Automatic bit changer for blasthole drill rigs
A new automatic bit changer (ABC) is now available for the Epiroc Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig.
Using automation and advanced control systems, ABC enables hands-free bit changes and allows operators to easily switch rotary efficiency. ABC eliminates human interaction with the drill string and exposure to live work environments, thereby enhancing safety.
The removable bit carousel allows storage of up to four bits onboard, offering flexibility and versatility for various drilling applications. The compact above-deck design helps maximize the use of space and ensures simplified, safer maintenance procedures.
ABC helps eliminate live work, improves work environment safety and enhances mining productivity and process efficiency.
"Scaling up the proven Auto Bit Changer from the Pit Viper 270 and 290 series resulted in a safe, reliable and repeatable Pit Viper 351 solution. The durability of the consumables along with the speed of an ABC sequence increases the machine up-time," says Epiroc project manager: engineering Matt Fosler.
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