Sandvik launches RG550Be mid-range drill bit resharpening machine
Semi-automatic stationary system supports TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm, combining water recirculation, Wi-Fi connectivity and digital monitoring for cost-efficient drilling operations. www.home.sandvik In mining, quarrying and construction drilling operations, maintaining drill bit performance directly influences penetration rates, operating costs and sustainability targets. With the introduction of the RG550Be, Sandvik expands its drill bit resharpening machine portfolio to cover mid-range requirements between high-volume workshop solutions and fully handheld systems. The new machine is designed for top hammer (TH) and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications and targets contractors and mine operators seeking improved cost per meter and extended tool life. Field data from recent tests show that scheduled resharpening can extend drill bit service life by up to ten times and reduce the cost per drilled meter by 43% or more. This positions resharpening as a measurable lever for both operational efficiency and reduced material consumption. Closing the gap between high-end and handheld solutions With the RG550Be, Sandvik now structures its portfolio into three clearly defined segments: RG600Pro: A high-end, semi-automatic stationary machine for TH and DTH bits up to 180 mm skirt/shank diameter. Designed for high-volume operations, it features multi-bit loading, adaptive programming, integrated water filtration, ventilation, Wi-Fi connectivity and digital dashboards. RG550Be: A mid-range, semi-automatic stationary plug-and-go sharpening machine supporting TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm skirt/shank diameter. It integrates water recirculation, filtration and power ventilation. A battery-electric, non-pneumatic rig-mounted version is also available for mobile on-site applications. RG500Hh: A handheld pneumatic grinder suitable for all bit sizes, primarily intended for on-rig use or smaller-scale operations. The addition of the RG550Be fills the performance and investment gap between the flagship RG600Pro and the handheld alternative, enabling operators to select equipment aligned with production volume and site logistics. Integrated water management and digital connectivity The stationary RG550Be version incorporates an integrated water recirculation and filtration system. This reduces water consumption and supports cleaner workshop conditions. Power ventilation further improves the working environment by managing airborne particles generated during grinding. Both the stationary and battery-electric rig-mounted versions are non-pneumatic, reducing reliance on compressed air infrastructure. The battery-electric configuration provides added flexibility for remote sites or operations seeking electrified equipment to reduce emissions and simplify setup. Wi-Fi connectivity and digital dashboards enable real-time monitoring and data access. Together with the RG600Pro, the RG550Be provides 24/7 access to: Performance data and machine monitoring Digital spare parts lists RFID-enabled grinding cup compatibility This digital integration supports preventive maintenance, optimized consumable usage and traceability of resharpening cycles. Supporting productivity and sustainability targets In high-frequency drilling operations, bit wear directly affects drilling accuracy, energy consumption and downtime. By maintaining consistent button geometry and edge quality, scheduled resharpening stabilizes penetration rates and reduces stress on drilling equipment. According to Kiran Kota, Product Manager Resharpening Equipment at Sandvik, the expanded portfolio is designed to address varying operational scales: “By adding RG550Be to its offering, Sandvik now provides a comprehensive resharpening solution catering to diverse customer needs. Our innovative equipment together with good resharpening routines improve quality, capacity, and cost efficiency while reducing CO₂ emissions and product waste.” Reduced bit replacement frequency lowers material consumption and associated logistics, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions across the drilling value chain. Designed for operational flexibility The RG550Be’s plug-and-go configuration simplifies installation in workshops, while the rig-mounted battery-electric version enables direct on-site sharpening. Supporting TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm skirt/shank diameter, the system addresses a broad range of production drilling scenarios in mining and surface construction. With the addition of the RG550Be, Sandvik’s resharpening machine portfolio now covers high-end stationary automation, mid-range semi-automatic solutions and fully mobile handheld systems—allowing operators to align sharpening capacity with drilling intensity, infrastructure and sustainability objectives. www.mining.sandvik.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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Semi-automatic stationary system supports TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm, combining water recirculation, Wi-Fi connectivity and digital monitoring for cost-efficient drilling operations.
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In mining, quarrying and construction drilling operations, maintaining drill bit performance directly influences penetration rates, operating costs and sustainability targets. With the introduction of the RG550Be, Sandvik expands its drill bit resharpening machine portfolio to cover mid-range requirements between high-volume workshop solutions and fully handheld systems. The new machine is designed for top hammer (TH) and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications and targets contractors and mine operators seeking improved cost per meter and extended tool life.
Field data from recent tests show that scheduled resharpening can extend drill bit service life by up to ten times and reduce the cost per drilled meter by 43% or more. This positions resharpening as a measurable lever for both operational efficiency and reduced material consumption.
Closing the gap between high-end and handheld solutions
With the RG550Be, Sandvik now structures its portfolio into three clearly defined segments:
- RG600Pro: A high-end, semi-automatic stationary machine for TH and DTH bits up to 180 mm skirt/shank diameter. Designed for high-volume operations, it features multi-bit loading, adaptive programming, integrated water filtration, ventilation, Wi-Fi connectivity and digital dashboards.
- RG550Be: A mid-range, semi-automatic stationary plug-and-go sharpening machine supporting TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm skirt/shank diameter. It integrates water recirculation, filtration and power ventilation. A battery-electric, non-pneumatic rig-mounted version is also available for mobile on-site applications.
- RG500Hh: A handheld pneumatic grinder suitable for all bit sizes, primarily intended for on-rig use or smaller-scale operations.
The addition of the RG550Be fills the performance and investment gap between the flagship RG600Pro and the handheld alternative, enabling operators to select equipment aligned with production volume and site logistics.
Integrated water management and digital connectivity
The stationary RG550Be version incorporates an integrated water recirculation and filtration system. This reduces water consumption and supports cleaner workshop conditions. Power ventilation further improves the working environment by managing airborne particles generated during grinding.
Both the stationary and battery-electric rig-mounted versions are non-pneumatic, reducing reliance on compressed air infrastructure. The battery-electric configuration provides added flexibility for remote sites or operations seeking electrified equipment to reduce emissions and simplify setup.
Wi-Fi connectivity and digital dashboards enable real-time monitoring and data access. Together with the RG600Pro, the RG550Be provides 24/7 access to:
Integrated water management and digital connectivity
The stationary RG550Be version incorporates an integrated water recirculation and filtration system. This reduces water consumption and supports cleaner workshop conditions. Power ventilation further improves the working environment by managing airborne particles generated during grinding.
Both the stationary and battery-electric rig-mounted versions are non-pneumatic, reducing reliance on compressed air infrastructure. The battery-electric configuration provides added flexibility for remote sites or operations seeking electrified equipment to reduce emissions and simplify setup.
Wi-Fi connectivity and digital dashboards enable real-time monitoring and data access. Together with the RG600Pro, the RG550Be provides 24/7 access to:
- Performance data and machine monitoring
- Digital spare parts lists
- RFID-enabled grinding cup compatibility
This digital integration supports preventive maintenance, optimized consumable usage and traceability of resharpening cycles.
Supporting productivity and sustainability targets
In high-frequency drilling operations, bit wear directly affects drilling accuracy, energy consumption and downtime. By maintaining consistent button geometry and edge quality, scheduled resharpening stabilizes penetration rates and reduces stress on drilling equipment.
According to Kiran Kota, Product Manager Resharpening Equipment at Sandvik, the expanded portfolio is designed to address varying operational scales:
“By adding RG550Be to its offering, Sandvik now provides a comprehensive resharpening solution catering to diverse customer needs. Our innovative equipment together with good resharpening routines improve quality, capacity, and cost efficiency while reducing CO₂ emissions and product waste.”
Reduced bit replacement frequency lowers material consumption and associated logistics, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions across the drilling value chain.
Designed for operational flexibility
The RG550Be’s plug-and-go configuration simplifies installation in workshops, while the rig-mounted battery-electric version enables direct on-site sharpening. Supporting TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm skirt/shank diameter, the system addresses a broad range of production drilling scenarios in mining and surface construction.
With the addition of the RG550Be, Sandvik’s resharpening machine portfolio now covers high-end stationary automation, mid-range semi-automatic solutions and fully mobile handheld systems—allowing operators to align sharpening capacity with drilling intensity, infrastructure and sustainability objectives.
www.mining.sandvik.com
Supporting productivity and sustainability targets
In high-frequency drilling operations, bit wear directly affects drilling accuracy, energy consumption and downtime. By maintaining consistent button geometry and edge quality, scheduled resharpening stabilizes penetration rates and reduces stress on drilling equipment.
According to Kiran Kota, Product Manager Resharpening Equipment at Sandvik, the expanded portfolio is designed to address varying operational scales:
“By adding RG550Be to its offering, Sandvik now provides a comprehensive resharpening solution catering to diverse customer needs. Our innovative equipment together with good resharpening routines improve quality, capacity, and cost efficiency while reducing CO₂ emissions and product waste.”
Reduced bit replacement frequency lowers material consumption and associated logistics, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions across the drilling value chain.
Designed for operational flexibility
The RG550Be’s plug-and-go configuration simplifies installation in workshops, while the rig-mounted battery-electric version enables direct on-site sharpening. Supporting TH and DTH bits up to 140 mm skirt/shank diameter, the system addresses a broad range of production drilling scenarios in mining and surface construction.
With the addition of the RG550Be, Sandvik’s resharpening machine portfolio now covers high-end stationary automation, mid-range semi-automatic solutions and fully mobile handheld systems—allowing operators to align sharpening capacity with drilling intensity, infrastructure and sustainability objectives.
www.mining.sandvik.com
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