What is a pneumatic rock drilling machine?

A pneumatic rock drill drives the piston forward in the cylinder with compressed air, which makes the drill bit hit the rock. With the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, and low price, the pneumatic rock drilling machine is the most widely used rock drilling machine.

What is a Joy Air Rock Drill?

Joy Air Rock Drills have dominated the rock drilling market for years. Pneumatic Rock Drills are well built, durable, powerful and dependable are synonymous with the JOY / Canyon name. The ATD100 Air Track Drill is a self-propelled pneumatic crawler drill that can be used for both DTH and drifter drilling.

Who makes Furukawa Rock Drill?

Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) USA is a leading manufacturer of blasthole drills, breakers and other attachments for compact utility loaders, skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes and excavators. FRD USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of FURUKAWA ROCK DRILL CO., LTD., founded in 1875 by Ichibei Furukawa to mine and smelt copper.

What is the difference between Ma 100 & EP 95 rock drills?

The MA 100 rock drill is a roto percussion rock drill with separated hydraulic or pneumatic rotation, left and right, pneumatic percussion. EP 95 is the ideal rotation head for drilling with DTH hammers up to 3 “, and for drilling holes from 70mm - 105mm in diameter.

Why should you choose Furukawa rock drills?

All Furukawa rock drills are equipped with high output compressors and advanced hydraulic and pneumatic systems for superior performance. They are also designed for easy accessibility, so that maintenance is simplified. Comfortable cabs offer operators increased visibility.

What is a rock drill used for?

They’re used for drilling a hole into the surface of the rock, packing the hole with explosives and then detonating those explosives in the blasthole to break up rock and hard minerals to make it easier to remove. If you are interested in learning more, download our guide on choosing the right rock drill for your job.