SOURCE: Epiroc | May 31, 2025
Epiroc is now launching the Diamec Automated Rod Magazine (ARM), a new product that will minimize operator fatigue, provide a safer work environment, and boost productivity. The magazine enables drill strings to be tripped out fully automatically to pre-set position, and tripped in with minimal input from the operator. A fantastic step within Epiroc´s automation journey.
The release of the Diamec ARM goes hand in hand with Epiroc´s Live Work Elimination efforts and marks a new step forward in exploration core drilling, which underlines the importance of a safe workplace. While the magazine is tripping in drill strings to the Rod Handling System (RHS), the operator does not have to perform monotonous, heavy work, and operative conditions are improved greatly. Valuable time is also made available to perform other tasks while Diamec ARM is working. The magazine is adapted for use with a Diamec Smart 6M with RHS, a Diamec Smart 6 with RHS or a Diamec Smart 8 with RHS.
Increased safety and productivity via automated features
With Diamec ARM, the operator station is moved further away from the machine, which ensures that the operator is kept away from danger. A camera is mounted on the Diamec Smart 6M/6/8, making it easier to check that rods are correctly threaded, directly from the operator panel. Threading is performed via a joystick-equipped control panel which is connected to the unit by cable. The dual grease brush and grease pump will ensure every pin thread is greased automatically when tripping in rods, which also ensures that the operator can stay out of risk zones.
A full magazine with 84 N-rods can drill up to 252 meters, without any extra assistance. The heavier the rods, the more time you can save. Furthermore, the magazine has the ability to handle the water swivel rod and inner tubes, which allows it to help with the daily tasks when drilling the roundtrips. Also, when drilling holes deeper than the magazine capacity allows, cassettes with more rods can be loaded.
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