Significant damage and downtime can result from rock falls and improper utilization of unspecialized equipment, such as rock drill rigs. As they are not designed for scaling, using drill rigs as scaling machines can result in both direct and indirect costs, including:
It is possible to use numerous pieces of equipment simultaneously in different headings and stages of the production cycle. Dedicated mechanical scalers enable the utilization of drill rigs in different headings while the mechanical scaler performs scaling functions, thereby increasing drill rig utilization.
Scaling is one of the more hazardous functions in the underground mining process. Because of the dangers in areas with unsupported back, rib, and face rock surfaces, proper mechanized scaling methods and equipment are critical to safety and productivity. Getman designs its purpose-built scalers to perform these rigorous scaling activities safely and effectively. Getman dedicates scaling machines to incorporate specific protection features for the scaler operator that may not be present in unspecialized equipment.
Scaling Boom Built for Strength
PICK
HAMMER
Up to 678N·m (500ft·lb) force at a range of 1,000 to 1,250 blows per minute
Getman A64 units not only safeguard workers using the equipment, they redefine how tasks are performed, making underground mining operations safer and more efficient.
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