The RMT Simba Junior range of models is compact and efficient, and these underground drilling machines are designed for long-hole drilling projects in mines and tunnels. This range of RMT underground drilling rigs is a versatile machine, enabling drilling in multiple directions with 360-degree rotation. Making them ideal for underground metal mining projects where precision drilling is critical, and space is limited.
The longhole drilling machine for underground mining is easy to operate, transport, and maintain, offering high productivity at a lower operational cost. It is widely used for tunnelling, drifting, and blast hole drilling applications, ensuring consistent performance in challenging mining conditions.
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Technical Specification
| Model | Simba Junior (Standard) | |
| Weight | 850 kg | 1874 lb |
| Pneumatic Drifter | RMT 120F | |
| Hole diameter (Opt 1) | 48 – 57 mm | 2 - 2.24" |
| Hole diameter (Opt 2*) | 64 mm | 2.5" |
| Drill rod size | R32, R38, T38 | |
| Drill rod length | 1.20 metres | 4 ft |
| Drilling length | Opt 1 - 30 mtr / Opt 2* - 2 mtr | 98 ft / 6.56 ft |
| Air consumption | 400 cfm | 189 l/s |
| Drilling rate | 1 meter in 4 minutes | |
| Feed beam | Screw feed type RMT 46 (BMS 46) | |
| Rod catcher | Pneumatic Type RMT 10 (BSP 10) | |
| Ring size | 1500 mm | 59" |
| Skid frame | 4" Pipe | |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 1780 x 1550 x 2600 mm | 70 X 61 X 102″ |
| Column bar height | Closed – 2200 mm, Open – 3700 mm | Closed – 87″, Open – 146″ |