MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Rated Capacity
Rotary Drive System
Hole diameter
229-381 mm
16 Meter Configuration Depth single-pass Depth multi-pass
Up to 16.15 m Up to 53 ft Up to 84.73 m Up to 278 ft
20 Meter Configuration Depth single-pass Depth multi-pass
9-15 in
Up to 19.86 m Up to 65 ft 2 in Up to 65.58 m Up to 215 ft 2 in
Operating Temperature Minimum ambient rating – standard unit Cold weather option Maximum ambient rating – standard unit Altitude
–28° C
–20° F
–40° C 52° C
–40° F 125° F
4572 m
over 15,000 ft
Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity Pull-down capacity Hoist capacity Drilling feed/retract rate Type Number of cylinders Cylinder bore – diameter Cylinder rod – diameter Cable type – DYFORM 8 Cable sheaves (cylinder) – PD Cable sheaves (top and bottom) – PD Sheave guards Adjustable head guide shoes
Up to 489 kN Up to 110,000 lbf Up to 383 kN Up to 86,000 lbf 0-37.5 m/min 0-123 ft/min Closed-loop hydraulic (stationary rod, moving barrel) 1 222 mm 8.75 in 121 mm 4.75 in 29 mm 1.125 in 559 mm 22 in 610 mm 24 in Standard at bottom plate Steel with replaceable Nylatron™
Rotation speed
0-150 rpm HSLT (standard) 0-124 rpm LSHT option
Torque 12,700 lbf-ft
Standard HSLT
0-17 219 N∙m
LSHT option
0-20 880 N∙m 15,400 lbf-ft 271 kW 363 hp Casting design Taper roller Oil flooded Straight spur 16:1 See Hydraulic System
Rotation power Gearbox Main thrust bearing Lubrication Gearing Ratio Drive motor
Cooler Assemblies Engine Radiator/Cooler Type Size Top tank
Oil Cooler Type Compressor section size Hydraulic section size
Jacket water and secondary loop, stacked 2540 mm wide 100 in wide × 2057 mm tall × 81 in tall Sealed deaeriation tank, pressure cap, overflow tube and sight glass
Separate cores, stacked 2540 mm wide 100 in wide × 1778 mm tall × 70 in tall 1778 mm 70 in
Fan (common to each unit) 2 per cooler – 1067 mm diameter (42 in); 6 blades, 1 per motor Fan speed 2-speed fans – high speed 1,600 rpm Fan guard Welded Maximum ambient rating 52° C 125° F
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Mast
Compressor (Standard) Type Discharge air flow (sea level) Maximum operating pressure Discharge flow maximum setting (sea level) Discharge flow minimum setting (sea level)
Construction
Oil-flooded, single-stage screw 3,600 ft3/min 102 m3/min 6.9 bar 100 psi 3 3,600 ft3/min 102 m /min Adjustable down to 51 m3/min
Main chord size Front Rear
Adjustable down to 1,800 ft3/min
Pivot and raising area
Air cleaner Type Model Oil cooling Oil separation
Oil filtration Drive Controls Air shut-off
Dry-type with safety element SSG 20 (two each) Air-to-oil cooler, thermostatically controlled Vertical barrier element, pre-separation in 189 L (50 gal) sump, vertical tank 12 micron replaceable element Direct coupled to engine flywheel
Hydraulic lines Hose tray Pipe rack Outside diameter – 5 each
Automatic with safety shut-down Hydraulic cylinder-operated from operator’s seat
Outside diameter – 4 each Feed cable tensioner
Engine (Standard) Manufacturer Model Rated horsepower Full load RPM Starting system Safety shut-down system Air cleaner Type Model Batteries Muffler Inlet – two Outlet – two Fuel tank
Turbo and manifold covers
Mast Elevating Cylinders Number of cylinders Cylinder bore diameters
Detroit Diesel Series 2000 16V Tier 2 899 kW (1,205 hp) 1,800 24V DC, dual starters Energized to run
Cylinder rod
Cylinder stroke Lift capacity each cylinder
Dry-type with safety element 55G 20 Four (4) each 8-D 127 mm 5 in 152 mm 6 in 2055 L + 543 gal + 1234 L; 326 gal; total 3289 L total 869 gal Blankets, custom-fitted
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ASTM 500 grade B rectangular tubing 203 mm × 8 in × 102 mm 4 in 127 mm × 5 in × 127 mm 5 in Rectangular tubing A frame, reinforced in high-stress areas, with 127 mm (5 in) highstrength plate Pressure-rated steel hydraulic tubing Bolt-on fabrications, steel lower, aluminum upper 194 mm through 235 mm 254 mm and 273 mm Automatic
2 216 mm; 184 mm; 152 mm 203 mm; 171 mm; 114 mm 4110 mm 671 kN
7.625 in through 9.25 in 10 in and 10.75 in
8.50 in; 7.25 in; 6 in 8 in; 6.75 in; 4.5 in 161.8 in 150,800 lbf
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Operator’s Controls/Gauges
Operator’s Cab
Location Type
Length at floor Width at floor Floor area Height inside Construction Windows Number of windows Number of doors Left door to drill deck Right door Operator’s seat Helper’s seat Insulation, floor Door latches Sound levels Climate control Roof
Adjacent to the drill deck One piece, three man; shockmounted; integrated FOPS certified, fully electrical/electronic 2581 mm 102 in 1822 mm 71.75 in 47.3 ft2 4.4 m 2 2121 mm 83.5 in 12-gauge steel welded to 51 mm (2 in) steel tube Tinted thermopane glass in rubber mounting 12 Two with 2 (each) windows (included in above) Swing-type HD hinge Swing-type HD hinge One swivel-type with armrests, headrest and retractable seat belt Full-cushion type, collapsible, stow-away and removable 3 mm (0.125 in) pyramid vinyl surface Large heavy-duty latches with lockable handles 72 db(A) Roof-mounted, AC/heating/ pressurizing unit Roof viewing hatch with window (protected with FOPS-certified cage)
Location
Split console at front and side cab wall, placed so controls in operator’s reach while arms resting on seat armrests
Standard Engine Controls/Indicators Water temperature High water temperature shut-down Oil pressure (electric) Low-pressure shut-down Electric voltmeter Auto shut-down bypass Start button Stop button Fuel primer Tachometer Throttle control On/off light switch Hourmeter Drill hour Fuel level Diagnostic connection Diagnostic fault and indicator lights Standard Compressor Controls Compressor discharge temperature Air pressure gauge Compressor start/run control High compressor discharge temperature, engine shut-down Low compressor oil pressure, engine shut-down Full/minimum displacement switch
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MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Operator’s Controls/Gauges (cont’d)
Mainframe, Decks and Walkways
Standard Drilling Controls: All Electric/Electronic Leveling jacks controls Dust/water injection HOBO wrench control Dust curtain Mast elevation control Deck wrench control Pull-down control Level indicator Pull-down pressure control Winch control Rotation control Rod catcher control Propel controls Viewing hatch door control Pipe rack in/out control Compressor controls Mast lock
Main rails
Construction Jacks, mast pivot and deck Tools and battery box Machine deck Hand rails – steel tube Diameter Height Tow eyes
Drill Monitor System Split console controls are configured with touch-screen interface to display drill health and performance One-touch auto-leveling; one-touch single-pass drilling functions included Drill performance and monitoring includes a downloadable memory function The Auto-drill System is fully configurable with any GPS/tracking or fleet management/optimization system with one point of plug-in
48 mm 1.9 in 3759 mm 48 in Welded, two front
Leveling Jacks Number Location Cylinder bore diameter Drilling end Non-drilling end Cylinder rod diameter Drilling end Non-drilling end Cylinder stroke Drilling end Non-drilling end Lift capacity Each drilling end Each non-drilling end Pad connection Pad diameter Safety check valves
Undercarriage Type Pad width Pad type Rollers Number of rollers on each side Upper track chain support Rock guards Overall length (variable with adjustment) Final drive Maximum drive horsepower per track Brakes Brake release Tram speed maximum Gradeability mast down Rear axle Front Track adjustment means Track drive disconnect
Box section construction comprised of top, bottom and vertical plates, and internal stiffeners – made of ASTM Grade 50 Electric-welded plate box design, sculpted to reduce stress Welded integrally to mainframe In-board extra-large toolbox (sunk in drilling deck) Access all sides
Excavator type 900 mm 35.4 in Triple grouser Sealed, oil-flooded 11 Three (3) carrier rollers Standard full-length guards 6706 mm 264 in Independent hydrostatic motors 268 kW 360 hp Spring set, hydraulic release Automatic 2.09 km/h 1.3 mph 66% 356 mm 14 in Three-point oscillating type Hydraulic with grease gun Standard (manual)
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4 2 front, 2 rear 203 mm 178 mm
8 in 7 in
127 mm 102 mm
5 in 4 in
1219 mm 1524 mm
48 in 60 in
671 kN 150,796 lbf 513 kN 115,423 lbf Ball and socket 1067 mm 42 in CBVs internal at each cylinder
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Drill Table and Work Deck
Table height off ground – drill on tracks Deck floor material Drill deck length – work deck Drill deck width Hand rails – steel tube Diameter Height Wide walkways Viewing hatch operated from the cab Dust curtain Material – rubber nylon reinforced Length Width Dust reflector Material Thickness Diameter with hinged retainer
1854 mm
Hydraulic System (cont’d)
73 in
Ry-grip non-slip floor plate 5664 mm 223 in 6147 mm 242 in 48 mm 1219 mm
1.9 in 48 in
6,000 psi
Rotation Drive Motors (2) Type Pressure rating
Axial, piston 345 bar
5,000 psi
Pump Drive Gearbox Type Drive
0.25 in
5893 mm 232 in 2896 mm 114 in Directly below table bushing Natural rubber seal 23 mm 0.9 in 559 mm 22 in
6,000 psi
4 pad Rubber coupler/drive shaft to front of engine
Filtration (All filters have indicators and bypass) Loop 12 micron 2 per loop Charge 3 micron 1 per loop Main return (2 each) 12 micron Case return 12 micron
Oil Cooling System (Hydraulic Tank)
Hydraulic System
Reservoir – with sight and temperature gauge Reservoir breather
Left Track/Rotation Pump (Closed-Loop) Type Axial piston, variable volume Maximum flow 473 L/min 125 gal/min Pressure rating 400 bar 5,800 psi
Lubrication System
Right Track/Feed Pump (Closed-Loop) Type Axial piston, variable volume Maximum flow 473 L/min 125 gal/min Pressure rating 310 bar 4,495 psi
• Automatic lubrication system
Accessory Circuit Pump (Open-Loop) Type Axial piston, variable volume Maximum flow 189 L/min 50 gal/min Pressure rating 400 bar 5,800 psi Fan Circuit Pumps for Split Coolers (2) Type Double gear Maximum flow – dual fan 264 L/min Pressure rating 241 bar
Axial, piston 414 bar
Fan Drive Motors for Split Coolers (2) Type Piston Pressure rating 414 bar
In the drill deck; hydraulically
6 mm
Track Drive Motors (2) Type Operating pressure
65 gal/min 3,500 psi
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1363 L
360 gal
Atmospheric, filtered breather 10 micron
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment
Drill Pipe (optional) Diameter – customer specifications Wall thickness Length – for 16 m mast Length – for 20 m mast (2 each on starter string) Threads
Depends on pipe size
Adapter Sub Diameter Wall thickness Length Top thread – API reg. Bottom thread
Depends on pipe diameter 25 mm 1 in 927 mm 36.5 in 140 mm 5.5 in Depends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub Diameter Wall thickness Top thread Bottom thread
Depends on pipe diameter 25 mm 1 in Depends on pipe diameter Depends on pipe diameter
194 mm, 273 mm 25 mm 13.7 m 9.1 m
Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment (cont’d)
Winch Location Rating Rated winch Optional Cable size Safety hook Brakes Auto shut-off
7.625 in, 10.75 in 1 in 45 ft 30 ft
HOBO Wrench Location Support Wrench type Power Pipe rack (inside the mast)
Typical configuration
Typical configuration
3629 kg 8,000 lb 5443 kg 12,000 lb 16 mm 0.625 in Swivel-type positive lock Automatic Located in crown, automatically shuts off winch when ball weight is seated
Options Dust Collection Designed for high-capacity air systems, the Dry Dust Suppression System uses a fan-wheel arrangement with aggressively pitched fins/vanes that provide 173 m3/min (6,100 ft3/min) air flow and can develop up to 508 mm (20 in) water vacuum at the deck inlet. Water Injection Hydraulic pump and motor arrangement with below-deck tanks 2922 L (772 gal) capacity.
Table Bushing Roller deck bushing Deck Wrench Location Wrench plate – T1-steel Wrench positioning Impact means
Front of mast in mast pivot area
Cold Weather Package Temperatures to: Drill deck
76 mm 3 in
Hydraulic cylinder
Stationary jaw, flats at
15° off axis
–40° C
–40° F
Heating and Circulation Drainage for water-injection –40° C system temperatures to:
–40° F
Lower left, outside mast Mast-mounted Patented HOBO (Hydraulic Operated Break Out)
Hydraulic cylinders (3)
5-pod pipe carousel for up to 235 mm (9.25 in) outside diameter 4-pod pipe carousel for 273 mm (10.75 in) outside diameter
Note: Final dimensions, GVW and corresponding load-out vary based on options selected and final configuration. Performance ratings are based on 100% efficiency, and on engineering specifications and calculations in accordance with accepted industry standards. These capacities will vary with drilling conditions. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.
6 5
1 2
7 3 1
26.84 m
2 3 4
4
88'1"
5
7.31 m
23.24 m
76'3"
6
14.73 m
48'4"
25.55 m
83'10"
7
5.73 m
18'10"
29.15 m
95'8"
7
24'0"
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill
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AEHQ6543-01 Replaces AEHQ6543 December 2013
