A drill rig: blasthole, jumbo preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the drill rig: blasthole, jumbo fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for drill rig: blasthole, jumbo (and rock drill), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as drill rig, blast hole drill, jumbo drill, rock drill.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Drill rig: blasthole, jumbo preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Pre-start check: fluid levels, leaks, hoses, guards and emergency stops; log the hour meter | 10 min |
| Weekly | Grease mast, feed chain and pivots; check drill rods, bits and couplings | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check hydraulic oil, filters and hoses; check compressor and dust collector | 60 min |
| Quarterly | Engine and hydraulic service as per the hour meter; check brakes and tracks | 120 min |
| Half-yearly | Check rotation unit, feed system and mast structure; take an oil sample | 240 min |
| Annual | Annual safety inspection and structure check by a competent person | 480 min |
Drill rig: blasthole, jumbo maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one drill rig: blasthole, jumbo needs about 114 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual safety inspection and structure check by a competent person” at 480 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 10 min | 60.8 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 60 min | 12.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 120 min | 8.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 240 min | 8.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 480 min | 8.0 h |
What goes wrong on a drill rig: blasthole, jumbo without preventive maintenance
- Compressor and hydraulic faults
- Feed system and rotation head wear
- Drill string and bit wear
- Dust suppression faults
What to watch between services
- Engine hours and fluid levels
- Compressor temperature and hydraulic pressure
- Drill string and bit condition
Safety and statutory notes for drill rig: blasthole, jumbo maintenance
Drilling machines are covered by the mines regulations in mines. Fit and test the guards, dust suppression and emergency stops.
Where a drill rig: blasthole, jumbo preventive maintenance schedule is used
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Run this drill rig: blasthole, jumbo schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a drill rig: blasthole, jumbo be serviced?
In our schedule a drill rig: blasthole, jumbo has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual safety inspection and structure check by a competent person”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in drill rig: blasthole, jumbo preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Pre-start check: fluid levels, leaks, hoses, guards and emergency stops; log the hour…”, “Grease mast, feed chain and pivots; check drill rods, bits and couplings”, “Check hydraulic oil, filters and hoses; check compressor and dust collector”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a drill rig: blasthole, jumbo need per year?
About 114 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free drill rig: blasthole, jumbo maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.