Epiroc and Luck Stone plan to share performance data publicly, meaning others in the industry can learn from this instead of watching from the sidelines in disbelief.
Okay, I have to admit that five years ago, had anyone mentioned the term “drilling,” I would have assumed they were referring to some sort of DIY project.
The wide range of applications and drilling conditions suitable to down-the-hole pneumatic percussion technique requires consideration of more than one type of tool to drill efficiently and profitably.
The company said in a release that the drilling attachments, which connect to excavators, backhoes and skid-steer loaders, are "the first of their kind" in the North American market.