Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing the Sandvik D50KX, the fourth drill rig in its x-series rotary blasthole line.

The compact, mid-class drill delivers high productivity for drilling both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) production blastholes.

The Sandvik D50KX supports a hole diameter range of 127 to 229 mm and comes equipped with advanced digital connectivity, ensuring precise, clean blastholes, the company says.

Patrick Murphy, President of Rotary Drilling at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, said: “Sandvik D50KX offers digitally driven, enhanced productivity, helping drill-and-blast operators improve productivity and reduce cost via enhanced digital applications. As demand for our rotary blasthole drills continues to grow, this expansion of our x-series range reinforces our customer-centric approach.”

The Sandvik D50KX delivers an extended mast single-pass capacity of 11 m with a total depth of 20.1 m and 24,950-kg weight on bit.

High-precision TIM3D GPS navigation package precisely positions the drill within the predefined pattern, significantly increasing productivity, according to the company. This advanced technology ensures accurate and efficient drilling operations, optimising resource use and minimising downtime.

Operators can leverage My Sandvik digital solutions via the Knowledge Box™, gaining real-time insights into equipment maintenance, productivity and utilisation, while optimising operations and maximising return on investment.

The new rig also supports customers’ sustainability needs, with intelligent system load management helping reduce carbon emissions and extend component life, improving operating costs, Sandvik says. The compressor control system matches compressor volume to application, reducing fuel burn and resulting environmental impact while improving hole quality.