Monthly Archives: July 2009

New MB 750 hydraulic breaker

Two thirds of the lifecycle cost of a breaker is made up by factors as operator cost, energy and fuel consumption, as well as service and maintenance cost. To reduce the lifecycle cost of machinery and tools is a major market demand these days. Atlas Copco´s latest addition to the medium breaker range, the MB 750, matches this challenge and furthermore convinces with up to 54 % more percussive performance compared to its predecessors.

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Record time demolition of famous Mumbai flyover

The time had come for the Lalbaug flyover of South Central Mumbai. Engendering immense public and media interest, the district’s landmark made way for a modern bridge on a grand scale. In spite of complex and demanding conditions, the demolition of the overstrained traffic artery occured much quicker than expected. In the centre of the action: two CombiCutters by Atlas Copco.

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Simply accurate

Atlas Copco’s new underground navigation system – Total Station – in action at Stockholm’s Northern Link project.

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Keeping a low profile

Atlas Copco’s Scooptram ST7LP loader is designed for low profile mining environments and can operate where roof heights are as low as 1.6 metres.

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Upgraded bolts for improved productivity

Atlas Copco’s well known Swellex Connectable rock bolts have been upgraded, making them faster, easier, safer and more effective than ever.

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Preparing for the upturn

At the Diavik diamond mine in Canada, owned by Rio Tinto, remote control Scooptram loaders are being assessed as the mine switches to underground production.

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New range of vibro-reduced pneumatic hammers

Atlas Copco has developed three unique hammers, containing a number of features like a new vibro-reduced housing, multiple gripping surfaces and a large D-handle.

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Tackling poor ground at Tauern

Tauern tunnellers make good progress in second tube.

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