Foundation engineering and drill rig system solutions
HYDAC offers a variety of components, systems, and services to meet contemporary requirements of drill rigs.
In addition, it offers a comprehensive modular system designed for drilling machine applications.
The company’s modus operandi is to work with the customer to develop a customised solution.
Drill rig challenges
The development of modern machinery is characterised by shared requirements across the various drilling machine classes.
Increasingly complex control and regulation processes go hand-in-hand with greater machine productivity and efficiency.
Machine operators are aided by modern electronic assistance and visualisation systems and the work process is optimised.
Changes to the regulatory framework result in increased investment in the functional safety of the machines and to further development of drill rig drive and control systems.
As is also the case with the EU and US exhaust emissions regulations, the emerging markets in the rest of the world are taking up these standards and introducing new standards at the same time.
HYDAC understands the complexity surrounding drill rigs and is well equipped to fulfil customer demands at every turn, highlights a HYDAC spokesperson.
Advantages of HYDAC drill rig technology
HYDAC’s development team and application engineers are working continuously to further develop products.
HYDAC technology leads to improved:
Drilling performance
This is due to the use of energy-efficient pumps and valve technology, optimal positioning of the drill mast in working position with sensitive controls, and accurate repeatability for automatic and control functions
Corrosion resistance owing to surface coating and special materials
HYDAC technology leads to reduced:
Piping and installation expenditure due to combined hydraulic function units
Noise emissions and power consumption through regulated fan speeds
Driver exposure to dust due to cabin ventilation systems
Hydraulic oil tank sizes by optimising air separation in hydraulic oil, proven through simulation and testing
Installation space, component weight and electrical power requirement by reducing solenoid valve sizes
Driver learning curve through intelligent control and visualisation systems
Software development time by using tested and certified software libraries
Development times by means of HYDAC modular systems and industry know-how
Assembly times through control technology tailored to customer specifications
HYDAC technology leads to extended:
Maintenance intervals by monitoring hydraulic oil quality
Drill rig technology customer benefits
Making use of HYDAC’s drill rig technology has the following customer benefits.
Energy efficiency
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Lower hydraulic losses
- Energy saving and recovery
- Precise cooling requirement temperature control,
- Reduced electrical power requirement
Safety
- Certified software modules
- Systems for functional safety
- Service life increase via protective materials.
Noise reduction
- Lower noise level in partial-load range of fan control
Health and safety
- Reduced driver exposure to dust
- Reduced driver exposure to aerosol
Installation space reduction
- Combined functional units
- Integrated tank and filter systems
Function integration
- Reduced number of components
- Reduced weight
- Reduced joints and leakage points
Comfort
- Improved working environment for the driver
- Sustained driver performance on longer jobs
NoX
- Compliance with Emissions Directive
- Reduced nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide emissions
Solutions for different machine types
HYDAC offers different solutions for the various primary and auxiliary drill rig functions, including:
- pile driving rigs, leaders, trench cutters;
- underground drilling machines and drilling jumbos;
- horizontal directional drill rigs;
- universal drill rigs;
- anchor/blast-hole drill rigs; and
- horizontal directional drill rigs.
For further information, download the relevant pdf at: https://www.hydac.co.nz/industries/construction-equipment