Top hammer longhole drill rigs
DL422iE
- Boom coverage
- 3 m
- Hole length
- Up to 54 m
- Tramming type and distance
- BEV - 4.4 km with LFP in 1:7 incline

Sandvik DL422iE is a fully automated, battery-powered top hammer longhole drill, designed for underground mass mining in 4 x 3.5 meters (H x W) or larger production drifts. It reduces emissions while tramming, creating a healthier and safer working environment.
Features
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Zero emissions while tramming
DL422iE is equipped with an electric driveline system including a battery package and electric motor for zero emissions while tramming. It also helps reduce thermal load and ventilation requirements underground.
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i-Class Control System
i-Class Control System enables advanced mine automation and teleremote solutions. Fully compatible with My Sandvik and AutoMine® systems.
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Automatic drill bit changer
Part of the one-hole and fan automation offering, the optional automatic bit changer allows autonomous drilling of complete fans through shift changes. Revolver-type carousel capacity is 5 to 10 bits.
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Readiness for AutoMine® for Underground Drilling
AutoMine® for Underground Drilling is a tele-remote system enabling an operator to remotely control and simultaneously supervise a single or multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, in drilling and ring to ring tramming.
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LFP chemistry
A retrofit kit allows to upgrade current SoNick drill rigs to LFP technology for improved performance.
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Drill plan design
The longhole drill plan design can be done using Deswik UGDB. The plan is sent to the i-Series longhole drills directly or through Sandvik DrillConnect when connectivity is limited.
Product specifications
DL422iE operating manual and spare parts
Operating manuals and spare parts can be found on the My Sandvik customer portal.
- Boom coverage
- 3 m
- Hole length
- Up to 54 m
- Tramming type and distance
- BEV - 4.4 km with LFP in 1:7 incline
- Hole diameter
- 76 - 127 mm
- Boom type
- Frame, horseshoe
- Drift size (H x W)
- 4 x 3.5 m
- Rod length
- 1.22 - 1.83 m (4.00 - 6.00 ft)
- Drilling power
- HPP1560, 160kW
- Controls type
- iSOLO / SICA (Sandvik Intelligent Control System Architecture)
- Automation and teleremote availability
- One hole automation, fan automation (option), tele-remote drilling (option), tele-remote tramming (option), AutoMine® integration (option)
- Weight
- 33,000 kg (depending on options)


Learn more about DL422iE features
ZR35 telescopic boom
The fully instrumented ZR35 telescopic boom offers accurate positioning and strong drilling stability.
Powerful HF1560ST Rock drill
With the powerful rock drill, you can achieve up to a 10% increase in the net penetration rate, improving drilling speed and efficiency.
Up to 20% higher equipment utilization
Teleremote drilling (option) allows for continuous, unmanned operation during shift changes/breaks to increase productivity and improve equipment utilization.
Electrification
More productive, powerful and better for workers' health
"Every mine has a capital purchase or a maintenance replacement coming up in the next few years, and they would be missing out if they decided not to investigate or pursue battery-electric technology." Jeff LaMarsh, Mine Superintendent, New Afton
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