Rock Drilling and Splitting Machine for Chile Copper Mine
Integrated Rock Drill and Splitter
Drilling and Rock Splitting Machine
Why a Chile Copper Mine Needed a Rock Drilling and Splitting Machine
The customer is a mining contractor at a copper project in northern Chile. They needed a Rock Drilling and Splitting Machine to break hard granite and andesite. The site is remote and located in a mountainous region. Traditional drilling and blasting was becoming a bottleneck.
The contractor faced five main pain points:
Long blasting permits. Chile tightly controls explosives. Every blast required a slow approval process.
Vibration and noise limits. Nearby residents and infrastructure meant strict rules on when and where to blast.
Low hard rock drilling speed. Granite wore out drill bits fast. Progress slowed down.
Complex maintenance. The remote mine needed equipment that was reliable and easy to fix.
Remote site challenges. Low air pressure and big temperature swings stressed hydraulic systems.
The Challenge: Hard Rock, Strict Rules, and Slow Blasting
The contractor had used drilling and blasting for years. But permits took too long. Blasting windows were short. And the mine could not work continuously. They tried hydraulic breakers, but they were too slow in hard granite. The customer needed a non-explosive solution that could work every day, all day.
Solution: Integrated Rock Drill and Splitter from YG Machinery
YG Machinery proposed an Integrated Rock Drill and Splitter. This Rock Drilling and Splitting Machine combines drilling and splitting in one unit. First, it drills a precise hole into the rock. Then a hydraulic wedge enters the hole and splits the rock along natural cracks. No explosives. No flying rocks. No loud noise.
The customer also wanted a reliable rock drill and splitter for sale that could fit their existing excavators. YG Machinery offered a model that matched their 20–36 ton machines. The solution was compact, remote-controlled, and built for tough conditions.
Recommended Model: YG-130 Hydraulic Rock Drill and Splitter for 20T-36T Excavators
Based on the customer’s requirements and working conditions, YG Machinery recommended the YG-130. This hydraulic rock drill and splitter is designed for 20T–36T excavators. It handles tough site conditions and hard rock with ease.
Parameter
YG-130
Suitable Excavator
20T-36T Excavator
Maximum Horizontal Splitting Height
9475mm
Maximum Vertical Splitting Height
6715mm
Maximum Splitting Depth
6705mm
Maximum Splitting Distance
10225mm
Pilling Beam Length
3875mm
Drilling Advance Stroke
2000mm
Maximum Drilling Thrust Force
50KN
Maximum Drilling Pull Force
32KN
Piling Advance Stroke
1500mm
Maximum Piling Thrust Force
160KN
Maximum Piling Full Force
100KN
Hydraulic Pressure
Max. 35Mpa
Hydraulic Flow
Min. 240L/min
Weight
4200kg
Dimensions
4210*1400*1785mm
Operation Mode
Remote Control
YG Machinery also made key adjustments for Chile. The hydraulic system was sealed and pressure-compensated for low air pressure. Drill bits and splitting wedges used stronger wear-resistant materials. The machine was tested for wide temperature swings. An English manual and remote support were included.
Faster cycles. One drill-and-split cycle took much less time than before.
Continuous work. No more waiting for blast permits or clearing the area.
Better safety. No explosives, no flying rocks, no vibration complaints.
Easier operation. Remote control kept operators at a safe distance.
Less downtime. The modular design made maintenance simple.
The customer said the machine performed well in hard rock and tough site conditions. They also praised the fast remote support from YG Machinery. The Rock Drilling and Splitting Equipment proved to be a smart investment for the remote mine.
Accurate requirement analysis. YG Machinery matched the machine to the mine’s rock, working conditions, and excavator size.
One-machine solution. The integrated design cut switching time and boosted output.
Compliance support. The rock drilling and splitting machine met Chile’s safety rules and avoided blasting permits.
Strong after-sales service. Remote support and English manuals solved distance problems.
Chile’s mining sector is growing. More projects face strict environmental and safety rules. A Drilling and Rock Splitting Machine like the YG-130 offers a clean, efficient alternative to blasting. It works well in remote mines, urban areas, and projects with slow blasting approvals.
The customer has already asked about more units. For YG Machinery, this Chile case is a strong reference for the Latin American market. If you need a reliable rock drilling and splitting solution, contact YG Machinery for a quote.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone/Skype】+86 13937183602
