Protected by diamonds
Discover the benefits of using Powerbit X
Improve safety with fewer drill bit changes
Boost productivity by drilling without interruption
Use diamonds to cut your CO₂ emissions
Protected by diamonds
Discover the benefits of using Powerbit X
Improve safety with fewer drill bit changes
Boost productivity by drilling without interruption
Use diamonds to cut your CO₂ emissions
Protected by diamonds with the new Powerbit X technology.
Drill bits where the buttons are coated with diamond protect your people, your productivity and the environment. The technology is called PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and is used in our Powerbit X range. Explore how a two-millimeter diamond layer can help you improve workplace safety, reduce downtime and minimize CO₂ emissions.
Diamonds solve surprisingly many problems.
Improve safety with fewer drill bit changes
Changing drill bits is a safety risk. The diamond protective layer of Powerbit X gives the drill bits longer service life, which means fewer changes and less exposure to danger for operators.
Boost productivity by drilling without interruption
Powerbit X lets you realize the full potential of remotely and automatically controlled production.
Use diamonds to cut your CO2 emissions
The extremely hard surface of Powerbit X makes it possible to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions per drilled meter – by up to 90%.
Time to change the industry again
Epiroc has pioneered the world of hard materials for drilling many times. Now we are introducing drill bits with diamond-coated buttons.
Quick facts
| The Powerbit X range of drill bits |
|---|
| 45mm |
| 48mm |
| 51mm |
| 76mm |
| 89mm |
| 102mm |
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Improve safety with fewer drill bit changes
Keep your staff safe
Slipping and falling can lead to injured backs, hands and fingers. The less time your operators spend on changing drill bits, the better. Switching to Powerbit X improves work safety, as the drill bits last very long. You eliminate almost all drill bit changes before end of life.
Reduce traffic in the mine
Drill bits require logistics: Inbound deliveries, main warehouse, underground stock, discard and disposal, and grinding workshop. Fewer drill bit changes mean less need for transportation – good for your staff and for the environment. If you control your operations remotely, with fewer people in the mine, reducing drill bit changes is even more critical.
Avoid regrinding
Regrinding involves a lot of logistics, and operating a grinding machine is tough work and it creates waste that needs to be taken care of. Using Powerbit X means your drill bits will last significantly longer and need no regrinding. When a Powerbit X drill bit is finally worn out it is time for recycling, not regrinding.
Boost productivity by drilling without interruption
Realize the full potential of automation
Mining is going digital. New opportunities include digital drill plans and remote production where operators move from the cabin to the control room. However, you still have to change drill bits. The long replacement intervals of Powerbit X lead to fewer interruptions in your operations. You get more out of your investments in modern technology.
Save hundreds of hours
As the service life for Powerbit X drill bits is extremely long you can, for example, complete a single hole with only one drill bit. The alternative with in-hole bit replacements is time-consuming and quickly adds substantial productivity losses. It is possible to save hundreds of hours by changing to this new technology using buttons protected by diamonds. Let’s find out together how much you can save in your operations.
Get a consistent result
Constant hole diameter is essential for efficient and even blasting. When you use a traditional drill bit, the diameter gets reduced over time, leading to smaller and smaller holes. With Powerbit X, the diamond-protected buttons keep their shape throughout the lifetime of the bit. You get holes of the same size, every time, improving your blasting quality and drilling equipment life. What is more, the rate of penetration (ROP) is unaffected.
Use diamonds to cut your CO2 emissions
Use diamonds to cut your CO₂ emissions
The extremely hard surface of Powerbit X makes it possible to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions per drilled meter – by up to 90% (and sometimes more) compared to standard drill bits. Having drill bits that last longer means fewer transports and no need for regrinding.
Improved life cycle performance
Lifecycle performance is about using energy efficiently from the cradle to the grave of a product, including the choice of materials and power sources. As Powerbit X has a significantly longer bit life than ordinary bits, you get more done with less energy and resources – thereby contributing to improving the lifecycle performance of your mining.
Less emissions and toxic substances
A reduced need for drill bits in your mining operations leads to fewer transports – on the way to your mine and in your mine. This also means that you can cut down on storage space. The longevity of Powerbit X removes the need for regrinding. Accordingly, no waste to take care of.