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S250-M3 rock drill cuts operator fatigue, and less vibration means less wear and tear on equipment.

 A quick introduction: When I found out I had the opportunity to contribute to the Tech Topics column for The Driller, I was excited to share the perspective from a provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling. I hope that my contribution provides insight to the base of educated readers and drives discussion in the exploration drilling market. 

Operators can adjust airflow and dust collector fan speed to match working conditions, and the engine and compressor fall in line.

 Boart Longyear has a long track record in mineral exploration, and diamond core drilling knowledge and equipment form the basis of the company’s success in that area. We turned to the company for this feature on diamond coring, and Bob Buto, territory manager for the United States and Canada, was kind enough to answer our questions. Here is an edited version of our conversation.