New +Range rods proven to deliver an increase of over 30% in service life - Sandvik Construction now launches the new +Range MF-rod series for bench drilling applications.

Sandvik Construction now launches the new +Range MF-rod series for bench drilling applications. Field tests indicate that the +Range delivers more than 30% longer lifetime than conventional rods.

Sandvik continues as the premium brand in surface rods and tubes

"Sandvik's research and development (R&D) primarily focuses on innovative solutions to offer safer operations, reduced production costs, increased reliability and enhanced customer productivity. By using a new steel alloy we are able to offer a rod with much higher resistance to wear," says Christer Lundberg, Rock Tools Product Manager, Sandvik Construction. "Our customers can now run a +Range rod for a longer period with the need for fewer rods to get the job done. This saves both time and cost in production as well as in logistics for our customers," Christer explains.

+Range launched in four versions

The Sandvik +Range is a new premium range of bench drilling top hammer MF-rods and drill tubes. Four versions are launched initially: T38+, T45+, T51+ and GT60+. The T38+, T45+, T51+ are additions to the standard range, while GT60+ will replace the standard GT60 assortment.

German launch at Steinexpo

The new +Range MF-rods received their global launch at CONEXPO/CONAGG in March of this year. Steinexpo will see the German Launch of this exciting series.