Epiroc Engineering Blog — Drilling Technology & Industry Analysis

Technical deep dives, rock mechanics insights, and equipment selection guidance from Epiroc's application engineering team.

Drilling Insights

Don't Just Read Specs: How I Learned to Calculate the True Cost of an Epiroc Drill Rig

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.

Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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How I Cut Equipment Costs by 20% with Epiroc Attachments (Without Sacrificing Performance)

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.

Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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Not a Popcorn Bucket Decision: How to Choose the Right Epiroc Rock Breaker for Your Job

A quality inspector's guide to matching Epiroc rock breakers to three common work scenarios, with practical tips on avoiding costly mistakes.

Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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Epiroc Hydraulic Breakers & Rig Maintenance: A Quality Inspector’s FAQ on Concrete Work, Attachments & Crane Safety

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.

Tuesday 2nd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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I Bought a Cheap Epiroc Drill Rig on a Whim — Here’s How My Assumption Cost Me $14,000

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.

Tuesday 2nd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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How to Choose the Right Epiroc Replacement Radiator: A Quick Guide for Mining and Construction Pros

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.

Tuesday 2nd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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Epiroc Parts, Breakers & Buckets: A Cost Controller's Guide to Buying Smart (Not Just Cheap)

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.

Tuesday 2nd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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The Checklist That Saved Us $22,000: Quality Lessons From Our Epiroc Parts Rollout

A quality inspector shares a real-world story about how a simple verification checklist prevented a costly disaster during an Epiroc hydraulic breaker parts order, covering crane inspection, condensate pumps, and critical manuals.

Tuesday 2nd of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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Why Your 'One-Stop Shop' Equipment Supplier Might Be Costing You More (A Procurement Manager’s View on Epiroc, Shelby, and Willow)

From the desk of a procurement manager who tracks every dollar: why buying all your mining equipment (drill rigs, trucks, pumps, skid steers) from a single vendor seems efficient but often hides serious cost traps. Lessons learned from comparing Epiroc underground rigs, Shelby trucks, Willow pumps, and skid steer suppliers.

Monday 1st of June 2026 · Jane Smith
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Why I Stopped Gambling on Cheap Drill Rigs: A Procurement Wake-Up Call

A seasoned emergency logistics specialist explains why the hidden costs of downtime make price-based decisions on mining equipment a risky gamble.

Monday 1st of June 2026 · Jane Smith