Epirocis increasingly providing customers with ground-breaking solutions withinautomation, connectivity and digitalization.
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and construction industries, isincreasingly providing its customers with ground-breaking solutions withinautomation, connectivity and digitalization. And, as this development is pickingup speed, Epiroc wants to keep its customers at the technical forefront andaccelerate the digital transformation in all fields of their operations.
“Automation, digitalization and electrification aretransforming mining into a much safer, more sustainable and profitablebusiness. The construction industry, all the way from tunnelling andinfrastructure to demolition and recycling, is moving in the same direction andwe want to make sure our customers have access to the right solutions thattruly meet their current and future needs,”says Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc.
Automation functions
Biginfrastructure and civil engineering projects are complex, with endless movingparts to consider. And, compared to mining, the timeframes are usually muchmore compact. Still, a clever use of data and autonomous functions, smoothlyintegrated to existing operations, can optimize production without compromisingproductivity.
Takethe Epiroc drill rigs, for example. By delivering a precise amount of power foreach phase of the drilling operation, all based on continuous data, fuelconsumption is optimized without compromising productivity.
Additionally,the optional Hole Navigation System (HNS) that uses positioning data andprovides unmatched accuracy in basically all aspects of the drilling process helpscut drill and blast cost considerably.
Fortunnelling projects, the Dynamic Tunnelling Package has a similar impact. Byusing the existing 3D CAD model of the project, the drill rig can create itsown drill plan directly on the face of the tunnel. This enables a more flexiblework process that saves time and delivers a very accurate end result.
Connectivity
Makingdata and new technology accessible, and, above all, easy to use in the dailyoperation, is key. HATCON™, a remote monitoring device for hydraulic attachmenttools, provides an overview of the entire fleet as well as status of individualtools via My Epiroc, an easy-to-use application available on any device.
Servicereminders minimize unplanned stops, and ordering and delivery of parts areintegrated. The effects on efficiency and profitability are substantial.
Data analysis
Epiroc’stelematic solution for gathering and processing data from surface drill rigs,Certiq, gives customers a deeper look under the skin of their equipment.Position (GPS coordinates), equipment utilization and performance, fuelconsumption, and machine health are all accessible via a web-browser – aperfect solution for fleet management in order to monitor vital operationalKPIs and plan service activities.
Experience the World of Epiroc online
ThroughEpiroc’s interactive virtual experience ‘World of Epiroc’ customers can learnmore about these ground-breaking solutions. Accessible from www.epiroc.com/world-of-epiroc,it lets the user easily access product and service information, videos andcustomer case stories.
“Automation, digitalization and electrification aretransforming mining into a much safer, more sustainable and profitablebusiness. The construction industry is moving in the same direction and we wantto make sure our customers have access to the right solutions that truly meettheir current and future needs.”
HelenaHedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc.