Hydraulic Operated Bit Basket System (HOBBS)

For DML

Fully operational from the cabin.

Operator does not have to manually install the bits on the deck.

No ‘line-of-fire’ exposure for the operator or working under a suspended load - a rotary head when changing the bit.

DML rotary blasthole drills

Hydraulic Operated Bit Basket System (HOBBS)

For DML

Fully operational from the cabin.

Operator does not have to manually install the bits on the deck.

No ‘line-of-fire’ exposure for the operator or working under a suspended load - a rotary head when changing the bit.

Hydraulic Operated Bit Basket System (HOBBS)

For DML

Fully operational from the cabin.

Operator does not have to manually install the bits on the deck.

No ‘line-of-fire’ exposure for the operator or working under a suspended load - a rotary head when changing the bit.

DML rotary blasthole drills

Epiroc’s solution to improve operator safety when handling drill bits on deck. The Hydraulic Operated Bit Basket System (HOBBS) for DML, removes the operator from being in the ‘line of fire’ risk when changing a drill bit on deck.

Improves safety while handling drill bits on deck

Hydraulic Operated Bit Basket System (HOBBS) for DML improves safety while handling drill bits on deck.

Select the correct sizes of roller deck bushing, breakout fork, and bit basket according to your drill bit sizes.
All required port connections of cylinder and valves will be referenced in the HOBBS installation manual.
HOBBS field retrofit kit comes with all the necessary subcomponents along with your chosen sizes of roller deck bushing, breakout fork and bit basket.

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HOBBS for DML brochure

A field retrofit kit for changing the drill bit on the deck to enable safer operations.

Easy to maintain with fewer moving parts and subcomponents means greater reliability.

Straightforward installation, including a step-by-step procedure provided with the kit.

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