Technical deep dives, rock mechanics insights, and equipment selection guidance from Epiroc's application engineering team.
A veteran procurement manager shares a costly mistake involving Epiroc rock drills and drill rigs, revealing the hidden pitfalls of equipment specs, secondary purchases like air compressors and generators, and why transparency in pricing and specs is non-negotiable.
A hands-on look at why Epiroc hydraulic breakers sometimes fail, the hidden costs of downtime, and when a D65 drill rig or a high-capacity breaker attachment is actually the right choice—and when it isn't.
A hands-on checklist for mining and construction procurement managers looking to reduce total cost of ownership on Epiroc drill rigs, hydraulic breakers, and underground mining equipment.
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.