Technical deep dives, rock mechanics insights, and equipment selection guidance from Epiroc's application engineering team.
A procurement specialist explains how ignoring Epiroc's total cost of ownership (TCO) on surface drill rig maintenance led to a $15,000 penalty, and why a more expensive service contract saved his company.
A no-fluff FAQ from someone who's tracked every dollar on Epiroc hammer parts, mining rigs, and even the oddball keywords like 'fire drill' and 'masked singer crane.'
Most people think a crane inspection just means checking the wire rope and brakes. I thought that too—until I saw what happens when you skip the real checklist. Here's the truth about who should inspect a crane and why it matters more than you think.
A procurement manager shares the painful lesson learned after buying an Epiroc ICM 260 drill rig based on specs alone. A practical guide to calculating total cost of ownership for mining equipment, including hidden fees and common mistakes.
A procurement manager shares how transparent pricing and total cost analysis led to better decisions with Epiroc drill rigs, buckets, pumps, and mini excavator attachments — saving $84,000 over three years.
A quality inspector's guide to matching Epiroc rock breakers to three common work scenarios, with practical tips on avoiding costly mistakes.
A quality inspector answers 8 practical FAQs about Epiroc hydraulic breakers, choosing a dealer, concrete mixer attachments, bucket hats (bucket shrouds), and working safely with a crane. Covers specs, hidden costs, and inspection pitfalls.
A personal account of buying a used EPIROC drill rig without verification, the costly mistakes discovered, and the checklist I now use to avoid repeating them.
When your Epiroc surface drill rig or underground mining equipment breaks down, every hour counts. This guide explains how to quickly and correctly identify a replacement radiator, avoid common pitfalls, and get your machinery back to work. Written from the perspective of a professional who handles urgent parts requests.
A procurement manager's practical FAQ on buying Epiroc mining equipment, parts online, and attachments like breakers and buckets. Focuses on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and avoiding hidden costs.