With protected hydraulics, sensors and cables, Epiroc‘s new Boomer M20 is designed and constructed to attenuate unplanned stops and maximize uptime and efficiency in extremely demanding operations. 

A difficult a part of underground work is the on a regular basis put on and tear on hydraulic hoses. Falling rocks and particles and steady put on in opposition to the tunnel ground and partitions means fixed hose repairs. The Boomer M20´s heavy obligation hose-less growth design minimizes unplanned stops for hose repairs, which retains the rig up and operating even within the hardest circumstances. 

The Boomer M20 has been developed in collaboration with key prospects and is the results of in depth analysis and real-world testing. 

Automated options for larger efficiency, reliability and high quality

Excessive precision and efficiency are achieved resulting from on-board automation options, tele-remote capabilities and digital drill plans which give larger reliability and high quality of the complete drill cycle. By using Excessive Efficiency Growth, the Boomer M20 permits the operator to regulate and obtain drill plans immediately on the face which eliminates the necessity for changes on the floor. 

With digital drill plan dealing with, drill rounds will probably be longer, extra exact and provides far much less overbreak. Whole price financial savings of as much as 25% and as much as 40% productiveness improve will be achieved by using Excessive Efficiency Growth. 

Safer work setting

By teleremote capabilities, operators can drill from a secure distance away from hazardous areas on the tunnel face and hold manufacturing going over shift adjustments. 

The multi-functional joysticks enable operators to maintain their eyes on the duty always. The distinctive cabin is designed to offer optimum visibility and noise and vibration dampening supplies hold the noise degree as little as simply 65 decibels. The secure bolting platforms are one other benefit as a result of this avoids any operation below an unsupported rock. 

Battery driveline possibility

Epiroc continues the cost in the direction of electrification in underground mining and the brand new Boomer M20 comes with a battery-electric driveline possibility. A battery-powered Boomer M20 brings extra financial savings on well being, upkeep, air flow and cooling.

With the on-board charger, the operator doesn’t must plan for charging, because it mechanically takes place whereas linked to the grid for drilling. 

“Along with price financial savings, the Boomer M20 additionally contributes to a more healthy and safer work setting for miners in all places, because of the non-compulsory battery-electric driveline,” stated Travis Battley, Underground Enterprise Supervisor for North America.