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Machine of the month: blasthole drill

Journal Article · · World Min. Equip.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5399795

The blasthole drill is described. This new drill is primarily intended for surface coal mining. The drill, called Rotamec 130, is capable of drilling holes in the 15.2 to 20.0 cm range and its expected capacity is 240-250 m/8-hr shift or 0.8 m/min in sandstone using rotary cutting.

OSTI ID:
5399795
Journal Information:
World Min. Equip.; (United States), Journal Name: World Min. Equip.; (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN WMEQD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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