Rock bolting rigs

Rock bolting rigs are specialized machines used to drill clean holes and install rock bolts for stabilizing rock surfaces in underground mining and tunneling operations.

Rock bolting rigs

Epiroc’s rock bolting rigs are used for rock bolting in mining and tunneling applications. Our range includes models suitable for roof heights from 1.8 to 13 meters. Features include a screen handling arm for installation of wire mesh, the computerized Rig Control System (RCS) for positioning, drilling and bolting, and the COP RR11 and COP RR14 hydraulic rock drills which are specially designed for bolt-hole drilling. Other features are Automatic Resin Injection, Automatic Cement System, Bolt Plan Navigation and Lift and Tilt Cabin.

Making mining safe

Our main focus is safety and bolt installation quality. Operator safety and comfort are ensured with the standard and optional features of our Boltec rigs. Mechanized bolting typically holds a much higher installation quality and consistency than manual or semi-mechanized installation. Bolt angles, bolt spacing, controlled grout ratios, installation pressures, and bolt numbers are just some of the data that can be collected or recorded.

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Easy maintenance and service

The rock bolting rigs from Epiroc have an open service architecture. The four-wheel drive carrier of the Boltec E is the same as on the Simba M/E and the Boomer M/E rigs, resulting in easy and effective service and maintenance.