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Production drill rigs
Epiroc’s Simba long-hole drilling rigs offer a variety of feed lengths, positioning configurations, rock drills, and optional automated features for underground production drilling.
Long-hole drilling rigs
Battery-electric solutions for production drill rigs
Through battery-electric, zero-emission equipment, we are the leaders withing sustainability in underground mining. With more than 75 000 operating hours, our proven battery offering and zero-emission underground fleet is expanding with the second generation in face drill rigs, loaders, mine trucks, production drill rigs and rock reinforcement. Our battery power-packs comply with CE standards and can be covered by a new battery service plan.
Simba Automation - automation solutions for underground production drilling
Simba Automation is a series of features for production drill rigs to be installed separately or as a total solution. Always depending on what is suitable for each operation and specific challenges. Automation significantly increases safety, productivity and consistency. This by integrating systems for planning, predictive maintenance and by moving operators from the mine to safe multi-machine control rooms enabling drilling when blasting and through shift changes.
Epiroc's range of production drilling rigs
Simba S7
Game changing precision.
Simba S7 is built on a modern design sharing many components in common with the successful Boomer S1 face drilling rig. Simba S7 is a long-hole drilling rig for small to medium sized drifts in the 51 to 89 mm hole range. The rig is capable of ring drilling with parallel holes upward and downward with up to 5,9 m spacing. Equipped with a high-performance tophammer rock drill and boom-mounted drilling unit Simba S7 offers a sustainable high-precision solution for long-hole drilling. Increased automation lets you add the functionality you need to this versatile rig.
Simba S7
Simba M4
Hydraulic production drill rig for medium-to-large holes. Simba M4 is available with diesel or battery driveline.
Simba M4 is a hydraulic production drill rig for medium-to-large holes ranging from 51 to 178 mm in diameter. It accommodates a range of drill bits, rock drills and in-the-hole hammers to adapt to your specific needs. Simba M4 becomes even more efficient when equipped with automated single-hole or multi-hole drilling functions. The rig can be operated by remote control to increase production and operator safety and comfort. When you need a hard-working, high-precision rig for long-hole drilling, rely on Simba M4.
Epiroc is leading the change towards sustainability in mining through battery electric, zero-emission equipment. The result is a safer and healthier underground working environment. This contributes to a sustainable future and a smaller environmental footprint. It is a power change that changes everything.
Simba M4
Simba M6
Long-hole production drill rig for medium to large-drift mining. Simba M6 is available with diesel or battery driveline.
The sturdy Simba M6 is a long-hole production drill rig for medium to large-drift mining with holes ranging from 51 to 178 mm in diameter. It accommodates a range of drill bits, rock drills and in-the-hole hammers to adapt to your specific needs. The rig operator enjoys excellent visibility and enhanced safety in the comfortable cabin. Tele-remote control capability allows for control of one or more machines from a safe and comfortable location. Your Simba M6 can then continue to drill through personnel breaks and shift changes. When you need a hard-working, high-precision solution for long-hole drilling, rely on the powerful Simba M6.
Epiroc is leading the change towards sustainability in mining through battery electric, zero-emission equipment. The result is a safer and healthier underground working environment. This contributes to a sustainable future and a smaller environmental footprint. It is a power change that changes everything.
Simba M6
Simba E7
Hydraulic long hole production drill rig for medium to large size drifts. Simba E7 is available with diesel or battery driveline.
The Simba E7 is a hydraulic long hole production drill rig for medium to large size drifts, with hole range from 51 up to 127 mm. It accommodates a range of drill bits, rock drills and in-the-hole hammers to adapt to your specific needs. This reliable rig is equipped with a boom-mounted drilling unit for improved versatility, adaptable to any challenge. With the The Simba E7, you can drill parallel holes upward and downward with up to 6.9 m spacing. The rig can be operated by remote control to enhance production and operator safety and comfort. When you need a hard-working, high-precision rig for long-hole drilling, rely on the Simba E7.
Epiroc is leading the change towards sustainability in mining through battery electric, zero-emission equipment. The result is a safer and healthier underground working environment. This contributes to a sustainable future and a smaller environmental footprint. It is a power change that changes everything.
Simba E7
Simba E6-W
Hydraulic long hole production drill rig for large size drifts.
Simba E6 is sturdy, stable long hole production drilling rigs for large size drifts, using 89 up to 254 mm drill bits depending on a variation of rock drills. The simba E6 gives the operator excellent visibility from the operator safe cabin environment. Simba drill rigs offer a sustainable high precision solution for long hole drilling. The water powered drilling solution in conjunction with the well proven control system gives outstanding performance.
Simba E6-W
Simba 1254
A hydraulic production drill rig made for limited tunnel sizes.
The Simba 1254 is a hydraulic production drill rig made for limited tunnel sizes. The high penetration rock drills give you the power to increase your production, no matter the rock conditions. Dual stingers with an angle reading system make setup quick and easy, while increasing drilling stability and accuracy. Ergonomic control and accessible service points make it easier for operators to reach higher levels of production. When you need a high-precision, hard-working rig for long-hole drilling, you can rely on the Simba 1254..
Simba 1254
Simba 1354
The Simba 1354 provides a high penetration rate in medium-size drifts.
The Simba 1354 provides a high penetration rate in medium-size drifts. In-the-hole hammers and rock drills designed for variable drilling patterns are easy to adapt this rig to your needs. Stinger up-and-down stabilizes the feed for accurate collaring and drilling. To increase uptime and vehicle life, the rig is designed with easy access to service points for efficient daily checks and maintenance. When you need a hard-working, high-precision rig for long-hole drilling, you can rely on the Simba 1354.
