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| SMOOTHDRILL�, a patented shock absorber coupling, protects blasthole
drills against vertical and rotary vibrations by reducing their severity, a fact
proven in independent testing during actual drilling by our customers. Independent field tests show that vibrations not only damage the bit but the drill itself. These repeated physical shocks are often the cause of fatigue cracks in the rotary head, the mast, and structural components of the drill and especially the pulldown system. By dampening the shocks, SMOOTHDRILL� can significantly reduce drill damage and downtime. Industry figures show that rotary blasthole drills average only 70% operational time. By reducing the need for drill maintenance and repair, SMOOTHDRILL� provides a lot of additional "up time". With our shock absorber, drill availabilities of 90% are common which means higher productivity and lower maintenance cost. By minimizing vertical and rotary vibrations, SMOOTHDRILL� helps keep the bit more uniformly in contact with the formation. By dampening vibrations, our shock absorber allows operators to handle bad ground conditions, reducing the punishment without sacrificing penetration rate. The SMOOTHDRILL� coupling has a well earned reputation for durability. Maintenance is minimal; there are no moving parts. |
| Case Study A mine operator was confronted with the need to reduce blasthole drill maintenance costs and increase drill availability. Before investing in SMOOTHDRILL�, he wanted proof that the payback would be worth the investment. An independent engineering laboratory was brought in to conduct stringent field tests. Drilling on the bench was monitored with a triaxial accelerometer, pressure transducer and other test gear; measurements were taken with and without SMOOTHDRILL�. With SMOOTHDRILL�, the strongest and most damaging vertical vibrations were decreased by 67%. Rotary vibrations decreased by nearly 33%. Click here to learn more about SMOOTHDRILL�.
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