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Sandvik Mining Rolls Out First 160D Drill from its Pune, India plant

2013-05-21 source www.mining.sandvik.com
Rotary Blast Hole Drill Rig Engineered, Sourced and Manufactured in India for Local Mining Companies

Pune, India, May 15, 2013

The 160D is a diesel-powered, self-propelled, crawler-mounted rotary blast hole drill built to adapt to the toughest operating environments in the world. It can be operated by a single person and is equipped for drilling 160mm diameter holes in open cast mines. The drill is being offered to better meet the needs of Sandvik’s in-market customers.

Sandvik Mining, a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, has rolled out the first 160D drill from its state-of-the-art facility in Pune, India. The milestone was celebrated at an event today at the Pune facility and was attended by industry leaders, as well as the Sandvik Group executive management team. The team, including Sandvik president and CEO Olof Faxander, is in India for a series of events focusing on Sandvik’s growth in India.

The 160D is a proven model that has been successfully integrated into the Sandvik Mining equipment portfolio following the 2011 acquisition of surface drilling machines business from Eimco Elecon. The product is being manufactured at Sandvik’s facility in Pune, with design improvements incorporated to enhance the value delivered to end users.

Globally, India is the third largest coal producer, the fourth largest iron ore producer and is among the top 10 producers of various minerals such as chromite, zinc and magnesite. As its population steadily climbs toward 1.3 billion people and global demand for resources grows, India will continue to invest in the technology needed to mine its valuable reserves.

Backed by Sandvik’s 150-year-old legacy in safety, with local support available for Indian mining companies, the 160D drill is built for harsh climates, and can be operated by a single person. The drill runs on a system of three shifts of eight hours per day, and is equipped for drilling 160mm diameter holes. Features include:


  • Optimized Power Delivery – Powered by a direct-injection, four-stroke diesel engine of not less than 200kW net power measured between 1,700 and 2,000 rpm.
  • Efficient Hydraulics – Hydraulic pumps, motor and cylinder that are field proven and havebuilt-in protection from surge, cavitation, loss of oil due to hose leakage, burst, etc.
  • Productive Operator’s Environment – Fall Object Protective Structure (FOPS)-certified cabin that is lockable, fully insulated for heat and sound resistance, and air conditioned for the operator’s comfort and safety.
  • Powerful Drilling Mast – Raising and lowering of the entire mast is accomplished hydraulically with safety check valve/s to prevent falling of mast in the event of power or hose failure.
  • Effective Dust Control System – Eliminates dust hazards to the operator and equipment.

“Our dedicated design team in Pune and Bangalore worked with global counterparts to ensure that the 160D will provide enhanced safety, increased productivity and ultimately peace of mind to Indian mining companies,” said Ken Stapylton, vice president of rotary and DTH drilling, Sandvik Mining. “We followed a stringent vendor selection process to find high-quality components that will deliver results for our customers.”

For more information on Sandvik Mining’s equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, visit www.mining.sandvik.com or like us on Facebook.

For more information, contact:
Lindsay Brennan
Marketing Communications Manager
PA Drilling
+1-352-213-6549
lindsay.brennan@sandvik.com




Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2011 the Group had about 50,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than 94,000 MSEK.

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry. The offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling. In 2012 sales amounted to about 37,800 MSEK, with approximately 14,000 employees.

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