Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced the DR413i, a rotary blasthole drill rig for high-altitude mines. Ideal for operations at altitudes up to 4,500 m, the rig can drill a hole dia. range of 250 to 349 mm. “Its power pack is designed specifically to support high-altitude drilling, enabling impressive performance without an oversized rig,” Sandvik said.
The DR413i delivers a single-pass capacity of 17 m and 52,160-kg weight on bit. “A traveling centralizer reduces pipe flex, producing cleaner, straighter holes,” Sandvik said.
The rig is equipped with Performance iDrill and Navigation iDrill onboard automation solutions to increase accuracy and productivity. AutoMine can extend onboard features to enable line-of-sight, control room or fully autonomous operation.
The Sandvik Intelligent Control System Architecture (SICA) provides the operator with real-time feedback regarding the machine’s performance and health, eliminating guesswork. SICA and onboard automated features such as Auto Drill and Auto Cycle ensure hole-to-hole quality and consistency, Sandvik said.
The compressor control system matches compressor volume to application, reducing fuel burn and resulting environmental impact while improving hole quality.
