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News Release from: Rotary Power | Subject: Joint Venture
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 May 2003
Drilling machines for low seams
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Rotary Power and the mining and construction group Boart Longyear have jointly developed a special hydraulic wheel drive application for blast hole drilling machines in South African platinum mines
Rotary Power and the mining and construction group Boart Longyear have enjoyed a close working relationship for many years Previous successful joint ventures include the development and subsequent sub-contract manufacture of components for the BDS-HD series of rock drills, used throughout the world in some of the most arduous mining conditions
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 1 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Now liaison between Rotary Power, the only wholly-owned UK company designing and manufacturing hydraulic piston pumps and motors and Boart Longyear (Poland) has brought about the design of a special hydraulic wheel drive application for blast hole drilling machines, operating in low seams in South African platinum mines.
By utilising the modular XK40 cam motors from Rotary Power to replace the previous mechanical wheel drive system, Boart Longyear has been able to significantly lower the overall height of the drilling machines, facilitating lower depths for the operating seams and thereby reducing operating costs.
The four XK40 5000cc wheel drive motors incorporated on the drilling machines include asymmetric 2-speed function together with both dynamic and multi-plate brake options.
The Rotary Power XK range provides a versatile, competitively priced alternative to other motors on the market.
The three frame sizes from 1000 to 5000 cc offer exceptional flexible configuration and custom-built opportunities for a full range of applications in mining, construction, agriculture and forestry industries.
With the trend for greater road speeds, the high-speed capability available on the XK range is proving a particular benefit.
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