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T e control system will enable and disable particular functions depending on the remote’s current location. If the remote is located to either the left or right of the machine, the boom will be restricted from swinging off centre in the direction towards the remote. T e boom can swing to the centre or opposite direction, and scaling will still be active. If the transmitter is detected behind the machine’s area of, the operator will have complete control of the machine and no boom interlock will be activated. T e area outside of the predetermined
areas are referred to as the “no zone.” In these areas, the boom interlock will disable the boom lift feature and only allow boom to swing left or right if the boom is centred. Fletcher continues to promote safer
and more productive roof support practices for underground mines with its machines and innovative safety features.
Kayla Yeager is with JH Fletcher.
www.jhfletcher.com
A Fletcher scaler at work
AUTOMATIC BIT CHANGER RELEASED BY DRILLING EXPERT
(ABC), now available for the Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. Following the success and positive customer feedback from the ABC introduction in the Pit Viper 270 series, Epiroc continues to transform the drilling industry with this innovative solution. The ABC enables hands-free bit
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changes, leveraging automation and advanced control systems. Operators can eff ortlessly switch rotary effi ciency. ABC enhances safety by eliminating exposure to live work environments by eliminating human interaction with the drill string. “With the successful launch of Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for
piroc has announced the release of its Automatic Bit Changer
compact, above-deck design maximises space utilisation and ensures simplifi ed and safer maintenance procedures. By reducing the possibility
Pit Viper 270 and 290 series, we are proud to release ABC for Pit Viper 351 drills and keep moving forward our automation strategies to continue to transform the mining industry,” says Carla Chaname, product manager, Machine Automation. The removable bit carousel allows
storage of up to four bits onboard, off ering fl exibility and versatility for various drilling applications. The
of human error, minimising injuries, and increasing machine uptime, Epiroc continues to empower mining operations to achieve greater success. “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 Matt Fosler, project manager, Engineering.
For more information visit
www.epiroc.com
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