Mining Blast Hole Drilling Rig That Doubles Output: JC980 Case Study

The Customer

A Central Asia-based mining contractor operating in hard rock formations was consistently hitting a ceiling of 60–80 meters per shift with their existing blast hole drilling fleet. Hard rock was chewing through drill bits, capping daily blast hole production, and directly delaying downstream blasting and excavation schedules.

The Switch to JC980

They put the JC980 rock blasting drilling rig on their toughest face. Designed for high-speed blast hole production in hard rock, the rig combines powerful percussion with stable rotation to punch through formations that stall conventional rigs. The goal was simple: can it break the 100-meter-per-shift barrier?

The Result — In the Customer's Own Words

"Good morning, my friend. I'd like to thank you — the JC980 drilling rigs have already completed their first shift. The drilling diameter is currently 130 mm, but we've ordered 165 mm drilling tools locally and are expecting them next week. The results are very good; we've drilled 163 meters through hard rock, while the other rigs only manage 60–80 meters per shift. I think we'll work with the JC980 drilling rigs for two months and then order two more of them from you."

Performance at a Glance

Why It Matters

• Over 2x blast hole production — same hard rock, same shift, more than double the meters. That means faster blasting cycles, fewer rigs on site, and lower operating cost per meter.
• Confidence from shift one — the customer messaged with results the very next morning, not after weeks of testing.
• Repeat order confirmed — after a single shift, the decision was already made: work the JC980 for two months, then buy two more. That's the strongest validation any mining equipment can earn.

Short Card Version (for gallery / list view)

Project: Hard Rock Blast Hole Drilling, Central Asia
Equipment: JC980 Rock Blasting Drilling Rig
Outcome: 163 meters of blast holes drilled in a single shift through hard rock — more than double the 60–80 m/shift achieved by conventional blast hole rigs. Customer confirmed plans to order two additional units after the 2-month trial. Currently operating at 130 mm diameter, upgrading to 165 mm.

Testimonial Snippet (for testimonial wall / homepage)

"We've drilled 163 meters through hard rock, while the other rigs only manage 60–80 meters per shift."

— Central Asia Mining Contractor
Confirmed repeat order after one shift with JC980