Komatsu invests in surface drill product line

Komatsu announced it is accelerating the development of smaller drills
for surface mining applications.

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Furthering its commitment to be a full solutions provider to the mining
industry, Komatsu is expanding its P&H product line to include
articulating boom track drills. The first machine in the series, the
44XT, is now being tested at the company’s Arizona Proving Grounds prior
to release later this year. The 44XT is capable of drilling 4” to 8”
(102 to 203 mm) diameter holes using down-the-hole (DTH) percussive
hammers.

“The development of the XT series of DTH track drills complements our
plans for the new XR series of rotary blasthole drills, led by the 77XR
that also is in operation at the Arizona Proving Grounds,” said Brian
Fox, vice president of product management and technology for Komatsu
Mining Corp.’s surface division. “These programs, combined with our
accelerated effort on drill automation enabled by Komatsu’s experience
and resources, demonstrate a strong commitment to building our drill
portfolio.”

Komatsu introduced the 77 drill model at MINExpo 2016 and has since
renamed it the 77XR to reflect its versatility for the rotary blasthole
market. The 77XR was designed to accommodate the largest spectrum of
blasthole drilling from coal to hard rock applications.

The 44XT machines now in development will be for use in surface mines
and quarries, and are ideally suited for pre-split drilling
applications. They can also be used for production drilling in smaller
mines and large quarries, opening a new market segment for Komatsu.

“The 44XT drill delivers upon what you would expect from a P&H machine,”
said Matt Collins, product director-drills for Komatsu Mining Corp. “It
starts with a safety-focused ergonomic machine layout that sits on a
robust core design. We matched structural integrity with increased
horsepower and compressor capacity, translating into higher torque and
speeds for optimal drilling performance. The 44XT’s configuration
versatility, and increased range of motion, give users a large range of
options for percussive hammer drilling.”

To learn more about Komatsu’s surface drilling product line, visit www.mining.komatsu.

About Komatsu

Komatsu is a mining equipment and services provider that maximizes value
for customers through innovative solutions. With a full line of products
supported by advanced IoT technologies and its global service network,
the company helps customers safely and sustainably optimize their
operations. The company’s Komatsu, P&H, Joy and Montabert equipment and
services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern
infrastructure. The company’s products and services also play a key role
in the construction and forestry industries.

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Source: Business Wire
(April 12, 2018 - 2:25 PM EDT)

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