{"id":240341,"date":"2025-03-21T20:23:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T00:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/sandvik-breaks-record-by-drilling-a-ventilation-shaft-over-700-meters-in-a-single-pass\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T20:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T00:26:19","slug":"sandvik-breaks-record-by-drilling-a-ventilation-shaft-over-700-meters-in-a-single-pass","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/sandvik-breaks-record-by-drilling-a-ventilation-shaft-over-700-meters-in-a-single-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandvik breaks record by drilling a ventilation shaft over 700 meters in a single pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sandvik continues to demonstrate its leadership in the mining industry<\/a><\/strong> with a remarkable achievement in Scandinavia. Thanks to the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, the group has broken drilling records. This feat was made possible through the use of innovative tools, such as the new Sandvik RR890 pilot bit. <\/p>\n\n

Record for drilling a ventilation shaft<\/h2>\n\n

This impressive progress was recorded at the Zinkgruvan mine in southern Sweden, where the Drillcon Group<\/a><\/strong> , known for its expertise in complex drilling operations, began the drilling project for the expansion of the Dalby mine. The challenge was to drill a ventilation shaft over 700 meters in a single pass<\/strong> , something that, with the right tools, became an achievable task. <\/p>\n\n

Sandvik drilling solutions have significantly optimized performance in this type of work. The use of the RR890 pilot drill, which includes PowerCarbide\u00ae inserts and a 12EL reaming head, enabled a 69% increase in performance compared to previous versions. Operators reported a smoother, more reliable, and more consistent drilling process, with a noticeable reduction in operating times. <\/p>\n\n

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