Sandvik D50KX delivers digital connectivity, higher productivity

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Sandvik D50KX, the fourth drill rig in its x-series rotary blasthole line. The compact, mid-class drill delivers high productivity for drilling both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) production blastholes.

Sandvik D50KX supports a hole diameter range of 127 to 229 millimeters (5 to 9 inches) and comes equipped with advanced digital connectivity, ensuring precise, clean blastholes.

“Sandvik D50KX offers digitally driven, enhanced productivity, helping drill-and-blast operators improve productivity and reduce cost via enhanced digital applications,” said Patrick Murphy, President of Rotary Drilling at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “As demand for our rotary blasthole drills continues to grow, this expansion of our x-series range reinforces our customer-centric approach.”

Sandvik D50KX delivers an extended mast single-pass capacity of 11 meters (36 feet) with a total depth of 20.1 meters (66 feet) and 24,950-kilogram (55,000-pound) weight on bit.

High-precision TIM3D GPS navigation package precisely positions the drill within the predefined pattern, significantly increasing productivity. This advanced technology ensures accurate and efficient drilling operations, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime.

Operators can leverage My Sandvik digital solutions via the Knowledge Box™, gaining real-time insights into equipment maintenance, productivity and utilization, while optimizing operations and maximizing return on investment.

The new rig also supports customers’ sustainability needs. Intelligent system load management helps reduce carbon emissions and extend component life, improving operating costs. The compressor control system matches compressor volume to application, reducing fuel burn and resulting environmental impact while improving hole quality.

For further information, please contact:
Patrick Murphy
President of Rotary Drilling
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions,
Email: patrick.murphy@sandvik.com

Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.