Atlas Copco Surface Crawlers

Productivity –
Drilling Methods
Drilling method:

Tophammer
ROC 542 HP Tophammer hydraulic
Hole range ............................................................ 35-64 mm 13/8-21/2”
Rock drill output .............................................. COP 1032HB
Drill steel (3.6 m) ........................................... R28, R32, T38
Deutz engine ............................................................. 107 kW 145 hp
Compressor FAD at 8.5 bar (123 psi) .......................... 70 l/s 148 cfm

tonnes x 1000

1100

900

700

500

300

Ø
38 51 64 mm
1 1/2 2 2 1/2 inch

ROC D5 Tophammer hydraulic

Hole range ............................................................ 35-89 mm 13/8-31/2”
Rock drill ....................................................... COP 1238/ME
Drill steel (3.6 m) ........................................... R28, R38, T38
Deutz engine ............................................................. 104 kW 142 hp
Compressor FAD at 8.5 bar (123 psi) .......................... 85 l/s 180 cfm

tonnes x 1000

1500

1000

500

Ø
64 76 89 mm
2 1/2 3 3 1/2 inch

ROC D7 Tophammer hydraulic

Hole range ........................................................ 35-102 mm 13/8-4 ”
Rock drill ................................................... COP 1800-series
Drill steel (3.6 m) ................................... R32, T38, T45, T51
Deutz engine ............................................................. 152 kW 207 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 105 l/s 270 cfm
Cat engine ................................................................ 147 kW 200 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 127 l/s 270 cfm
tonnes x 1000

2500

2000

1500

1000

Ø
64 76 89 102 mm
2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 inch

ROC F7 Tophammer hydraulic

Hole range .......................................................... 76-115 mm 3-41/2”
Rock drill ................................................... COP 1800-series
Drill steel (3.6 m) ................................................... T45, T51
Mercedes engine ...................................................... 170 kW 240 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 143 l/s 303 cfm

tonnes x 1000
3000

2500

2000

1500

Ø
76 89 102 115 mm
3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 inch

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ROC F9 Tophammer hydraulic
Hole range .......................................................... 89-127 mm 31/2-5”
Rock drill ................................................... COP 1800-series
Drill steel (3.6 m or 6.1 m) ............................................. T51
Cat engine ................................................................ 231 kW 313 hp
Compressor FAD at 12 bar (174 psi) ......................... 188 l/s 400 cfm

tonnes x 1000
3000

2500

2000

1500

Ø
89 102 115 127 mm
3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 inch

ROC L7 Tophammer hydraulic

Hole range .......................................................... 89-127 mm 31/2-5¨
Rock drill .............................................................. COP 4050
Drill steel (6.1 m) ........................................................... T51
Cat engine ................................................................ 272 kW 369 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 228 l/s 483 cfm

tonnes x 1000
5000

4000

3000

2000

1000
Ø
89 102 115 127 mm
3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 inch

ROC 203 PC-TH Tophammer pneumatic

Hole range ............................................................ 48-76 mm 17/8- 3”
Rock drill .............................................................. BBC 120F
Drill steel (3 m or 3.6 m) ................................ R32, R38, T38

Compressor recommendations:
Without DCT:
ROC 203 PC with BBC 120F XAS 230
With DCT:
ROC 203 PC with BBC 120F XAMS 295 tonnes x 1000

800

(Not CE approved) 600

DIAGRAM
400

200
KOMMER
Ø
38 51 64 76 89 102 mm
1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 inch

ROC 442 PC Tophammer pneumatic

Hole range .......................................................... 35-115 mm 13/8-41/2”
Rock drill .......................................... BBE 57 / COP 131/900
Drill steel (3 m or 3.6 m) ................ Integrals, R32, T38, T45

Compressor recommendations:
With T38 drill steel: Without DCT: With DCT 140E:
ROC 442 PC with BBE 57, XAMS 355 XAS 405
ROC 442 PC with COP 131, XAS 405 XAMS 455
ROC 442 PC with COP 900 XAMS 295 XAMS 355 tonnes x 1000

800

600

400

200

Ø
38 51 64 76 89 102 mm
1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 inch

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Drilling method:

Down the hole

ROC F6 Down the hole hydraulic
Hole range .......................................................... 85-130 mm 43/8 -5”
Drill tubes (4 m) .................................................. 76, 89 mm 3, 31/2 ”
Mercedes engine ...................................................... 170 kW 230 hp
Compressor FAD at 14 bar (203 psi) ......................... 188 l/s 400 cfm

tonnes x 1000
2500

2000

1500

1000

500
Ø
85 100 115 130 mm
3 3/8 3 15/16 4 1/2 5 inch

ROC L8 Down the hole hydraulic

Hole range ........................................................ 110-165 mm 45/16- 61/2”
Drill tubes (6 m) ........................................ 89, 102, 114 mm 31/2, 4, 41/2”
Cat engine ................................................................ 317 kW 431 hp
Compressor FAD at 25 bar (363 psi) ......................... 405 l/s 858 cfm

tonnes x 1000

5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
Ø
110 115 130 134 140 152 156 165 mm
4 5/16 4 1/2 5 1/8 51/4 51/2 6 6 1/8 6 1/2 inch

ROC 203 PC-DTH Down the hole pneumatic

Hole range .......................................................... 85-115 mm 33/8- 41/2”
Drill tubes (3 m) ........................................................ 76 mm 3”

Compressor recommendations:
Without DCT: 7 bar 12 bar
ROC 203 PC with COP 32/34 XA(S) 175 XAHS 285
With DCT: 7 bar 12 bar tonnes x 1000
ROC 203 PC with COP 32/34 XA(S) 230 XAHS 285 2000
1600
Without DCT: 8,6 bar 10,3 bar 12 bar
1200
ROC 203 PC with COP 44 XAMS 295 XATS 760 XAHS 285
800
With DCT: 8,6 bar 10,3 bar 12 bar
400
ROC 203 PC with COP 44 XAMS 295 XATS 760 XAHS 285
Ø
85 100 115 mm
3 3/8 3 15/16 4 1/2 inch
(Not CE approved)

ROC 460 PC/HF Down the hole pneumatic

Hole range .................................... 85-140 mm (85-165 mm) 33/8-51/2” (33/8-61/2”)
Rock drill .................................... COP 34 / 44 / 54 (COP 64)
Drill pipe (3 m) ...................... 70, 76, 89 mm (102, 114 mm) 23/4, 3, 31/2” (4-41/2”)

Compressor recommendations:
Without DCT: 12 bar 20 bar
ROC 460 PC with COP 44 XAHS 285 XRHS 350 tonnes x 1000

ROC 460 PC with COP 54 XAHS 285 XRHS 350 2500

ROC 460 HF with COP 64 XAHS 425 2000

With DCT: 12 bar 20 bar 1500

ROC 460 PC with COP 44 XAHS 365 XRVS 455 1000

ROC 460 PC with COP 54 XAHS 365 XRVS 455 500

ROC 460 HF with COP 64 XAHS 515 85 100 115 127 140
Ø
(165) mm
3 3/8 3 15/16 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 (6 1/2) inch

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Drilling method:
®
COPROD -system

ROC F7 CR COPROD®-system hydraulic

Hole range ........................................................ 105-127 mm 41/8-5”
Rock drill ........................................... COP 1838CR/1850CR
Drill string (3.6 m) ...................................................... CR 89
Mercedes engine ...................................................... 170 kW 240 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 143 l/s 303 cfm

tonnes x 1000
3500

3000

2500

2000

Ø
105 115 127 mm
4 4 1/2 5 inch

ROC F9 CR COPROD®-system hydraulic

Hole range ........................................................ 105-127 mm 4 1/8-5”
Rock drill .......................................... COP 1838CR/ 1850CR
Drill string (3.6 m) ...................................................... CR 89
Cat engine ................................................................ 231 kW 313 hp
Compressor FAD at 12 bar (174 psi) ......................... 188 l/s 400 cfm

tonnes x 1000
3500

3000

2500

2000

Ø
105 115 127 mm
4 4 1/2 5 inch

ROC L7 CR COPROD®-system hydraulic

Hole range ........................................................ 105-165 mm 41/8 -61/2 ”
Rock drill ......................................................... COP 4050CR
Drill string (6.1 m) ........................... CR 89, CR 102, CR 127
Cat engine ................................................................ 272 kW 369 hp
Compressor FAD at 10.5 bar (152 psi) ...................... 228 l/s 483 cfm

tonnes x 1000
6000

5000

4000
3000

2000

Ø
105 115 127 140 152 165 mm
4 1/8 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6 6 1/2 inch

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Drilling methods...
Different applications need different kind of A shank adapter to suit the drill steel and
the piston provides a long service life.
equipment and performance. Our methods pro-
vides high productivity and low maintenance costs.
In our program of Total Rock Drilling Technology
is also training and service important parts.

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Separately lubricated shank
adaptor prolongs service life.

Tophammer drilling
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As an example we have chosen the ROC F7 which is equipped with

Atlas Copco’s new hydraulic tophammer rock drills from the COP
1800 series.
Much of the work behind the development of the COP 1800
series has been focused on the length, mass and design of the
hammer piston.
The piston is the part of the rock drill which transfers its energy
to the drill bit via shock waves. The characteristics and efficiency of
the shock waves change, depending on the characteristics of the

Down the hole

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High output
A combination of well-matched impact rate, large piston area and
heavy impact piston gives COP DTH-drills high output capacity
throughout the stated operating-pressure range.
The penetration rate is unaffected by the hole depth. Highly
effective flushing removes the cuttings at exactly the same rate as
new ones are produced.

The COPROD®-system
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Straight holes and fast penetration in difficult formations

The COPROD®-system allows up to 165 mm holes with higher
penetration rates and straighter holes than with conventional
methods.

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 Floating shank adaptor and damping piston Two stroke lengths, easily changed to better
provide automatic tightening of the drill string to suit the rock, and obtain higher penetration. A long slender piston produces lenient drill steel
counteract heat generation and wear in the joints. adapted shock waves with a high energy content.
Reflex-damping which effectively neutralizes
reflected shock waves from the rock and lengthens A powerful rotation motor
the life of the drill steel, the feed and the boom. with variable speed and high
torque, counteracts drill
jamming.

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rock drill piston.

The ideal piston in a rock drill should therefore resemble the
drill steel itself. The shock waves from a long, slender piston are
transferred with less stress to the drill steel.
Lower stresses mean smaller power losses, and that means
Built-in extractor
more impact power reaches the rock.
It makes sense to invest in the optional drill steel extractor when
Reflex-damping gives longer service life drilling in difficult rock conditions. The built-in extractor operates
The COP 1800 series is equipped with a new reflex-damping system automatic when the feed is reversed. Also there is no operational
which permits greater power levels without increasing wear. restriction and how long the extractor may be engaged.

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Straight drill holes DTH equipment means...

A rigid drill string and minimum play between drill pipe and hole ...easy field service, low noise level and less deviation.
gives straight holes and requires comparatively low feed force. Long straight holes make high benches possible and permit high
Straight holes ranging from 85–52 mm allow wider hole production capacity.
spacing, less drilling and explosives and a better overall economy.
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The large rigid drill tube minimizes hole deviation resulting in longer service life for the complete drill string. Since the outer tubes
more accurate blasting patterns and better rock fragmentation. may wear quicker than the impacts rods, COPROD® is designed so
Impact rods without threads suspended within drill tubes that individual components are replaceable.
transmit rotation energy, results in less wear on each component and

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DIAROT / CARE
To analyse the production capacity of any
drill rig in your specific case, Atlas Copco’s
unique computer programs DIAROT and
CARE compare performance data and
operational costs considering your worksite
conditions.
You will be able to determine in advance
what return you can expect on your
investment.

Drilling data from your present equipment

INPUT

DIAROT

OUTPUT
Performance Wear on drill steel
of Atlas Copco’s Regrinding intervals
or other equipment Penetration rate

Your parameter for:

Your drilling data: investment in the equip-
drill pattern, blast hole ment, manpower costs,
diameter, bench height energy costs, service
etc. costs, depreciation costs

INPUT

CARE

OUTPUT

Costs per drillmeter, capital costs,

drill steel costs, explosive costs,
PRODUCTIVITY.

Diagram preconditions
The diagrams are intended to be used as a guide. They do not
represent any guarantees in terms of production capacity, as rock
characteristics and specific worksite environment may differ widely
in each specific case.
1 shift – 7 hours effective drilling time
Shifts/year ............................................................... 220
Long term utilization ................................................ 80%
Availability ............................................................... 95%
Rock density ............................................................ 2.6 t/m3
Drill bit diameter Bench height
25 mm 1” .......................................................... 3 m 10 ft
38 mm 11/2” ....................................................... 3 m 10 ft
51 mm 2” .......................................................... 8 m 26 ft
64 mm 21/2” ..................................................... 10 m 32 ft
76 mm 3” ........................................................ 12 m 39 ft
89 mm 31/2” ..................................................... 15 m 49 ft
102 mm 4” ........................................................ 18 m 59 ft
115 mm 41/2” ..................................................... 20 m 65 ft
127 mm 5” ........................................................ 20 m 65 ft
140 mm 51/2” ..................................................... 20 m 65 ft
152 mm 6” ........................................................ 18 m 59 ft
165 mm 61/2” ..................................................... 18 m 59 ft
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TOTAL ROCK
Illustrations in this brochure may show equipment with optional extras.
DRILLING TECHNOLOGY ® Specifications and equipment subject to change without prior notice.
Consult your Atlas Copco sales company for specific information.

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