Epiroc introduces new equipment

Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries based in Broomfield, Colorado, has introduced the new V Cutter. Named for its V-shaped design, the equipment enables energy savings of up to 40 percent.  

“The efficiency issues connected with trenching have been met with advanced, but expensive solutions,” says Gordon Hambach, global business manager for Hydraulic Attachment Tools at Epiroc. “We’re pleased to present an alternative that will save time and money in virtually every aspect, from investment to energy and wear on the carrier. It’s all achieved by the angles of the drum.”   

The company says the V-shaped cutter enables a cut with a flat base that covers everything between the drums. Where a regular drum cutter must move side to side to create an even trench, an approach that causes extra wear on the carrier arm, the VC 2000 can reach the same result by just going straight. The company says the design is easier to use. The machine's simplicity means less downtime and maintenance.  

The features of the classic Epiroc drum cutters, like the spur gears, adaptable high torque gear motor and the QuickSnap retaining system for fast pick changing, are all to be found in the new VC 2000. It also comes with the Pro bracket, which leads all hydraulic hoses through the center of the extension arm and out of harm’s way, as standard. Mechanical and hydraulic rotatable brackets as well as a dust-preventing water spraying system. HATCON, a monitoring system that keeps track of operating hours, location and service intervals and presents that data on virtually any screen via MyEpiroc is another option that will increase the overall effectiveness.   

“Providing solutions that can help our customers reach new levels is rewarding, not the least when it comes to energy-saving and sustainability,” says Hambach. “They inspire us to constantly rethink all aspects of our offer, and VC 2000 is certainly a result of that.”