Coring Rig Monitors Itself for Efficiency and Safety
Boart Longyear has released its next generation exploration drill, the LF120A surface coring rig. The semi-automated rig
features a hands-free operating system
and self-monitoring technology, with critical information displayed on a large LCD
screen that leads operators through startup, drilling and troubleshooting procedures. According to the company, common mistakes are avoided when the system alerts operators whenever defined
parameters are exceeded. The LF120A
also features a “hands-free” rod handling
system comprising a rod handler, an autoadjusting breakout tool an innovative hoist
plug spinner, and a wireless remote that
allows the operator to control the process
from a safe position. The rod handler provides 270° pick-up capability, 2-m height
adjustment, 180° rollover and 100°
slew—a level of flexibility that allows the
handler to access the rod supply regardless of where rods are located around the
drill. The LF120A also introduces an
open-face mast design, which encloses
rotating parts and applies unified guarding
at the operator’s level. Rig depth capacity
is 1,200 m NQ with a pullback capacity of
16,000 kg (35,872 lb) and a hoist capacity of 9,071 kg (20,000 lb). The rig can
be jack, skid, truck or crawler mounted to
match the portability needs of the user.
www.boartlongyear.com
As featured in Womp 2013 Vol 05 - www.womp-int.com
