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As underground mining operations continue to evolve, operators are placing greater emphasis on equipment maneuverability, accessibility, and efficient machine positioning. That’s why, rather than developing an entirely new machine, Cannon by Fletcher has integrated the new KRMG3 bolting module into the proven DPIS platform.
The KRMG3 was developed with a singular focus: improving bolter maneuverability underground. As the shortest bolting module currently available on the market, the KRMG3 gives operators greater flexibility to position the machine, navigate work areas, and perform ground support activities in environments where limited operating space can affect productivity. The DPIS serves as the launch platform for the KRMG3 bolting module, which is expected to be available across multiple Cannon bolter platforms in the future.
“Our goal with the KRMG3 was to reduce the space required for bolting without compromising capability,” said Steve Nye, sales director of Western U.S. and Canada. “When combined with our smaller chassis platforms, it opens the door for some operations to consider mechanized bolting in environments where equipment size has historically been a limiting factor.”
The module’s compact geometry provides immediate benefits on the DPIS platform while also creating opportunities for future applications across additional bolter configurations. The KRMG3’s compact design allows the DPIS platform to deliver enhanced maneuverability without sacrificing bolting capability. The machine can install multiple bolt types while giving operators greater flexibility when positioning and operating the equipment underground.
Complementing the KRMG3 is a dual-entry operator cabin that further enhances machine accessibility. The cabin allows operators to enter or exit from either side of the machine, providing additional flexibility in underground environments where surrounding equipment, mine layouts, or ground conditions may limit access. The design also helps operators choose the safest, most practical entry or exit point based on site conditions.
Together, the KRMG3 module and dual-entry cab create a bolting platform designed to help operators work more efficiently by improving maneuverability, accessibility, and machine usability underground.
Fletcher said the first DPIS-1-HD-KRGM3 Bolter has been delivered to the University of Arizona’s San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory, where students, researchers and industry partners will gain hands-on exposure to the latest developments in underground bolting technology.
The introduction of the KRMG3 module on the DPIS platform marks the latest addition to the DPIS product line and complements the relaunch of the DPIS-2-HED dual-boom face drill. Together, these platforms reflect Cannon by Fletcher’s continued focus on developing equipment solutions tailored to the operational challenges faced by today’s underground mines.
Source: J.H. Fletcher
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