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    Explorac 100 - An expert in grade control on the snow covered plateau

    May 4, 2016

    Known as the “Roof of the World,” the Tibetan Plateau captivates us not only with her stunning natural beauty and pristine culture, but also with abundant mineral resources.

    "The Explorac 100 reverse circulation drilling rig, on the other hand, totally stands up to the environmental conditions, offering excellent performance in terms of both cold starting the engine and drilling efficiency"

    Wang Huan ,Engineer and head of the drilling team of Huatailong’s Geological Resources Department

    Quick sampling, higher efficiency

    According to Mr. Wang Huan, an engineer and head of the drilling team of Huatailong’s Geological Resources Department, after introducing Atlas Copco’s Explorac 100 reverse circulation drilling rig, the hole arrangement dimensions for coring were reduced from 80m × 80m to 25m × 25m, perfectly meeting the company’s need to increase density in ore body grade control. And thanks to the Explorac 100’s ability to drill out rock powder directly and its high efficiency, it has helped the company greatly shorten the sampling period and improved exploration efficiency. Mr. Tang Zenglu, Product Manager of Surface and Exploration Drilling Department at Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Customer Center for Greater China, said that “at present, the reverse circulation drilling technology is gaining popularity worldwide. Capable of continuously and quickly taking high-quality dry samples, this cost-effective technology is the top choice for sample taking in primary exploration, ore body mining, and grade control. Atlas Copco’s new Explorac 100 reverse circulation drilling rig was specially designed for exploration at depths of 100-200m. Combining a compact, durable design with enormous power, it can be used to take high-quality samples quickly.”

    "This drill is technologically advanced, easy to operate, and highly automated. It will help us control ore dilution, lower ore dressing cost, boost resource utilization rates, and improve the mine’s overall profitability"

    Wang Huan

    Born for the plateau, steady and reliable

    2016 Explorac 100 International Reverse circulation Exploration drilling rigs Exploration Surface drill rigs Surface and Exploration Drilling division Customer story

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