Atlas Copco Production drilling rigs

Simba 157
Technical specification

SIMBA H157

Production drilling rig adapted for narrow-vein mining. Production

drilling with tophammer rock drill in the hole range 5176 (89) mm.
Boom-mounted drilling unit for optimized reach and flexibility in
small drifts.

Standard features
Rock drill
Atlas Copco COP 1800-series
Dual-damping system for shock wave absorption and
continuous rock contact for high penetration
Lubricated and pressurized mating surfaces giving long
service intervals
Shank adapters suitable for the given hole range

Drilling unit
BMH 2000-series heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feed
Rear-mounted stinger
Drill steel support for guidance during collaring and
as support during manual rod handling

Positioning unit
BUT 4 boom with mine-adapted, sturdy components
Boom mounted drilling unit
Accurate and smooth movements

Control system
Direct Control System (DCS)
Rotation Pressure Controlled feed (RPCF)
Anti-jamming system
Angle reading instrument, ARI 157

Carrier
Mine-adapted carrier for narrow drifts with articulated
steering and four-wheel drive

General
Operator panel mounted under canopy
Swingable control panel for manual rod handling
FOPS-approved protective roof
Electrical cable reel
Working lights on protective roof

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Specifications
ROCK DRILL

Electrical system

COP 1838ME
Shank adapter
Hole diameter
Impact power
Impact rate
Hydraulic pressure, max.
Rotation motors
Rotation speed
Lub. air consump. (at 3 bar)
Water consumption
Weight

Total installed power......................................................60 kW

Main motors...............................................................1x55 kW
Voltage.................................................................3801,000 V
Frequency. ................................................................5060 Hz
Starting method..................................... star/delta (380-690 V)
Thermal overload protection for electric motors
Digital volt/amperage meter in electric cabinet
Phase sequence indicator
Earth fault indicator
Battery charger
Transformer. ................................................................1.8 kVA
Working lights, mounted on roof......................2x200 W, 24 V
Cable reel

R32, T38, T45

5176 (89) mm
18 kW
54 Hz
230 bar
Separate rotation
0210 rpm
6 l/s
50 l/min
171 kg

Air system

FEED
BMH 2800

BMH 2812

3,205 mm
Total length
1,220 mm
Drill rod length
Total length with extractor 3,410 mm

BMH 2815

BMH 2818

3,529 mm
1,525 mm
3,730 mm

3,756 mm
1,830 mm
3,960 mm

Positioning system
Boom extension.......................................................... 900 mm
Feed extension 4, 5, 6.............................. 600/750/1,200 mm
Stinger extension. .................................................... 1,000 mm
Feed roll-over.................................................................... 360
Feed rotation................................................................... 114
Feed dump cylinder. ................................................+18/100
Max. swinging angle.........................................................30
Weight, boom only......................................................1,000 kg

Control system
Direct Control System, DCS

Power pack
Variable pump for percussion, positioning, feed
Fixed pump for rotation, and water pump drive
Pumps unloaded at start
System pressure, max. ................................................. 230 bar
Hydraulic oil tank, volume max/min............................... 124 l
Low oil level indicator and shut-down
Oil temperature gauge on oil tank
Electric oil filling pump
Filtration, absolute......................................................... 16 m
Oil filter indicator
Water/oil cooler, shell and tube type
Mineral hydraulic oil

Compressor...................................................Atlas Copco LE3

Capacity at 1,500 rpm and 7 bar.....................................4.4 l/s
Hole blowing kit, external air supply

Water system
Hydraulic driven water booster pump
Capacity at 8 bar boost. ...................................... max 66 l/min
Min water inlet pressure. ................................................. 2 bar
Water pressure gauge
Water flow guard

Carrier
Engine......Deutz 4-cylinder, F4L 912W, 4-stroke prechamber
Power rating at 2,300 rpm. ............................................42 kW
Torque at 1,500 rpm.....................................................198 Nm
Fixed seat for tramming, including safety belt
Articulated steering................................... 40 steering angle
Four-wheel drive
FOPS-approved protective roof
Hydrostatic power steering system
Hydrodynamic transmission
Front axle .............................................................. DANA 171
Rear axle..............................................DANA, 7 oscillation
Automatic differential lock on front axle, limited slip
Tyres. .......................................................................8.25 Rx15
Clearence outside axles....................................................... 15
Hydraulic jacks, front. ......................................... 2 extendable
Hydraulic jacks, rear...............................................................2
Service brakes............................................. 2 separate circuits
Emergency and parking brakes......................................SAHR
Fuel tank, volume. ............................................................. 40 l
Electric system..................................................................24 V
Batteries..............................................................2x12V, 75 Ah
Tramming lights........................................................... 4x70 W
Brake lights
Central lubrication system
Silencer
Fire extinguisher
Spirit levels
Gradeability at max load on drive wheels. ......................... 1:4
Tramming speed on flat ground................................... 8 km/h
Tramming speed on incline 1:8. ................................... 5 km/h
Shelf for bits and tools
Horn
Beacon warning lamp
Reverse alarm

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Specifications
DRILL STEEL
Rock drill

Hole diameter, mm

Drill rod

Shank adapter

Guide tube

COP 1838ME

5164

R32 Speedrod

R32

TDS 45

COP 1838ME

6476

T38 Speedrod

T38

TDS 56

COP 1838HE

7689

T45 Speedrod

T45

TDS 64

Optional equipment
Drilling system
Water mist flushing, water oil cooler, external air supply
Rock drill lubrication surveillance system
Big hole drilling kit
COP 1638, COP 1838MEX,
COP 1838HE, COP 1838HEX

Positioning system
Feed BMHS 2000
Rig alignment laser RAL 650
Central lubrication, rear part of boom

Power pack
Heater kit

Carrier
Fire suppression system, manual
Catalyser

Electrical system
Soft start for 400700 V
Electrical cable on reel, H07RN-F
Electrical cable on reel, Buflex
Plug PC4
Socket PC4
Switch gear
Electrics according to local standards
CE-approved working lights, 2x500 W, 230 V

Miscellaneous
Rod holder for extra drill rods
Ni-Cr piston rods
Manual spotlight

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Measurements
side view
900
20o

COVERAGE AREA DRIFTING

3766

4910

17,5m

6500

360

114

1990

1100
1800
2000

2635

1150

7435

Coverage area
Dimensions
in mm
1500
Feed extension

(24)

900

370

40

R32

4910

R2340

20 o

55

2635

900

175

20

114

360

1380
Stinger extension

TURNING RADIUS

RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH

depending on surface

Voltage

mm

Outer

4,400

Inner

2,485

DIMENSIONS
mm

Width

1,220

Height tramming

1,990

Height roof up

2,875

Length tramming

9,460

Ground clearance

270

WEIGHT
gross weight
kg

Total

9,600

Type

Dimension, mm2

Diameter,
mm

Length,
m

380400 V

Buflex

3x50+3x10

33

85

440700 V

RDOT

4x35

38

85

1,000 V

Buflex

3x25+3x6

26

140

Recommendations are given for surrounding temperature of 40oC.

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Illustrations and photos in this brochure may show equipment with optional extras. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice. Consult your Atlas Copco Customer Center for specific information.

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