PYBAR’s Epiroc Easer slot drilling rigs continue to prove popular with
our new and existing clients who are keen to take advantage of their
capabilities, performance and ease of functionality. The Easers are achieving excellent results
for our clients in all modes of drilling, conventional, up hole (box hole) and
down reaming.
With the ease of set up and no requirement for concrete foundations, the
Easers are making slot hole drilling a very attractive option for our
clients.
Recent raise bore contract wins have included:
- 9”, 12-1/4” and 18” diameter service and paste holes ranging from 30m to
330m; - 750mm and 1.1m diameter up hole slots (box hole slots) ranging from 20m
to 60m; - 1.1m and 1.4m diameter escape ways ranging from 25m to 320m;
- 3.1m and 3.5m diameter underground ore passes ranging from 80m to 160m;
and - 4.0m, 5.0m and 5.5m diameter ventilation shafts ranging from 110m to
410m.