
a standard PC to the same data network.
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At the worksite: Computerized rigs
with RCS system and the RRA option
Rig Remote Access includes a web server on the rig that
allows simple access to the rig using a standard web bro-
wser such as the Microsoft Explorer from any PC in the
work site network. RRA also includes functions for file
transfer using the standard file transfer protocol (FTP).
Advantages
Machine monitoring is included in the worksite data
network. There is no requirement for a machine specific
data communication system or network. The rig is
connected directly to the worksite data network. Cost and
support is reduced. The local on-site IT technicians can
do rig communication and network support.
Furthermore, reduced costs are possible through:
Rationalisation possibilities for even smaller construction
sites and mines. Cost effective integration into existing
network system due to standard communication proto-
cols (TCP/IP, IREDES). Efficient planning of production and
rig maintenance due to automated information exchange
between the central office and the rig. Increased availability
through on-line expert troubleshooting assistance from
Atlas Copco, if work site data network has Internet
connectivity.
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 DRILL RIG OPTIONS

Safe Bolting System

A boom conversion kit has been developed that allows
the operator to place a rockbolt into the feed or change
drill bit from the safety of the operator’s platform. This
eliminates the need for the operator to work under unse-
cured rock, which may be the case when the face drilling
jumbo is used for both bolt hole drilling and installation
of rockbolts.

The problem is solved with a new boom system, based

on the well proven BUT 32/35 booms, which lets the ope-
rator put the bolt in the feed and install it while standing
on the platform.

This is accomplished by changing the rotation unit and

the feed holder, and fitting a longer feed tilt cylinder. When
the new components are installed, the feed can rotate a
full 180º from the face, backwards facing the operator’s
platform.

A dead-man’s handle ensures the operator does not inflict

any damage onto him/her self or to the machine. A small
platform is mounted on the side of the rig where the ope-
rator can stand to install the bolt, or change a drill bit.

The operator can perform the bolt hole drilling and bolt
installation without leaving the drill rig.

After the drill steel is removed and the bolt installation tool is From the platform the operator can easily put a washer on
attached to the rockdrill, the bolt is placed into the feed. the rockbolt or change a drill bit.

The Safe Bolting System includes:

• Boom part components for left- or right-hand side
boom
• Hydraulic and electric components incl. dead-man’s
handle
• Platform set for left- or right-hand side mounting

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 DRILL RIG OPTIONS

Ergonomically designed workspace

with advanced technology
from a comfortable position. The ergonomically designed
operator’s seat is vertically and laterally adjustable and
slewable for easy entry. The control levers are located in
the collapsible armrests. Full colour display contains all
the information needed to operate or supervise the drill rig.
An optional extra control panel for a standing or seated
operator adds to the cabin’s flexibility.
Rigs with smaller cabins feature an adjustable operator’s
seat and ergonomically designed drilling control panel
with large colour display. An optional extra control panel
for a standing operator adds to the cabin’s flexibility.
Good insulation affords a noise level below 80 dB, and
rubber damping of the cab mounting reduces vibration
and gives greater comfort during tramming. Cabin com-
plies with European and International safety demands
for Falling Object Protective Structure FOPS.

The interplay between man and machine starts in the
operator’s cabin, and Atlas Copco has expended great
effort in designing a cabin with operator comfort in mind.
Even the smallest details have been considered to produce
a modern workstation. The cabin offers excellent visibility
for both drilling and tramming. The laminated windscreen
is equipped with a large wiper, as is the rear window.
Effective air ventilation clears condensation mist from all
of these windows. The cabin is designed so that the ope-
rator can monitor and control the entire drilling process
Features in summary
• Ergonomically designed drilling control panel with
large colour display.
• Option of two control panels for 1- and 2-boom rigs.
• Option of two control panels for 3-boom rigs with
two sitting or two standing, or one sitting and one
standing opreator. Sitting operator with armrest
controls.
• Spacious and comfortable working environment inside
the FOPS-approved cabin.
• Improved working and tramming lights.
• Excellent visibility for both drilling and tramming.
• Noise level below 80 dB(A).
• Hydraulically driven air conditioning unit continues
to operate during tramming.

Right armrest keypad with
control levers for boom and
drilling, buttons for boom
console, service platform,
cabin and selection of different
ABC Total functions.
Left armrest keypad with
boom/feed control lever and
buttons for boom selection,
start and stop, and selection
of ABC Basic or Regular
functions.
Adjustable operator control Increased visibility during
panel with high resolution drilling due to the 1.1 metre
colour display. cabin lift and wider front
window with no visible frames.

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 DRILL RIG OPTIONS

FAM angle indicator for DCS rigs

A easy-to-use instrument for increased drilling accuracy
linked together so that only one boom has to be aligned
on the laser beam.
The system is also available with hole depth measurement
(option), which instantaneously shows the reached hole
depth when drilling.
FAM is menu-driven with icons which make it universal
to all languages. A built in fault indication and fault finding
system helps to detect and locate electronic faults.
FAM is used on rigs with direct controlled drilling system
and with Atlas Copco BUT 28, BUT 32 and BUT 35 booms.

FAM is available in two versions:

I. Shows feed direction and specified drill hole length.
II. Shows feed direction, specified drill hole length,
hole depth reached and total drillmetres.

Instrumentation (for each boom):

FAM (Feed Angle Measurement) is a system for measuring
and indicating the direction of the feed. The system calcu-
lates the deviation from a reference direction that the alig-
nment of the feed would give in full-depth drilled holes.
The deviation is presented in cm and a feed angle. A refe-
rence direction and the full-hole depth (not the drill steel
length) must be specified in order for the system to pre-
sent correct values.
The feed direction is shown graphically in the form of an
archery target with the bull’s-eye as the reference direction.
If the feed direction differs from the reference direction,
a line is shown which describes the resulting departure
from the reference direction at the bottom of the hole
(full-depth hole).
Deviation can be measured with reference to the drill
rig, or with reference to a laser (or other tunnel reference
line). If more than one FAM is installed on a rig, they are
• One high resolution colour display with integrated
control keys
• Two resolver sensors to measure the horizontal angle
of each boom tripod
• One gravitational sensor to measure the dip of the
feed
• One drill hole depth sensor (if option FAM II is chosen)
• One resolver module for calculations and communication
• High tensile strength communication cabling to link
together all components
• One service tool box for service and maintenance.
Easy to use instrument to:
• Increase drilling accuracy
• Limit overbreak while keeping tunnel profile
• Keep drill holes parallel
• Keep the rounds in the right direction

The main menu is shown
when the system is started.
From here, the working menu
is accessed or the other
alternatives: Sensor angle
menu, Drilling menu, Display
brightness menu. Fault finding
menu or Password menu.
The working menu shows
feed direction and specified
drill hole length. If the system
has hole depth measurement
(option), hole depth reached
and total drillmetres are also
shown here.
The sensor menu shows
the measured angles; boom
swing, feed swing and feed
inclination.
The fault-finding menu may
show the status of either the
sensors and resolver module
or the display.
Status may be either OK or
not OK (crossed-out OK).

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 HYDRAULIC BOOMS

BUT series
Hydraulic booms for tunnelling and mine drilling applications
The BUT series of hydraulic booms offer the
excellent stability and accuracy of movement that
are needed for precision drilling. This also gives fast
positioning, low drill steel costs and straight holes.
They also offer the flexibility needed to serve for
different kinds of drilling tasks.
In addition, BUT booms incorporate features
specially developed to improve ease and speed
in manoeuvring, to enable complete rounds to
be drilled faster. One such feature is the joystick
control for lift and swing movements, which
positions the boom smoothly and swiftly at a
stepless, adjustable speed.
Main features
• With the direct positioning system, the boom can be moved
straight to the next collaring location.
• Double tripod suspension gives accurate parallel holding in all
directions.
• 360 degrees feed roll-over gives full coverage of the tunnel face
without any blind spots and with no change in parallelity.
• Feed tilt cylinder rotates the feed into vertical position with the
rock drill facing the operator. This gives fast and simple roof
drilling and good supervision of the drilling sequence.
• Boom extensions make it possible to drill two rows of roof or
cross-cut holes from the same set-up.
• Main boom joints have axial bearings bushings, and boom joints
for the cylinders are fitted with adjustable expanding shafts all
maintaining the accuracy and operational precision of the boom.

BUT 35G

BUT 35G is a heavy duty boom with a new

powerful rotation unit. Coverage area 92 m²
(or 112 m² with fixed boom segment). It is
designed for operation within large-size
drifts and underground openings.
BUT 32

BUT 32 is a heavy duty boom with a coverage

area of 41 m². It is designed for operation within BUT 28
large to medium-size drifts and underground
openings.

BUT 4B
BUT 28 is a heavy duty boom with a coverage
area of 48 m². It is designed for operation
within medium-size drifts and underground
openings.

Technical data
Boom type BUT 4B* BUT 28 BUT 32 BUT35G
Weight, boom only, kg 1100 1750 2075 2860
Feed extension, mm 1500 1250 1800 1800 BUT 4B is a heavy duty boom with double
Telescopic boom extension, mm 900 1250 1250 1600 rotation devices, which makes it possible to
Feed roll-over, degrees 360 360 360 360 position the centre-mounted feed vertically on
Coverage area, m2 23 48 41 92** both sides of the feed. Coverage area of 23 m².
Max. weight of feed and rock It is designed for use in small-area drifts.
drill to be mounted, kg 600 700 700 850

*) BUT 4 is also equipped with feed rotation ±114° and feed dump cylinder
18° up, 60º down.
**) Coverage area for BUT 35 with 700 mm fixed boom segment is 112 m².
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 ROD ADDING SYSTEM

RAS 6000
Mechanized rod adding system
RAS 6000 is a mechanized rod adding system for
extension drilling of extra long holes in drifts and
tunnels, using Speedrod® extension rods.
The RAS system consists of a control unit, and two
mechanical grippers mounted on the feed beam.
The drilling cycle starts with one Speedrod in the
feed and another in the grippers. When the first
Speedrod is drilled into the rock, the next Speedrod
is added. Additional extension rods can be added.
The two-rod extension drilling almost doubles the
hole depth. The RAS system enables the drilling of
longer rounds, deeper holes for cement injection
around the tunnel profile and long bolt holes in
confined places. It also allows the rig to be used for
exploratory drilling ahead of the face.
• Enables drilling of longer rounds
• Low weight and small dimensions
• Can be used with Atlas Copco BMH 6000 feeds
• Can be used with Speedrod® dimensions R32, T38
• Manually controlled drilling

1. The first SPEEDROD is drilled into the rock.

2. The grippers lift the second rod

into place and drilling continues.

3. When the hole is finished, the RAS system

uncouples and removes the rod

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 HYDRAULIC DRILL SUPPORT

Atlas Copco hydraulic drill steel support

BSH 110B
The BSH 110B hydraulic drill steel support is used for
extension drilling of longer rounds in combination
with BMH 2000 and 600 feeds.
The drill steel support is remote controlled and
used for manually joining and separating one or
more rods. It grips and holds the threaded joint
when the drill string is extended or retracted.

BSH 110B

Drilling

BSH 110B

Gripping

Extending

C
L2
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om
Bo
Ro
cket

Drill rods

Drill through

Main features
• Fully compatible with Atlas Copco BMH 2000 and
6000 feeds
• Remote controlled from operator platform
• Multifunction like gripping, guiding and fully BSH 110B Kit
opened
Basic kit includes controls, mounting kit, bushing
• Interchangeable bushing halves and bushings halves and bushing.
for different drill rod dimensions Bushing halves Qty Dimensions Bushing Qty Dimensions
3128 2021 01 2 H28 D=40 3128 3025 46 1 D=37
3128 2021 02 2 R32 D=45 3128 3025 47 1 D=33
3128 2021 03 2 H32 D=44 3128 3025 48 1 D=43
3128 2021 04 2 H35 D=44 3128 3025 49 1 D=47
3128 2021 05 2 T38 D=56 3128 3025 50 1 D=59
3128 2021 06 2 T45 D=63 3128 3025 51 1 D=64
3128 2021 07 2 H25 D=36 3128 3025 52 1 D=29
3128 2021 08 2 R28 D=40 3128 3025 61 1 D=41
3128 3025 62 1 D=51
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 HYDRAULIC DRILL SUPPORT

Atlas Copco hydraulic MAI-bolt support

BSH 110-SDA
The BSH 110-SDA hydraulic MAI-bolt support makes
it possible to semi-mechanize the installation of Atlas
Copco MAI-bolts with Atlas Copco Boomer rigs.
The design with forward reaching gripper arms
makes it possible to reduce the protruding part of
the installed Atlas Copco MAI-bolt to a minimum.

BSH 110-SDA

BSH 110-SDA

Boomer

C
L2
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om
Bo
Ro
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SDA-range

Main features
• Fully compatible with Atlas Copco BMH 2000 and
6000 feeds
• Remote controlled from operator platform
• Multifunction like gripping, guiding and fully BSH 110-SDA Kit
opened
Basic kit includes control panel, mounting kit and
• Interchangeable bushing halves for standard bolt bushing halves.
diameters, R32, R38, and R51 Bushing halves
• Compatible with SDA shank adapters for COP For Anchor rod R25 3128 2021 23
For Anchor rod R32 3128 2021 22
1238, COP 1440 and COP 1838 rock drills For Anchor rod R38 3128 2021 21
For Anchor rod R51 3128 2021 20
COP Conversion kit
For COP 1238 3128 3124 80
For COP 1838 3128 3124 79
For COP 1440 3115 3129 90
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 HYDRAULIC FEEDS

Hydraulic feeds BMH-series

BMH 2000

BMH 2000 and 6000

The BMH 2000 series feeds are intended for
medium-sized and small drill rigs, while the BMH
6000 series for medium-sized and heavy drill
rigs. Hole depth has been maximized in relation
to overall length to enable the longest possible
rounds to be drilled in confined spaces.
The BMH feeds feature strong aluminium beams
with extremely high resistance against bending
and torsional stresses. All surfaces exposed to
wear are protected by stainless-steel guide sleeves
and all sliding parts are easily replaceable.

Feed range Intended for Drill steel length Feeding depth Total length Net weight*
rock drill mm mm mm kg
BMH 2325 - BMH 2349 COP 1238 2500 - 4920 2205 - 4625 4087 - 6507 285 - 365
BMH 6312 - BMH 6320 COP 1238 3700 - 6100 3443 - 5843 5287 - 7777 424 - 540
BMH 2625 - BMH 2649 COP 1532 2500 - 4310 2180 - 4600 3697 - 6117 265 - 350
BMH 6612 - BMH 6620 COP 1532 3700 - 6100 3345 - 5745 4910 - 7310 410 - 525
BMH 2825 - BMH 2849 COP 1838 2500 - 4920 2205 - 4625 4087 - 6507 290 - 370
BMH 6812 - BMH 6821 COP 1838 3700 - 6400 3443 - 6140 5287 - 7977 430 - 580
Feed force BMH 2000 - 12,5/15,0 kN (at 80/100 bar); BMH 6000 - 20 kN (at 100 bar)
* = with hoses, without rock drill and drill steel.

BMHS 2000 BMHE 2000

BMHS 2000 and BMHE 2000

The BMHS and BMHE 2000 series feeds are short
units intended for use in very confined spaces.
With the same overall length. Mounted hose drum
and short cradle, they can use drill steels 300 mm
longer than standard feeds of the same overall
length.
On BMHE 2000 the front drill-steel support is
mounted in a telescopic arrangement that can be
extended by up to 700 mm to enable even longer
drill steels - and drill steels of different lengths - to
be used as necessary. The maximum possible drill-
steel length differential is 700 mm.

Feed range Intended for Drill steel length Feeding depth Total length Net weight*
rock drill mm mm mm kg

BMHS 2625 - BMHS 2643 COP 1532 2500 - 4310 2181 - 3991 3354 - 5164 260 - 318

Feed force 12,5 kN, 2800 Ibf

* = with hoses, without rock drill and drill steel

Feed type Intended for Drill steel length Feeding depth Total length Net weight*
rock drill min/max min/max Retract/extract
mm mm mm kg
BMHE 2628 - 21 COP 1532 2100 - 2800 1746 - 2446 2964 - 3665 300
BMHE 2631 - 24 COP 1532 2400 - 3190 2046 - 2736 3264 - 3955 320
BMHE 2634 - 27 COP 1532 2700 - 3400 2346 - 3056 3564 - 4265 335
BMHE 2637 - 31 COP 1532 3090 - 3700 2736 - 3346 3954 - 4565 350
Feed force 12.5 kN, 2800 lbf
* = with hoses, without rock drill and drill steel.

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 HYDRAULIC FEEDS

Hydraulic telescopic feeds BMHT-series

BMHT 2000

BMHT 2000 and 6000

The BMHT 2000 and 6000 series telescopic feeds are
ideal for use in confined spaces where they facilitate
multi-tasking, e.g. drifting, roof-hole and cross-cut
drilling, always permitting longest possible rounds
to be drilled. The front drill-steel support is
mounted on a telescopic feed beam that can be
extended (depending on feed size) by up to 1.2,
1.5 or 1.8 m for BMHT 2000 and 1.8 or 2.4 m
for BMHT 6000; to enable two drill steel lengths -
and drill steels of different lengths - to be used.

Feed type Intended for Drill steel length Feeding depth Total length Net weight*
rock drill min/max min/max Retract/extract
mm mm mm kg
BMHT 2331 - 19 COP 1238 1900 - 3090 1608 - 2798 3407 - 4607 405
BMHT 2337 - 22 COP 1238 2200 - 3700 1908 - 3408 3707 - 5217 420
BMHT 2337 - 25 COP 1238 2500 - 3700 2208 - 3408 4007 - 5217 425
BMHT 2343 - 25 COP 1238 2500 - 4310 2208 - 4018 4007 - 5827 435
BMHT 2631 - 19 COP 1532 1900 - 3090 1633 - 2823 3107 - 4297 392
BMHT 2637 - 22 COP 1532 2200 - 3700 1933 - 3433 3407 - 4907 407
BMHT 2643 - 25 COP 1532 2500 - 4310 2233 - 4043 3707 - 5517 430
BMHT 2831 - 19 COP 1838 1900 - 3090 1608 - 2798 3407 - 4607 410
BMHT 2837 - 22 COP 1838 2200 - 3700 1908 - 3408 3707 - 5217 425
BMHT 2837 - 25 COP 1838 2500 - 3700 2208 - 3408 4007 - 5217 430
BMHT 2843 - 25 COP 1838 2500 - 4310 2208 - 4018 4007 - 5827 440
Feed force 12.5 kN (at 80 bar)
* = with hoses, without rock drill and drill steel.

Feed type Intended for Drill steel length Feeding depth Total length Net weight*
rock drill min/max min/max Retract/extract kg
mm mm mm
BMHT 6314 - 08 COP 1238 2500 - 4310 2221 - 4036 4090 - 5900 635
BMHT 6316 - 10 COP 1238 3090 - 4920 2813 - 4638 4680 - 6500 655
BMHT 6318 - 10 COP 1238 3090 - 5530 2813 - 5258 4680 - 7125 680
BMHT 6614 - 08 COP 1532 2500 - 4310 2130 - 3940 3725 - 5535 610
BMHT 6616 - 10 COP 1532 3090 - 4920 2720 - 4545 4315 - 6140 640
BMHT 6620 - 12 COP 1532 3700 - 6100 3330 - 5730 4925 - 7325 690
BMHT 6814 - 08 COP 1838 2500 - 4310 2221 - 4036 4090 - 5900 635
BMHT 6816 - 10 COP 1838 3090 - 4920 2813 - 4638 4680 - 6500 680
BMHT 6818 - 10 COP 1838 3090 - 5530 2813 - 5258 4680 - 7125 690
Feed force 20.0 kN
* = with hoses, without rock drill and drill steel.

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DRIFTING EQUIPMENT

Drifting Drill bit designs

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Rotation, 380° Tilt forwards, 30° Positioning:
Tilt forwards, 30° Tilt backwards, 30° Rotation, 380°
Tilt backwards, 30° Side movement, ±1.5 m Tilt forwards, 30°
with sliding table Type M
Side movement, ±0.75 m Tilt backwards, 30°
with pendulum arm Side movement, ±1.5 m COP 34,44,54,64
with sliding table
Extra side movement, ±0.75 m Type L COP 1838ME/MEX
with pendulum arm
COP 1838HE/HEX
Alternative pendulum
arm with 90° COP 4050MUX
turned Type 6
feedholder Positioning:
Rotation, 380°
Type M2 Tilt forwards, 45°
Tilt backwards, 30°
Sideways, ±1.5 m

Canopy Type M3/L3 Type 7

Telescopic Positioning:
and FOPS- Reach, 3.5 - 5.1 m
approved Rotation, 360°
Type M4 Boom up, 45°
Boom down, 15°
Sideways, ±35°
Forwards, 90°
Extra: Backwards, 10°
Cabin with Turn table ±20°
panoramic Type M6/L6
view and
FOPS-approved

Engine module Front module Type M7

Rear module
Power pack

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The new Simba M and L series represent an entirely new
concept that makes the drilling unit easier to run and more
productive to use. “Drilling with precision” has been our
motto and objective for both the mechanical solutions
and the electronic control system. Mechanical components
and electronics represent the absolute best available, which
is no small claim. And the new rig Control System adds ex-
tendable intelligence. The end result is a fleet of Simba
rigs with the dynamic flexibility to solve not just today’s
needs but also tomorrow’s.
With an entirely new frame, five different drill units, three
feed lengths, four top-hammer rock drills, a number of ITH
hammers and an extensive options program, we are able
to offer the right Simba for every application. The new
Simba rigs are designed to be dismantled into their main
components for ease of lowering into narrow shafts.
The M-series are top-hammer production drill rigs with
RCS for high productivity and precision. Hole diameter
range 51 - 127 mm and hole depth up to 51 m. Equipped
with the well proven rock drill COP 1838MEX (51 - 76 mm),
COP 1838HEX (76 - 89 mm) and COP 2550EX (89 - 127 mm).
Available in five configurations M2 C, M3 C, M4 C, M6 C
and M7 C.
The M-series are also available with ITH hammers COP
34, 44, 54 and 64 for hole diameter range 85 -165 mm.
Available in four configurations, M2 C-ITH, M3 C-ITH, M4
C-ITH and M6 C-ITH.
The L-series are top-hammer production drill rigs with
RCS for high productivity and precision. Hole diameter
range 89 - 127 mm and hole depth up to 51 m. Equipped
with the well proven rock drill COP 4050MUX. Available
in two configurations, L3 C and L6 C.

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 PRODUCTION DRILL RIG OVERVIEW

RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions

in mm Stingerextension
PH = Parallel holes

1150
900

Feed extension
1200 (900)
o
30 30 o
R2 750 750
97

1500
0(
RD
)

4600
R279

4915

(PH)
0(PH
)

380o

1825
Simba, type 2
(valid for feed BMH 150
5940
216X and top hammer Stingerextension
Type M2 2000
equipped with extractor)

RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions Stingerextension

PH = Parallel holes in mm

1150
900

Feed extension
1200 (900)
o 30 o
30
R
29
70
(R
D)

4915
380o

1825
Simba, type 3
(valid for feed BMH 150

216X and top hammer 7440 Stingerextension

Type M3 2000
equipped with extractor)

RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensionsion mm Stingerextension

PH = Parallel holes

1150
900

Feed extension
1200 (900)
o
750 1500 750 30 30 o
R
29

1500
70
(R

(PH)
D
4600

R 279 380o
4915

0 (PH )
)

1825
Simba, type 4
(valid for feed BMH 150

216X and top hammer 7440 Stingerextension

equipped with extractor) Type M4 2000

3000 (PH) Dimensions Stinger extension

RD = Ring drilling
in mm
PH = Parallel holes
1150
900
Feed extension
1200 (900)
o
30 45 o
R
48
80
(R
5650

45 o
D)

o
5000

45
(R D)
R 2760 380o
2780

Simba, type 6
(valid for feed BMH 150

246X and top hammer 8520

Stinger extension
equipped with extractor) Type M6 2000

Dimensions
in mm
850
Stinger extension
700

1200 (900)
Feed extension
6140

50 Parallell holes with

11 0o boom-lift
35o boom-swing
Coverage area
00
16

1100x4690 mm
o
10 Dimensions with
7850

0o boom-lift
25o 35o boom-swing
90o
45o 35o Dimensions with
45o boom-lift
360o 25o boom-swing

Simba, type 7
900

(valid for feed BMH 150

2000
216X and top hammer Stinger extension
Type M7 3900 1600
equipped with extractor)

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Rig Control System - RCS for Simba M & L rigs
RCS - Computer controlled drill rig
This is a PC based control system with full automation pos-
sibilities. This type of control system is intended for all
kinds of automation in simple and advanced drill rigs.
Hydraulic valves are electrically controlled, but the elec-
trical signal comes from IO-modules. The PC includes the
possibility to introduce advanced automation, proportional
type of valve control, timers and parameterized rock drill
control. The RCS control system also reduces the required
amount of hoses and cables. The control system is pos-
sible to upgrade at the worksite and has built-in logging
and monitoring functions as well as built-in support for
diagnostics and fault finding. RCS is common on medium
and large sizes of Simba drill rigs.
Automation levels
Three different automation levels are available in Simba
M and L drill rigs:
ABC Basic - manually operated drill rig
In this automation level all drill rig operations are manual.
The operator uses the control panel and display to ope-
rate the drill rig. Functions for angle indication and hole
depth measurement are included as standard, which enhance
the quality of drilling. Functions for statistics logging and
machine supervision are also included, enhancing the drill
rig availability by supporting the preventive maintenance
of the drill rig. The performance of the rock drill is control-
led by the RCS system to give a smooth drilling and to
avoid jamming and stuck drill steel. ABC Basic level
gives the same hole quality as the other levels thanks to
the angle reading display and drilling to a pre-set depth.
Built-in interlocks prevent damage on for example the rod
handler. Automatic cradle positioning speeds up the rod
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The new generation of
Simba production drill rigs
is equipped with a number
of new functions. These
functions are packaged in
different automation levels
- ABC Basic, ABC Regular
and ABC Total.
extraction sequence. The advanced drill control system
enables smooth and problem free drilling, that saves
the rock drill and the drill rods.
ABC Regular - manual drill rig with semi-automated
functions
In this automation level part of the operation is automated.
The operator uses the control panel and display to oper-
ate the drill rig and initiate automated sequences such as
one-hole automatic drilling. Included are all the functions
in ABC Basic. Extended logging capability and drill plan
handling on rig are available as options. A constant high
production rate through out the whole shift, thanks to the
automatic drilling functions. Start automatic drilling before
lunch break or shift changes and another 40 - 60 m per shift
can be obtained depending of the hole length. Complete
with Breakthrough Automatic Stop prevents dropping of
drill strings. An easy procedure to start automatic drilling
reduces the training time for a fresh operator.
ABC Total - automated drill rig
In this automation level all drilling operation is automated.
The operator uses the control panel and display only to
set-up and initiates automated sequences such as multi-
hole automatic drilling. Included are all the functions in
ABC Regular. Extended logging capability and the drill plan
handling on rig are also included. These rigs have it all!
Only one or a few operators are required to take care of
several drill rigs. Complete with rig communication for
higher functionality. ABC Total requires large fans for max-
imum performance, as the rig still has to be set-up by the
operator.
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RCS Functions
With the RCS system, and its PC-based technology, up-
grading of drill rigs has never been so easy. A full range
of automation functions are included in or optional to the
three ABC automation levels.
Rig operation
Man machine interface
This function is part of the basic rig control system included
in all ABC automation levels. The man machine interface
(MMI) gives the operator a simple and logical way to ope-
rate the drill rig. The MMI on the display includes diffe-
ent operator views for control of drilling, positioning angles,
parameter set-up, drill rig monitoring and fault detection/
analysis. The interface uses a standard Atlas Copco display
and control panel unit mounted either on the drill rig (when
a cabin is available) or on a cart external to the drill rig.
A dual mode can also be used with one control panel on
the rig and one optional control panel mounted on a cart.
Direct menus let the operator quickly find the required in-
formation. On-screen gauges let you read the pressures
without hydraulic hoses to the control panel or into the
cabin. The remote/external panel is hooked up to the rig
with a very thin but strong cable compared to previous
systems.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Different operator views on the drill rig display
Languages
Swedish and English are always included and can be cho-
sen dynamically. Other languages are optional and can be
ordered separately. A total of five (5) additional languages
can be installed. Installed languages can be dynamically
chosen.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Drill rig monitoring and diagnostics
This function is part of the basic rig control system included
in all ABC automation levels. The drill rig monitoring part
continuously monitors events on the rig such as sensor
values out of limit, emergency stop activated, errors in the
control system and so on. These events are stored in the
event log of the drill rig for later storage on PC card for an-
alysis by the service technician. The drill rig diagnostics
part is a built-in fault detection and fault analysis tool for
the service technician. Using this tool the faulty parts on
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the drill rig are easily found and replaced. This includes
sensors, cables, electronic modules and in some cases
hydraulic valves. Faulty modules are colour marked as red
on the display and detailed data on the module is presented.
This function makes fault finding easier and faster. Cable
and module markings are presented in the diagnostic tool,
reducing the need for drawings when doing fault finding.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Diagnostics tools and event log on the drill rig display
Drill Control
Hole length indication
Hole length indication function helps the operator to drill
a hole to a predetermined length. Actual hole length and
penetration rate is presented in the graphical display du-
ring drilling. The hole length indication function uses a
sensor mounted on the feed. The hole length for each dril-
led hole could be logged if the Drill Quality Logging option
is present. Drilling to a precise hole length is preferred in-
stead of a number of rods. Penetration rate display helps
when the drilling system is tuned in, when different bits
are tested and gives a better understanding of what’s going
on in the hole.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Hole length as
seen on the drill
rig display
Advanced Drill Control
The basis of the Advanced Drill Control system is the RPCF
and DPCI-control algorithms and the anti-jamming func-
tion. The drill control is manually operated with one lever
and push buttons on the control panel. RPCF (Rotation
pressure control of feed pressure) is an algorithm to adjust
the feed pressure according to measured rotation pressure.
DPCI (Damper pressure control of impact pressure) is an
algorithm to adjust the percussion pressure according to
measured damper pressure. The anti-jamming function
uses the rotation pressure to detect a jamming situation.
In case of a jamming situation, the control system reverses
the feed of the rock drill and initiates a new collaring of the
hole. The RPCF algorithm assures that the tube joints
are tightened with a constant torque throughout the
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hole length. This will give maximum life on the shank ada-
pter, tubes and drill bits. It also makes the rod extraction Drill unit positioning
easier as it is not likely that the joints are too tight. Maxi-
mum penetration rate will be kept in different ground con- Angle indication
ditions, as well as in different drilling directions. The DPCI The angle indication function provides the operator with
algorithm will make sure that the bit has a good contact the possibility to see the information on feed direction in
when high percussion is initiated, which extends the over- the form of two angles displayed on the screen; rotation
haul interval of the rock drill. angle and fan inclination (tilt angle). The function uses two
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total. inclinometers, one for each angle. When the Simba rig is
Pressure
equipped with a pendulum arm, an extra inclinometer is
Rotation pressure jamming used to measure the angle of the pendulum. In the case
ROTATION

Rotation Pressure Drilling

Rotation Pressure Collaring
of Simba M7 one inclinometer is used for the carrier.
Angles are presented in the graphical display and defini-
Percussion drilling
tion of rotation direction and location of the zero angles
PERCUSSION

Percussion collaring
A drill control cycle is configurable. Collaring angles for each drilled hole could
Feed pressure drilling
with collaring, drill- be logged if the Measure While Drilling logging option is
ing with RPCF and present. Accurate direction of the hole is essential in pro-
FEED

Feed pressure collaring anti-jamming duction drilling. Simple sensors together with advanced
Start
Feed Collaring Ramping Drilling Anti- Reversed Forward
Time software give a trouble free function, with accuracy within
(RPCF) jamming feed feed o
0.5 . The view and presentation of the angle could simply
be changed depending of the drill plans and how the rig
is turned in the drift.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.

The RPCF keeps

the joint tight

Automatic Drill Control

The one-hole automatic drills a hole to a predetermined
depth in an automatic drill sequence. This function includes
automatic collaring for the first rod, which will make a
smoother collaring than any operator, which is important
to minimise deviation. The collaring length can be adjusted
in the display menu system to suit different rock conditions. Display of incli-
The automatic rod handling option is closely related to nation angles
this system.
Included in ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Manual drill unit positioning
Automatic pattern drilling The manual drill unit positioning is a basic function always
Drill pattern plans are fed to the rig computer either manu- included in the RCS. The drilling unit and feed extension
ally by the operator or loaded via the rig on-line data com- are manually operated with one/two position lever(s) and
munication system. The drill plan is presented on the drill buttons on the control panel. Proportional functions help
rig display. Selected drill pattern is scanned for obstacle the operator to quickly find the correct direction of the feed.
avoidance, and then the pattern drilling sequence is started The positioning functions are logically operated with joy-
by the operator. The drill rig starts with automatic posi- sticks, and the function could easily be configured depen-
tioning, anchoring and collaring followed by the automatic ding on whether the operator’s panel is behind or in front
drill sequence. During scanning for obstacle avoidance, of the feed unit. Built-in feed rotation stops in the software
the operator receives information on feed alignment to prevent the operator from accidentally damaging the hoses.
planned holes using the aiming function. A team of multi Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
skilled operators takes care of the operation as well as the
service on a couple of drill rigs. Optional rig communi- Automatic drill unit positioning
cation gives higher functionality as the rigs alert the team The automatic drill unit positioning function positions the
in case of a stop. feed in pre-defined settings or with the drill plans pre-
Included in ABC Total. defined positions through holding down a button on the
operator panel. Speeds-up the feed positioning in cases
where a drill plan has several centre holes or when drilling
a fan pattern.
Included in ABC Total and option for ABC Regular.

Automatic anchoring
The automatic anchoring function consists of two se-
quences, the anchoring sequence and the de-anchoring
sequence. These sequences include automatic control of
stingers and feed extension. This function is part of the
multi-hole automatic drilling.
Drill plan pre- Included in ABC Total.
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Rod handling system
Manual rod handling system
The manual rod handling system RHS is a basic function
of the drill rig that is always included. It is operated with
one position lever and buttons on the control panel. A rod
handler is a must in production drilling, and it has given
possibility to the use of the strong TDS tubes instead of
Speedrods. TDS tubes improve hole straightness and flu-
shing speed and reduce the risk of getting stuck in the hole.
Software interlocks prevent the rock drill and the grip-
per arms from hitting each other.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Automatic rod handling system
The automatic rod handling system enables the operator,
to after typing in the hole length, to push a button and the
hole will be completed after a perfect automatic collaring.
The system automatically adds rods during the drill se-
quence. The drilling terminates when a pre-determined
depth is reached. And then the system automatically
extracts all the rods and finishes the drill sequence. The
automatic rod handling system also includes automatic
rod extraction and rod adding when a drill bit has to be
changed. After the bit change, the system will automati-
cally add the rods into the hole and continue to drill the
remaining metres in one sequence.
Included in ABC Regular and ABC Total.
System monitoring
Basic system monitoring
This function is part of the basic rig control system inclu-
ded in all ABC automatic levels. It includes alarm and sta-
tus monitoring of vital parameters on the rig, such as:
emergency stop, hydraulic oil filter blockage and oil level,
power supply and so on. This function protects the drill
rig from damage, monitors the rig status with alarms dis-
played on the screen dashboard. Status is presented in
green or grey colour, warning in yellow and errors in red.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Breakthrough automatic stop
The drill control system has a detection function if the dril-
ling breaks through. When drilling a breakthrough hole,
it’s very important that the drilling is stopped as soon as
possible, otherwise there is a high risk that the drill string
is lost. This option terminates the drilling immediately
(within 10cm) and the rod extraction starts automatically
(if wished). Breakthrough automatic stop works in all drilling
directions.
Included in ABC Total, option for ABC Regular.
Detection of worn out drill bit
The drilling parameters are supervised, and on reaching
pre-set values, a warning message will be shown on the
display unit and drilling can be automatically stopped.
This is very useful in case there is no operator at the rig.
Together with a mine radio text message system it can
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send text messages to the operator, when it is time to
change the bit.
Included in ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Rock drill lubrication surveillance system
The rock drill lubrication air pressure and lubrication oil
level and pressure is supervised in order to detect if the
lubrication fails. If a failure in lubrication is detected, the
drilling is stopped. This function protects the rock drill
from damage and expensive repairs due to insufficient
lubrication.
Included in ABC Total, and option for ABC Basic and ABC
Regular.
Smart oil leakage shut down
The smart oil leakage shut down function uses the oil level
in the hydraulic tank and other available information to
determine if an oil leakage has occurred. For measuring
of the oil level, a level sensor is mounted in the hydraulic
oil tank. If an oil leakage is detected the ongoing automatic
sequence is aborted and the pumps are stopped. This
function protects the environment as well as the cost for
the mine. When the system detects an oil leakage of six
litres per one drilled rod, the drilling is stopped and the
operator is alerted with a message on the screen.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Logging functionality
Logging functions enable mine personnel to record and
evaluate rig performance parameters.
Statistics logging
In statistics logging, basic log data concerning electric mo-
tor hours, percussion hours and drill metres is presented
in the graphical display and can be saved on an external
storage medium after a menu command given by the ope-
rator. This function is part of the basic RCS included in all
automation levels. A great tool to plan time for service and
overhaul. Keeps track on accumulated hours for the rig,
as well as separate hours for up to three different rock drills.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Statistics logging
as seen on the
drill rig display
Maintenance logging
A number of parameters are logged when preset values
are exceeded. The values are set through the menu system.
The following rig parameters are monitored and logged
every minute when exceeding the preset values:
• hydraulic oil temperature
• lubrication air pressure
• lubrication oil pressure
• hydraulic oil pressure
• return oil filter clogged
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The following rock drill parameters are monitored and
logged every third second when exceeding the preset
values:
• percussion pressure
• rotation pressure
• feed pressure
• damper pressure
The log data is presented in the graphical display and is
saved on an external storage medium after a menu com-
mand given by the operator. A tool to track the reasons
for disturbances on a drill rig. Abuse, poor preventive main-
tenance or problems due to extreme drilling conditions
could be seen in this log.
Included in ABC Total, and option for ABC Basic and ABC
Regular.
Maintenance log
as seen on drill
rig display
Drill quality logging
Drill quality logging collects data from the angle indica-
tion and hole length instrument for later comparison with
drill plan. Together with logged hole position and date/
time, this function gives the planning personnel in the mine
a feed back on what was drilled and where. The position
of the hole is in relation to the drill rig set-up on ring.
To be able to get the most out of the drill quality data, the
Ore Manager PC program is recommended together with
digital drill plans. For true hole deviation data a separate
measuring tool is needed. To know the position of the hole
is vital for the charging and blasting process. The drill qu-
ality logging function generates data for documentation
of precision drilling. Digital drill plan handling eliminates
the operator set-up error.
Included in ABC Total, and option for ABC Basic and ABC
Regular.
Presentation of
drill quality data
compared to drill
plan on a PC
Measure while drilling (MWD)
A number of parameters are logged at regular intervals
during drilling. The interval is editable through the menu
system. The following parameters are logged during drilling:
hole depth, penetration rate, damper pressure, feed pres-
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sure, percussion pressure, rotation pressure, air/water
pressure and a time mark for every interval. The follow
ing parameters are logged once a hole: date, time, hole
length, feed angles and rig identity. The log data is saved
on an external storage medium for transfer to mine data-
base. To be able to get the most out of the MWD data, the
Ore Manager PC program is recommended together with
digital drill plans and drill quality logging. To know rock
properties when charging and blasting is vital for good
rock fragmentation. Measure While Drilling will provide
a good input to analysis on rock properties and in combi-
bination with hole deviation measurements an optimal
charging and blasting process will be possible. This will
reduce costs in the whole rock excavation process.
Included in ABC Total and option for ABC Regular.
Presentation of
MWD data on
a PC
Rig communication and data
exchange
The communication functionality enables the operator to
keep track of the drill rig status and drill production data
for maintenance and production monitoring purposes.
Basic data exchange
The basic data exchange function is implemented using
a PC-card. The basic function is included in all rig control
systems. It enables the operator to transfer data/programs
to/from the rig control system manually. This function is
very easy to use. The data is stored as text files, which could
be read on any standard PC.
Included in ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
PC-card for
transferring of
drill plans and
log-information
to and from the
drill rig
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Mine radio text message system
The mine radio text message function is implemented
using a data message ready mobile radio set. It enables
the operator to receive status and alarm messages sent
from the drill rig over the mine local radio system. This
function or the similar data on-line function is vital when
operating the drill rig in ABC Regular or ABC Total auto-
mation levels. Messages could be customised to the specific
mine site and consist of status, warnings, error and alarm
messages. The messages are of type one-way messages
only, from the rig to the portable radio. There could be one
or multiple portable radios. With this function the opera-
tor is able to respond to planned or unplanned events on
the drill rig even if the operator is not on the rig. Used to
its full extent this function could enable one operator to
operate multiple drill rigs. Service response could be acti-
vated by special radio messages directed specifically to the
service technician. For example, a service technician could
be equipped with a second portable radio on which errors
relating specifically to maintenance issues are reported.
The radio system is based on a Kenwood data-ready
radio set.
Option for ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
System for text message sending
Rig Remote Access
The Rig Remote Access system, RRA for data on-line com-
munication is implemented using RS232 serial modem
interface or using a LAN (Local Area Network) TCP-IP
interface. It enables the operator to access the rig control
system to transfer data/program to/from the rig control
system remotely on-line. Remote control is at the moment
not possible using the on-line data communication func-
tion. In mines with multiple machines running with some
level of automation, a central monitoring and control room
is commonly used. In this kind of set-up, the RCS system
can easily be interfaced, with status and log information
from the rig being transferred on-line via the mine data
network. The installation is no different than installing a
standard PC to the same data network. Rig Remote Access
includes a web server on the rig that allows simple access
to the rig using a standard web browser such as the Micro-
soft Explorer from any PC in the mine site network. RRA
also includes functions for file transfer using the standard
file transfer protocol (FTP). Machine monitoring included
in the mine site data network. No requirement for a
machine specific data communication system or network.
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The rig is connected directly to the mine site data network.
Cost and support is reduced. The local on site IT techni-
cians can do rig communication and network support.
Option for ABC Basic, ABC Regular and ABC Total.
Worksite's local proxy
server
External computer WWW
Local data network
At the worksite: Computerized rigs
with RCS system and the RRA option
Mine office computer
External computer
Mine office computer
Rig Remote Access affords supervision or control of a drill rig.
Software for planning and
evaluation
Ore Manager
Ore Manager is a PC program that enables the
operator to plan and evaluate drill rig performance on a
standard office PC. This analysis tool gives the customer
the possibility to plan and evaluate the technical and eco-
nomical parameters concerning the Simba drill rig. Since
the tool is an open database tool, data could be exported/
imported to/from other customer PC tools. Ore Manager
is compatible with the mining industry standard,
IREDES, for data transfer between drill rigs and mine data
systems. To be able to operate a drill rig in automation
mode ABC Total, a drill plan is vital. Ore Manager is
the tool to generate such a drill plan in a simple way. Ore
Manager also gives the user possibilities to analyse
the outcome of the drilling process and to improve the
next step in the rock excavation process, charge and blast.
Included in ABC Total and option for ABC Regular
Ore Manager
for generating
drill plans and
evaluating rig
performance
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Angle Reading Instruments ARI 6C and ARI 157C
The working menu presents the rotation angle and the lookout
angle. Hole depth measurements is option (ARI 6C).
The Angle Reading Instruments are electronic indication
systems used on the production drill rigs Simba H157 and
Simba H250/H1250 series.
ARI 6C is a system that indicates the feeder direction.
This system indicates the rotation angle and lookout angle.
The system is also available with hole depth measurement
(option). With this option the hole depth that has been
reached and also the drilling rate in metres per minute
are shown instantaneously on the display.
The rotation angle can show values between 0 and 360
degrees. Theoretically, the lookout angle can have a value
between -180 and +180 degrees, but the angle is limited
mechanically to smaller values.
The working menu also shows the direction in which the
angular value in question is to rise (positive direction).
This is shown by means of symbols in the upper right-hand
corner of the menu where the arrow in the symbols indi-
cates the positive direction. If the system is equipped for
hole depth measurement (option), the measured hole depth
is presented numerically in metres. While drilling is in pro-
gress, the drilling rate is also shown along a ruler gradu-
ated in metres per minute. When drilling is interrupted,
the position of the rock drill cradle is shown instead.
The system includes different menus for setting sensor
values, zero point for rotation direction and lookout direction.
When hole depth measurement is installed the system
provides logging fuctions. The system also includes diag-
nostic fault indication and fault finding.
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The working menu Production drilling presents the rotation
angle, feed angle and horizontal angle (ARI 157C)
ARI 157 is an electronic angle indication system that can be
with or without parallel holding. A display screen on the
control panel shows feeder angles in relation to the rig or
another selected direction (reference direction). The direc-
tional control is adapted to the BUT 4 boom.
The working menu Production drilling shows three dif-
ferent angles:
• Rotation angle (shown in relation to the defined zero
point).
• Feed angle (shown if the rotation angle is less than +/- 75
degrees from the vertical plane).
• Horizontal angle (shown when the feed angle is not shown,
that is when the feeder rotates to the closest horizontal
position).
The working menu Production drilling also shows infor-
mation on which rotation direction and lookout direction
should generate increasing angle values. This is shown
using symbols in the right hand corner of the menu, where
the arrow in the symbols indicates a positive direction.
The system has a number of menus for viewing, setting
and calibration of different senors. A diagnostic fault indi-
cation and fault finding system is also included. User menu
to define the password when required. ARI 157C also con-
tains a working menu for Drift drilling.
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 HYDRAULIC FEEDS

Rod Handling System RHS 17 and 27

RHS 27D

Rod handling system for mechanized handling of extension
rods and drill tubes on Simba underground production
drill rigs.
Features
The mechanized rod handling system relieves the operator
from heavy lifting work and is therefore an essential feature
for maintaining high productivity.
The RHS system for mounting on Atlas Copco Simba
production drill rigs is available in two types – RHS 17 and
RHS 27, and can be used when drilling in all directions.
RHS 17 has a storage capacity in the carousel of 17 rods.
Together with the rod in the feed, hole depth up to 22, 27.5
or 33 m is possible with rod length 4, 5 or 6 ft respectively.
RHS 17 is available in versions for Speedrod® R32, T38,
T45 and T51, or for drilltube diameter 64 mm.
The RHS system is remote-controlled from a portable
control panel that houses all controls for drilling and rod
handling. The control panel can be placed where it best
suits the operator.
On Simba RCS controlled rigs the system controls drilling
and rod handling. It enables the operator to start a drill
hole and then leave the machine to complete the hole to
a preprogrammed depth, after which it restores the drill
rods into the carousel. In the meantime, the operator can
attend to other tasks.
The RHS 17 and 27 are delivered for left-hand side assembly
as standard, but versions designed for right-hand side
assembly are available upon request.

RHS 27 has a storage capacity in the carousel of 27 rods.

Together with the rod in the feed, hole depth up to 34, 43 or
51 m is possible with rod length 4, 5 or 6 ft respectively.
RHS 27 is available in versions for Speedrod® R32, T38,
T45 and T51, or for drilltube diameter 64, 76, 87 and 89 mm. Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

Technical data RHS 17D Technical data RHS 27D

Rod diameters, mm 32, 38, 45, 51 Rod diameters, mm 32, 38, 45, 51
Tube diameters, mm 64 Tube diameters, mm 64, 76, 87, 89
Feed type BMH 214 BMH 215 BMH 216 Feed type BMH 244 BMH 245 BMH 246
BMH 224 BMH 225 BMH 226 BMH 234 BMH 235 BMH 356
Rod/tube length, mm (ft) 1220 (4) 1525 (5) 1830 (6) Rod/tube length, mm (ft) 1220 (4) 1525 (5) 1830 (6)
No. of rods/tubes 17 + 1 No. of rods/tubes 27 + 1
Max. hole depth, m (ft) 22 (72) 27.5 (90) 33 (108) Max. hole depth, m (ft) 34 (112) 43 (141) 51 (167)
Total weight, excl rods, kg 548 569 580 Total weight, excl rods, kg 568 584 600

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 HYDRAULIC FEEDS

Hydraulic Feeds BMH 200 – series

BMH 215

BMH 235

BMH 200 - series

The feeds are specially designed for high precision long- the threaded joints between the tubes in the drill string
hole drilling and are available for either tophammer drilling when they are withdrawn from the hole. The clamping
or ITH drilling. The double-bottom feed beam, made of ex- cylinders have piston rod-end pieces which are available
truded aluminium, withstands high torsional and bending for different types of drill tubes/rods.
stresses. The double-action hydraulic cylinder, with its direct
coupling to the cradle, gives smooth and steady move- Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information
ment of the rock drill. Thanks to replaceable wear pads
and easily adjustable cradle, centring of the rock drill can Spcifications
be maintained without difficulty. All surfaces exposed to
Type Rod length Total length Weight
wear are protected by stainless-steel guide sleeves mm ft mm kg
COP 1838
Tophammer drilling BMH 210, 220 and 240 214 1220 4 3160 510
• BMH 210-series are intended for COP 1838 rock drills. 215 1525 5 3465 535
• BMH 220-series are intended for COP 2550UX rock drills. 216 1830 6 3770 560
214X* 1220 4 3365 510
• BMH 240-series are intended for COP 4050MUX.
215X* 1525 5 3670 535
216X* 1830 6 3975 560
ITH drilling BMH 230
COP 2550UX
• BMH 230-series is intended for COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 ITH
224X* 1220 4 3365 510
hammers 225X* 1525 5 3670 535
226X* 1830 6 3975 560
Drill steel support BSH 55 (tophammer drilling) COP 4050
The feeds are equipped with BSH 55 hydraulic drill steel 244 1220 4 3390 510
support, which works with one pair of clamping cylinders. 245 1525 5 3695 535
The support centralizes and guides the drill string during 246 1830 6 4000 560
collaring and guides it during drilling; grips the drill rod 244X* 1220 4 3590 510
when breaking the joints and holds the drill string safely 245X* 1525 5 3895 535
in place during rod handling. The clamping cylinders have 246X* 1830 6 4200 560
piston rod-end pieces which are available for different * additional X = extractor device for rock drill
types of drill tubes/rods. (backhammering unit)
COP 34, 44, 54, 64
Rod breaker BSH 65 (ITH drilling) 234 1400 4.6 2890 510
The feeds are equipped with BSH 65 hydraulic rod breaker, 235 1700 5.6 3200 535
which works with two pairs of clamping cylinders and a 236 2000 6.6 3510 560
breaking cylinder. The rod breaker serves a dual purpose: 234X* 1400 4.6 3190 510
235X* 1700 5.6 3500 535
It guides the drill string during collaring; it guides the drill-
236X* 2000 6.6 3810 560
string during drilling. It breaks the threaded joint between
* additional X = floating sub on rotation unit
the rotation unit and the drill tube during drilling; it breaks

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M2 C

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2965

2265

M2 C

2805 3700 2620

9400

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features Exhaust catalyzer
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Full drill data handling
to store optimal drill settings. MWD (Measure While drilling) log
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Drill Quality log
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
economy. Optional extractor device available – Radio text message system
COP1838 MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy Ore Manager
retrieval of a stuck drill string.
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cart mounted control panel,
cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M2 C RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions

A

PH = Parallel holes in mm Stinger extension

1150
900

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838

1200 (900)
Feed extension

Feed 1 x BMH 214, 215, 216 o

30 30 o
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 R2
97
750 750
1500

0(
Pendulum arm 1 x BHP 150 )
RD
4600

R279
4915

(PH)

0(PH
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200 )

Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150 380o

1825

Power pack 2 x 55 kW
Drilling system RCS 150
Length tramming 10500 mm 5940
Stinger extension
Width 2210 mm A-A 2000

Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm M2 A

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17300 kg
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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M3 C

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2965

2265

M3C

2805 3700 2370

9310

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features Exhaust catalyzer
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Full drill data handling
to store optimal drill settings. MWD (Measure While drilling) log
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Drill Quality log
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
economy. Optional extractor device available – Radio text message system
COP1838 MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy Ore Manager
retrieval of a stuck drill string.
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cart mounted control panel,
cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M3 C A

RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions Stinger extension

PH = Parallel holes in mm
Rock drill 1 x COP 1838
1150
900

Feed 1 x BMH 214, 215, 216

1200 (900)
Feed extension

30 o
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 R
30
o

29
Slide table 1 x BHT 150 70
(R
D)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200
4915

380o
Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150
Power pack 2 x 55 kW
1825

Drilling system RCS

150
Length tramming 10500 mm
7440 Stinger extension
Width 2350 mm A-A 2000

Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm M3 A

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17000 kg
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16:01:32
 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M4 C

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2265
2965

M4 C

2805 3700 2620

9460

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features Exhaust catalyzer
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Full drill data handling
to store optimal drill settings. MWD (Measure While drilling) log
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Drill Quality log
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
economy. Optional extractor device available – Radio text message system
COP1838 MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy Ore Manager
retrieval of a stuck drill string.
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cart mounted control panel,
cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M4 C A

RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensions

Stinger extension
PH = Parallel holes in mm
Rock drill 1 x COP 1838
1150
900

Feed 1 x BMH 214, 215, 216

1200 (900)
Feed extension

o
30 o
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 R
750 1500 750 30
29
1500

Slide table 1 x BHT 150 (R

70
(PH)
4600

D) 380o
Pendulum arm 1 x BHP 150 R 27
4915

90 (P
H)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200
Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150
1825

Power pack 2 x 55 kW 150

Drilling system RCS 7440 Stinger extension
Length tramming 10500 mm A-A 2000

Width 2350 mm M4
A

Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M6 C

www.atlascopco.com
3200
2945

M6 C

M6 C

2805 3700 3500

10140

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features FOPS approved cabin with fixed seat less than 80 dBA noise level
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Additional remote control operators panel
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Exhaust catalyzer
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
HIAB 022T Crane with gripper mounted on right fender
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. 1000 V electric system direct start only
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
to store optimal drill settings. Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Full drill data handling
MWD (Measure While drilling) log
economy. Optional extractor device available – Drill Quality log
COP1838 MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy Automatic drill unit positioning
retrieval of a stuck drill string. Rig Remote Access
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy Radio text message system
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling Ore Manager
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cart mounted control panel,
cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M6 C A

RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensions

Stinger extension
PH = Parallel holes in mm
Rock drill 1 x COP 1838
1150
900

Feed 1 x BMH 214, 215, 216 Feed extension

Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 30
o
1200 (900)
45 o
I-frame with pendulum arm ±1,5 m
R
48
80

Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200

(R
5650

45 o
D)

o
5000

45
Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150 (RD)
R 2760 380o
Power pack 2 x 55 kW
2780

Drilling system RCS

Length tramming 10500 mm 150
Width 2210 mm
8520
Height tramming 3200 mm A-A
Stinger extension
2000
Turning radius 6750/3800 mm A

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 20900 kg

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M7 C

5010
www.atlascopco.com
2920

M7 C

M7 C

2805 3700 765

11180 - 12745 (12o boom-lift)

Hydraulic top-hammer drill rig with computer-based dril- • Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic pro-
ling system for high productivity and precision in both pro- tective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
duction drilling as well as bolthole drilling. Hole diameter and water booster pump, cart mounted control panel,
range 51-89 mm and hole depth up to 32 m. Parallel holes cable reel and working lights.
up to 6.1 m apart.
Main optional equipment
Features Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Extractor unit for rock drill
Rod handling system RHS 17
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Additional stingers forward/backward
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Rig alignment laser RAL 650
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with FOPS approved cabin with fixed seat less than 80 dBA noise level
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Additional remote control operators panel
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Exhaust catalyzer
Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
to store optimal drill settings. Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- HIAB 022T Crane with gripper mounted on right fender
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel 1000 V electric system direct start only
economy. Optional extractor device available – Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
COP1838 MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
retrieval of a stuck drill string. Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
Full drill data handling
• BUT 35BB heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and MWD (Measure While drilling) log
accurate positioning between holes. Drill Quality log
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy Automatic drill unit positioning
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling Rig Remote Access
precision. Radio text message system
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for Ore Manager
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.

Main specifications Simba M7 C Dimensions

in mm
850
Stinger extension
Rock drill 1 x COP 1838
700

1200 (900) Parallell holes with

Feed extension 0o boom-lift
Feed 1 x BMH 214, 215, 216 35o boom-swing
Coverage area
6140

Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 30 1100x4690 mm

11
50

Boom BUT 35BB 1 x 1600 mm extension

00
16

Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200 10

7850

Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150 90o 25o

45o
Power pack 1 x 2x55 kW 35o
360o
Drilling system RCS Dimensions with
45o boom-lift
Length tramming 9460 mm 25o boom-swing
900

Dimensions with
Width 2350 mm 150
2000
Stinger extension
0o boom-lift
35o boom-swing
Height tramming 2875 mm 3900 1600

Turning radius 6250/3800 mm

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17800 kg
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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba L3 C

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2965

2265

L3 C

2805 3700 2370

9310

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 89-115 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features Exhaust catalyzer
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. PC- Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
card for transfer of data and for service engineers to Full drill data handling
store optimal drill settings. MWD (Measure While drilling) log
• COP 4050 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Drill Quality log
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
economy. Optional extractor device available – COP Radio text message system
4050MUX for smooth uncoupling and easy retrieval of Ore Manager
a stuck drill string.
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy posi-
tioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, watercooled
diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic pro-
tective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba L3 C A

RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions Stinger extension

PH = Parallel holes in mm
Rock drill 1 x COP 4050
1150
900

Feed extension

Feed 1 x BMH 244, 245, 246

1200 (900)

Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 R

30
o 30 o
29
Slide table 1 x BHT 150 70
(R
D)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200
4915

380o
Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150
Power pack 2 x 75 kW
1825

Drilling system RCS

150
Length tramming 10500 mm
7440 Stinger extension
Width 2350 mm A-A 2000
Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm L3
A

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 18700 kg
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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba L6 C

3200
2945 www.atlascopco.com

L6C

L6C

2805 3700 3500

10140

Hydraulic top-hammer production drill rig with Main optional equipment

computer-based drilling system for high productivity Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
and precision. Hole diameter range 89-115 mm and hole Extractor unit for rock drill
depth up to 51 m. Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Features Exhaust catalyzer
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. PC- Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
card for transfer of data and for service engineers to Full drill data handling
store optimal drill settings. MWD (Measure While drilling) log
• COP 4050 rock drill with modern double reflex damp- Drill Quality log
ening for high speed drilling and excellent drill steel Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
economy. Optional extractor device available – COP Radio text message system
4050MEX for smooth uncoupling and easy retrieval of Ore Manager
a stuck drill string.
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy posi-
tioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, watercooled
diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic pro-
tective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven compressor
and water booster pump, cable reel and working lights.

A
Main specifications Simba L6 C RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensions
Stinger extension
PH = Parallel holes in mm
1150
900

Rock drill 1 x COP 4050

Feed 1 x BMH 244, 245, 246 Feed extension
1200 (900)
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 60-2 o
30 45 o
R
48

I-frame with pendulum arm ±1.5 m

80
(R
5650

Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200 45 o

D)

o
5000

45
Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150 R 2760
(RD)
380o
2780

Power pack 2 x 75 kW
Drilling system RCS
Length tramming 10500 mm 150

Width 2210 mm 8520 Stinger extension

Height tramming 3200 mm A-A 2000
L6 A
Height 2945 mm
Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
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Simba 250-series
20o
Simba 254

80o Simba 253

700

1915
2200

1670
Simba 252
1990 1350 1350 1960
6520-6525 (BMH 254)
1810

All-hydraulic, high capacity method-matched top-hammer
production drill rigs. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm,
hole depth up to 33 m.
Features
• High capacity drilling with the proven COP 1238 rock
drill in combination with EDS 12 drilling system that
includes semi-automatic control of drill sequence,
automatic anti-jamming system minimizes the risk for
drill steel to get stuck during drilling, and controls also
drill parameters all the time.
• COP 1238 rock drill with modern reflex dampening
giving genuine high speed drilling and good drill steel
economy. Separate lubrication of driver and gear gives
reliable operation, low maintenance cost and long
intervals between overhauls.
• EDS 12 is a control system based on relays and robust
ON/OFF valves, easy to handle and maintain.
• BMH 250 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with
double bottom for high torsional resistance. Snap-on
stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact pads for
long service life and low maintenance cost. Feed cyl-
inder of two-steps model and the complete design of
the feed provide smooth, steady and adjustable feed
force/speed and also accurate collaring plus high
reliability.
• Hydraulic drill steel support, BSH 55, provides efficient
guidance and safe rod adding/handling of drill steel.
• Rod handling system RHS, optional, can be added for
rapid penetration as well as elimination of heavy
manual work.
• Rigs can be built for ring-drilling, fan-drilling or bench-
drilling with a 1.5 m parallel-hole capability (Simba 252/
253) or 3.0 m capability (Simba 254).
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four-wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and steep ramps.
Power steering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated
chassis. Powered by an air-cooled 5-cylinder, Deutz
engine. Four jacks for stable set up.
• Operator controls are cart-mounted and can be set up
at a convenient distance from the rig. Easy to monitor
rig parameters such as pressures and tilt/rotation
angles and gives good overview of rod handling etc.
Main optional equipment
90 degree turned feed holder
45 degree tilt angle forward
Angle reading instrument ARI 6C
Hole depth measurement
Automatic lub. for positioning system
Central lub. for positioning system
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stinger forward on feed BSJ8-115 or 55
Additional stinger backward on feed BSJ8-115
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Air water mist system
El hydraulic oil filling pump
Heater for hydraulic tank
Heater kit for hydraulic tank, diesel motor and electrical motors
Exhaust water scrubber
Exhaust catalyzer
Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
Carrier DC11E electro hydraulic tramming
Electrical system 1000 V, direct start only
Manual rig washing kit with hose and reel
Manual lubrication kit, grease gun with hose, reel and drum

Simba 252 Simba 253 Simba 254

Main specifications Simba 250-series
325

325

325

750 750 1500 750 1500 750

Rock drill 1 x COP 1238ME, HE
550
550
550

Feed 1 x 250-series
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 30 o o
45 45 45o 45o
Slide table 1 x BHT 15 (Simba 253 and 254)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-115E
Drill steel support BSH 55
1350

1350

1350

Pendulum arm BHP 10 (Simba 252 and 254)

240

240

235

Drilling system EDS

Length tramming (BMH 254) 6500-6525 mm
1150

1150

1150

1500 1590 800 1500 800

Width 1925/2380 mm
1925 1925 1925
Height tramming 2660/2770/2810 mm
2380 2380
Height roof up 2900 mm
Turning radius 5100/2500-2700 mm
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Simba 1250-series
20o
Simba 1254

80o Simba 1253

700

1915
2200

1670
Simba 1252
1990 1350 1350 1960
6500-6525 (BMH 254)
1810

All-hydraulic, high capacity method-matched top-hammer
production drill rigs. Hole diameter range 51-89 mm,
hole depth up to 33 m.
Features
• High capacity drilling with the proven COP 1838 rock
drill in combination with EDS 18 drilling system that
includes semi-automatic control of drill sequence,
automatic anti-jamming system minimizes the risk for
drill steel to get stuck during drilling, and controls also
drill parameters all the time.
• COP 1838 rock drill with modern reflex dampening
giving genuine high speed drilling and good drill steel
economy. Separate lubrication of driver and gear gives
reliable operation, low maintenance cost and long
intervals between overhauls.
• EDS 18 is a control system based on relays and robust
ON/OFF valves, easy to handle and maintain.
• BMH 250 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with
double bottom for high torsional resistance. Snap-on
stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact pads for
long service life and low maintenance cost. Feed cyl-
inder of two-steps model and the complete design of
the feed provide smooth, steady and adjustable feed
force/speed and also accurate collaring plus high
reliability.
• Hydraulic drill steel support, BSH 55, provides efficient
guidance and safe rod adding/handling of drill steel.
• Rod handling system RHS, optional, can be added for
rapid penetration as well as elimination of heavy
manual work.
• Rigs can be built for ring-drilling, fan-drilling or bench-
drilling with a 1.5 m parallel-hole capability (Simba1252/
1253) or 3.0 m capability (Simba 1254).
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four-wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and steep ramps.
Power steering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated
chassis. Powered by a air-cooled 5-cylinder, Deutz
engine. Four jacks for stable set up.
• Operator controls are cart-mounted and can be set up
at a convenient distance from the rig. Easy to monitor
rig parameters such as pressures and tilt/rotation
angles and gives good overview of rod handling etc.
Main optional equipment
90 degree turned feed holder
45 degree tilt angle forward
Angle reading instrument ARI 6C
Hole depth measurement
Automatic lub. for positioning system
Central lub. for positioning system
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stinger forward on feed BSJ8-115 or 55
Additional stinger backward on feed BSJ8-115
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Air water mist system
El hydraulic oil filling pump
Heater for hydraulic tank
Heater kit for hydraulic tank, diesel motor and electrical motors
Exhaust water scrubber
Exhaust catalyzer
Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
Carrier DC11E electro hydraulic tramming
Electrical system 1000 V, direct start only
Manual rig washing kit with hose and reel
Manual lubrication kit, grease gun with hose, reel and drum

Simba 1252 Simba 1253 Simba 1254

Main specifications Simba 1250-series
325

325

325

750 750 1500 750 1500 750

Rock drill 1 x COP 1838, HE
550
550
550

Feed 1 x 250-series
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 30 o o
45 45 45o 45o
Slide table 1 x BHT 15 (Simba 1253 and 1254)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-115E
Drill steel support BSH 55
1350

1350

1350

Pendulum arm BHP 10 (Simba 1252 and 1254)

240

240

235

Drilling system EDS

Length tramming (BMH 254) 6500 -6525 mm
1150

1150

1150

1500 1590 800 1500 800

Width 1925/2380 mm
1925 1925 1925
Height tramming 2660/2770/2810 mm
2380 2380
Height roof up 2900 mm
Turning radius 5100/2500-2700 mm
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Simba H157
(24°) 900

55.5°
2690

± 114° 360°
1990

SIMBA H157

46.5°

965 1535 1150 1150 2635

7435

Compact, boom-mounted hydraulic tophammer long-hole • Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for easy
drill rig. Hole diameter range 48-64 mm and optimal hole manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts. Power ste-
depth up to 32m. 360 degrees ring drilling and parallel ering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated chassies.
holes up to 3.7 m apart Four jacks for stable set up.

Features Main optional equipment

• A compact, hydraulic drill rig for narrow-vein applications
and places where drifts are too small for conventional
rigs. Ideal for sub-level stoping as well as cable bolt holes.
All with visible rock drill for easy supervision of the dril-
ling. Compact transport width of 1.22 m only.
• COP 1238/1838* rock drills with modern reflex dampening
giving genuine high speed drilling and good drill steel
economy. Separate lubrication of driver and gear gives
reliable operation, low maintenance cost and long inter-
vals between overhauls.
*COP 1838 has also lubricated mating surfaces and
double dampening system, and is even more efficient
in terms of cost and penetration rate.
• Direct controlled drilling system DCS 12 or 18 which in-
corporates excellent anti-jamming function RPCF (Rota-
tion Pressure Controlled Feed force). Separate pumps
for percussion/positioning and rotation for independent
control and maximum output.
• Positioning and rodhandling is done from a swing-out
panel mounted on the boom. Drilling is controlled at
the rig's platform for safety reasons.
• BMH 2000 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with
double bottom for high torsional resistance. Snap-on
stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact pads for
long life and low maintenance cost.
• BUT 4 heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes. Adjustable expanding shafts
in all boom joints.
Alternative rock drill COP 1532 (15 kW, 65 Hz)
Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
Feed BMHS 2000
Automatic lubrication for positioning system
Central lubrication for positioning system
Water flow guard"
Electric oil filling pump
Heater for hydraulic tank
Heater for diesel engine, electric motor and hydraulic oil tank, 1.0
kW
Exhaust water scrubber
Exhaust catalyser
Fire suppression system Ansul with 6 nozzles
1000 V electric system, direct start only
Rig washing kit, with water hose and reel
Manual lubrication system, grease-gun with hose and reel
Conversion kit to Boomer 104, DDK 104 (COP 1238/COP1532 incl.)
Conversion kit to Boomer 104, DDK 104 (Excl. rockdrill)
Dimensios
in mm

Main specifications Simba H157 1500

Feed extension

Rock drill 1 x COP 1238/1838

370
Feed 1 x BMH 2300/2800 (24°) 40
0
900 R32
Boom BUT 4 1 x 900 mm extension
R2340
4910

Angle reading instrument 1 x ARI 157C

Stinger backward on feed 1 x 1380 mm extension
Power pack 1 x 1x50/1x60 kW 55° 20 o
20

Drilling system DCS

o

± 114° 360°

Length tramming 9460 mm

Width 1220 mm
Height tramming 1990 mm 1380
Stinger extension
2635 900
Turning radius 4400/2485 mm 175

Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 8800 kg

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Simba H257/1257

2800
2100

2060 1350 1350

7365

Compact, boom-mounted hydraulic tophammer long-hole
drill rig. Hole diameter range 48-76 mm and optimal hole
depth up to 32m. 360 degrees ring drilling and parallel
holes up to 5.7 m apart
Features
• A compact, hydraulic drill rig for narrow-vein applications
and places where drifts are too small for conventional
rigs. Ideal for sub-level stoping as well as cable bolt
holes. All with visible rock drill for easy supervision of
the drilling. Compact transport width of 2.0 m only.
• COP 1238/1838* rock drills with modern reflex dampening
giving genuine high speed drilling and good drill steel
economy. Separate lubrication of driver and gear gives
reliable operation, low maintenance cost and long inter-
vals between overhauls.
*COP 1838 has also lubricated mating surfaces and dou-
ble dampening system, and is even more efficient in
terms of cost and penetration rate.
• Direct controlled drilling system DCS 12 or 18 which in-
corporates excellent anti-jamming function RPCF (Rota-
tion Pressure Controlled Feed force). Separate pumps
for percussion/positioning and rotation for independent
control and maximum output.
• Positioning and drilling is controlled at the rig's platform
for safety reasons. The optional rodhandling unit for
10+1 rods makes drilling a safe and easy task.
• BMHP 6000 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with
double bottom for high torsional resistance. Snap-on
stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact pads for
long life and low maintenance cost.
• BUT 32PD heavy-duty booms for direct, fast and accurate
positioning between holes. Adjustable expanding shafts
in all boom joints.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for easy
manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts. Power ste-
ering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated chassis.
Four jacks for stable set up.
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, cable reel, work lights (2 x 200 W halogen), water
booster pump and angle reading instrument ARI 157C.
Main optional equipment
Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
Extractor unit for rock drill
Dry drilling with dust collector, external air
Automatic lubrication for positioning system
Central lubrication for positioning system
Front stinger
Positioning laser RAL 650
Face drilling kit
Electric oil filling pump
Heater for hydraulic tank
Heater for diesel engine, electric motor and hydraulic oil tank, 1.0 kW
Exhaust water scrubber
Exhaust catalyser
Fire suppression system Ansul with 6 nozzles
o
Carrier DC 10B, width 1.65 m (boom swing limited to ±25 )
1000 V electric system, direct start only
Rig washing kit, with water hose and reel
Manual lubrication system, grease-gun with hose and reel (incl. 18
kg grease barrel)

Dimensios
in mm

Main specifications Simba H257/1257 900

Feed extension

6
575 014
Rock drill 1 x COP 1238/1838 44
7*
R40
Feed 1 x BMHP 6300/6800 (24°)
R2840
50
12
Boom BUT 32 PD 1 x 1250 mm extension
6150

* parallel coverage
Stinger backward on feed 1 x 1380 mm extension
Power pack 1 x 1x45/1x55 kW 35 o
35

Drilling system DCS

o

55°
Length tramming 9460 mm ± 114° 360°

Width 2000 mm
Height tramming 2100 mm
Turning radius 4900/2700 mm 1380
Stinger extension
2605 1250
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 8800 kg 175

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DRILLRIG PEC
SPECIFICA
IIFTTION
AION
C

Simba Junior
Pneumatic drill steel support

Steel rack
Pneumatic jacks Screw feed

Crossbar with Rock drill

screw jacks

Guide ring

Drill unit Control table Drill unit

Simba Junior ring drilling rig with high-rate, long-hole Long hole drilling kit components
drilling at low investment Screw feeds BMS 46 or 66
Drill steel support BSP 10
Features Water separator incl. accessories VAM 20
• A simple, one-man rig, the Simba Junior is designed Feed holder diameter 89 mm
Remote controls
to drill two holes simultaneously, producing two rows Lubricator BLG 60
of blast holes patterned throughout the full 360o around
the drift. Hole patterns may be drilled vertically or inc-
lined as desired.
• Speed is high… a common experienced performance
for Simba Junior is 150 m(500 ft) per manshift. That
means low labour costs per drilled foot… attained at
moderate capital investment.

Simba Junior
• The complete Simba rig consists of two drill units and
a control table containing remote controls, lubricators
and a rack for steels. In the drift, the drill units are pla-
ced on either side of the table so that the rock drills
face towards the controls and the operator.
• The mechanized operating method facilitates simul-
taneous drilling. The table protects and stores the drill
steels at a convenient height, and aids in using the
steels in proper sequence. It also contains a storage
drawer.
• Each of the BBC 120 rock drills is mounted on a screw
feed which is in turn pivot-mounted on a drill frame
and steadied on a rig. During drilling, the frame is fixed
in position by the two pneumatic roof jacks and manual
screw jacks on the crossbar. A skid base supports the
frame.
• The BMS screw feeds feature a pneumatic drillsteel
support and clamp to facilitate drilling at all angles
throughout 360o.

Main specifications Simba Junior

Rock drill 2 x BBC 120 FS, BBC 120 FZ 2100 1600 3700 2500
Feed 2 x BMS 46 or BMS 66 1600

Drill frame 2 x BUA 30-01

Lubricator 1 x BLG 60
Drill steel support 2 x BSP 10
1850
Pneumatic jacks 4 x on each drill frame
3800
Control table BUA 30-02 1170 2200
Drill frames each 450 kg 620

Control table 300 kg

Rock drill BBC 120 69 kg 1420 1940
Feed BMS 46/66 128/145 kg
Simba Junior special is a variant with only one drill unit, and
a smaller control table, BUA 30-03
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Pneumatic rock drills

BBC 120FZ Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 48 - 64 mm
Robust heavy duty rock drill featuring a large piston and it ideal for such applications as production drilling in
rifle bar reversible rotation with disengagement, making open pit mines and limestone quarries.
Technical data
BBC 120F
Weight 69 kg
Length 780 mm
Piston diameter 120 mm
Stroke 65 mm
Impact power 7.2 kW
Impact rate 35 Hz
Rotation speed range 210 rpm
Air consumption 160 l/s
Drill steel R32, R38,

Hydraulic rock drills

COP 1238ME Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 38 - 76 mm
The COP 1238-series of rock drills have an excellent repu- gives high torque and enables great possibilities with
tation for high productivity, dependability in operation, rotation speed. Additional benefits include the ability to
and good economy in face and production drilling. independently regulate the stroke length, impact energy,
Powerful, stepless variable and reversible rotation motor rotation speed and flushing effect.

Technical data
COP 1238ME
Weight 151 kg
Length 1002 mm
Impact power, max 12 kW
Impact rate 40-60 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-220 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 210 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 160) -07
Drill steel torque, max 1000 Nm
Flushing water pressure 10 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 5 l/s
Shank adapter R32, T38, T45

COP 1532 Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 33 - 64 mm
A powerful rock drill with very high capacity and less stress dampener gives rock drill, feed and boom the best protec-
in the drill steel. COP 1532 is the shortest rock drill in its tion from reflected shock waves. “Back hammering”
class for the best utilisation of the feed length. Impact en- function makes it possible to use the impact mecha-
ergy and frequency can be controlled and adjusted inde- nism as an aid to take out a stuck drill steel.
pendently of each other. A modern hydraulic reflex
Technical data
COP 1532
Weight 180 kg
Length 850 mm
Impact power, max 15 kW
Impact rate 65 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-210 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 175 bar
Rotation torque, max (OMSU 160) 890 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar
Lubricating air consump.at 2bar 6 l/s
Shank adapter, male R28, R32, R38, T38
Shank adapter, female R32, R38

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Hydraulic rock drills

COP 1838ME/MEX Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 38 - 89 mm
COP 1838MEX is specially suitable for small to medium 1800 series is called “dual damping” due to its high effi-
hole sizes. Adjustable stroke length makes it possible to ciency and double acting function. The automatic tight-
adjust impact rate and energy to actual rock conditions ening system of the drill string results in straighter holes
and hole size. Powerful, stepless variable and reversible and optimum penetration. COP 1838MEX is supplied with
rotation motor gives high torque and excellent speed built-in hydraulic extractor.
control. The efficient reflex damping system of the COP
Technical data
COP 1838ME COP 1838MEX
Weight 170 kg 229 kg
Length 1008 mm 1206 mm
Impact power, max 18 kW 18 kW
Impact rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-210 rpm 0-210 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 210 bar 210 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 160) -07 -07
Drill steel torque, max 1000 Nm 1000 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 6 l/ 6 l/s
Shank adapter R38, T38, T45

COP 1838HF Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 43 – 76 mm
COP 1838HF is an alternative to the COP 1838ME for the The efficient reflex damping system of the COP 1800
small to medium hole sizes. It has a significantly higher series is called “dual damping” due to its high efficiency
drill speed than the ME version but gives the same out- and double acting function. As the feed and the boom
standing drill steel economy. The COP 1838HF doesn’t hit are not subjected to unnecessary strain, the entire drill
harder - it hits 20% faster. Powerful, stepless variable and string will give you longer service life. The automatic
reversible rotation motor gives high torque and excellent tightening system of the drill string results in straighter
speed control. holes and optimum penetration.

Technical data
COP 1838HF
Weight 170 kg
Length 1008 mm
Impact power, max 22 kW
Impact rate 73 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 250 bar
Rotation speed, max 0-270/0-210 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 210 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 125/OMS160) -06/-07
Drill steel torque, max 820/1000 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 6 l/s
Shank adapter R32, R38, T38, T45

COP 1838HE/HEX Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 64 - 89 mm
COP 1838HE is specially suitable for medium to large 1800 series is called “dual damping” due to its high effi-
hole sizes. Adjustable stroke length makes it possible ciency and double acting function. The automatic tightening
to adjust impact rate and energy to actual rock conditions system of the drill string results in straighter holes and
and hole size. Powerful, stepless variable and reversible optimum penetration. COP 1838HEX is supplied with built-
rotation motor gives high torque and excellent speed in hydraulic extractor.
control. The efficient reflex damping system of the COP
Technical data
COP 1838HE COP 1838HEX
Weight 174 kg 226 kg
Length 1098 mm 1296 mm
Impact power, max 19 kW 19 kW
Impact rate 42-50 Hz 42-50 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-130 rpm 0-130 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 200 bar 200 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 250) -09 -09
Drill steel torque, max 1500 Nm 1500 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 6 l/s 6 l/s
Shank adapter T45, T51

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Hydraulic rock drills

COP 2550UX Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 76 - 115 mm
The COP 2550 is among the strongest rock drills on the best piston frequency and penetration for the rock in ques-
market for use with the T51 drill steel. It is specially des- tion. Separate lubrication of the shank adapter and front
igned for heavy uninterrupted production. Instead of bushing ensures adequate lubrication/cooling during heavy
built-in flushing head, the COP 2550UX has a separate use and prevents contaminants from penetrating the drill
flushing head mounted at the front. The efficient dual at the front. Pressurized mating surfaces with lubricating
damping system makes it possible to use even higher air prevent the ingress of dirt and damp into the drill.
impact power without compromising the service life of the The rock drill is supplied with a powerful hydraulic
drill steel. The choice of two stroke positions provides the extractor to save time and drill steel.

Technical data
COP 2550UX
Weight 249 kg
Length 1340 mm
Impact power, max 25 kW
Impact rate 42-55 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-110 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 200 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 315) -10
Drill steel torque, max 1810 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar
Lubricating air consump. at 2 bar 5 l/s
Shank adapter T51, TDS 76

COP 4050MUX Top hammer rock drill for hole diameter range 89 – 127 mm
A heavy-sized hydraulic top hammer with an impact out- for achieving good hole quality, long drill steel life and an
put of up to 40 kW. It is specially designed for drilling under- overall high productivity. COP 4050MUX has a built-in
ground. Instead of built-in flushing head, the COP 4050MUX automatic extractor as standard for interruption-free pro-
has a separate flushing head mounted at the front. It is duction. It is obvious that the extractor is an investment
equipped with two powerful hydraulic rotation motors which soon pays for itself in difficult ground conditions
which minimizes the risk of jamming. Impact and power through fewer disruptions, better hole quality and increased
levels are easily adjustable to prevailing rock conditions steel life.

Technical data
COP 4050MUX
Weight, (incl.adapter) 450 kg
Length, (without adapter) 1530 mm
Impact power, max 40 kW
Impact rate 40-60 Hz
Hydraulic pressure, max 230 bar
Rotation speed range, max 0-110 rpm
Rotation pressure, max 200 bar
Rotation motor size (OMS 250) 2× -09
Rotation torque, max 3500 Nm
Flushing water pressure 20 bar
Lubricating air 4 bar
Shank adapter, male T51, TDS 76, TDS 87

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PRODUCTION DRILLING

Production drilling Drill bit designs

    

Drop Centre bit with
    
   
Designed for medium
hard rock. Bits with
ballistic buttons perform
especially well in non-
abrasive or medium
abrasive rock formations.
Drop Centre bit with
    
   
To be used in the same
applications as -6076-67
when you have rock
formations that also
create hole deviations.
Drop Centre bit with
    
   
Perfect in slightly more
abrasive formations where
there is accelerated button
wear or in medium to
hard rock when ballistic
buttons have a tendency
to break.
Drop Centre bit with     
         
       
Use in the same Ideal for medium hard
applications as -6076 rock when the rock
when you have rock formation causes heavy
formations that also gauge wear on the bit.
create hole deviations. Can also be used in
very hard and abrasive
rock formations.

     

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         The Model -35 and -36 guide bits should
To be used in the same "       be used in rock formations that create hole
applications as -5076 A new bit design for hard to very hard abrasive rock. deviations.
when you have rock The asymmetrical button pattern gives excellent rock
formations that also crushing. A shorter head and larger clearing angle
create hole deviations. allow for better flushing of cuttings.

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M2 C-ITH

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2965

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720 1800 1900 765

2805 3700 2620
9400

Pneumatic ITH production drill rig with computer-based Main optional equipment
drilling system for high productivity and precision. Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
Hole diameter range 85-165 m. Extractor unit for rock drill
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Features Rig alignment laser RAL 650
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Exhaust catalyzer
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
to backup settings Full drill data handling
• Pneumatic ITH rock drills COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 with MWD (Measure While Drilling) log
pressure up to 25 bar for high productivity and Drill Quality log
excellent hole straightness. Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
• An unique weight compensating system gives optimal Radio text message system
feed force in all directions. Ore Manager
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
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hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven
compressor and water booster pump, cart mounted
control panel, cable reel and working lights.

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A

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1150
900

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Power pack 1 x 55 kW 150
Drilling system RCS 5940
Stinger extension
Length tramming 10500 mm A-A 2000

Width 2210 mm M2 A

Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17300 kg Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M3 C-ITH

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2965

2265
M3C

720 1800 1900 765

2805 3700 2370
9310

Pneumatic ITH production drill rig with computer-based Main optional equipment
drilling system for high productivity and precision. Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
Hole diameter range 85-165 m. Extractor unit for rock drill
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Features Rig alignment laser RAL 650
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Exhaust catalyzer
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
to backup settings Full drill data handling
• Pneumatic ITH rock drills COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 with MWD (Measure While Drilling) log
pressure up to 25 bar for high productivity and Drill Quality log
excellent hole straightness. Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
• An unique weight compensating system gives optimal Radio text message system
feed force in all directions. Ore Manager
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
precision.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven
compressor and water booster pump, cart mounted
control panel, cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M3 C-ITH A

RD = Ring drilling 1500 (PH) Dimensions Stinger extension

PH = Parallel holes in mm
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1150
900

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1200 (900)
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7440 Stinger extension
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Width 2350 mm M3 A

Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17000 kg Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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2004-07-08 16:41:30
16:41:30
 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M4 C-ITH

www.atlascopco.com
2875
2265
2965

M4 C

720 1800 1900 765

2800 3700 2620
9460

Pneumatic ITH production drill rig with computer-based Main optional equipment
drilling system for high productivity and precision. Water mist flushing, with external air and water supply
Hole diameter range 85-165 m. Extractor unit for rock drill
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Features Rig alignment laser RAL 650
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Exhaust catalyzer
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with 1000 V electric system direct start only
Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
to backup settings Full drill data handling
• Pneumatic ITH rock drills COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 with MWD (Measure While Drilling) log
pressure up to 25 bar for high productivity and Drill Quality log
excellent hole straightness. Automatic drill unit positioning
Rig Remote Access
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feed force in all directions. Ore Manager
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positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling
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cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven
compressor and water booster pump, cart mounted
control panel, cable reel and working lights.

Main specifications Simba M4 C-ITH A

RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensionsin mm

Stinger extension
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1150
900

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1200 (900)
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1825

Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150 150

Power pack 1 x 55 kW 7440 Stinger extension
Drilling system RCS A-A 2000

Length tramming 10500 mm M4

A

Width 2350 mm
Height tramming/roof up 2875/2965 mm
Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 17800 kg Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba M6 C-ITH

www.atlascopco.com

2750
2943
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205 765 255 410
45˚
720 1800 1900 2033 1463
2805 3700 3495
10139

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Hole diameter range 85-165 m. Extractor unit for rock drill
Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
Additional stingers forward/backward
Features Rig alignment laser RAL 650
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator FOPS approved cabin with fixed seat less than 80 dBA noise level
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Additional remote control operators panel
based drilling system. Integrated diagnostic and fault Exhaust catalyzer
location system. Distributed hydraulic system with Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
Automatic fire suppr. system, including suppr. inside el. cabinet
fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability.
HIAB 022T Crane with gripper mounted on right fender
• PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers 1000 V electric system direct start only
to backup settings Simba ABC Regular - 1 hole automatics
• Pneumatic ITH rock drills COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 with Simba ABC Total - multi hole automatics
pressure up to 25 bar for high productivity and Break-through-automatic-stop BAS
excellent hole straightness. Full drill data handling
MWD (Measure While Drilling) log
• An unique weight compensating system gives optimal Drill Quality log
feed force in all directions. Automatic drill unit positioning
• Stingers mounted directly on feed and a sturdy Rig Remote Access
positioning unit for accurate positioning and drilling Radio text message system
precision. Ore Manager
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive for
easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast tramming
in steep ramps, powered by low emission, water-
cooled diesel engine.
• Optional Simba ABC control systems for different
levels of automation.
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises
hydraulic oil pollution.
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven
compressor and water booster pump, cart mounted
control panel, cable reel and working lights.

A
Main specifications Simba M6 C-ITH RD = Ring drilling 3000 (PH) Dimensions
Stinger extension
PH = Parallel holes in mm
1150
900

Rock drill 1 x COP 34, 44, 54, 64

Feed extension
Rotation unit DHR48H56 1200 (900)
o
Feed 1 x BMH 234, 235, 236 30 45 o
R
48

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80
(R
5650

45 o
I-frame with pendulum arm ±1,5 m
D)

o
5000

45

Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-200 R 2760

(RD)
380o
2780

Stinger forward on feed 1 x BSJ8-150

Power pack 1 x 55 kW
Drilling system RCS 150

Length tramming 10500 mm 8520 Stinger extension

Width 2210 mm A-A
A
2000

Height tramming 3200 mm M6

Turning radius 6300/3800 mm
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 20900 kg Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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 DRILLRIG SPECIFICATION

Simba 260-series
20o
Simba 264

80o Simba 263

700

1915
2200

1670
Simba 262
1990 1350 1350 1960
6520-6525 (BMH 264)
1810

Pneumatic ITH production drill rigs. Hole diameter range • Sturdy, articulated carrier with four-wheel drive for
85-165 mm. easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and steep ramps.
Power steering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated
Features chassis. Powered by an air-cooled 5-cylinder, Deutz
• High capacity drilling with the proven ITH hammers engine. Four jacks for stable set up.
in combination with EDS 46 drilling system that includes • Operator controls are cart-mounted and can be set up
semi-automatic control of drill sequence, automatic anti- at a convenient distance from the rig. Easy to monitor
jamming system minimizes the risk for drill steel to get rig parameters such as pressures and tilt/rotation
stuck during drilling, and controls also drill parameters angles and gives good overview of rod handling etc.
all the time.
• Pneumatic ITH rock drills COP 34, 44, 54 or 64 with pres- Main optional equipment
sure up to 25 bar for high productivity and excellent 90 degree turned feed holder
hole straightness. 45 degree tilt angle forward
• EDS 46 is a control system based on relays and robust Angle reading instrument ARI 6C
ON/OFF valves, easy to handle and maintain. Hole depth measurement
Automatic lub. for positioning system
• BMH 260 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds with Central lub. for positioning system
double bottom for high torsional resistance. Snap-on Dry drilling system with dust collector
stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact pads for ECS drilling system
long service life and low maintenance cost. Feed cyl- One hole automatics for RHS
inder of two-steps model and the complete design of Rod handling system RHS 17/RHS 27
the feed provide smooth, steady and adjustable feed Additional stinger forward on feed BSJ8-115
Additional stinger backward on feed BSJ8-200
force/speed and also accurate collaring plus high Rig alignment laser RAL 650
reliability. Water mist flushing
• Hydraulic rod breaking unit, BSH 65, provides efficient El hydraulic oil filling pump
guidance and safe rod adding/handling of drill steel. Heater for hydraulic tank
• Rod handling system RHS, optional, can be added for Heater kit for hydraulic tank, diesel motor and electrical motors
Exhaust water scrubber
rapid penetration as well as elimination of heavy Exhaust catalyzer
manual work. Fire suppr. system ANSUL with 6 nozzles
• Rigs can be built for ring-drilling, fan-drilling or bench- Carrier DC11E electro hydraulic tramming
drilling with a 1.5 m parallel-hole capability (Simba 262/ Electrical system 1000 V, direct start only
263) or 3.0 m capability (Simba 264). Manual rig washing kit with hose and reel
Manual lubrication kit, grease gun with hose, reel and drum
Floating sub on rotation unit

Simba 252 Simba 253 Simba 254

Main specifications Simba 260-series
325

325

325

750 750 1500 750 1500 750

Rock drill 1 x 34, 44, 54, 64
550
550
550

Rotation unit 1 x DHR 48H56

Feed 1 x 264, 265, 266 o o
45 45 45o 45o
Rotary actuator 1 x BHR 30
Slide table 1 x BHT 15 (Simba 263 and 264)
Stinger backward on feed 1 x BSJ8-115E
1350

1350

1350

Breakout table 1 x BSH 65

240

240

Pendulum arm BHP 10 (Simba 262 and 264)

235

Power pack 1 x 45 KW
1150

1150

1150

1500 1590 800 1500 800

Drilling system EDS
1925 1925 1925
Length tramming (BMH 264) 6500-6525 mm
2380 2380
Width 1925/2380 mm
Height tramming 2660/2770/2810 mm
Height roof up 2900 mm
Turning radius 5100/2500-2700 mm
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 11300 kg Visit www.atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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 ITH ROTATION UNITS

Rotation Units for ITH Drilling

DHR 48H

DHR series
Hole diameter range 70-165 mm,
drilling torque up to 5100 Nm
The Atlas Copco DHR series of rotation units for under-
ground ITH drilling consists of 12 hydraulically-powered
versions designed for longer life, superior wear resistance,
and enhanced output. They are equipped with either fixed
or moving adapters for all common types and dimensions
of thread. All are equipped with reliable, longlife motors
of a type for which planetary gear is unnecessary. Normal
working torque is obtained even at a very modest hydraulic
pressure. The potential working pressure, however, is
much greater, offering a good margin for more deman-
ding work situations. Engine speed and rotation direction
are easy to set on all motors, and the superior design gives
both quiet operation and minimal maintenance. There are
two well-proven sizes of reduction gear with various gear
combinations to suit all DHR series motor versions.
They are extremely strong, and designed for simple and
easy mounting.

Operative data, hydraulically powered rotation units Adapter type/thread

Type DHR DHR DHR DHR Rotation Units
45H 48H45 48H56 48H68 Hydraulically Adapter Recommended
Length1, mm 685/842 528/882 534/888 550/904 Powered type/thread for DTH Hammer
Weights1, kg 111/124 163/239 164/240 166/242 DHR 45H-1 Floating API 23/8" Reg Box 3"- 4"- 5"
Drill tube connection
DHR 45H-2 Fixed API 23/8" Reg Box 3"- 4"- 5"
API Reg Female 23/8” 23/8” 23/8” 23/8”
3½” 3½” DHR 48H45-1 Floating API 23/8" Reg Box 3"- 4"- 5"
Drive motors qty 1 2 2 2 DHR 48H45-2 Fixed API 23/8" Reg Box 3"- 4"- 5"
Drive motor type OMSS250 OMSS125 OMSS160 OMSS250 DHR 48H56-1 Floating API 23/8" Reg Box 4"- 5"
DHR 48H56-2 Fixed API 23/8" Reg Box 4"- 5"
Drilling performance2 DHR 48H56-3 Floating API 31/2" Reg Box 5"- 6"
Torque, max (Nm) 2200 3000 3900 5100
DHR 48H56-6 Fixed API 31/2" Reg Box 5"- 6"
Press drop, max (bar) 175 210 210 175
Speed, max (rpm)3 80 136 107 68 DHR 48H68-1 Floating API 23/8" Reg Box 4"- 5"
Flow, max (l/min) 75 150 150 150 DHR 48H68-2 Fixed API 23/8" Reg Box 4"- 5"
1
With fixed adapter/floating adapter DHR 48H68-3 Floating API 31/2" Reg Box 6"- 8"
2
With mineral oil. For other oils ask for information DHR 48H68-6 Fixed API 31/2" Reg Box 6"- 8"
3
Not in combination with max torque

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 ITH DRILLING SPECIFICATIONS

ITH Drilling equipment

Secoroc ITH-hammer specifications

Hammer COP 34 COP 44 COP 54 COP 64 Gold

Length excl. thread, mm (in) 954 (37,6) 958 (37,7) 1069 (42,1) 1163 (45,8)
External diameter, mm (in) 83,5 (3,3) 98 (3,9) 120 (4,7) 142 (5,6)
External diameter HD, mm (in) - - 126 (4,9) 146 (5,8)
Hammer weight, kg (lbs) 27 ( (60) 38 (84) 57 (126) 96 (212)
Hammer weight HD, kg (lbs) - - 67 (148) 109 (241)
Recommended bit size, mm (in) 92-105 (3,6-4,1) 110-125 (4,3-4,9) 134-152 (5,3-6,0) 156-178 (6,1-7,0)
Recommended bit HD size, mm (in) - - 140-152 (5,5-6,0) 165-178 (6,5-7,0)
Bit shank COP 34 IR 340 IR 350 IR QL60
Piston diameter, mm (in) 68 (2,7) 78 (3,1) 100 (3,9) 120 (4,7)
Piston weight, kg (lbs) 4,8 (10,7) 7,1 (16,0) 12,5 (28,0) 20,5 (45,0)
Top sub thread 23/8" API Reg 23/8" API Reg 23/8" API Reg 3½" API Reg
3½" API Reg 3½" API IF
Wrench flat, mm (in) 65 (2,6) 65 (2,6) 65 (2,6) 102 (4,0)
95 (3,7)
102 (4,0)
Feed force, kN (normal) 3-12 (6) 5-15 (10) 6-17 (12) 7-20 (14)
Working pressure, bar (psi) 6-25 (87-360) 6-25 (87-360) 6-25 (87-360) 12-30 (174-430)
Rotation speed, r/min 30-90 25-80 20-70 25-60

COP 34 COP 44
800 1000
700
800
600
500 600
400
300 400
200
200
100
Drill bit=90mm Drill bit=115mm
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25

COP 54 COP 64 Gold

900 1200
800
1000
700
600 800
500
600
400
300 400
200
200
100
Drill bit=140mm Drill bit=165mm
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Penetration rate mm/min

Air consumption l/sec

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 ITH DRILLING SPECIFICATIONS

ITH Drilling equipment

Bit designs
Convex front/ballistic
Hammer Flat front HD Speed Bit Concave front
buttons
COP 34 * * *
COP 44 * * *
COP 54 * * * *
COP 64 Gold * * * *

Bit dimensions

Diam. mm 90 92 95 100 105 110 115 125 130 134 140 146 149 152 156 165 178

Diam. inch 39/16 35/8 33/4 4 41/7 41/3 41/2 5 51/8 52/7 51/2 53/4 56/7 6 61/7 61/2 7

Hammer

COP 34 * * * * *
COP 44 * * * * * *
COP 54 * * * * * *
COP 64 Gold * * * *
*Standard dimension *Restricted use only

ITH Drillstring specification

Rotation unit Adapter Drill tubes Crossover DTH Hammer Bit

No wrench flats L = 1 875 mm Circ. grip
COP 44Q, API 2 3/8" Reg 110-130 mm
Not needed 9704-03-04
COP 54Q, API 2 3/8" Reg 134-152 mm
9705-03-04

1 DHR 48 H 56-1 API 2 3/8" Reg

DHR 48 H 56-2 API 2 3/8" Reg Box-Pin OD = 89 mm
API 2 3/8" Reg Box L 305 mm Wall = 4.0 mm
(*) 310-2090-10-30-44,41 210-8518-41,40-04

COP 54Q, API 3 1/2" Reg 134-152 mm

API Reg Box - Pin 9705-05-04
2 3/8" x 3 1/2" API COP 54QHD, API 3 1/2" Reg 140-152 mm
L = 160 mm 9705-05-06
314-2115-10-22,41 COP 64Q, API 3 1/2" Reg 156-165 mm
9706-05-34

NB (*) Floating adapter should be chosen to prevent fast wear out of threads and cradle wear parts
For further info on bit designs and sizes, see our Secoroc Rock Drilling Tools Catalogue

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SCOOPTRAMS
DRIFT SIZES
DRIFT SIZES

Recommended drift size for Diesel Scooptrams

ST2D H x W: ST2G H x W: ST3.5 H x W: ST600LP H x W:

3 090 x 2 370 mm 3 160 x 2 370 mm 3 250 x 2 890 mm 2 560 x 3 270 mm

ST710 H x W: ST1020 H x W: ST8C H x W: ST1520 H x W:

3 110 x 2 910 mm 3 360 x 3 410 mm 3 710 x 4 010 mm 3 650 x 3 990 mm

Recommended drift size for Electrical Scooptrams

• The drift size (H x W) is calculated for vehicles equipped
with standard buckets.
• The recommended drift size is 2 m by 45° chamfered
corner.

W1
W2
EST2D H x W:
3 090 x 2 370 mm

2000 x 45° 2000 x 45°

Chamfered Corner Chamfered Corner
W2
1
W
The ”ST1020 drift size width” is based
The ”General Scooptram drift size width” on the ”ST1020 turning radius width”
is based on the ”General Scooptram (W2) with 3 radii.
turning radius width” (W1). N.B. Only for ST1020 vehicle.

EST3.5 H x W:
2 750 x 2 890 mm

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 MINETRUCKS DRIFT SIZES

Recommended drift size for Minetrucks

MT2000 H x W: MT431B H x W:
3 430 x 3 370 mm 3 740 x 4 540 mm

MT436B H x W: MT5010 H x W:
3 680 x 4 540 mm 3 800 x 5 010 mm

• The drift size (H x W) is calculated for vehicles equipped

with standard boxes.
• The recommended drift size is 2 m by 45° chamfered
corner.

W3

2000 x 45°
Chamfered Corner

W3

The ”Minetruck drift size width” is based

on the ”General Minetruck turning radius
width” (W3).

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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST2D

3890
2085
1550

6710

The Scooptram® ST2D is an LHD for small-sized operations

that range from construction sites to narrow-vein mining.
This vehicle built its strong reputation bucket after bucket
in applications throughout the world.
• Liquid-cooled service brakes – optional SAHR system
• MSHA canopy
• Bolt-in, easily removed spicer 14D axles
• Efficient, reliable, cost effective
Capitalizing on years of small LHD successes, the ST2D
is ready to deliver reliable productivity to your operation.

40.5°
R4800
2365

Technical data*
2395

ST2D
Tramming capacity 3 600 kg
Mechanical breakout force 5 936 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 060 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 11 500 kg
Length 6.710 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.085 m R2635
Bucket height, max 3.890 m
Width, vehicle*** 1.615 m 2000 X 45°
Standard diesel engine Deutz F6L-912W Chamfered Corner
Standard bucket (m3) 1.9
2365
2935
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST2G
3890

2160
1535
7080

The Scooptram® ST2G is an LHD for small-sized operations

that range from construction sites to narrow-vein mining
at extreme altitudes. This LHD’s standard features were
combined to create the most reliably productive vehicle in
its class.
• Charge-air-cooled, water-cooled Deutz engine: cool,
powerful, economical, and lower emissions
• SAHR brake system
• ROPS/FOPS canopy
• Bolt-in, easily removed Spicer 14D axles
• Single-lever dump & hoist control
• Upgraded electrical system
Capitalizing on more than 25 years of small LHD succes-
ses, the ST2G is ready to deliver reliable productivity to
your operation.

40.5°
Technical data* R4800
1615

ST2G
2825

Tramming capacity 3 600 kg

Mechanical breakout force 6 710 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 060 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 12 700 kg
Length 7.080 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.160 m R2635
Bucket height, max 3.890 m
Width, vehicle*** 1.615 m
Standard diesel engine Deutz BF4M1013EC
Standard bucket (m3) 1.9
2825
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST3.5

3470
2250
1610

8460

The Scooptram® ST3.5 is an LHD for small to medium-

sized underground operations that include development
work, production mining, construction sites, and clean-up
activities. This vehicle built its strong reputation bucket
after bucket in applications throughout the world.
• SAHR brake system
• ROPS/FOPS canopy
• Single-lever dump & hoist control
• Efficient, reliable, cost effective
This legendary LHD is ready to deliver reliable produc-
tivity to your operation.

R5390 42.5°
2885
3595

Technical data*
ST3.5
Tramming capacity 6 000 kg
Mechanical breakout force 7 950 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 960 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 17 500 kg
Length 8.460 m
R2560
Height, canopy/cabin 2.250 m
Bucket height, max 3.470 m 2000 X 45°
Width, vehicle*** 1.830 m Chamfered Corner
Standard diesel engine Deutz F8L-413FW
Optional diesel engine Deutz F8L-413FWB
Standard bucket (m3) 3.1
2885
3595
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST600LP

3785
1560
1400

8625

The low-profile Scooptram® ST600LP “the Ratel™” is a

robust LHD that is built for demanding low-seam applica-
tions where the back heights are as low as 1600 mm.
Many standard features and a spacious operator com-
partment make productivity a comfortable experience
for operators. For visibility on the far side of the vehicle,
two standard video cameras are installed: one aimed
forward and one aimed aft. Matched with an operator-
compartment video screen, these cameras provide the
operator a good view in either direction.
Originally developed to match South Africa’s require-
ments for extraction of platinum, palladium, and chrome
ores, the ST600LP is an LHD that offers reliable produc-
tivity to any operation that seeks high profit from low-
seam applications.

Video Camera
R5430
3270

Technical data*
3850

ST600LP
Tramming capacity 6 000 kg
Mechanical breakout force 8 688 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 300 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 17 300 kg
Length 8.625 m
Height, canopy/cabin 1.560 m R2240
Bucket height, max 3.785 m
Width, vehicle*** 1.895 m 2000 X 45°
Standard diesel engine Deutz BF6M1013E Chamfered Corner
Standard bucket (m3) 3.1
3270
3850
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST710

4345
2105
1500

8825

The Scooptram® ST710 is an LHD for small to medium-

sized underground operations that include development
work, production mining, construction sites, and clean-
up activities. This vehicle’s standard features create an
outstanding LHD in its class.
• High reach for excellent truck loading
• Ergonomic operator compartment
• Automatic power shift transmission with integral
converter
• ROPS/FOPS canopy – optional cabin
• Charge-air-cooled, fully electronic, water-cooled
Deutz engine: cool, powerful, economical, and lower
emissions
• Optional Detroit Diesel Series 40 engine
• SAHR brake system
• Electrical system featuring Brad Harrison connectors
• Trunnion caps expedite maintenance
• Most compact LHD in its class
The ST710 reflects Atlas Copco´s five decades of reliable
underground experience – ready to deliver productivity
to your operation.

R5970
2910
3680

Technical data*
ST710
Tramming capacity 6 500 kg
Mechanical breakout force 10 347 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 14 200 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 18 200 kg R3230
Length 8.825 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.105 m 2000 x 45°
Bucket height, max 4.345 m Chamfered Corner
Width, vehicle*** 1.925 m
Standard diesel engine Deutz BF6M1013FC MVS
Optional diesel engine Detroit Diesel Series 40 DDEC
Standard bucket (m3) 3.2 2910
3680
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST1020

5060
2355
1750

9745

The Scooptram® ST1020 is an LHD for medium to large-

sized underground operations that include development
work, production mining and construction sites. This
vehicle’s standard features create an outstanding LHD in
its class.
• High reach for excellent truck loading
• Ergonomic operator compartment
• Automatic power shift transmission with integral
converter
• ROPS/FOPS canopy – optional cabin
• Charge-air-cooled, water-cooled Detroit Diesel engine
• SAHR brake system
• Trunnion caps expedite maintenance
• Fast tramming speeds
Capitalizing on Atlas Copco’s five decades of underground
experience, the ST1020 is ready to deliver reliable produc-
tivity to your operation.

R6135

R6775
4340
4045
3410

Technical data*
ST1020
Tramming capacity 10 000 kg
Mechanical breakout force 13 381 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 14 958 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 26 300 kg
Length 9.745 m R3440
Height, canopy/cabin 2.355 m 2000 x 45°
Bucket height, max 5.060 m
Width, vehicle*** 2.260 m Chamfered Corner
Standard diesel engine Detroit diesel Series 60 DDEC
Standard bucket (m3) 5.0
3410
4045
4340
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST8C
5205

2710
2150
10980

The Scooptram® ST8C is an LHD for large underground 1470

operations that include development work, production
mining and construction sites.
• SAHR brake system
• ROPS/FOPS canopy – optional cabin
• Spicer 53R axles
2690

• Charge-air-cooled, water-cooled Detroit Diesel engine

• Efficient, reliable, cost effective
• Deutsch and Brad Harrison waterproof sealed
connectors

905
Expanding on the legendary success of the ST8B, this
updated LHD is ready to deliver reliable productivity to
your operation.
2645
2770

R7555 39°
4000
4815

Technical data*
ST8C
Tramming capacity 14 500 kg
Mechanical breakout force 19 878 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 23 250 kg R3875
Operating weight of vehicle** 39 200 kg
Length 10.980 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.710 m
Bucket height, max 5.205 m
Width, vehicle*** 2.460 m
Standard diesel engine Detroit diesel Series 60 DDEC
Standard bucket (m3) 6.9 4005
4815
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 DIESEL SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

ST1520

6000
2650
2035

11175

The Scooptram® ST1520 is an LHD for large underground

operations that include development work, production
mining and construction sites. This vehicle’s standard
features create an outstanding LHD in its class.
• High reach for excellent truck loading
• Ergonomic operator compartment
• Automatic power shift transmission with integral
converter
• ROPS/FOPS canopy – optional cabin
• Charge-air-cooled, water-cooled Detroit Diesel engine
• SAHR brake system
• Electrical system featuring Brad Harrison connectors
• Trunnion caps expedite maintenance
• Fast tramming speeds
The ST1520 reflects Atlas Copco’s five decades of reliable
underground experience – ready to deliver productivity
to your operation.

R7540
3985
4795

Technical data*
ST1520
Tramming capacity 15 000 kg
Mechanical breakout force 21 674 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 25 500 kg R3885
Operating weight of vehicle** 41 000 kg
Length 11.175 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.650 m 2000 x 45°
Bucket height, max 6.000 m Chamfered Corner
Width, vehicle*** 2.735 m
Standard diesel engine Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC
Standard bucket (m3) 7.5
3985
4795
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 ELECTRIC SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

EST2D

3890
2085
1440

6835

The electric Scooptram® EST2D is an LHD for small-sized Electric LHD disadvantages relative to diesel:
opera-tions that range from construction sites to narrow- • Limited travel due to cable
vein mining. This vehicle is attractive for operations that • Expensive cable-replacement cost
have existing infrastructure for electric LHDs or for those
that have insufficient ventilation for diesel LHDs. Capitalizing on years of electric LHD successes, the
EST2D is ready to deliver reliable productivity to your
• Random-wrap cable reel with automatic tension operation.
control
• 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 380 to 550 volts
• Spicer modulated shift transmission with integral
torque converter
• Liquid-cooled service brakes – optional SAHR system
• MSHA canopy
• Bolt-in, easily removed Spicer 14D axles
• Efficient, reliable, cost effective

Electric LHD advantages relative to diesel:

• Lower ventilation requirement
• Lower levels of noise and heat
• Lower energy costs
• More powerful digging action
• Motor’s constant torque and quick response
• Lower maintenance costs

Technical data*
EST2D
Tramming capacity 3 629 kg
Mechanical breakout force 6 000 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 316 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 11 400 kg
Length 6.835 m
Height, canopy 2.085 m
Bucket height, max 3.890 m
Width, vehicle*** 1.615 m
Standard diesel engine Electric, Three Phase,
56 kW, 50 or 60 Hz
Standard bucket m3 1.9

*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.

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 ELECTRIC SCOOPTRAM SPECIFICATION

EST3.5 3885

1750
1730
8635

The electric Scooptram® EST3.5 is an LHD for small to Electric LHD disadvantages relative to diesel:
medium-sized underground operations that include deve- • Limited travel due to cable
lopment work, production mining and construction sites. • Expensive cable-replacement cost
This vehicle is attractive for operations that have existing
infrastructure for electric LHDs or for those that have in- Capitalizing on years of electric LHD successes, the
sufficient ventilation for diesel LHDs. EST3.5 is ready to deliver reliable productivity to your
operation.
• Random-wrap cable reel with automatic tension
control
• 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 380 to 1000 volts
• Spicer modulated shift transmission with integral
torque converter
• SAHR brake system
• ROPS/FOPS canopy
• Off-board start
• Efficient, reliable, cost effective

Electric LHD advantages relative to diesel:

• Lower ventilation requirement
• Lower levels of noise and heat
• Lower energy costs
5540
• More powerful digging action 42.5°
• Motor’s constant torque and quick response
• Lower maintenance costs
3685

Technical data*
EST3.5
Tramming capacity 6 000 kg
Mechanical breakout force 8 180 kg
Hydraulic breakout force 9 960 kg 2745
Operating weight of vehicle** 17 000 kg
Length 8.635 m
Height, max (rear end) 1.750 m
Bucket height, max 3.885 m
Width, vehicle*** 1.955 m
Standard diesel engine Electric, Three Phase,
74.6 kW, 50 or 60 Hz
Standard bucket m3 3.1
3685
*All data apply to standard equipped vehicles.
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 MINETRUCK SPECIFICATION

MT2000

4420
2425

9010

Developed for small to medium-scale underground opera- solutions for your application – solutions built on five
tions, the Minetruck MT2000 is ready for development decades of worldwide underground experience.
work, production mining and construction projects. This
vehicle has standard features that make it a superb mine
truck in its class.
• High power-to-weight ratio provides exceptional
speed on grade.
• MSHA canopy with back protection.
• Jacobs engine brake provides increased brake life,
automatic engine overspeed protection, and reduced
heat from braking.
• Electric shift system for convenient joystick shifting.
• Converter lockup offers better power transfer, less heat
and longer component life.
• Extended gauge package provides full instrumentation
to the operator.
• Waterproof sealed connectors simplify maintenance
and resist corrosion.
• Centralized lubrication simplifies maintenance.
• SAHR brake system offers long component life and
very reliable braking.
The MT2000 is ready to deliver reliable productivity to
your operation. With Atlas Copco, you gain effective R7490
3365
4210

Technical data*
MT2000
Payload capacity 20 000 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 20 400 kg R4640
Length 9.010 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.425 m
Box height, max 4.420 m 2000 X 45°
Width, vehicle*** 2.210 m Chamfered Corner
Volume semi-heaped 6.7-12.5 m³
Standard diesel engine Detroit Diesel Series 50 DDEC
3365
4210
*All data applies to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 MINETRUCK SPECIFICATION

MT431B

5365
2740

10180

The MT431B is a minetruck for large-scale underground

operations that include development work, production
mining and construction projects. This vehicle has
standard features that make it an outstanding mine
truck in its class.
• ROPS/FOPS canopy with back protection.
• Jacobs engine brake provides increased brake life,
automatic engine overspeed protection, and reduced
heat from braking.
• Extended gauge package provides full instrumentation
to the operator.
• Converter lockup offers better power transfer, less heat
and longer component life.
• Centralized lubrication simplifies maintenance.
• Anti-siphon fuel supply meets CE regulations.
2795
• SAHR brake system offers long component life and
very reliable braking.
The Wagner MT431B is ready to deliver reliable produc-
tivity to your operation.

Technical data*
MT431B
Payload capacity 28 123 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 29 300 kg
Length 10.180 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.740 m
Box height, max 5.365 m
Width, vehicle*** 2.795 m
Volume semi-heaped 8.4 - 18.4 m3
Standard diesel engine Detroit Diesel
Series 60 DDEC

*All data applies to standard equipped vehicles.

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 MINETRUCK SPECIFICATION

MT436B

5385
2680

10180

The MT436B is a mine truck for large-scale underground

operations that include development work, production
mining and construction projects. This vehicle has stan-
dard features that make it an outstanding mine truck in
its class.
• ROPS/FOPS canopy with back protection.
• Jacobs engine brake provides increased brake life,
automatic engine overspeed protection, and reduced
heat from braking.
• Electric transmission shift control for convenient shifting
• Extended gauge package provides full instrumentation
to the operator.
• Converter lockup offers better power transfer, less heat
and longer component life.
• Centralized lubrication simplifies maintenance.
• SAHR brake system offers long component life and
very reliable braking.
The Atlas Copco MT436B is ready to deliver reliable
productivity to your operation.

42.5°

R8570
4540
5380

Technical data*
MT436B
Payload capacity 32 650 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 30 600 kg
Length 10.180 m
R4515
Height, canopy/cabin 2.680 m
Box height, max 5.385 m
Width, vehicle*** 3.065 m 2000 X 45°
Volume semi-heaped 10.7-18.4 m3 Chamfered Corner
Standard diesel engine Detroit Deisel Series 60 DDEC
4540
5380
*All data applies to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 MINETRUCK SPECIFICATION

MT5010

6750
2800

11220

Developed for large-scale underground operations, the The MT5010 is ready to deliver reliable productivity to
MT5010 is ready for development work and for production your operation. With Atlas Copco, you gain effective
mining. This vehicle has standard features that make it a solutions for your application – solutions built on five
superb mine truck. decades of worldwide underground experience.
• High power-to-weight ratio provides exceptional
speed on grade. 3200
• Ergonomic ROPS/FOPS operator cabin offers comfort-
able protection.
• Trainer seat for supervised, hands-on operator training.
• Tilt / telescopic steering wheel allows adjustment to
suit each operator’s needs.
• Backup camera with monitor in cab gives the operator
an expanded view.
• Operator-controlled hydraulic retarder improves life of
drivetrain components.
• Front-end suspension provides additional comfort and
control during fast hauls.
• Automatic transmission with integral converter and
automatic lockup offers a compact, clean installation
and better power transfer.
• Automatic overspeed protection prevents engine
damage.
• SAHR brake system offers long component life and
very reliable braking. 45°

R9325
Technical data*
5010
5865

MT5010
Payload capacity 50 000 kg
Operating weight of vehicle** 42 000 kg
Length 11.220 m
Height, canopy/cabin 2.800 m
Box height, max 6.750 m
Width, vehicle*** 3.200 m R4895
Volume semi-heaped 16.0-31.0 m³
Standard diesel engine Cummins QSK19-C650 2000 x 45°
5010 Chamfered Corner
5865
*All data applies to standard equipped vehicles.
**Empty vehicle
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 BOLTING RIG SPECIFICATION

Boltec 235H-DCS
700
2270

6550

A fully mechanized rock bolting rig for bolt lengths Optional equipment
1.5 – 2.4 m. Effective in roof heights up to 8 m Swellex kit
(max. 9.7 m). Bolt rotator kit
Resin/Cement cartridge kit
Splitset kit
• MBU bolting unit with a unique design based on a Exhaust water scrubber
single feed system utilizing a cradle indexer at the rear Exhaust catalyzer
end and a robust drill steel support plus indexer for ANSUL fire suppression system ANSUL
Electric cable warning device
grouting at the top end. Low-mounted magazine for 10 Electrical system 1000 V, direct start only
bolts, designed for maximum flexibility during drilling Water hose reel ø1400 mm
and bolting. Manual lubrication system
Rig washing kit, with hose and reel
• DCS, direct hydraulic control system for drilling Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
and bolting, that incorporates an excellent Reverse alarm
antijamming function and RPCF (Rotation Pressure Beacon warning lamp
Controlled Feed force).
• COP 1532 rock drill, shortest in its class, with modern
hydraulic reflex dampening gives genuine high speed
drilling and excellent drill steel economy. Separately
variable frequency and impact power can be adapted
to certain drill steel/rock conditions.
• BUT 35HB heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and
accurate positioning between holes. Improved linkage
bearings in main boom joints and new axial bearings
in all boom joints reducing maintenance requirements.
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive
for easy manoeuvring in narrow tunnels and drifts.
Power steering, fail-safe brakes and central lubricated
chassis. Four jacks for stable set up.
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved Main specifications
protective roof, cable reel, search light (1x 70 W), work
lights (3 x 500 W halogen), bolt rack, water booster Boltec 235H-DCS
Rock drill 1 x COP 1532
pump, compressor, air receiver and pump unloading Bolting unit MBU
function for easier start. Boom 1 x BUT 35HB
Drilling system DCS 12-55
Length, tramming 12050 mm
Width, excl bolt rack 2155 mm
Height 2270 mm
Turning radius 5800/3300 mm
Weight 16000 kg

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 BOLTING RIG SPECIFICATION

Boltec SL

A semi-mechanized rock bolting rig with electrical pump unloading function for easier start with low vol-
remote control system for safety and productivity. tage. Standardization with Rocket Boomer S1L on high
capacity 55 kW electric motor and powerpack.
For bolt lengths 1.6 – 1.8 m. Effective in roof
• Minimum tramming height 1.3 m.
heights up to 1.8 m
Optional equipment
• Rock bolting with Swellex bolts, resin grouted rebar
Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part
bolts or mechanical bolts. Hole size diameter 29 up to
Bolt rotator for max 240 Nm/ 810 rpm or max 480 Nm/450 rpm
51 mm. In 1.8 m roof height max. bolt length is Rock drill lubrication warning kit
1.6 - 1.8 m depending on bolt type. Swellex installation equipment
• Resin bolting quality is controlled by pre-setting the Alternative roof stops; min 1500 mm, max 1700 mm
bolt rotator’s speed, torque and acting time for Exhaust catalyser
Fire suppression system Ansul
accurate mixing and curing of the resin. Guards to prevent start of tramming with jacks down, slide
• Swellex bolting quality is controlled by pre-setting beam out or roof up
the inflation time. Safety belt
Rear view mirrors
• Extension drilling up to 51 mm enables installation of Beacon warning lamp
Connectable Swellex rockbolts up to any lengths in low Back-up alarm
roof heights. Electric outlet for accessories
• Electrical pilot system with controls for positioning, Rig washing kit, with water hose and reel
Manual lubrication system
drilling and bolting in a portable operator’s control
panel.
• MBU 16SL bolting unit with a unique design based on
a single feed system utilizing a cradle indexer at the
rear end and a robust drill steel support at the top end.
Designed for maximum flexibility during drilling and
bolting. Bolting unit is connected to the boom via a
flexible positioning unit.
• Extendable protective roof at the bolting unit for
improved operator’s safety. Hydraulic jacks to support
the panel roof at the bolting unit with a force of 80 kN.
Main specifications
• COP 1028HB is a light rock drill with separate reversible
rotation and stepless variable rotation speed, and high Boltec SL
torque capacity that contribute to good drilling results. Rock drill 1 x COP 1028
Bolting unit MBU 16SL
• BUT 32SL heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and Boom 1 x BUT 32SL
accurate positioning between holes. Improved linkage Drilling system EDS
bearings in main boom joints and new axial bearings Length, tramming 10000 mm
in all boom joints reduce maintenance. Width 2480 mm
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with four wheel drive Height, carrier 1300 mm
roof min/max 1300/1700 mm
for fast tramming and easy manoeuvring in narrow Turning radius 6180/3550 mm
tunnels and drifts. Power steering, failsafe brakes and Weight 12800 kg
central lubricated chassis. Four jacks for stable set up.
• Basic rig includes telescopic FOPS-approved protective
roof, cable reel, work lights, water booster pump and Visit www.rockreinforcement.com for more information

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 BOLTING RIG SPECIFICATION

Boltec MC and LC

www.atlascopco.com
3010
2265

MC

MC

7385
Boltec MC

Fully mechanized rock bolting rigs with computer- Other versions

based control system for high productivity and Boltec MD electric-hydraulic, direct controlled bolting rig.
precision. For bolt lengths 1.5 - 6 m. Effective Boltec LD electric-hydraulic, direct controlled bolting rig.
in roof heights up to 11 m.
Optional equipment
Air-water mist flushing, external air
• Rig Control System (RCS) with interactive operator Water mist flushing with external water and air supply
control panel with full-colour display of the computer- Rock drill lubrication warning kit
based drilling system. Automatic functions in the Automatic boom lubrication system, rear part of boom
drilling process such as auto-collaring and antijam- Swellex installation kit
ming protection as well as improved regulation of Automatic cartridge handler
the rock drill provide high performance and outstan- Manual cartridge shooting system
Split Set installation kit
ding drill steel economy. Integrated diagnostic and Bulk cement with hose grouting system
fault location system. Distributed hydraulic system ABC Basic - with angle indication
with fewer and shorter hoses for increased availability. Cabin with fixed seat, FOPS approved 80 dB(A)
PC-card for transfer of data and for service engineers Additional operator’s control panel
to store optimal drill settings. Exhaust water scrubber 150 l
• MBU bolting unit with a unique design based on a Fire suppression system Ansul/Forrex
Automatic fire suppression system, including suppression
single feed system utilizing a cradle indexer at the rear
inside electric cabinet
end and a robust drill steel support plus indexer for 1000 V electric system, direct start only
grouting at the top end. Low-mounted magazine for 10 Extra transformer, 10 kVA
bolts, designed for maximum flexibility during drilling Service platform
and bolting. Screen handling arm
• COP 1532 rock drill, shortest in its class, with modern Rig washing kit, with water hose and reel
hydraulic reflex dampening gives genuine high speed Manual lubrication system
drilling and excellent drill steel economy. Separately
variable frequency and impact power can be adapted
to certain drill steel/rock combinations.
• BUT 35HB heavy-duty boom for direct, fast and
accurate positioning between holes. Improved linkage
bearings in main boom joints and new axial bearings Main specifications
in all boom joints reduce maintenance.
Boltec MC and LC Boltec MC Boltec LC
• Sturdy, articulated carrier with turbocharged water- Rock drill 1 x COP 1532 1 x COP 1532
cooled, low emission diesel engine. High ground Bolting unit MBU MBU
clearance, four-wheel traction and articulated steering Bolt lengths 1.5 - 3.5 m 1.5 - 6 m
for easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and fast Roof heights up to 8 m up to 11 m
tramming in steep ramps. Boom 1 x BUT 35HB 1 x BUT 35HBE
• Optional ABC Basic, angle reading instrument. Drilling system RCS RCS
Length, tramming 12500 mm 13200 mm
• Smart oil leakage shut-down system minimises Width, excl bolt rack 2210 mm 2500 mm
hydraulic oil pollution. Height, standard 3050 mm 3100 mm
• Standard rig includes FOPS approved telescopic Turning radius 6250/3800 mm 7200/4400 mm
protective roof, fixed seat, hydraulic driven com- Weight 22600 kg 22600 kg
pressor and water booster pump, cable reel, bolt
rack, air receiver and working lights. Visit www.rockreinforcement.com for more information

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 SWELLEX ROCKBOLTS

Tailor your competitive edge

Swellex® rockbolts
Swellex rockbolts are designed to meet the demanding
rock reinforcement applications in mining and civil engin-
eering. The Swellex ground reinforcement system will
provide excellent support in strata consisting of hard compe-
tent to week fissured rock as well as soils ranging from
clays to sand. However it is important that correct evalu-
ation procedures are done by qualified people before choos- Swellex Mn24
ing the appropriate Swellex product and bolting pattern. Swellex Mn24 has the highest tensile strength and resist-
The effectiveness of the Swellex rockbolts in such a broad ance to shear and is used extensively in larger diameter
range of rock conditions, makes the system a real problem civil engineering tunnels. Swellex Mn24 bolts are installed
solver. All Swellex rockbolts are designed, manufactured in drill holes having a diameter of between 48 and 51 mm.
and tested to meet ISO 9000 international standards as Swellex Mn24 can also be used to replace short cable bolts
well as ASTM standards. in mining projects where greater support is required, such
Each bolt has an alphanumeric code stamped on the as in cross-cuts, workshop areas and brows
bushing head, making it traceable through recorded results
of testing done at each stage of the manufacture.

Swellex® Manganese line

The Swellex Manganese line of rockbolts have been de-
signed and developed to the “perfect rockbolt” profile and
have set a new benchmark for safety and reliability for in-
ternal rock support fixtures. Made from high manganese
content steel, Swellex Mn rockbolts have higher tensile
strength and improved elongation that provide excellent
work absorbency. These features provide an exceptionally
cost effective support in challenging applications.

Swellex Mn24C
Swellex Mn24C is manufactured in sections that can be as-
sembled together to provide very long rockbolts. These bolts
can be used in large tunnels or for installing long support
in confined openings. Connectable Swellex bolts can also
be used in pre-pinning application where the bolt is installed
several meters inside the rock before blasting to prevent
over-break.
Swellex Mn24C bolts are installed in 48 to 51 mm diameter
holes. Swellex Mn24C is recommended for both civil engin-
eering and mine projects where long support is required.
Swellex Mn12
Swellex Mn12 has been proven to increase productivity
and reduce overall bolting costs in most applications.
This tough light weight bolt has wide application in mining
where a tight pattern and 32 to 39mm diameter holes are
used.
Swellex Mn12 can be installed manually by one man,
or using semi or fully mechanized bolting rigs.

Swellex Mn16
Swellex Mn16 is the preferred support for civil engineer-
ing projects such as mid-size railway, road and utilities
tunnels. Swellex Mn16 is installed in drill holes having
diameters between 43 and 52 mm.
These bolts also have wide application in mining as primary
or secondary support where greater load strengths are
required.
Swellex Mn24H
Swellex Mn24H is a versatile rockbolt having a flanged head
which has a female M30 or M36 thread. The bolt has a
static load carrying capacity of 200 kN and is designed for
hanging services while reinforcing the rock. After the bolt
has been installed by using an inflation adapter, a forged
eye-bolt (M30/M36) is screwed on. Utilities can then be sus-
pended directly from the eye-bolt. The outstanding con-
ception of this bolt makes it compatible with utilization of
a face plate to be part of the rock support pattern, combi-
ning all well-known advantages of Swellex.
Swellex Mn24H is recommended for both civil engineering
and mining projects where suspending utilities in an under-
ground excavation is needed.

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 SWELLEX ROCKBOLTS

The Swellex® Hybrid consists of a Swellex bolt coupled

with one or more MAI Self Drilling Anchors (MAI SDA®).
A special connection coupling located between Swellex
and SDA enables the Swellex to be inflated and the SDA
portion to be grouted. After inflating the Swellex, the rock
mass between the face plate and the Swellex is preten-
sioned to the desired value. The rock mass is then exposed
to confinement pressure and after pumping grout thru the
centre hole of the SDA, the hole annulus is filled with grout.
The support element becomes pre-tensioned and fully grout-
ed for full protection and long lasting achorage.

Applications
Swellex® Hybrid is recommended for both civil engin-
eering and mining projects where active (pre-tensioned)
support is required to preserve rock mass structure and
grouting needed for long life expectancy. So for long an-
chorage requirement as a problem solver where no other
system can work.

Installation equipment
• Atlas Copco Pneumatic Pump or
• Atlas Copco Electric Pump or
• Atlas Copco Hydraulic Pump and
• MAI m400NT Grout Pump

Specifications
Mn12 Mn16 Mn24 Mn24C Mn24H Hybrid
Hole diameter, mm 32-39 43-52 43-52 48-51 45-52 (51-52) 48-51
Minimum break load*, kN 120 160 240 240 240 240
Minimum elongation*, A5 % 20 20 20 20 20 20
Minimum yield load*, kN 100 140 200 200 200 200
Inflation pressure, MPa 30 24 30 30 30 30

*) According to SS-EN 10002-1 where applicable

Swellex Mn face plates

Swellex MN face plates have been designed and tested to
provide the most efficient and favourable link between the
rock and the bolt head. The elliptical hole and dome shaped
profile ensure that the plate is always in full contact with
the uneven rock surface and fully engaged with the bolt
head flange. In compliance with the highest standards of
the industry, Swellex Mn face plates have a minimum
breaking strength of 89kN.

More information about rock reinforcement

applications and products are compiled in the
booklet Rock Reinforcement, second edition
a technical reference edition (140 pages).
Order your own copy at www.min-con.com
Visit www.rockreinforcement.com for more information.

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 SELF DRILLING ANCHORS

MAI Systems® SDA®

Self Drilling Anchors for safer and faster tunnelling

Threaded hollow MAI® anchor bar including bit, coupler, bearing plate and nut.

The Atlas Copco MAI Systems® SDA® consist of a fully
threaded steel bar, a sacrificial drill bit, a coupler to extend
the anchor to the required length, and a hexagonal nut
and bearing plate.
The MAI® threaded bar features a hollow bore for flushing
or simultaneous drilling and grouting, and has a left-handed
standard rope thread for connection to standard drill too-
ling. Bars come in several lengths, from 2-12 metres, with
different diameters and thread types. The sacrificial drill
bit is the most crucial part of the anchor system, respon-
sible for the high productivity of the installation. Ground
conditions determine the type of anchors and drill bits to
be used.
The Atlas Copco MAI Systems®, Self Drilling Anchor (SDA®)
is a unique anchoring system and is today’s answer to the
increasing demands of the tunnelling industry for safer
and faster production. The system provides advantages
for all areas of it’s applications, where boreholes would
require the time consuming drilling with casing systems
in unconsolidated or cohesive soil.
Features and Advantages
• Fits Atlas Copco standard Boomer, ROC and Mustang
rigs
• Particularly suitable for difficult ground conditions.
• A high rate of installation since drilling, placing and
grouting can be performed in one single operation.
• Self drilling system eliminates the requirement for a
cased borehole.
• Installation with simultaneous drilling and grouting
possible.
• Easy installation in all directions, also upwards.
• Suitable for working in limited space, height and in
areas of difficult access.
• Simple post grouting system.

Applications
• Radial bolting
• Forepoling
• Face stabilization
• Soil nailing
• Portal preparation

Visit www.rockreinforcement.com for more information Full range of sacrificial MAI® bits for most tunnelling and grouting purposes.

Technical data

Anchor rod R25N R32N R32S R38N R51L R51N T76N T76S
Outside diameter mm 25 32 32 38 51 51 76 76
Ultimate load capacity kN 200 280 360 500 550 800 1600 1900
Yield load capacity kN 150 230 280 400 450 630 1200 1500
Aver. tensile strength RM N/mm² 805 720 740 700 690 840 880 790
Aver. yield strength Rp0,2 N/mm² 660 560 570 540 580 670 660 630

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 SELF DRILLING ANCHORS

MAI m400NT Grout Pump

Applications Accessories
The MAI PUMP m400NT is used successfully around the • Spur-wheel gear motor 6 kW / 200 rpm
world in tunnel construction, civil engineering, mining • Vibrator
and shoring of building excavations, slopes and hill • Worm pump MP 3 “L” (Standard) 600 l/h
sides. • High pressure mortar hose 25 mm dia. with
quick release couplings
Areas of use • Automatic reverse drive
The proven mixing and pumping technology is especially • Automatic screen safety feature
suitable for: • Tools
• Cleaning equipment
• Injection work • Water pump optional
• Automatically polarity control
• Re-injection grouting
• Drill hole filling
• Back filling
• Anchor mortar

Features
The MAI PUMP m400NT features sturdy design. The galva-
nized frame and the steel charging hopper guarantee op-
timum corrosion protection and can withstand even the
toughest treatment. Thanks to the user-friendly and mo-
dular design, the MAI PUMP m400NT is easy to dismantle
and therefore quick to clean and maintain. Visit www.rockreinforcement.com for more information

Specifications

TECHNICAL DATA
Delivery rate ..................................................................... 400 - 2400 l/h
Delivery distance ............................................................... 40-60 m max.
Delivery pressure .............................................................. 40 bar approx.
Total length .........................................................................1730 mm
Total width ......................................................................... ....... 570 mm
Length without motor + pump ............................................... 1040 mm
Total height ................................................................................ 960 mm
Total weight .................................................................................. 217 kg
Weight without dismantled parts ...................................... 125 kg
Electricity supply*.......................................................400 V, 50Hz
Amperage ........................................................................... 12.1 A
Main supply fuse ................................................................... 25 A
Power requirements................................................... min.16 KVA
Normal output.................................................................... 6.2 kW

*) Different power system available on request.

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Grouting equipment
Equipment for sealing, strengthening and stabilizing of rock and soil

Recorders
LOGAC is a computer-based logging system for sampling
and storing data during grouting operations. It is recording
time, real time, flow, volume and pressure when grouting
or water pressure tests are carried out. The data is being
stored on a PC memory card
The LOGAC system exists in two versions;
-the LOGAC S recorder for one grout line
-the LOGAC GL recorder for up to 8 grout lines (each grout
line is started and stopped individually), for standard gro-
uting operations as well as for grouting with GIN and tak-
ing Lugeon readings.
The LOGAC system is designed for field operation and is
characterised by its simplicity in operation.
Mixers
CEMIX is a high speed colloidal grout mixer for mixing
water/cement ratios down to 0.35.
The mixer produces a thoroughly uniform mix free of lumps
or aggregates and with every cement particle individually
separated and wet.
CEMIX can be delivered in three different sizes of containers:
CEMIX 103, 203 and 403 for a volume of 100, 200 and 400
litres respectively.
The CEMIX is powered by an electric, hydraulic or air
prime mover.

Double-acting piston pumps

The PUMPAC pump system is based on the same efficient
double-acting pump principle used on the well-known ZB
range of grout pumps.
PUMPAC is easy and user-friendly thanks to its modular
parts and fast-change valve assembly units. PUMPAC
has easy maintenence, featuring a self-cleaning fluid end
and water flushing of cement and hydraulic piston rods.
The pump can be delivered with three different sizes of
electric motors, 7.5, 15 and 22 kW and two sizes of grout
Agitators cylinders - 110 and 150 mm in diameter.
The CEMAG agitators, with sloping bottom and inclined
agitator shaft, create the important counter currents which
keep the quality of the grout for a long time. Pump capacity
CEMAG can be delivered in four different sizes of containers:
CEMAG 202, 402, 802 and 1602 for a volume of 200, 400, Grout cylinder size
Ball valves Flow l/min Pressure bar
800 and 1600 litres respectively.
110 mm 0-135 0-100
The CEMAG is powered by an electric, hydraulic or air 150 mm 0-235 0-55
prime mover.

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 RAISE DRILLS SPECIFICATION

Robbins 34RH and 44RH Small diameter raise drills

• A slide open worktable facilitates downreaming or box-
holing applications
• Telescopic cylinders create high thrust in a low profile
• Designed to use 8 or 10 inch drill pipe
• Small footprint requires a smaller drilling pad and fewer
tie down bolts

Optional Equipment
• A unique drilling platform eliminates the need for a
concrete pad
• A choice of transporters, featuring hydraulic erection
cylinders for derrick erection
- Sled erector with skids, that also can be rail mounted
or provided on a rubber tired vehicle
- Remote controlled crawler, either diesel or air powered,
for rapid movement from site to site
• Options to improve raise boring efficiency include
- Remote controlled side and ground loading pipeloader,
or
- Remote controlled front and ground loading pipeloader
designed to pick up all drill string components, in-
Robbins 34RH (0.6 - 1.5 m) cluding boxhole stabilizers and the reamer head
The Robbins 34RH is a low profile and small diameter - To facilitate downreaming or boxhole boring appli-
raise drill, ideal for slot raises, back filling and narrow cations, a remote controlled and slide-opening worktable
vein-mining applications. This multi purpose and light enables the complete drill string (including rock tools)
weight raise drill can be used for downreaming and to pass through
upward boxhole boring as well as conventional raise - Choice between digital, standard PLC or intelligent
boring. relay control systems
• 34RH Boxhole Package
- In boxhole boring configuration, the 34RH features
a remote controlled and hydraulically operated muck
chute that is totally integrated on the derrick assembly.
During pilot hole drilling and reaming, the rubber sealed
muck collector is applied adjacent to the rock face, and
the muck slides on a chute assembly to either the left,
to the right or to the rear end of the machine. This
compact designed muck chute remains on the machine
during transportation

Specifications
Robbins 34RH
Raise/Box-hole Diam. Max, up to
Raise/Box hole Length, Nominal
Thrust
Power
Dimensions, (W x L x H)
Drill Pipe
Robbins 44RH (1.0 - 1.8 m) Torque
Building on the proven design of our low profile and light Weight
weight raise drills, the Robbins 44RH adds higher torque Pilot Bit
and thrust to a small diameter raise drill. The 44RH is a Robbins 44RH
versatile and high production raise drill, for raise require- Raise Diameter, Range
ments in the smaller diameter range. Raise Length, Nominal
Thrust
Power
Features & Benefits Dimensions, (W x L x H)
• Rigid crosshead guide columns provide efficient torque Drill Pipe
reaction Torque
• The entire drive train features a hollow centre, enabling Weight
efficient transmission of any flushing media to clear the Pilot Bit
pilot hole
• The hydraulic drive features variable speed and good
torque limiting control Visit www.raiseboring.com for more information
1.5 / 1.0 m (5 / 3 ft)
340 / 30 m (1115 / 100 ft)
1 285 kN (290 000 lbs)
112 kW (150 Hp)
1.7 x 1.8 x 3.2 m Retr. (3.2 m Ext)
8" (30" or 60" s/s) or 10" (60" s/s)
64.4 kNm (47 500 ft-lbs)
6 000 kg (13 200 lbs)
9" or 9-7/8"; 11" or 12-1/4"
1.0 m to 1.8 m (3-6 ft)
250 m (820 ft)
2 000 kN (450 000 lbs)
132 kW (175 Hp)
1.7 x 1.8 x 3.2 m Retr. (3.2 m Ext)
8" or 10" (48" s/s)
75 kNm (55 000 ft-lbs)
8 000 kg (17 600 lbs)
9" or 9-7/8"; 11" or 12-1/4"

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Robbins 53RH and 73RM Medium diameter raise drills

• The Robbins 53RH features dual drive heads for easy
change of boring method. In conjuction to the dual drive,
it is equipped with a removable swivel to enable efficient
flushing in both box-hole boring and raise boring mode
• The low built 53RH has telescopic cylinders that create
high thrust in a low profile
• The entire 73RM drive train features a hollow centre,
enabling efficient transmission of any flushing media
to clear the pilot hole. Furthermore, a simple in-line
drive system provides balanced thrust loads to improve
cutting action
• Designed to use standard full length 10 or 11-1/4 inch
drill pipe

Robbins 53RH
The Robbins 53RH is a low profile medium diameter raise
drill, perfect for boring ore passes and ventilation shafts.
The 53RH is a unique multi purpose raise drill, able to per-
form upwards box-hole boring, downreaming as well as
conventional raise boring, without any modification to
the drive assembly.
Optional Equipment
• The 53RH is equipped with dual hydraulic main drive
motors mounted off-line, to ensure the lowest profile
possible
• The 73RM is available in four different drive systems:
AC, DC, VF and Hydraulic
• A choice of transporters, featuring hydraulic erection
cylinders for derrick erection
- Sled erector with skids, that also can be rail mounted
or provided on a rubber tired vehicle
- Remote controlled crawler, either diesel or air powered,
for rapid movement from site to site
• Options to improve raise boring efficiency include
- Remote controlled pipeloader (side and ground-loading)
that can be mounted on either side of the mainframe
to make the unit more adaptable to individual site
requirements
- Choice between digital, standard PLC or intelligent relay
control systems
• 53RH Boxhole Package
- The 53RH boxhole boring system features a separate,
remote controlled and hydraulically operated muck
chute. The reamer, which is hollow centred to allow
pre-piloting of the hole, is attached on the machine
head frame during transport and erection. The muck
chute system is rock bolted to the face, allowing a
360o working range

Specifications
Robbins 53RH
Raise/Box-hole Diam. Max, up to
Raise/Box hole Length Nominal
Thrust
Power
Dimensions, (W x L x H)
Drill Pipe
Robbins 73 RM (1.8 - 3.1 m) Torque
With more units sold worldwide than any other raise drill Weight
model in production, the Robbins 73RM has become the Pilot Bit
reliable workhorse for virtually any raise boring applica- Robbins 73RM
tion. The 73RM is a medium size raise drill, ranging from Raise Diameter, Range
1.8 to 3.1 m (6-10 ft.) in diameter Raise Length, Nominal
Thrust
Power
Features & Benefits Dimensions, (W x L x H)
• A patented, two-piece swivel float box prevents transfer Drill Pipe
of bending moments to the gearbox, and a replaceable Torque
threaded insert lowers maintenance costs Weight
• Rigid crosshead guide columns provide efficient torque Pilot Bit
reaction
• The hydraulic drive features variable speed and good
torque limiting control Visit www.raiseboring.com for more information
2.4 / 2.1 m (8 / 7 ft)
490 / 100 m (1600 / 330 ft)
3 350 kN (750 000 lbs)
225 kW (300 Hp)
1.9 x 2.0 x 2.7 m Retr. (2.9 m Ext)
10" or 11 1/4" (30 or 60" s/s)
156 kNm (11 500 ft-lbs)
14 000 kg (31 000 lbs)
11" or 12-1/4"
1.8 m to 3.1 m (6-10 ft)
550 m (1 800 ft)
4 159 kN (935 000 lbs)
225 kW (300 Hp)
1.6 x 1.9 x 3.8 m Retr. (3.2 m Ext)
10" or 11-1/4" (60" s/s)
225 kNm (166 000 ft-lbs)
10 000 kg (22 000 lbs)
11" or 12-1/4"

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 RAISE DRILLS SPECIFICATION

Robbins 83RM, 97RL and 123RM Large diameter raise drills

Robbins 83RM (2.4 - 5.0 m)
The ruggedly built, large diameter and high torque Robbins
83RM, is one of the toughest raise drills going for the widest
applications throughout the mining industry. The 83RM
is recommended for reaming shafts and raises from 2.4
up to 5.0 m (8-16 ft) in diameter.
Features & Benefits
• The digital DC drive incorporates the latest electric tech-
nology enabling computer controlled setup
• A patented, two-piece swivel float box prevents transfer
of bending moments to the gearbox, and a replaceable
threaded insert lowers maintenance costs
• Rigid crosshead guide columns provide efficient torque
reaction
• The entire drive train on Robbins 83RM and 123RM
features a hollow centre, enabling efficient transmission
of any flushing media to clear the pilot hole. Furthermore,
a simple in-line drive system provides balanced thrust
loads to improve cutting action
• Small footprint requires a smaller drilling pad and fewer
tie down bolts
• The low profile 97RL employs an offset drive line with
underslung motors, planetary gearing and telescopic
cylinders. It also features an in-line swivel, enabling
efficient transmission of any flushing media to clear
the pilot hole
Optional Equipment
• The 83RM is available in two drive systems: DC and
Hydraulic
• The low profile 97RL and the 123RM are equipped with
DC main drive motor
• A choice of transporters, featuring hydraulic erection
cylinders for derrick erection
- Sled erector with skids, that also can be rail mounted
or provided on a rubber tired vehicle
- Remote controlled crawler, either diesel or air powered,
for rapid movement from site to site
• Options to improve raise boring efficiency include
- Remote controlled pipeloader (side and ground-loading)
- Choice between digital, standard PLC or intelligent
relay control systems

Specifications
Robbins 97RL (2.4 - 5.0 m)
The Robbins 97RL is a high power and low profile raise Robbins 83RM
Raise Diameter, Range 2.4 to 5.0 m (8-16 ft)
drill, specially designed for mines with size and weight Raise Length, Nominal 500 m (1 640 ft)
restrictions. Despite its low profile, the 97RL is one of the Thrust 6 209 kN (1 396 000 lbs)
largest raise drills ever produced. Recommended diameter Power 300 kW (400 Hp)
range is 2.4 up to 5.0 m (8-16 ft). Dimensions, (W x L x H) 1.7 x 2.1 x 4.5 m Retr. (6.7 m Ext)
Drill Pipe 112-7/8" (60" s/s)
Torque 407 kNm (300 000 ft-lbs)
Weight 20 000 kg (44 000 lbs)
Pilot Bit 13-3/4"
Robbins 97RL
Raise Diameter, Range 2.4 to 5.0 m (8-16 ft)
Raise Length, Nominal 600 m (1 970 ft)
Thrust 6 845 kN (1 538 200 lbs)
Power 300 kW (400 Hp)
Dimensions, (W x L x H) 2.3 x 3.3 x 4.4 m Retr. (4.4 m Ext)
Drill Pipe 12-7/8" (60" s/s)
Torque 447 kNm (330 000 ft-lbs)
Weight 27 200 kg (60 000 lbs)
Pilot Bit 13-3/4"
Robbins 123RM
Raise Diameter, Range 3.1 to 6.0 m (10-20 ft)
Raise Length, Nominal 920 m (3 000 ft)
Thrust 8 923 kN (2 000 000 lbs)
Power 448 kW (600 Hp)
Dimensions, (W x L x H) 2.2 x 2.5 x 3.9 m Retr. (5.7 m Ext)
Robbins 123RM (3.1 - 6.0 m) Drill Pipe 12-7/8" or 13-7/8" (60" s/s)
Designed for large diameter and long hole raise boring Torque 540 kNm (400 000 ft-lbs)
applications, the Robbins 123RM is the most powerful Weight 25 400 kg (56 000 lbs)
raiseboring machine available in the Atlas Copco Raise Pilot Bit 13-3/4" or 15"
Boring series. The 123RM is designed for very large di-
ameter raises, ranging from 3.1 up to 6.0 m (10-20 ft). Visit www.raiseboring.com for more information

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SECOROC Raise boring equipment – Pilot bits

The right Pilot bit for the job Pilot bit manufacturer comparison
For any raise boring operation, accuracy, bit selection and Atlas Copco BHMT Smith Sandvik Security
penetration rate are all key in keeping costs down and
efficiency up. Missing the target area and making num- Secoroc MH BI-V – – M84F
erous trips to change bits are just two common, potentially Secoroc H BI-X Q7JS SCM M87F
costly problems. Secoroc VH BI-XX Q9JS SCH H100F

A guide to our pilot bits and the equivalent products from other manufacturers.

Select your bit carefully

Before starting on a raise project, collect as much
information about the site as possible. Find out about
the typical formations, their compressive strengths and
abrasive qualities. Then pick your bit. The right one is the
one that ultimately yields the lowest cost per metre drilled.

Selection guide

Soft/Medium hard rock Hard rock Very hard rock

Secoroc MH

Secoroc H

Secoroc VH

10,000 psi 30,000 psi 50,000 psi 70,000 psi

70 MPa 210 MPa 350 MPa 480 MPa

Operating parameters
The right parameters for Secoroc
Pilot bits
Size Design Makeup torque Weight- Bit Rotary The recommended “weight-on-bit” and
range on-bit weight speed “rotary speed” operational specifications
are shown to the left. The rule of thumb
7 7/8" Secoroc H 16270-21015 nm 10630-21260 kg 30 kg 50-90 rpm for best rock engagement is: the greater
12000-15500 ft-lbs 23625-47250 lbs 67 lbs the weight-on-bit the lower the rotary
9" Secoroc H 16270-21015 nm 12150-24300 kg 35 kg 50-90 rpm speed, the larger the bit the lower the
12000-15500 ft-lbs 27000-54000 lbs 76 lbs rotary speed.
9 7/8" Secoroc H 37963-43386 nm 13330-26660 kg 64 kg 50-90 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 29625-59250 lbs 140 lbs
9 7/8" Secoroc VH 37963-43386 nm 13330-26660 kg 64 kg 40-80 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 29625-59250 lbs 140 lbs
11" Secoroc MH 37963-43386 nm 14850-29700 kg 77 kg 50-120 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 33000-66000 lbs 170 lbs
11" Secoroc VH 37963-43386 nm 14850-29700 kg 77 kg 40-80 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 33000-66000 lbs 170 lbs
12 1/4" Secoroc H 37963-43386 nm 16540-33075 kg 101 kg 50-90 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 36750-73500 lbs 224 lbs
12 1/4" Secoroc VH 37963-43386 nm 16540-33075 kg 101 kg 40-80 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 36750-73500 lbs 224 lbs
13 3/4" Secoroc MH 37963-43386 nm 18560-37125 kg 130 kg 50-120 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 41250-82500 lbs 285 lbs
13 3/4" Secoroc VH 37963-43386 nm 18560-37125 kg 130 kg 40-80 rpm
28000-32000 ft-lbs 41250-82500 lbs 285 lbs
15" Secoroc H 35000-45000 ft-lbs 20250-40500 kg 168 kg 50-90 rpm
48400-62200 nm 45000-90000 lbs 370 lbs

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SECOROC Raise boring equipment – Pilot bits

A pilot study in bit design
Tungsten carbide buttons in
a variety of designs

Bearing type
Bit sizes: 121/4"
o-ring sealed journal bearing
Bit sizes: 133/4"-15"
o-ring sealed roller bearing

Gauge bevel protection

– flat top

Lug/shirttail protection
– hardfacing on shirttail

Three designs to cover your needs

Secoroc MH – Extra long life in medium hard and
abrasive formations
Conical-shaped carbide buttons and very little cone offset.
This bit can drill for hours on end at impressively high pe-
netration rates in high compressive strength formations
such as limestone, dolomite and shale. Heavy cutter set
for full bottom hole coverage.
Secoroc H – Rapid penetration in hard rock
formations
Tough, break-resistant, ovoid and ogive-shaped carbide
buttons and reduced offset make this a fast drilling bit
– ideal for heavyweight, hard rock applications. Good
load distribution thanks to heavy cutter set and full bottom
hole coverage.
Secoroc VH – Very hard formation drilling
Tough ovoid carbide buttons, zero offset and full bottom
hole coverage combine to allow long hours of drilling in
weighty, hard rock applications. Positioned to cover the
bottom of the hole, the nose and inner row buttons are
ovoid-shaped with low projection.

Product range

Size Design Formation Prod. No. Catalogue IADC PIN

code connection

77/8" Secoroc H Hard 90514155 117-3200-60 7-3-7 4 1/2" API Reg

9" Secoroc H Hard 90514086 117-3228-60 7-3-7 4 1/2" API Reg
97/8" Secoroc H Hard 90514087 131-3250-60 7-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
97/8" Secoroc VH Very Hard 90514088 131-3250-90 8-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
11" Secoroc MH Medium Hard 90514090 131-3279-30 6-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
11" Secoroc VH Very Hard 90514089 131-3279-90 8-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
121/4" Secoroc H Hard 90514091 131-3311-60 7-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
121/4" Secoroc VH Very Hard 90514092 131-3311-90 8-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
133/4" Secoroc MH Medium Hard 90514093 131-3349-30 6-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
133/4" Secoroc VH Very Hard 90514094 131-3349-90 8-3-7 6 5/8" API Reg
15" Secoroc H Hard 90514095 132-3381-60 7-3-7 7 5/8" API Reg

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SECOROC Raise boring equipment –

Reamers, Cutters and Stingers
Secoroc Reamers – from 0.7 to 6.0 metres in diameter
The design philosophy for Secoroc raise boring reamers The modular reamer designs are assembled with standard
is that a flat profile reduces the number of cutters needed components to further increase the user friendliness.
to cover the face. With less cutters on the reamer, less Secoroc reamers are available in various designs to best
torque is needed to rotate the reamer. That means thrust suit the users’ applications and limits.
can be increased to further improve penetration rate.

Boxhole reamers RR2 – RR6

Secoroc’s robust and well-designed boxhole reamers are A basic, robust well-designed series of non-modular rea-
popular among raise drillers around the world. We supply mers with readily replaceable stingers for smaller ranges.
a full range of reamers from 0.7 m up to 2.4 m. Available in diameters from 0.7 m up to 2.4 m. Can be de-
livered with integral stinger for diameters up to 1.3 m.

RRS, RRL, RRH, and RRX

Modular reamers for diameters from 1.8 m to 6.0 m. The through restricted passages. The reamers are designed
modular design permits the reamer to be disassembled for easy removal of cuttings. The brackets and extensions
into several smaller pieces – including the stinger, the rea- are mounted and retained using heavy duty keys and
mer core and the extension modules – for transport bolts.

Specially designed reamers

Thanks to extensive R&D, we have the capacity and
knowledge to offer specially designed reamers for unusual
applications. Our designers work in close co-operation
with our machine engineers to find the most profitable
solution for the customer.

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SECOROC Reamer specifications

Reamer model No. Reamer Reamer dimensions without cutters (mm) Weight, kg
No. of diameter Without
Basic Extended cutters A C D E F G With Without stingers & Part No.
min. square min. square cutters cutters extensions

RR2 2 692 645 335 258 1252 258 905 635 635 5750 0085 71
RRB2 2 692 645 335 745 1168 745 1270 1000 1000 5750 0085 70
RRD2 2 692 645 335 775 1195 775 1270 1000 1000 5750 5011 43
RRH2 2 692 692 335 480 1354 480 1085 815 635 5750 0112 22
RR3.5 4 1101 1082 1082 431 1207 382 2520 1975 930 5750 0078 58
RRB3.5 4 1060 1041 1041 431 1207 382 2520 1975 930 5750 0109 83
RRD3.5 4 1060 1027 1027 893 1340 893 2520 1975 930 5750 0110 35
RR4L 4 1311 1260 1041 984 1850 906 2590 2045 1225 5750 0078 32
RRH4 4 1311 1282 1224 1007 1945 936 2950 2405 1680 5750 0109 84
RR4.5 6 1363 1130 1006 997 1906 952 457 873 436 D72652-1
RR5 8 1519 1240 1069 997 1857 952 4625 3535 2630 5750 0078 62
RR5L 7 1524 1302 1175 1030 1819 898 3595 2685 2112 5107 6033 67
RR5E6 8 1833 1682 1267 917 1877 951 5215 4125 2630 5750 0107 91
RR6 10 1833 1665 1451 997 1910 966 5295 3935 2900 5750 0101 74
RRS 8 - 1778 1245 997 1880 966 5845 4755 3720 5750 0071 39
RR6E 10 1833 1665 1390 997 1880 966 6575 5215 3720 5750 0085 60
RR6E7 12 2118 1819 1677 997 1880 966 7615 5985 3720 5750 0085 61
RR6E7E8 14 2450 1996 1976 997 1880 966 8340 6435 3720 5750 0085 62
RRL 8 - 2164 1003 1108 2135 1090 6885 5795 4100 5750 0078 35
RRL8 12 2455 2164 1979 1108 2135 1090 9440 7810 4100 5750 0085 63
RRL10 16 3128 2730 2446 1108 2135 1090 12015 9835 4100 5750 0085 64
RRL11.5 18 3500 2819 2702 1108 2135 1090 14140 11690 4100 5750 0119 21
RRL12 18 3673 2838 2775 1108 2135 1090 13960 11510 4100 5750 0085 95
RRL12.6 20 3832 2958 2771 1108 2135 1090 14955 12235 4100 5750 0119 22
RRL13 20 4092 3187 1138 1108 2135 1090 15115 12395 4100 5750 0114 69
RRH 8 - 2164 1003 1531 2548 1503 8585 7495 5800 5750 0087 57
RRH 11.5 18 3500 2819 2702 1531 2548 1503 15840 13390 5800 5107 6037 04
RRH 12 18 3673 2838 2775 1531 2548 1503 15660 13210 5800 5107 6037 05
RRH 12.6 20 3832 2958 2771 1531 2548 1503 16655 13935 5800 5107 6037 06
RRH 13 20 4092 3187 3010 1531 2548 1503 16815 14095 5800 5107 6037 07
RRH 14 20 4407 3432 3242 1531 2548 1503 19635 16643 5800 5107 6037 08
RRH15 24 4717 3809 3560 1531 2548 1503 24345 21080 5800 5750 0085 68
RRH17 26 5049 4037 3550 1531 2548 1503 26295 22755 5800 5750 0085 69
RRX 6 - 2600 1320 1413 2520 1520 13720 13200 9700 5107 6035 84
RRX 13.5 20 4100 3335 3155 1413 2520 1520 27500 24500 9700 5107 6035 83
RRX 14 20 4300 3500 3309 1413 2520 1520 28519 25519 9700 5107 6037 09
RRX 15 24 4600 3746 3540 1413 2520 1520 30556 26959 9700 5107 6037 10
RRX 17 28 5100 4158 3830 1413 2520 1520 37164 32964 9700 5107 6037 11
RRX 18 30 5500 4635 4130 1413 2520 1520 39350 35700 9700 5107 6035 82
RRX 20 34 6100 5141 4581 1413 2520 1520 43725 39588 9700 5107 6037 12

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SECOROC Cutters – reliability meets

serviceability
Secoroc RCC cutters have been designed with the ultimate
objective – outstanding performance and service life. The
serviceability of the RCC cutter has been a high priority.
The new chisel insert with improved geometry makes for
more aggressive drilling and a faster penetration rate.
Each of the three designs has been optimized for different
rock conditions. In soft and brittle formations, the 52-mm
spacing of the RCC-4 cutter provides the fastest cutting
action. In tougher rock, RCC-4 and RCC-5 cutters are used
to reduce spacing to 26 mm. Naturally, thanks to Atlas
Copco’s global reach, we’re able to provide service locally
when the need arises.

Secoroc RCC 4 Secoroc RCC 5 Secoroc RCC 11

The RCC 4 cutter with a 52 mm
spacing gives the largest chips
and the fastest penetration in soft
and brittle rock.
In hard and tough rock formations,
a 26 mm spacing is vital to get an
efficient kerf breakage. To achieve
a 26 mm spacing you should use
a combination of RCC 4 and RCC
5 cutters on the reamer.
RCC 11 is a multi-purpose cutter
and the best choice in certain rock
formations or if a small chip is
preferred.

Secoroc RCC Cutters

Description Part No. Insert type Weight, kg

Cutter RCC4 5107-6029-93 Chisel 126

Cutter RCC5 5107-6029-92 Chisel 130

Cutter RCC11 5107-6029-35 Chisel 135

Secoroc ”C” Cutters

Description Part No. Insert type Weight, kg

Cutter C23 5107-6029-97 Chisel 165

Cutter C24 5107-6025-10 Spherical 143

Cutter C24 5107-6025-30 Chisel 145

Secoroc SRCC Cutters

Description Reamer head Part No. Insert type Weight, kg

Cutter SRCC4 Sandvik Reamers 5107-6030-06 Chisel 121

Cutter SRCC5 Sandvik Reamers 5107-6030-07 Chisel 125

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At the leading edge of cutter design

The cutters are designed with pre-loaded tapered roller Integral steel cutter hub with
multiple cutter rows
bearings for increased load capabilities and shock resi-
stance. Tungsten carbide Metal-to-metal seal
insert
The bearings are lubricated with a highly water-repellent
Tapered
synthetic lithium complex grease that withstands high me- roller
chanical wear and high temperatures. To minimize cutter bearings
body wear and give maximum support to the carbide in-
serts, the body is machined from high quality wear resistant
alloy steel. Tight diametrical hole and insert tolerances are
maintained to minimize stress loads in the cutter carbide
inserts These carbide inserts have also been designed and Pressure
manufactured in-house to uphold the right level of quality. compensator

The cost-effectiveness
All of the interior parts are replaceable and a Seal and Re-
build kit is available for the most common repairs. This all
helps to extend Secoroc cutter service life while improving Weld tab
the cost per metre drilled.

Rebuild kit RCC Cutters

Description Part No. Rebuild kit components Seal kit components Quantity

Rebuild Kit, complete 5750-0085-57 1

Seal Kit, complete 5107-6036-28 1
Shaft 5107-6025-01 1
Seal Retainer, R.H. 5107-6029-91 1
Seal Retainer, L.H. 5107-6029-90 1
Large Seal Set B47037-1 X X 1
Bearing Cone A17000-2 X 2
Bearing Cup A17000-1 X 2
Cup Bearing Spacer 5107-6025-05 1
Cone Bearing Spacer 5107-6025-06 X* 1
Plug, .25” NPT A23395 X 3
Locking Tab 5107-6025-07 X 1
O-ring 652-661 X X 1
O-ring 652-545 X X 1
Small Seal Set 5107-6025-22 X X 1
Relief Valve A30069-2 X X 1
Vent Plug A37695-2 X X 1
* Not to finished size (thickness)
Rebuild kit SRCC Cutters
Description Part No. Rebuild kit components Seal kit components Quantity

Rebuild Kit, complete 5750-0130-24 1

Seal Kit, complete 5107-6036-29 1
Shaft 5107-6029-03 1
Seal Retainer, R.H. 5107-6030-13 1
Seal Retainer, L.H. 5107-6030-12 1
Large Seal Set B47037-1 X X 1
Bearing Cone A17000-2 X 1
Bearing Cup A17000-1 X 1
Cup Bearing Spacer C72174-1 1
Cone Bearing Spacer A72677-1 X* 1
Plug, .25” NPT A23395 X 3
Locking Tab 5107-6029-17 X X 1
O-ring 652-661 X X 1
O-ring 652-545 X X 1
Small Seal Set 5107-6025-22 X X 1
Relief Valve A30069-2 X X 1
Vent Plug A37695-2 X X 1
Bearing Set B69347-4 X 1

* Crushable Spacer

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Secoroc Stingers, durable and easy-to-use

Secoroc’s “easy to use” stingers are made from optimal
quality steel. These well designed stingers are made to
withstand the high stresses of the reaming operation. In
most cases the stinger connects to the drill string with the
well proven DI-22 threaded connection.
To give you the most cost effective solution, the stingers
can be delivered with the wear pads of your choice, rep-
laceable weld-on wear pads, integral hard faced wear ribs
or wear ribs with tungsten carbide inserts.
Secoroc stingers are available for Secoroc, Robbins and
IR assembly systems.

Bicon design Flange design

Bicon design stingers

Pilot hole
Length Weight Stinger Part No. Weld on wear pad
diameter
DI22
Capacity
CON Integral Carbide insert Weld on
mm inch mm inch kg Part No. Quantity
wear pads wear pads wear pads

Standard* 229 9 6 3/4 1880 74 570 D68220-1 5750 0112 38 5750 0112 28 5750 0112 32 5
7
251 9 /8 6 3/4 1880 74 590 D72653-1 5750 0112 39 5750 0112 29 5750 0112 33 5
279 11 8 1/4 1880 74 725 5750 5000 18 5750 0112 40 5750 0112 30 5750 0112 34 6
1 1
311 12 /4 9 /4 1990 78 910 5750 5002 31 5750 0112 41 5750 0112 31 5750 0112 35 6
349 13 3/4 10 1/2 1905 75 950 5750 0053 34
Large* 311 12 1/4 9 1/4 2085 82 1135 5750 5010 13 5750 0112 44 5750 0112 42 5750 0112 35 6
3 1
349 13 /4 10 /2 2085 82 1225 5750 5001 01 5750 0112 45 5750 0112 43 5750 0112 36 6
349 13 3/4 10 1/2 2590 102 1540 5750 0082 93 5750 0112 46 5750 0075 38 5750 0112 37 12
381 15 11** 2590 102 1810 5750 0063 39 5750 0112 47
381 15 11** 3100 122 2270 5750 0100 09

Flange design stingers

Pilot hole
Length Weight Stinger Part No. Weld on wear pad
diameter
DI22
Capacity
CON Integral Carbide insert Weld on
mm inch mm inch kg Part No. Quantity
wear pads wear pads wear pads

Standard* 229 9 6 3/4 1880 74 1297 5107 6036 76 5107 6037 13 5750 0112 32 5
7 3
251 9 /8 6 /4 1880 74 1317 5107 6036 77 5107 6037 14 5750 0112 33 5
279 11 8 1/4 1880 74 1452 5107 6036 78 5107 6037 15 5750 0112 34 6
311 12 1/4 9 1/4 1990 78 1637 5107 6036 79 5107 6037 16 5750 0112 35 6
3 1
Large* 349 13 /4 10 /2 2085 82 2195 5107 6036 83 5107 6037 18 5750 0112 36 6
349 13 3/4 10 1/2 2590 102 2510 5107 6036 84 5107 6036 85 5107 6037 19 5750 0112 37 12
381 15 11** 2590 102 2780 5107 6036 86
381 15 11** 3100 122 3240 5107 6036 87

* ”Standard Capacity” for reamers from 1 to 2.4 metres and ”Large Capacity” for reamers from 2.4 to 6 metres.
** 15” stingers have new ”11 top torque” connection.

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A reliable team of efficient pusher leg drills

Atlas Copco rock drills and rock drilling tools are an
unbeatable combination of high performance and
superior reliability. The pneumatic pusher leg drills
are characterized by low spare parts consumption
and minimum maintenance requirements. They are
robust but simply designed, with high impact energy
and low air consumption.
The uniform high quality of materials and manu-
facturing processes contribute to the long service
life of the machines. Together with the pusher legs
the rock drills form an attractive and cost effective
drilling unit. The pneumatic telescopic and double-
telescopic pusher legs are available in a number
of versions. All are of a simple, robust design for
reliable operation and minimum maintenance
requirements.

BBC 16W (Puma) RH 656W

All-round rock drill which
suits most drilling appli-
cations. It has a robust rifle
bar rotation mechanism,
long stroke and good
penetration rates in hard rock. The pusher leg
control is placed at the backhead of the rock drill.
Suitable pusher legs for BBC 16W are BMHT 51-3
and 51, ALF 71-1 and 71, and ALF 67/80.
A rock drill with a very fa-
vourable relation of high
penetration/low air con-
sumption. It has a robust
rifle bar rotation mechanism
and flushing system with double concentric tubes.
The low weight makes the drill handy also as a sin-
ker. A T-handle can easily be fitted instead of using
a pusher leg. Suitable pusher leg is BMK 62S.

BBC 34W (Leopard) Stopers BBD 46WS/WR (Falcon)

Highly efficient rock drill for All-steel rock drills suitable for produ-
medium to hard rock. It has ction drilling, raise driving and bolting.
a powerful rifle bar rotation They have a robust ratchet wheel rota-
mechanism, long stroke tion mechanism, short stroke and good
and high impact energy. penetration rates in soft and medium-
The large diameter piston makes it very efficient hard rock. The large diameter piston
even with low air pressure. The pusher leg control makes them very efficient even with
is placed at the backhead of the rock drill. Suitable low air pressure. The WR version has
pusher legs for BBC 34W are ALF 71-1 and 71, and clockwise rotation and can be used for
ALF 67/80. nuts tightening when roof bolting.

BBD 94W (Panther) Pusher legs

High performance rock The pneumatic telescopic and double-telescopic
drill for soft to hard rock. It pusher legs are available in a number of versions.
has ratchet wheel rotation All are of a simple, robust design for reliable opera-
mechanism, short stroke tion and minimum maintenance requirements.
and high impact rate. It is
also efficient at low air
pressure. The pusher leg control is placed on the
pusher leg itself. Suitable pusher legs for BBD 94W
are ALF 72D-1 and 72D, and ALF 67/80D.

Description Hole Air requirement at Impact Stroke Piston Weight Length

range 6 bar frequency length bore
mm 1/s Hz mm mm kg mm
BBC 16W 27 - 40 60 39 55 70 26 710
BBC 34W 27 - 40 88 38 70 80 31 775
BBD 94W 27 - 40 97 55 45 90 27 670
RH 656W 27 - 40 48 34 60 65 22 630

Stopers
Air Rock drill Stroke Impact Rotation Feeding Length Length Feed Weight
Description consumption piston length rate rate length retracted extracted piston
at 6 bar* bore at 6 bar* at 6 bar* bore
l/s (cfm) mm mm Hz rev/sec mm mm mm mm kg
BBD 46WS-6 75 (159) 75 45 51 4.0 770 1435 2205 75 39
BBD 46WS-8 75 (159) 75 45 51 4.0 970 1650 2620 75 40
BBD 46WR-6 75 (159) 75 45 49 6.5 770 1435 2205 75 39
BBD 46WR-8 75 (159) 75 45 49 6.5 970 1650 2620 75 40

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VAM Water separators

VAM water separators are based on the centrifugal
principle. They feature automatic discharge via a
float controlled bottom valve, and a coarse strainer
for solid particles.

Water separators, fitted with claw couplings

Description Hose Air flow Weight Ordering No.
connection
mm in l/s cfm kg lb

VAM 5A 25 1 120 254 10 22 8092 0110 82

Working pressure 10 bar (145 psi)

BLG and CLG Lubricators

BLG and CLG are highly effecient oil lubricators for No moving parts contributes to safe and trouble-
pneumatic equipment. Simple, strong design free operation. The oil supply is easily adjusted,
makes the lubricators very resistant to rough handling. even during operation.

Lubricators, fitted with claw couplings

Description Hose inner Air flow Oil volume Weight Ordering No.
diameter
mm in l/s cfm l gal kg lb

CLG 30, for both

mineral and 25 1 15-140 32-300 1.3 0.3 3 6.6 8202 5102 39
synthetic oil

BLG 30, for mineral

25 1 15-140 32-300 1.3 0.3 3 6.6 8202 5102 05
oil

Max working pressure 20 bar (290 psi)

Air oil, synthetic lubricant with excellent lubrication, anti-corrosion and anti-freezing properties
Description Oil volume Weight Ordering No.

l gal kg lb

0.2 l bottle 0.2 0.04 0.24 0.53 8099 0202 40

1 l bottle 1 0.22 1.1 2.4 8099 0202 36

5 l container 5 1.1 5.8 13 8099 0202 02

25 l container 25 5.5 28 62 8099 0202 20

200 l barrel 200 44 220 485 8099 0202 28

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Hoses
The Atlas Copco rubber hose is ideal for all • The Mantex flat hose is a lightweight hose,
applications and air lines in use on building and weighing only 1/3 of a conventional rubber hose.
construction sites, in mines, shipyards etc.

Round rubber, hose rolls

Description Inner Outer Max working Length Weight Ordering No.
diameter diameter pressure roll
mm in mm in bar psi m ft kg lb

Rubber hose, 30m 10 3/8 17 11/16 16 232 30 98 6.9 15.2 9030 2037 00

Rubber hose, 30m 12.5 1/2 22 5/8 16 232 30 98 12.3 27.1 9030 2038 00

Rubber hose, 30m 16 5/8 25 1 16 232 30 98 13.9 30.6 9030 2039 00

Rubber hose, 30m 20 3/4 30 13/16 16 232 30 98 19.3 42.5 9030 2040 00

Rubber hose, 20m 20 3/4 30 13/16 16 232 20 65 12.9 28.3 9030 2040 03

Rubber hose, 30m 25 1 36 15/16 16 232 30 98 24.0 52.9 9030 2041 00

Rubber hose, 20m 25 1 36 15/16 16 232 20 65 16.0 35.3 9030 2041 03

Round rubber hoses, pre-mounted hoses fitted with couplings and hose clamps
Description Inner Outer Max working Length Weight Ordering No.
diameter diameter pressure roll
for products mm in mm in bar psi m ft kg lb

Universal 12.5 1/2 22 5/8 16 232 15 49 5.9 13 9030 2045 00

Universal 20 3/4 30 13/16 16 232 15 49 7.6 16.8 9030 2049 00

Universal 25 1 36 15/16 16 232 15 49 12 26.5 9030 2050 00

Mantex flat hoses, hose rolls

Description Inner Thickness Max working Length Weight Ordering No.
diameter pressure roll
mm in mm in bar psi m ft kg lb
Lightweight hose, 60m 20 3/4 2.3 3/32 20 290 60 195 13 29 9030 2014 00

Lightweight hose, 100m 20 3/4 2.3 3/32 20 290 100 325 22 48 9030 2014 01

Lightweight hose, 200m 20 3/4 2.3 3/32 20 290 200 650 44 96 9030 2014 02

Lightweight hose, 60m 25 1 2.5 3/32 20 290 60 195 16 35 9030 2006 00

Lightweight hose, 100m 25 1 2.5 3/32 20 290 100 325 26 57 9030 2006 01

Lightweight hose, 200m 25 1 2.5 3/32 20 290 200 650 52 114 9030 2006 02

Lightweight hose, 60m 40 11/2 2.5 3/32 14 203 60 195 27 60 9030 2007 00

Lightweight hose, 60m 50 2 2.8 7/64 14 203 60 195 36 79 9030 2008 00

Lightweight hose, 40m 76 3 3.0 1/8 10 145 40 130 36 79 9030 2009 00

Max working pressure is calculated with safety factor 5. Burst pressure = 5 x Max working pressure

Mantex flat hoses, Pre-mounted hoses with fitted couplings and hose clamps
Description Inner Thickness Max working Length Weight Ordering No.
diameter pressure roll
mm in mm in bar psi m ft kg lb

Universal 20 3/4 2.3 3/32 20 290 20 65 4.5 10 9030 2015 00

Universal 25 1 2.5 3/32 20 290 20 65 6 13 9030 2011 00

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Claw couplings
You will not find a better claw coupling anywhere • Hard treatment resistant
with such a low pressure drop. And its strength and • Made of galvanised drop-forged, hardened steel
life span are unsurpassed. The Atlas Copco • All couplings mate, regardless of nipple and
couplings are always easy to assemble and thread size
dismantle. They are also available with a lock nut
to provide effective, reliable sealing even under
extreme conditions.
Claw couplings
Connection Hose inner Bore Weight Ordering No.
diameter
mm in mm in kg lb
Hose nipple 6.3 1/4 5.0 3/16 0.11 0.25 9000 0308 00

Hose nipple 10.0 3/8 8.0 5/16 0.13 0.29 9000 0309 00

Hose nipple 12.5 1/2 10.5 13/32 0.14 0.31 9000 0310 00
Hose nipple 16.0 5/8 13.5 17/32 0.14 0.31 9000 0311 00
Hose nipple 20.0 3/4 17.2 11/16 0.15 0.33 9000 0312 00

Hose nipple 25.0 1 22.0 7/8 0.17 0.38 9000 0313 00

Hose nipple with lock nut 10.0 3/8 8.0 5/16 0.29 0.64 9000 0260 00

Hose nipple with lock nut 12.5 1/2 10.5 13/32 0.29 0.64 9000 0261 00
Hose nipple with lock nut 16.0 5/8 13.5 17/32 0.29 0.64 9000 0262 00

Hose nipple with lock nut 20.0 3/4 17.2 11/16 0.32 0.71 9000 0263 00

Hose nipple with lock nut 25.0 1 22.0 7/8 0.32 0.71 9000 0264 00

Claw couplings
Connection Connecting Bore Weight Ordering No.
thread
mm in kg lb
External thread G3/8A 11.3 7/16 0.11 0.25 9000 0300 00
External thread G1/2A 14.8 37/64 0.12 0.27 9000 0301 00

External thread G3/4A 19.0 3/4 0.13 0.29 9000 0302 00

External thread G1A 25.5 1 0.13 0.29 9000 0303 00

Internal thread G3/8 15.0 19/32 0.12 0.27 9000 0304 00

Internal thread G1/2 18.6 3/4 0.13 0.29 9000 0305 00

Internal thread G3/4 24.2 1 0.14 0.31 9000 0306 00

Internal thread G1 30.3 13/16 0.15 0.33 9000 0307 00

Cover 0.18 0.40 9000 0314 00

Packings and lock spring for claw couplings

Description Fit to coupling Comment Ordering No.
ordering No.
9000....
Packing 0300 00 to Can be replaced by special 9000 0000 00
0314 00 packing 9000 0000 01
Packing 0260 00 to 9000 0015 00
0262 00
Packing 0263 00 and Can be replaced by special 9000 0268 00
0264 00 packing 9000 0319 00

Lock spring Fits to all 9000 0300 00 3176 8640 00

to 9000 0314 00 couplings

Special packings can be used in max. temp +200˚C (390˚F) steam and -40˚C to +250˚C
(-40˚F to +482˚F) air. Excellent for neutral and alkaline liquids (pH above 5)

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Hose couplings for rubber hose

Guide, hose couplings for round rubber hoses
Hose inner Hose Hose Hose Hose Cup nut Cup nut Connecting
diameter jointing clamp clamp nipple Wing Hexagonal nipples
mm in nipple External thread

G5/8
10 3/8 9000 0215 00 0347 6105 00 9000 0321 00 9000 0331 00
G5/8
12.5 1/2 9000 0216 00 9000 0194 00 9000 0322 00 9000 0331 00
G3/4
12.5 1/2 9000 0323 01 9000 0337 00 9000 0332 00
G3/4 G3/4A - G3/4A
16 5/8 9000 0217 00 9000 0195 00 9000 0324 00 9000 0337 00 9000 0332 00 9000 0343 00
G7/8 G7/8A - G1A
20 3/4 9000 0218 00 9000 0196 00 9000 0325 00 9000 0338 00 9000 0333 00 9000 0345 00
G11/8 G11/8A - G1A
25 1 9000 0219 01 9000 0197 00 9000 0326 00 9000 0339 00 9000 0334 00 9000 0346 00

Guide, hose couplings with particularly coarse thread for round rubber hoses
Hose inner Hose Hose Packing Cup nut Connecting Connecting
diameter clamp nipple Wing nipples nipples
mm in External thread Internal thread

G1/2A G1/2
12.5 1/2 9000 0194 00 9000 0370 00 9000 0025 00 3) 9000 0154 00 9000 0028 00 9000 0033 00
G3/4A G3/4
20 3/4 9000 0196 00 9000 0371 00 9000 0025 00 3) 9000 0154 00 9000 0029 00 9000 0034 00
G1A G1
25 1 9000 0197 00 9000 0372 00 9000 0025 00 3) 9000 0154 00 9000 0030 00 9000 0035 00

Guide, hose couplings for Mantex flat hoses

Hose inner Hose Hose Claw Packing
diameter jointing clamp coupling
mm in nipple

20 3/4 9000 0218 00 1) 9000 0194 00 9000 0312 00 9000 0000 00 3)

25 1 9000 0219 01 1) 9000 0196 00 9000 0313 00 9000 0000 00 3)

Guide, hose couplings for Mantex flat hoses

Hose inner Hose Hose Hose Packing Cup nut Connecting Connecting
diameter jointing clamp nipple Wing nipples nipples
mm in nipple External thread Internal thread

G11/2A G11/2
40 1 1 /2 9000 0220 00 2) 9000 0381 00 9000 0373 00 9000 0026 00 3) 9000 0159 00 9000 0031 00 9000 0036 00
G2A G2
50 2 9000 0221 00 2) 9000 0198 01 9000 0374 00 9000 0026 00 3) 9000 0159 00 9000 0332 00 9000 0037 00
G2A
76 3 9001 0045 00 2)
9000 0189 00 9001 0025 80 3176 8294 00 3)
3176 8295 00 3176 8296 00
G3A
76 3 3215 7766 00
1) 2 hose clamps per nipple needed
2) 4 hose clamps per nipple needed
3) All claw couplings and hose nipples supplied with packings

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Air-powered pumps – for safe handling of

liquids under difficult conditions
DOP diaphragm pumps
DOP diaphragm pumps are designed for the most pol-
luted and viscous media, as well as highly abrasive and
inflammable fluids.
• Submersible.
• Easy to start despite sedimentation.
• Self-priming which means that unnecessary handling is
avoided.
• Can handle large solid particles up to 30 mm in diameter.
• Can be connected in series to increase the head.
• Pump housing made from aluminium alloy results in
low weight.
• Easy to service – the valves are accessible for servicing
without dismantling the chambers.

Both clean and polluted liquids

Pumps used for polluted liquids in the construction and
mining industries have to satisfy stringent demands for Capacity diagram for DOP pumps at 6 bar (87 psi)
quality and reliable operation. They must be able to
withstand difficult conditions with regard to both the Delivery head
surroundings and the media being conveyed, with a
feet m
minimum of maintenance.
229 70
196 60
Technical data DOP 15N Ordering No 8492 0101 48 164 50
Max. head 59 m 194 ft 131 40
Max. flow 7 l/s
Max air requirement 34 l/s 72 cfm 98 30
Weight 31 kg 68 lb
66 20
Height 585 mm 23 in
Dimensions length 390 mm 151/4 in 33 10 DOP 15
width 330 mm 13 in
0 0 flow
Fluid outlet Air inlet 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 l/s
Connection thread1 G 21/2 G 3/4 0 65 132 198 264 330 396 imp gal/min

Equipment DOP 15
The pumps can also be delivered as complete pump
Pos Description Included in kit, Ordering No
qty systems. In addition, there are a number of optional
DOP 15N kit 8492 0101 55 equipment. The illustration shows a DOP 15N kit
1 Pump 1
plus connection parts for the lubricator
2 Outlet hose 63 mm x 32 m
(21/2 in x 105 ft) incl. fittings 1 4950 0191 90
2 Reinforced outlet hose 63 mm x 25 m
(21/2 mm x 82 ft) incl. fittings 4950 0196 90
3 Lubricator CLG 30 for synthetic oil
(Air-oil) or mineral oil 1 8202 5102 39
4 Connection parts for lubricator CLG 30
Valve, air hose 20 mm x 3 m
(3/4 in x 10 ft) incl. fittings 9030 0500 90
5 Reinforced spiral suction hose
63 mm x 5 m (21/2 in x 16 ft)
incl. fittings and strainer 3330 0069 90
Spare parts kit for DOP 15N
(see spare parts list 9853 5492 90) 3330 0071 91
Spare parts kit for DOP 15F
(see spare parts list 9853 5492 90) 3330 0071 92

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 LUBRICANTS

COP OIL

A new oil for Atlas Copco

pneumatic and hydraulic rock
drills, and DTH hammers
that unites technology and
environment

Main features COP OIL

The development of lubricating oil for pneumatic and
hydraulic tools has been driven by the high demands on
environment and reliability. COP OIL is made of carefully
selected components that give the highest technical
performance. COP OIL has a broad temperature range
that gives you optimum operation in the most variable
air temperatures. It withstands heavy loads and protects
against wear and corrosion.
More and more users are recognising the advantages of
using environmentally adapted lubricants. In applications
where lubricant is contaminating the surroundings, the
use of environmentally adapted lubricants will therefore
be a strong coming demand. COP OIL is based on rene-
wable raw materials that are readily biodegradable.
COP OIL is specially developed for Atlas Copco pneumatic
and hydraulic rock drills and down-the-hole hammers.
• Excellent lubricating properties.
• Reduces the risk of scoring and abrasion.
• Protects against corrosion and oxidation.
• Insensitive to air temperature variations. Works equally
well throughout the temperature range - 35°C to + 45°C
(-31oF to +113oF).
• Adhesion and larger drop formation contribute to the
very good lubricating properties.
• Based on > 90% renewable raw materials.
• Readily biodegradable according to OECD301
Additives in the oil are:
• Approved in accordance with the German authorities
”Blue Angel”
• ”Approved” in accordance with the Swedish
authorities ”Ren Smörja”

Technical data
Biodegradibility according to OECD 301
COP OIL
Mineral oil Density, 15°C: 927 kg/m³
Viscosity at 40°C: 65 cSt
Viscosity at 100°C: 13.4 cSt
Index of viscosity: 215
Flame point 250ºC (482ºF)
Readily biodegradable Lowest flow temperature: - 39ºC (-38ºF)
Part number
3115 3125 00 Can 10 litres
3115 3126 00 Can pallet 48 x 10 litres
COP OIL 3115 3127 00 Drum 208 litres

10 20 28
Using Atlas Copco COP OIL ensures that you are doing
Number of days
your best for both the environment and your equipment!

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 SERVICE WORKSHOPS

Mobile Service and Hose Workshops

For easy and convenient service of drill rigs and hydraulic hoses
When you invest in an Atlas Copco drill rig you receive a pedestal; shelves; tool-board with tool hooks; 14 m-long
quality product. Quality gives reliability, availability and hose rollup for air pressure; 17 m-long, 230 V electric
high productivity, which is essential to make profit. But cable rollup; writing desk with lockable pedestal; powder
the quality of any machine has to be maintained in order fire extinguisher; first aid panel; ventilation system; and
to give continuous high performance and good operating heating fan.
economy. And that can only be obtained through regular
preventive maintenance and the use of Genuine Parts from Mobile Workshop
Atlas Copco. The fully equipped version of the Mobile Workshop comes
A service workshop located on site or close by is the key complete with standard tool kit, comprising all hand tools
solution to rapid maintenance and repair routines. This needed for carrying out service and repair work; 30 t hyd-
is why Atlas Copco have designed and equipped mobile raulic press, with mandrel set; 500 kg extensible hoist beam
workshops to serve different servicing requirements. with manual tackle; and a smalI-part cleaning booth, with
exhaust. The Mobile Workshop can then be completed
Convenient service with a number of well thought-out options of special tools,
The latest enhanced versions of the well regarded Atlas instruments and machinery to optimise efficiency. Mobile
Copco Mobile Workshop and Mobile Hose Workshop con- Workshops are suitable for installation of drill bit grinding
tain all of the equipment needed for maintenance and equipment, and the Secoroc Grind Matic Manual B air-
increased availability of rockdrills and drillrigs. They are powered, handheld portable grinding machine can be
housed in 20 ft ISO standard steel containers, internally supplied.
insulated and fitted with non-slip aluminium floor plating.
Each workshop container is equipped with heating and Mobile Hose Workshop
has a complete electric and compressed air line system A new approach to hose maintenance is the Mobile Hose
for immediate connection to external electrical and pneu- Workshop with the hose assembly centre, a complete hose
matic power sources. mounting workbench, designed to fulfil all your needs for
a safe and professional assembly of hydraulic hoses with
Basic Mobile Workshop up to four reinforcement layers. The centre is delivered
The container can be delivered standard equip as a Basic with a hose reel, cutting machine, peeling machine, mar-
Mobile Workshop without any tools or machinery for those king machine, hose cleaning equipment and hose press.
who wish to equip the container themselves. In this version The centre is delivered with all the necessary accessories.
it has a workbench, 2.5 m-long with vice and lockable

Each container has two main doors at the front that View inside fully equipped Mobile View inside fully equipped Mobile
open completely, and on one side they have a Workshop Hose Workshop
window with steel shutter.

General information
The containers have a base socket provided for forklift
transportation. The external dimensions of the containers
2600

are 6.0 x 2.5 x 2.6 m, and they weigh around 3 t, depending

on equipment. The mobile workshops can be delivered
for 230V/50 Hz and 380V/50 Hz, or other voltages on
request.
2500 6000

Visit atlascopco.com/mining for more information

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