Able to drill faces up to 31m2 in cross section
quickly and accurately, the Atlas
Copco Rocket Boomer RB 281 has proved
an excellent choice for many kinds of
mine around the world and has been very
successful. But technology moves on and
the company will shortly launch a replacement,
the Rocket Boomer S1 D—built on
a new carrier offering higher ground clearance
and higher tramming speed. There is
space for a longer electrical cable and an
optional water hose reel in order to help
reduce setup times. The S1 D is fitted
with the new BUT 28 B boom, which is
stronger and more stable so it can carry
the RAS rod handling system and drill
steel support. The standard drill has also
been changed, from the COP 1838 ME
normally used on the RB 281 to the COP
2238.
Morgan Kanflod, the product manager
responsible for the S1 D, reports: “Tests
conducted in Swedish granite show an
increase of up to 20% in penetration
rate”. However, the COPs 1638 and 1838
are available as options. While a protective
roof is still standard equipment, a FOPSapproved
cabin that reduces interior noise
levels to below 80 dB(A) is an option, with
air conditioning as a further option. The
operator panel is vertically adjustable and
all service points are easily accessible,
according to Atlas Copco.
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