Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology is expanding its Ranger DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs with two non-cabin Ranger DXR versions, which it said was in response to customer requests. The company also claimed the new versions had been designed for improved safety in the toughest quarry and construction applications. The two new non-cabin drill rigs are based on the Ranger DX600 and DX800 models, and are named DX600R and DX800R. Sandvik said the new rigs could reach places that were off-limits to operators and where other drills failed to operate. It said they essentially offered the characteristics of conventional Ranger DX series drill rigs -reliability and large drilling coverage area from the standard 17.6m2 to an optional 26.4m2 - in a lighter and more mobile package. It described this as a superior solution for hazardous conditions where safe and productive drilling required advanced radio remote control capabilities. The non-cabin Ranger DXR drill rigs are said to flourish on unstable benches and deep cuts that are typical in applications such as road and railroad construction, foundation drilling, trenching and pipeline contracts. The company said the most hazardous of these demanding jobs could be almost impossible without efficient remote radio control, which allows the operator to choose the best position in terms of safety and visibility.
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