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Faster tunneling with Sandvik’s latest boomer

Productive, reliable and durable, Sandvik’s DT912D boomer offers high performance for drifting duties. The rig is a self-contained, high reach jumbo that features air-mist flushing and diesel-hydraulic drive. According to the firm the rig offers high quality drilling in its most advanced form. Designed for cross sections of 12m2 to 125m², this 24tonne single-boom jumbo benefits from the latest Sandvik drilling technology. High accuracy is claimed, along with efficiency and a low cost/tonne.
January 16, 2017 Read time: 1 min
The new DT912D boomer from Sandvik offers high output and efficiency
Productive, reliable and durable, 325 Sandvik’s DT912D boomer offers high performance for drifting duties. The rig is a self-contained, high reach jumbo that features air-mist flushing and diesel-hydraulic drive. According to the firm the rig offers high quality drilling in its most advanced form. Designed for cross sections of 12m2 to 125m², this 24tonne single-boom jumbo benefits from the latest Sandvik drilling technology. High accuracy is claimed, along with efficiency and a low cost/tonne.

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