How to maintain a ride-on drill onsite ?

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A training programme dedicated to mastering maintenance on top hammer drill rig

The Drill-i – Daily Maintenance of Top Hammer Drill Rigs with Operator Cab training programme is designed to help you develop practical, job-ready skills in maintenance on top hammer drill rig, particularly for cab-equipped machines commonly used in quarrying and mining operations.

The main objective of this training is to help you maintain the reliability of your equipment, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend the service life of your drill rigs by applying effective and structured maintenance practices carried out directly by machine operators.

Who is this training for?

This training course is aimed at professionals who work daily with top hammer drill rigs, especially drillers and assistant drillers operating on mining and quarry sites. It is well suited to anyone looking to strengthen their skills in maintenance on top hammer drill rig, while improving safety, productivity and operational performance on site.

Duration and training locations

The Drill-i – Daily Maintenance of Top Hammer Drill Rigs with Operator Cab training course takes place over 2 days. It can be delivered at one of our training centres or directly at your premises, allowing the programme to be adapted to your operational constraints and working environment.

Training programme

The training programme is designed to combine technical understanding with hands-on practice on drilling equipment.

You will begin by learning how to identify the main components of a top hammer drill rig and understand how they interact. This essential step enables you to carry out effective maintenance on top hammer drill rig and to quickly detect potential issues that could impact drilling performance.

You will then be trained in daily and weekly maintenance operations, which include:

• Visual and functional inspections of the drill rig
• Safety checks before and after operation
• Cleaning, lubrication and preventive control tasks

These actions help prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal machine performance on site.

The course also covers the replacement of wear parts, enabling you to reduce unplanned stoppages. You will learn how to identify signs of wear and intervene at the right time to preserve the reliability of your drilling equipment.

Finally, the instructor will explain how to respond effectively in the event of a breakdown, by adopting the correct procedures to secure the machine and minimise downtime. In particular, you will learn:

• Immediate actions to prevent the situation from worsening
• Best practices for safe intervention
• Key steps to return the drill rig to service efficiently

Training also available for drill rigs and exploration rigs

The Drill-i training programme is also available for other drill rigs and exploration rigs, in order to meet the specific requirements of different drilling equipment used on site.

Why choose the Drill-i training programme?

By attending this training, you will gain practical skills in maintenance on top hammer drill rig that can be applied immediately in the field. This contributes to improved safety, reduced maintenance costs, and increased service life and performance of your drilling equipment.

Need more information?

If you would like further information about the Drill-i – Daily Maintenance of Top Hammer Drill Rigs with Operator Cab training, please contact us by email at: 📧 formation@foraloc.com