Explosion-free technology of limestone recovery

The article offers a technical and economic analysis of three different types of production and daylighting technology in the field, using as an example drilling and blasting operations, a mining milling combine and a Caterpillar 374DL hydraulic excavator with a set of quick release attachments. The areas where the Rip & Load technology can best demonstrate its advantages are defined.

Author: N.V. Bratchikov, I.V. Rubtsov, M.Yu. Brychkov

Section: Equipment and technology

Keywords: recovery; drilling and blasting operations; excavator; Rip & Load technology