Monthly Archives: April 2011

Speeding to success in Gothenburg rail tunnel

The new tunneling drill rig Boomer XE4 C, is proving to be a winner in the expansion and upgrade of the Swedish rail system near Gothenburg. This fast and highly efficient rig drills pre-grouting holes as well as blast holes and has an automatic rod handling system, all of which is helping to keep the work on track to meet the 2012 completion date.

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Atlas Copco expands its hydraulic CombiCutter line with the CC 4700

The new CC 4700 demolition cutter for 45-65 ton carrier units completes Atlas Copco’s range. Stability, reliability and low operating costs are the key criteria for the development of this crusher model.

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New names for ROC family

With such a wide range of Atlas Copco ROC surface drill rigs on the market, it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart. Not any more. A new naming system has been adopted that puts the range into four distinct categories.

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RCS – The control system with unlimited potential

As the innovator and pioneer of the first computerized control system for heavy industrial equipment, Atlas Copco now leads the world in the drive for total integration and optimization in mining and construction operations. At the heart of this effort is Atlas Copco’s unique Rig Control System (RCS) which has the potential to radically change today’s working methods.

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SmartROC T40 is a smart solution

The newly launched SmartROC T40 crawler rig saves time, money and the environment. Designed for construction and quarrying in the 76–127 mm hole range, this rig meets Tier 4 engine emission requirements.

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