In early February, Sandvik Mining unveiled some major upgrades to one of its mainstream boom-type roadheaders, designed specifically for use in roadway development in coal and soft-rock operations. Building on the long-standing success achieved with the MR340-itself developed from the AM75 Alpine Miner-the new MR341 features extensive design improvements as well as the ability to incorporate an integral support-installation package. Speaking to E&MJ at Sandvik's competence center for mechanical rock cutting in Zeltweg, Austria, the company's global sales support manager for coal and minerals, Bruno Reumuller, explained that one of the main drivers for the new upgrades has been its goal of improved safety for equipment operators and other development workers.
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