DML Blasthole Drills

Multi-pass rotary and DTH drilling

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Tower, carousel and drill rod handling Cab and controls
Tower Cab
Tower construction Fully welded four main member with open front ASTM A500; rectangular steel tubing • Thermally insulated and pressurized
• Adjustable suspension swivel seat with seat belt
Two hydraulic cylinders; live tower
Tower raising • Two hinged and lockable doors
(raise and lower with full carousel and rotary head at top of tower)
• Quiet (tested at 80 dBA)
Rod support Hydraulic cylinder actuation to center drill rod • Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) certified
Rated capacity • Side-mounted air conditioning (easier to service as no roof access required)
• Ergonomically designed wrap-around console
Single pass depth Standard 30 ft rod tower: 27.5 ft (8.4 m) • Windshield wiper on drilling and rear tramming window
(clean hole with drill bit above the table) Optional 35 ft rod tower: 32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Controls (electric over hydraulic)
Standard 30 ft rod tower: 175 ft (53.3 m)
Maximum hole depth • Tramming and jack controls
Optional 35 ft rod tower: 205 ft (62.5 m)
• Ignition console and gauges
Carousel (carousel internal to the tower with key-lock retention) Panels • Engine diagnostic
Rod length 30 ft (9.1 m); 35 ft (10.7 m) optional • Air regulation controls
• Drill controls and gauges
• Five pieces of 4-1/2 in, 5 in or 5-1/2 in rods (114 mm, 127 mm or 140 mm)
• Four pieces of 5-1/2 in, 6-1/4 in or 7 in (140 mm, 159 mm or 178 mm) Hydraulic system
Capacity
• Three pieces of 7 in or 7-5/8 in (178 mm or 194 mm) • Hydraulic pumps mounted on a single three-hole gearbox driven off the engine through a drive shaft
• Two pieces of 7-5/8 in (194 mm) • Hydraulic system main pumps work through diverter valves to control feed/rotation and propel
Acuation Two hydraulic cylinders • Two main pumps
• One triple pump
• Drill pipe is held securely in carousel by “key lock design” mechanism
Safety
• No-bump system to prevent damage if carousel not stowed
Drill rods
Drill pipe diameter x 30 ft or 35 ft Thread Suggested bit diameter

4-1/2 in (114 mm) 3-1/2 in API 5-7/8 in – 6-3/4 in (150 mm – 171 mm) Power package
5 in (127 mm) 3-1/2 in API or BECO 6-3/4 in – 7-3/8 in (171 mm – 187 mm) Airend
5-1/2 in (140 mm) 3-1/2 in BECO 6-3/4 in – 7-7/8 in (171 mm – 200 mm) 1,200 cfm @ 110 psi (34 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
6-1/4 in (159 mm) 4 in BECO 7-7/8 in – 9 in (200 mm – 229 mm) 1,600 cfm @ 110 psi (45.3 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
Diesel only 1,900 cfm @ 110 psi (53.8 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
7 in (178 mm) 4-1/2 in BECO 9 in – 9-7/8 in (229 mm – 251 mm) 1,250 cfm @ 350 psi (35.4 m3/min @ 24 bar)
7-5/8 in (194 mm) 5-1/4 in BECO 9-7/8 in – 10-5/8 in (251 mm – 270 mm) 1,450 cfm @ 350 psi (41.1 m3/min @ 24 bar)
Rotary head 1,800 cfm @ 110 psi (51 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
Electric only
1,040 cfm @ 350 psi (29.7 m3/min @ 24 bar)
Speed range Variable 0 – 161 RPM
Torque Variable 0 – 7,200 lbf-ft (0 – 9,762 Nm) Diesel engine/Electric motor (1,800 rpm)

Number of motors Two CAT C15 – 540 HP (403 kW)

CAT C18 – 630 HP (470 kW)
Type of motor One variable displacement axial piston and one fixed Diesel engine – non Tier 4 CAT C27 – 800 HP (597 kW)
Reduction 15:1 Cummins QSX15 – 530 HP or 600 HP (395 kW or 447 kW)
Cummins QSK19 – 755 HP (563 kw)
Travel length 35 ft 7 in (10.9 m); 40 ft 6 in (12.3 m) optional
CAT C15 – 540 HP (403 kW)
Feed system
CAT C18 – 755 HP (563 kW)
Pulldown capacity Up to 60,000 lbf (267 kN) Diesel engine – Tier 4 Final CAT C27 – 800 HP (597 kW)
Pullback capacity 0 – 22,000 lbf (0 – 98 kN) Cummins QSX15 – 550 HP or 600 HP (410 kW or 447 kW)
Cummins QSK19 – 755 HP (563 kW)
Weight on bit Variable, 0 – 60,000 lb (0 – 27,216 kg)
Electric motor* WEG 6808 – 700 HP @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz (522 kW)
Mechanism type Hydraulic cylinders with cable feed and chains
Pulldown cable diameter 1 in (25.4 mm) *Airend output differs between 50 Hz and 60 Hz operation.

Pullback chain 160 H

Standard 30 ft rod tower: 146 ft/min (44.5 m/min)
Feed speed
Optional 35 ft rod tower: 109 ft/min (33.2 m/min)
Standard 30 ft rod tower: 205 ft/min (62.5 m/min)
Retract speed
Optional 35 ft rod tower: 181 ft/min (55.2 m/min)

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Dimensions and weight
Operating weight
Estimated weight 87,000 – 110,000 lb (39 – 50 tonnes)

Operating dimensions
(Dimensions for DML LP with Caterpillar 330L undercarriage)
Dimensions
Description
in (m)
Height – tower up (30 ft rod tower) 529 (13.44)
A
Height – tower up (35 ft rod tower) 590 (14.99)
Length – tower down (30 ft rod tower) 522 (13.26)
B
Length – tower down (35 ft rod tower) 583 (14.99)
C Length – jack center to jack center 243 (6.17)
D Length – undercarriage 198 (5.02)
F Height – jack to ground (non drill end) 17 (0.43)
H Height – tower down (tower clearance) 157 (3.99)
J Width – track inside to track inside 81 (2.06)
K Width – jack center to jack center 116 (2.95)
M Width – overall 204 (5.18)
N Width – track 33.5 (0.85)
Q Height – ground to cab top 143 (3.63)
S Width – drill end (no dust collector) 201 (5.11)
U Width – cab 65 (1.65)
V Width – decking (non drill end) 150 (3.81)
W Length – decking 375 (9.53)
Y Length – non drill end to dust collector end 282 (7.16)
AA Width – tower (front view) 38 (0.97)
BB Height – jack to ground (drill end) 19 (0.48)
CC Length – cab to undercarriage edge 108 (2.74)
DD Length – cab to front jack center (front view) 95 (2.41)
Length – tower; front view (30 ft rod tower) 495 (12.57)
GG
Length – tower; front view (35 ft rod tower) 561 (14.25)
JJ Height – ground to cooler 148 (3.76)
KK Length – ground to dust curtain platform 221 (5.61)
NN Length – non drill end to cab end 387 (9.83)
PP Height – tower down (rod changer clearance) 174 (4.42)
QQ Height – ground to oscillation yoke 24 (0.61)
RR Length – decking edge to cab edge 31 (0.79)
Rotary head travel (30 ft rod tower) 427 (10.85)
SS
Rotary head travel (35 ft rod tower) 486 (12.34)
TT Height – ground to bottom stop 70 (1.78)
WW Width – undercarriage assembly 148 (3.76)
XX Width – decking (cab end to undercarriage edge) 56 (1.42)
YY Width – decking (cab end to non drill end) 50 (1.27)

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DM75 Blasthole Drills
Multi-pass rotary drilling
 Technical specifications Technical specifications
Tower, carousel and drill rod handling Cab and controls
Tower Cab
Tower construction Fully welded four main member with open front ASTM A500; rectangular steel tubing • Thermally insulated and pressurized
• Adjustable suspension swivel seat with seat belt
Two hydraulic cylinders; live tower
Tower raising • Two hinged and lockable doors
(raise and lower with full carousel and rotary head at top of tower)
• Quiet (tested at 80 dBA)
Rod support Hydraulic cylinder actuation to center drill rod • Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) certified
Rated capacity • Side-mounted air conditioning (easier to service as no roof access required)
• Ergonomically designed wrap-around console
Single pass depth 28 ft (8.4 m) • Windshield wiper on drilling and rear tramming window
Maximum hole depth 168 ft (51.2 m) Controls (electric over hydraulic)
Carousel (carousel internal to the tower with key-lock retention) • Tramming and jack controls
Rod length 35 ft (10.7 m) • Ignition console and gauges
Panels • Engine diagnostic
Capacity Four pieces of 7 in, 7-5/8 in, 8 in, or 8-5/8 in (178 mm, 194 mm, 203 mm, or 219 mm)
• Air regulation controls
Acuation Two hydraulic cylinders • Drill controls and gauges
• Drill pipe is held securely in carousel by “key lock design” mechanism Hydraulic system
Safety
• No bump system to prevent damage if carousel not stowed
• Hydraulic pumps mounted on a single three-hole gearbox driven off the engine through a drive shaft
Drill rods • Hydraulic system main pumps work through diverter valves to control feed/rotation and propel
Drill pipe diameter x 35 ft (10.7 m) Thread Suggested bit diameter • Two main pumps
• One double pump
7 in (178 mm) 4-1/2 in BECO 9 in – 9-7/8 in (229 mm – 251 mm)
7-5/8 in (194 mm) 5-1/4 in BECO 9-7/8 in – 10-5/8 in (251 mm – 270 mm)
8 in (203 mm) 5-1/4 in BECO 9-7/8 in – 10-5/8 in (251 mm – 270 mm)
8-5/8 in (219 mm) 6 in BECO 9-7/8 in – 10-5/8 in (251 mm – 270 mm)
Power package
Rotary head
Airend
Speed range Variable 0 – 200 RPM
Diesel only 1,900 cfm @ 110 psi (53.8 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
Torque Variable 0 – 8,700 lbf-ft (0 – 11,800 Nm)
Electric only 1,800 cfm @ 110 psi (51 m3/min @ 7.6 bar)
Number of motors Two
Diesel engine / electric motor (1,800 rpm)
Type of motor Variable displacement axial piston
CAT C27 – 800 HP (597 kW)
Reduction Two-stage spur gear Diesel engine – non Tier 4
Cummins QSK19 – 755 HP (563 kW)
Travel length 38 ft 8 in (11.8 m)
TEC or WEG – 700 HP @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz (522 kW)
Feed system Electric motor*
*Airend output differs between 50 Hz and 60 Hz operation
Pulldown capacity 0 to 75,000 lbf (0 to 340 kN)
Pullback capacity 0 to 30,000 lbf (0 to 136 kN)
Weight on bit Variable, 0 – 75,000 lb (0 – 34,000 kg)
Mechanism type Hydraulic cylinders with cable feed
Pulldown cable diameter 1 in (25.4 mm)
Feed speed 89.7 ft/min (26.9 m/min)
Retract speed 171.7 ft/min (51.5 m/min)

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Dimensions and weight
Operating weight
Estimated weight (diesel) 149,600 – 187,600 lb (68 – 85 tonnes)
Estimated weight (electric) 149,600 – 187,600 lb (68 – 85 tonnes)

Operating dimensions
(Dimensions for DM75 D with Epiroc heavy duty undercarriage)
Dimensions
Description
in (m)
A Height – tower up 676.38 (17.18)
B Distance - cab to decking non drill end 413.36 (10.50)
C Length – tower down 622.84 (15.82)
D Length – undercarriage 210.67 (5.35)
E Length - jack center to jack center 314.25 (7.98)
F Height – jack to center to jack center 17.07 (0.43)
H Height – tower down (tower clearance) 285.47 (7.25)
I Width – track inside to track inside 100.14 (2.54)
J Width – jack center to jack center 181.42 (4.61)
K Width – overall 302.64 (7.69)
M Width – track 33.46 (0.85)
N Height – tower off 197.12 (5.01)
P Height to lowest point 16.59 (0.42)
R Rotary head travel 505.51 (12.84)
S Width – cab 64.57 (1.64)
V Height – top of cab to ground 156.89 (3.99)
AA Height – NDE jack to ground 21.06 (0.54)
AB Height - decking to ground 72.13 (1.83)
AC Length – DCS decking 405.08 (10.29)
AD Length – CS decking 405.08 (10.29)
AE Width – decking 167.16 (4.22)
AH Width – overall 302.64 (7.69)
AJ Height – tower bottom to ground 192.60 (4.89)
AK Distance – frame NDE to tower end 209.72 (5.33)

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