Who makes rock drills in Japan?

Its rock drill works started operation in the Ashio Copper Mine days, and Japan's first rock drill was developed at this works. Established in 1972. Specializing in the manufacture of hydraulic crushers, pneumatic crawler drills and other products. FRD KITA-KANTO CO.,LTD.

Who makes a rock drill?

Omnia Machinery provides a number of the largest manufacturers of rock drills available, including Atlas Copco, Sandvik and Tamrock to name just a few.

Who makes Furukawa rock drills?

In 1961, our dedicated sales company, Furukawa Rock Drill Sales Co., Ltd. was founded. In 2005, the company merged the rock drill manufacturing Takasaki and Yoshii Works of Furukawa Co., Ltd.

Who made the first rock drill in Japan?

Manufactured the first rock drill in Japan. The first domestic rock drill was developed at Ashio. Because imported rock drills were too large and difficult to handle, development of a small rock drill that could accommodate the physique of Japanese operators had been expected.

Who makes hydraulic rock splitters?

Over the years manufacturing expanded into rock drills, pneumatic drifters and hydraulic drifters. The drifters are supplied on a private label basis to reputed rock drill manufacturers such as Atlas Copco and Ingersoll Rand. The first excavator mounted hydraulic rock splitter was supplied in 1981.

What is a rock drill used for?

They are self-propelled rock drills that bore downwards (to open holes in the bedrock). In Japan, they are used in the mining of crushed stone and limestone, which are used as raw materials for concrete. Overseas, they are used in various mines and also in infrastructure development, such as for land leveling.