Control system enables radio remote operation
The new Sandvik DU412i drill rig brings highly flexible and automated in-the-hole drilling to underground mining. This is noted in an article in Mine Stories.
“Automation is a trend we see as very important,” says Jordan Letkeman, product manager for underground ITH production drilling at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology to MIne Stories.
“Not only in high-technology mines where it is used to increase utilization of a highly effective fleet into hours where the machine wasn’t previously operating, but also in lower technology areas where drilling automation can significantly raise the productivity of a new operator to be a much more consistent driller.”
The Sandvik DU412i control system enables radio remote operation for tramming, outrigger and levelling operations, drill module setup and carousel rod loading. The operator can now tram and set up the unit without having to sit in the cabin. Instead, the equipment can be set up from the area with the best visibility around the drill.
