drilling
Idea from space inspires new way to reduce carbon emissions, fuel
Less carbon emissions means a more environmentally friendly way to drill, and less fuel use means cost savings. You’re kicked back in your favorite recliner, watching a documentary on the Space Shuttle and suddenly they’re talking about on-board pneumatic systems.… Keep Reading
Blasting the subject of upcoming webinar
NSSGA's AGG1 Online webinar series continues March 27 with an hour-long discussion on blasting, its effects on neighbors and solutions aggregate producers can implement into their operations. Specifically, the webinar will offer an integrated, scientific approach to identify, understand and… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco touting fuel efficiency on latest drill rig
Atlas Copco is introducing its FlexiROC T45 top hammer surface drill rig at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, along with the COP 3060 rock drill. According to Atlas Copco, the FlexiROC T45 with a fixed boom uses half as much fuel as its… Keep Reading
From good to great
At 3M Wausau’s Greystone Quarry in Wisconsin, the team there used Lean Six Sigma methodologies to greatly improve operations. 3M Wausau is the oldest continuously operating plant in 3M, worldwide. It was purchased from Wausau Abrasives in 1929, which means… Keep Reading
Lesson 3 – Drilling & Blasting
Take a look at the latest version of this Lesson. When considering drilling in a quarry environment, it is important to analyze not the present needs of the operation, but also the growth path the site will take in succeeding… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco appoints rock-drilling tools manager
Peter Redaelli has been named product manager for Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA’s rock-drilling tools line. Redaelli's first project is the launch of Atlas Copco’s specialty drilling consumables, such as its line of polycrystalline diamond compact products and workover… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco has released the latest addition to the ongoing reference book “Blasthole Drilling in Open Pit Mining.” The third edition was written to provide comprehensive reference on the use of rotary drills in surface mining applications. Twenty-one technical articles… Keep Reading
Rockmore International
Rockmore International introduced CrossFlow, a new drill bit especially suited for hard rock quarry drilling. The new design extends bit life and improves penetration rates for percussive drilling applications in abrasive and challenging rock conditions. The CrossFlow design is intended… Keep Reading
Boart Longyear opens first US parts and service center
Boart Longyear is planning to open a new parts and service center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 5. The center will provide after-market equipment support for Boart Longyear’s third-party customers. The Salt Lake City location was chosen due to… Keep Reading
