DESIGNED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
RodBot™ is suitable for mining, construction, the oil & gas industry—wherever rod handling is needed. You will find RodBots working in the field around the world, with more being commissioned for a variety of applications all the time.
SAFETY MEETS PRODUCTIVITY
RodBot is a hydraulic robotic rod-handling system designed specifically for the seamless loading and unloading of drill rods and casing. It eliminates the need for manual rod handling, a leading cause of on-the-job injuries, while significantly boosting production times. RodBot can be adapted to a wide range of drilling equipment including drill rigs, pipe tubs and skids.
MEDATech’s Borterra drilling division has been developing unique drilling solutions for over 10 years. You’ll find our drill rigs, rod-handling systems and associated equipment in mining, construction, oil & gas and other applications across North America.
SAFE & FAST
RodBot eliminates hand-bombing entirely and avoids obstacles, keeping workers out of harm’s way while handling sections of pipe up to 12” in diameter and 35’ long. Set the drill mast and rod storage positions once, then hit ‘repeat’. Just one operator is required.
USER-FRIENDLY & ADAPTABLE
RodBot is an easy tool for operators to master thanks to computer-assisted controls with embedded collisionavoidance. Controlling the robotic arm is less difficult than playing most video games. RodBot makes both new and existing equipment highly efficient. Choose from wired or wireless controls, install yourself or rely on Borterra for customization and integration.
3 MODES OF OPERATION
JOINT CONTROL
Use joysticks to move each
joint individually
TIP CONTROL
Use joysticks to move the gripper in the X, Y, Z axes. Path planning software moves each joint as required
SEMI-AUTO CONTROL
Set points A and B, hit ‘go’ and the RodBot determines the path between each point using collision avoidance
STANDARD RODBOT CONFIGURATIONS
RODBOT RB1000
Max Load/Reach
Diameter
Mounting
Powerpack
200 lbs, 15 ft
2.5” to 5”
Skid
Powered Off Drill
RODBOT RB2000
Max Load/Reach
Diameter
Mounting
Powerpack
800 lbs, 15 ft
3” to 8”
Drill
Powered Off Drill
RODBOT RB3000
Max Load/Reach
Diameter
Mounting
Powerpack
1200 lbs, 30 ft
5.5” to 12”
Pipe Tub
Plug-in Electric with Hydraulic Powerpack
BUILD YOUR IDEAL RODBOT
SPECIFICATION
Maximum Load (approximate pipe weight) and Reach
Rod Diameter (range)
Mounting of RodBot
Powerpack
OPTION 1
Maximum Load (approximate pipe weight) and Reach
Up to 200 lbs
and 15 ft
Rod Diameter (range)
Small
(2.5” to 5” OD)
Mounting of RodBot
Skid or Pipe Tub
Powerpack
Powered off Drill
OPTION 2
Maximum Load (approximate pipe weight) and Reach
Up to 800 lbs
and 15 ft
Rod Diameter (range)
Medium
(3” to 8” OD)
Mounting of RodBot
Drill or Truck
Powerpack
Diesel Hydraulic
Powerpack
OPTION 3
Maximum Load (approximate pipe weight) and Reach
up to 1200 lbs
and 30 ft
Rod Diameter (range)
Large
(5.5” to 12” OD)
Mounting of RodBot
Tracks
Powerpack
Plug-in Electric with
Hydraulic Powerpack
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