First Break Mining
Upgrades
Developed to obtain safety and efficiency
Safety
As technology develops and Epiroc engineering advancements are made, upgrade kits are designed so that equipment in operation can obtain the same safety and efficiency improvements
Efficiency
Upgrade kits are off the shelf bolt on kits, to be ordered and installed
Increased functionality
Upgrades provide added functionality to allow for continuous and trouble free operation
Blowdown valve upgrade
To be added to existing surface drilling equipment running the Reverse Circulation (RC) system
The blowdown valve upgrade is a component which can be added to existing surface drilling equipment running the Reverse Circulation (RC) system. It provides added functionality to allow for continuous and trouble free operation while drilling in challenging conditions.
When actuated the blowdown valve allows the operator to clear the inner tube or drill bit blockages and/or clear material from the drill hole without turning off the drilling air or disconnecting the drill string.
Electronic Air Regulation Control System (EARS)
Advanced airend technology
This upgrade takes the standard air control system, to a technologically advanced system which is designed to deliver variable air volume (within system capacity), while still maintaining constant air pressure.
The operator can optimize productivity by using the flow knob to control the butterfly valve which allows for a reduction in air flow back to the compressor while maintaining the air pressure setting.
LHD drivetrain upgrades
Decreased service intervals and increased availability
The upgraded axles offer proven performance even when operating in the harshest of road conditions, by providing decreased service intervals and increased availability.
Following the successful introduction of the Kessler axles into new Epiroc load, haul and dump (LHD) products, we are now able to offer upgrade conversion kits. These kits provide the same benefits and efficiencies as the equipment with the Kesslers already in operation.
The upgraded axles offer proven performance even when operating in the harshest of road conditions, by providing decreased service intervals and increased availability.
Cabin upgrade Pit Viper PV351
Optimized operation for safety and performance
Class leading cabin keeps operators focused on the task at hand.
The Pit Viper PV351 cabin upgrade is ideal for sites that are looking in standardize on a common platform across drilling rigs. The upgrade allows for PV310 and PV351 standard operator understanding.