A customer of Applied Fluid Power manufactures a rock drill that is used for many different drilling functions in either quarries or mines. This operation can be dangerous, however, as this type of machine’s human machine interface was on the machine itself, putting the operator in danger.
The goal: Keep the operator safe without sacrificing efficiency or accuracy of control.
Project Goals
Applied Fluid Power had significant input into the hydraulic design of the original rock drill, which already contained some electrical integration. For this project, the original design was enhanced to provide remote control of the rig functions. However, controlling the machine from a distance made it hard to see the work area, which could lead to far less accurate operations. Cameras built into the rig allow the operator to see the work area from a distance.
Hydraulic components:
Electronic components:
Components were selected for two main criteria: the ability to perform all necessary functions, and cost effectiveness. The result was a machine that performed to standard without breaking the bank.
The customer had been working with Applied Fluid Power for over thirty years, so the choice was easy for the customer. Applied Fluid Power's expertise is evident in the fact that the machine is currently running to standard with no operational limitations.
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