Montabert chose Intermat 2015 last week, attended by IM, as the platform to launch its new HC95 multi-purpose drifter, strengthening its position in the hydraulic drifter market. Three versions of this new model will be available: the HC95 LA; the HC95 LM and the HC95.

First the ‘A’ in HC95 LA stands for Adaptation. The HC95 is designed to replace another drifter already installed on a drilling machine such as a face drilling jumbo, in order to optimise performance. Being multi-purpose, it could even been labeled “plug & drill” as everything has been designed to allow this drifter to be swapped for another with a minimum amount of intervention, and minimal mechanical and hydraulic adjustment.

The HC95 LM has an ‘M’ for Mining. This HC95 is designed for underground drilling operations. One of its main strengths, hammering with hydraulic reverse percussion, is included as standard (applications for long holes). Finally, the HC95 LQ has a ‘Q’ for Quarry. This HC95 is designed for surface drilling operations. Thanks to its innovative design, the HC95 requires less maintenance than other drifters. The performance characteristics and efficiency of this drifter ensure outstanding reliability and productivity.

Montabert also took part in the Intermat 2015 innovation awards, presenting its revolutionary Anti-seismic BRV system designed to promote greater environmental safety. This is a 100% Montabert innovation, for which a patent has been filed. This anti-seismic BRV is an electronic system intended to regulate the rock breaker’s power according to the vibrations generated. Using sensors placed in sensitive areas, such as smaller mines close to settlements, the system is designed to temper the rock breaker’s power based on the guidelines provided by the contractor, and in a transparent manner for the user. Clients typically have to use a laboratory that measures seismic velocities, thus generating additional financial and organisational costs. This Montabert innovation can eliminate these costs.
It also allows the operator to optimise the environmental safety/productivity ratio. The accessible power range is equivalent to that of three rock breakers.