New Products From Epiroc
Published: 10/10, 2022
During 2022, Epiroc has focused on automation, digitalization, and data-driven productivity development to help customers work smarter, maximize the latest technologies, and develop new ways of raising efficiency while improving sustainability. Many of these products will be on display at Bauma in October.
New V Cutter model
In April, Epiroc launched its V-shaped drum cutter for working with rock, concrete walls and surface profiling, trenching, soft rock excavation, frozen soil excavation and demolition. A patent-pending solution, it has been rigorously tested in all these applications. By mounting the drums in a V-shape enables a cut with a flat base and no material is left untouched between the drums. A regular drum cutter must move from side to side to create an even trench, an approach that causes extra wear on the carrier arm. The V Cutter can achieve the same result by just going straight. It basically works like a bucket, which makes it easier to use, friendlier for the carrier and a lot less energy and time consuming.
A seemingly simple solution with extraordinary effectiveness, the V Cutter is said to provide energy savings of up to 40%. In addition, compared to a chain cutter, the V cutter is said to save more than 40% on picks and up to 50% on maintenance time.
As a result, Epiroc says that investment is up to 25% lower than for a chain cutter and the lower weight makes it possible to use a smaller carrier. The latest addition to the range, a smaller model suitable for carriers of 15t-28t, will be unveiled at Bauma.
Hydraulic breaker working tools on demand
Epiroc has now added a “tool on demand” concept to its supply of working tools for hydraulic breakers. Sometimes standard working tools are not enough as special applications often require a longer or shorter working tool or a special material. For example, high-temperature applications require tools made of heat-resistant vanadium steel, while other applications may require longer tools or special shapes.Epiroc says that customers can now order exactly what is needed, in the size required, with a variety of tool tip geometries. “Tool on demand” offers high flexibility based on applications or customer preferences, with all lengths and shapes being available.