Christensen 160 Smart – pushing boundaries with heli-portable modules

The Christensen 160 Smart was designed from the ground up as a heli-portable drill rig, consisting of a few heli-transportable modules. Extreme care has been taken in the design process to reduce the number of round trips to new locations. The individual modules can be assembled rapidly and easily on arrival at the drill site. This will maintain high quality and power whilst keeping the weight as low as possible to facilitate the transport process and keep flight costs to a minimum – at the same time as it serves to maximize drilling time.

 

This new core drilling rig is fitted with safety features which enhance operator safety without hindering productivity. Functions such as the safety guard and interlocks, in combination with automated drilling, make this rig a real safety booster. It also includes a power unit equipped with a reliable Cummins diesel engine which meets the very latest emission standards. It has the best power to weight ratio on the market whilst keeping fuel burn at a class-leading minimum

 

Smart features also help to extend the life of consumables. Measure While Drilling (MWD) data from each hole is logged by the system and can be exported into the Exploration Manager software. This presents users with the ability to analyze data, find improvements and generate various reports. Besides the automated drilling, the Rig Control System (RCS) also reduces the number of components and contributes to keeping the overall weight to a minimum.

 

The Christensen 160 Smart is now available for orders in Canada.

 

 

Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of SEK 50 billion in 2022, and has around 17 000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com

 

Epiroc´s Surface division develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of rock drilling equipment and solutions for use in surface mining, construction, quarries, as well as water well applications worldwide. It also provides customers with exploration equipment, tooling and advanced orebody data analysis. The division has production in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China, India, Australia and South Africa. Please see www.epiroc.com for product offerings.