Sandvik Boxhole Borer MD 320 trackless
in Action
A small compact TBM for steep inclines
B4-302ENG MD320 track less / Copyright Sandvik Mining and Construction G.m.b.H. Dec. 2009
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Sandvik Boxhole Borer MD320 trackless
The Sandvik Boxhole Borer MD 320 trackless is designed like a small TBM for steep inclines. The field of application is for short
connection holes between main haulage level and stope.
The holes can be used for ore passes as well as for travel ways or ventilation (or other mine related purposes, where a circular hole
with a smooth surface is beneficial). The advantage of this system is the blind boring concept there is no need for developed space
at the end of the hole which makes the drill operation independent from the stope development.
The machine features a very compact design and arrives in a launching tube (either rail bound or crawler mounted). After align-
ment, the borer starts collaring and to climb out of the tube. After finishing the hole, the machine walks down the bored hole and
arrives in the launching tube which is the transport cradle for repositioning of the equipment. The machine is controlled from a
remote operators cabin, located at the power pack which provides save and convenient working conditions for the operator.
Technical data MD320*
Length boring unit 3400 mm Nom. Thrust per cutter 190 kN
Boring diameter 1610 mm Total Thrustforce 1400 kN
Weight (incl. boring unit) 40 to Total installed power 365 kW
Inclination of drilled hole max. 70 Hydraulic powerpack 280 kW
Length of hole: max 100 m Recovery drive motor 5.5 kW
Boring stroke 500 mm Auxiliary exits (e.g. add. belt conveyor) max. 45 kW
cutter head speed 0 - 20 rpm Weight (incl. boring unit) 40 to
cutter head drive hydraulic
* All rights for technical modification are reserved
Boxhole Borer - ready for action
Unique features of the MD320
Compact design of the unit
Operators can work outside shaft -> safety first
Easy relocation on rail cars or trackless
Dimensions to fit in most of the cages without being
disassembled
Correction of drill direction is possible
Discharge of the muck into hoppers by means of
vacuum system
Full control for the operator Sandvik Box Hole Borer MD320
