EPIROC, Garland, Texas, introduces the Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for hands-free bit changes on Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series drill rigs used in rotary drilling.
The ABC option is designed to change rotary tricone bits faster than manual exchanges and eliminates human interaction with the drill string for a safer, more-efficient way to operate a drill fleet. The new changer makes it possible for operators to complete hands-free drill-bit changes with the touch of a button and to stay informed on their screen, whether in the cab or even a remotely based control room.
The ABC also optimizes productivity and efficiency of the drilling operation and improves safety by eliminating exposure to live-work environments.
Available for new drills and retrofit of drills already in the field, the changer is easy to maintain, and maintenance procedures are simple and safe to perform.
CONTACT: Epiroc, 972-496-7400