Drill With Longest Single-pass Mast

Sandvik launched the DR416i Rotary Blasthole Drill, which delivers a single- pass capacity of 21 meters (m) or 69 ft, the longest single-pass mast in its class, the company reported. Constructed for large-diameter (406 mm or 16 in.) rotary drilling, the drill is automation-ready, scalable, and supplies the highest rotational torques and pull down forces at the lowest possible operating cost, Sandvik reported. The company’s Compressor Management System (CMS) comes standard and is designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve productivity.
The rig features easy access walkways, four egress points, easy access to mast components, and non-rust fiberglass reinforced grating. It offers dual-feed speeds, auto-setup and auto- mast raise and lower, and a traveling centralizer for straighter holes. Leadership at Sandvik reported the drill was built to target customers’ exact needs. “In developing the latest addition to our iSeries family, we looked at our customers’ greatest challenges in the large-diameter drill space and developed a cost-effective, highly-efficient solution to solve those challenges,” said Dave Shellhammer, president, rotary drilling division, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology.

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