Chinese-designed PowerROC T50 set to take on the world

摘要

Last November's Bauma China show saw the worldwide launch of Atlas Copco's new PowerROC T50 top-hammer drill rig. Designed and manufactured at the company's Nanjing plant, the rig is said to be particularly suitable for limestone, cement and aggregates quarries, as well as open-pit mines. The launch of the PowerROC T50 marks the successful conclusion of a development project in Nanjing, China, the aim of which was to develop a robust, powerful and fuel-efficient rig that could deliver exceptional performance in a straightforward, easy-to-use design. The final concept includes a new type of extendable boom, a powerful hydraulic rock drill, and a choice of fuel-efficient Tier 3 or Tier 4 engines. The rig is equipped with the powerful COP 3060 hydraulic rock drill for high penetration rates, whilst the newly designed extension boom provides quick and easy positioning and is equipped with a robust aluminium chain-feed that allows a high feed force to be applied while ensuring hole straightness.