Following in the footsteps of Redpath’s in-house manufactured line of Redbore raisedrills, Redpath Raiseboring Ltd, a member of The Redpath Group, has introduced an innovative raisedrill carrier to their fleet, the Redtrax.
One year in the making, the Redtrax unit was designed and manufactured for the intent purpose of transporting raisedrills and related materials.
“The unit was a necessary progression of Redpath’s mining contractor operations toward self-sufficiency. Redtrax practically eliminates the dependence on other resources to move raisedrills throughout the mine site resulting in saved time and increased efficiency. Introducing Redtrax to the raiseboring work flow, frees previously required mine equipment such as telehandlers, forklifts and Load Haul Dump machines to perform other duties simultaneously, elsewhere at the mine site.”
Redtrax, compared to similar industry units, is the most modern drill carrier designed for purpose as opposed to retrofitted equipment, offering the lowest profile, modern operating systems and is environmentally conscious. Redtrax is diesel driven and leaves the lowest environmental footprint possible by using powerful motors and drive systems to meet emission standards and to significantly reduce job site noise levels.
Eight Redtrax units are shipping to destinations around the globe in 2015 with additional units planned for 2016. “Redtrax offers clients increased productivity at both the raisedrill site and additional mine development areas where other equipment can continue to work uninterrupted. Designed for any typical mine site landscape, Redtrax is compatible with sand, mud, and water, both on surface and underground. Its high load bearing capacity makes swift work of transporting a variety of raisedrills.”
The current model will accommodate many drills on the market but is designed to host the Redbore 30, 40, 50 and 70 raisedrills. Future Redtrax models are currently on the drawing board for the remainder of the Redbore fleet. Additionally, carousels are being designed to increase Redtrax’s versatility to include the transport of rods, stabilisers, power packs and other related materials. This stable transporter is radio remote control capable or available with umbilical controls, to suit client preference. Several safety features include the operator’s ergonomic body harness, brake systems, fire suppression, tilt switch shut-down, directional lighting, back-up alarms and optional track insets to accommodate concrete surfaces. Operator training will be included in the established Redpath Raisebore Training School, facilitated by the company worldwide.
