The Drill jig
technology

The drill jig technology enables Surgo Mining to hire core mining labour from within the communities in areas of a client as opposed to recruiting outside the mine areas.

Our employees positive morale is our main competitive advantage.

  • High employee morale due to constant engagements
  • Learnership program and promotions
  • Easily adaptable mobile drill jig
  • Team Management Systems
  • Employee multi-skilling programs
  • Employee relations stable environment
  • Employee increased sense of ownership
  • Highly qualified senior personnel in all departments
  • Easily transportable mobile drill jigs
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Jig Installation Sequence

1
The Mono Rails are suspended from roof bolts with 16mm chain fastened to each end of the Mono Rail.
2
The T-Piece end of the Mono Rail is inserted into the slot of the next Mono Rail and levelled.
3
The Burden Control is slid over the Mono Rail from the up
dip side.
4
The Hanger Assembly is now suspended from the Mono Rail and the Stabilizer Rod is
fastened to Hanger Assembly.
5
The Boom is then suspended to the Hanger Assembly and Locking Pins are installed to prevent horizontal movement
once thrust is applied.
6
The Rockdrill is then fitted onto the Saddle Clamp fitted to the Boom and Stabilizing Rod is fastened to hanging wall to prevent vertical movement once thrust is applied.
7
All services are connected to Rockdrill and Remote Control Unit.
8
The jumper is installed in the Rockdrill and End Plate through the Collaring Bush and Safety Pins are installed.
9
Set-up is complete and drilling can commence.
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