Atlas Copco Technical Specification

Simba 250/1250-SERIES
All-hydraulic, high capacity method-matched
top-hammer production drill rigs.
Hole diameter range 51-89 mm, hole depth up to 33m.

Features
• High capacity drilling with the proven COP 1238 or • Rigs can be built for ring-drilling, fan-drilling or
COP 1838 rock drill in combination with EDS 12/ bench-drilling with a 1.5 m parallel-hole capability
18 drilling system that includes semi-automatic (Simba 252/253) or 3.0 m capability (Simba 254).
control of drill sequence, automatic anti-jamming • Sturdy, articulated carrier with four-wheel drive for
system minimizes the risk for drill steel to get stuck easy manoeuvring in narrow drifts and steep ramps.
during drilling, and controls also drill parameters all Power steering, fail-safe brakes and central lubri-
the time. cated chassis. Powered by a air-cooled 5-cylinder,
• COP 1238/1838* rock drills with modern reflex Deutz engine. Four jacks for stable set up.
dampening giving genuine high speed drilling and • Hydraulic drill steel support, BSH 55, provides
good drill steel economy. Separate lubrication of efficient guidance and safe rod adding/handling of
driver and gear gives reliable operation, low mainte- drill steel.
nance cost and long intervals between overhauls. • Operator controls are cart-mounted and can be set
*COP 1838 has also lubricated mating surfaces and up at a convenient distance from the rig. Easy to
double dampening system, and are even more monitor rig parameters such as pressures and tilt/
efficient in terms of cost and penetration rate. rotation angles and gives good overview of rod
• EDS 12/18 is a control system based on relays and handling etc.
robust ON/OFF valves, easy to handle and maintain. • Rod handling system RHS, optional, can be added for
• BMH 250 heavy-duty aluminium hydraulic feeds rapid penetration as well as elimination of heavy
with double bottom for high torsional resistance. manual work.
Snap-on stainless steel sleeves and polymer contact
pads for long service life and low maintenance cost.
Feed cylinder of two-steps model and the complete
design of the feed provide smooth, steady and
adjustable feed force/speed and also accurate
collaring plus high reliability.
Main components
Rock drill COP 1238ME, HE(250); COP 1838ME, HE
Feed BMH 250-series
Drill steel support BSH 55 with included BSC 55 cutting deflector
Slide table BHT 15 (Simba 253 and 254)
Pendulum arm BHP 10 (Simba 252 and 254)
Rotation Actuator BHR 30
Booster Pump CR4-80 1.5kW at 50Hz or CR4-60 2.2kW at 60Hz
Drilling system EDS 12/EDS 18 with a main motor of 45kW or 55kW at 50Hz(+20% at 60Hz)
Compressor LE22 with COP 1238 and LE55 with COP 1838
Stinger (support cylinder) BSJ8-115E mounted on feed holder backwards
Working lights 2 x 200 W 24V or 2 x 500 W 230V mounted on tripod racks
Carrier DC11
Cable reel RAC 612-350

Rock drill COP 1238ME-07 Carrier DC 11

Shank adapter R32, T38 or T45 • Deutz 5-cylinder F5L 912W, 4-stroke prechamber diesel
Hole diameter 51 - 76 mm engine 55 kW (75 hp) at 2500 rpm, 230 Nm at 1550 rpm
Impact power 15 kW • Fixed seat for tramming
Impact rate 40-60 Hz • FOPS approved protective roof
Hydraulic pressure, max. 250 bar • Spirit levels one for longitudinal and one for sideway
Rotation system separate rotation • Horn
Rotation speed 0-200 rpm • Articulated steering with +/- 40 degree steering angle
Rotation torque, max. 700 Nm • Four wheel drive
Lub. air consump. (at 3 bar) 5 l/s • Hydrostatic power steering system
Water consumption 0.8 l/s • Hydrodynamic transmission
Weight 151 kg • Hurth 172 front axle
• Hurth 172 rear axle with +/-10 degree oscillation
Rock drill COP 1838ME/HE-07/09 (engine end)
Shank adapter T38, T45 or TAC56, • Differential lock on front axle, (boom end)
TAC 64 as guidetube • Tyres front and rear 8.25 R 15 Michelin XZR
Hole diameter (51) 64 - 89 mm • Clearence outside axles 15 degree
Impact power 18 -20 kW • Hydraulic jacks 2 at front and 2 at rear
Impact rate 54/38-48 Hz • Service brakes: Two separate circuits, hydraulically
Hydraulic pressure, max. 250 bar applied, fully enclosed wet disc brakes
Rotation system separate rotation • Emergency and parking brakes: SAHR (Spring Applied
Rotation speed 0-210/0-140 rpm Hydraulic Released)
Rotation torque, max. 740/980 Nm • Fuel tank, volume 60 l
Lub. air consump. (at 3 bar) 5 l/s • Electric system 24V
Water consumption 0.8 l/s • Batteries 2 x 12V, 70Ah
Weight 171/174 kg • Working lights, halogen 2 x 500W 230V AC or
2 x 200W 24V AC
Feeds BMH 250 • Tramming lights 8 x 70W, 24V
• Central lubrication system (If central lubr. for rig is
Feed type Length Recommended drift size chosen as optional they will be combined)
feed Width Height
Min Min Max • Fire extinguisher acc. to EN 791
mm mm mm mm • Gradeability 1:4 at max. load on drive wheels
With COP ME/HE • Tramming speed on flat ground >10 km/hr (at rolling
BMH 254 3101 3320 3320 3920 resistance 0,05); on incline 1:8 >4.5 km/hr
BMH 255 3406 3625 3625 4225
BMH 256 3711 3930 3930 4530
With COP MEX/HEX Water system
BMH 254 3325 3545 3545 4145 • Water booster pump CR4-80 1” watersystem, (CP8-
BMH 255 3630 3850 3850 4450 120 optional when 1½” watersystem)
BMH 256 3935 4155 4155 4755 • Capacity, max 125 l/min at 9 bar boost
• Min water inlet pressure 2 bar
Positioning system • Electric motor CR4-80, 1.5 kW /CP8-120, 4.0 kW
Feed extension 600 mm • Water pressure gauge
Rotary actuator 360º
Parallel holding 1.5 m with Simba 252/253 Air system
3.0 m with Simba 254.
Feed roll-over 360 degrees • Atlas Copco Compressor LE22 with COP 1238 and
Max. tilt angle forward+20 degrees (45 degrees LE55 with COP 1838
optional for Simba 252/253) • Capacity, max 4.4 l/s at 7 bar and 5400 rpm,LE22
backward – 80 degrees Capacity, max 12.5 l/s at 7 bar and 5400 rpm,LE55
Pivot point 1670 mm (distance from ground to • Adjustable flow for air pressure
centre point) • Air pressure gauge
Electrical system Recommended cable size and length
• Total installed power 51kW (EDS12), 64kW (EDS 18) Voltage Type Dimension Diameter Length
• Main motors 1 x 45kW (EDS12),1 x 55kW (EDS18)
• Voltage (as per customer specification) 380-690 V EDS 12
• Frequency (as per customer specification) 50-60 Hz 380/400V RDOT 4x35 mm2 38 mm 105 m
• Starting method - star/delta (380 - 690 V), 1000 V direct 380/400 V Buflex 3x50+3G10 mm2 32 mm 150 m
on-line start 440 V RDOT 4x25 mm2 34 mm 140 m
• Electronic overload protection for electric motors 440 V Buflex 3x35+3G6 mm2 28 mm 205 m
460-700 V RDOT 4x25 mm2 34 mm 140 m
• Percussion hour meters on A-panel 460-700 V Buflex 3x25+3G 6 mm2 24 mm 280 m
• Digital volt/amperage meter in electric cabinet 1000 V Buflex 3x25+3G 6 mm2 24 mm 280 m
• Phase sequence indicator
• Earth fault indicator EDS 18
• Battery charger 380/400V RDOT 4x50 mm2 44 mm 80 m
• Transformer 1.5 kVA 380/400 V Buflex 3x70+3G16 mm2 37 mm 125 m
440 V RDOT 4x35 mm2 38 mm 105 m
• Cabel reel, diameter Æ 1100 mm 440 V Buflex 3x50+3G10 mm2 32 mm 150 m
460-700 V RDOT 4x25 mm2 34 mm 140 m
Hydraulic system 460-700 V Buflex 3x35+3G 6 mm2 24 mm 280 m
• Hydraulic pumps: EDS/ECS 12 – 2 x A10V 71cc; EDS/ 1000 V Buflex 3x25+3G 6 mm2 24 mm 280 m
ECS18 – 1 x A10V 100cc and 1x A10V 71cc.
• Pumps unloaded at start
• System pressure, max 240 bar Dimensions and weights
• Hydraulic oil tank, volume max 124 l Width 1925 mm
• Low oil lever indicator (incl.shut down when power Height tramming (Simba 252) 2660 mm
supply is connected)
(Simba 253) 2770 mm
• Oil thermometer on oil tank (Simba 254) 2810 mm
• Filtration, 20 mm absolute Height roof up 2900 mm
• Oil filter indicator Length (with BMH 254/255/256) 6520/6820/7120 mm
• Water cooled oil cooler, stainless steel (air-cooled
Ground clearance 260 mm
hydraulic oil-cooler optional)
Gross weight (basic rig+RHS) 11300 kg
• Mineral hydraulic oil
Turning radius
4000

R25

R2
00

700
R5100 Inner (Simba 252) 2700 mm
(Simba 253, 254) 2500 mm
3500

Optional equipment
• Rock drill COP 1338 MEX with back hammering • 1000V electrical system
• Stingers BSJ 8-55, BSJ 8-115 (forward on feed) • Compressor LE55 (COP 1838)
• Rod handling system RHS 17 • High altitude setting of diesel engine
• Angle reading instrument 6G/6C • Limit switch for cable reel
• Rig alignment lasers RAL 650 • CSA approved electrics (Canadian regulations)
• Carrier DC 11E with electro-hydraulic tramming • Electric cable type RDOT or Buflex, see recommendations
• Exhaust water scrubber • Plug for cable
• Exhaust catalyzer • Power supply (incl. male plug)
• Work lights (2x500V, 220V) • Water hose reel Ø1100 mm, for hose diam 1½”, length 60
• Larger water booster pump CP 8-120 m at 70% filling rate
• 45º tilt angle forward on feed (Simba 252, 253) • Water hose
• 90º turned feed holder (Simba 252, 254) • Heater for hydraulic oil tank, 1 kW
• Air-watermist flushing system • Electric oil filling pump
• Central lubrication system • Spare wheel
• Automatic lubrication system • Spare rock drill
• Ansul fire extinguisher system • Raincap for main electric motors
• Rock drill COP 1838ME/MEX , Simba 1252, 1253, 1254 • Beacon warning lamp
• Drilling system ECS 12/ECS 18 (electrically controlled • Back-up alarm
drilling system)
Simba 250/1250
Dimensions in mm 20o
Simba 254 Simba 253
o
80
700

C
A

1915
2200

1670
Simba 252

1990 1350 1350 1960

B

Simba 252 253 254 1810

A RHS 17C 2660 2770 2810 C BMH 254 3075
B BMH 254 6500 6520 6525 BMH 255 3380
BMH 255 6800 6820 6825 BMH 256 3685
BMH 256 7100 7120 7125

Simba 252 Simba 253 Simba 254

325

750 750

325
1500 325 750 1500 750
550

550
550

o o
45 45 45o 45o
1350

1350
1350
240

235
240
1150

1150
1150

1500 1590 800 1500 800

2002.04
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
1925 1925 1925
Scale 1:100

modifications without prior notice.

Atlas Copco Rock Tools
Rock drill Hole Drill steel Shank Guide
diameter adapter tubes*
COP 1238ME 51 – 64 mm R32 SPEEDROD® R32 —
COP 1238ME 64 – 76 mm T38 SPEEDROD® T38 TDS 56
COP 1238ME 76 mm T45 SPEEDROD® T45 TDS 64
COP 1838ME 51 – 64 mm R32 SPEEDROD® R32 —
COP 1838ME 64 – 76 mm T38 SPEEDROD® T38 TDS 56
COP 1838HE 76 - 89 mm T45 SPEEDROD® T45 TDS 64
COP 1838MEX 51 – 64 mm R32 SPEEDROD® R32 —
9851 2133 01

COP 1838MEX 64 – 76 mm T38 SPEEDROD® T38 TDS 56

COP 1838HEX 76 - 89 mm T45 SPEEDROD® T45 TDS 64
COP 1338MEX 51 – 64 mm R32 SPEEDROD® R32 —
COP 1338MEX 64 – 76 mm T38 SPEEDROD® T38 TDS 56
*Intended when TDS tubes are used as first tube in drillstring.
For other dimensions and more information please see Secoroc General Catalogue, printed matter No. 9851 2156 01