DU412i Articulated in-the-hole production drill rig
Sandvik DU412i is a highly versatile and compact in-the-hole (ITH) longhole drill fitted with an onboard booster and designed for underground mining in 3.2 x 3.2 m or larger production drifts.
Sandvik DU412i is capable of drilling vertical and inclined fans and single or parallel Ø3½"–8½" (90–216 mm) longholes, using 3" to 8" ITH hammers and Ø3" to Ø5" (76–127 mm) drill pipes. The DU412i can be fitted with a V-30 head for Ø30" (762 mm) reaming in service support, or reaming up to Ø17½" (445 mm) holes with 12" hammers in rapid raising.
Advantages
- Versatility with all applications standardized into one feed, optimized for automation
- Electro-hydraulic air system control allows effective use of different hammer and hole sizes
- Automated drilling, data transfer and remote control ensure improved drilling productivity
- On-screen drill plan handling, data transfer and integration into OptiMine remote monitoring
- Good access to service points from ground level for safe and fast maintenance
