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Sign upAugust 8, 2023
MBI Global- VersaDrill Canada
Val d'Or
MBI Global, a Canadian manufacturer of prospection drills, recognized the limitations of traditional hydraulic reservoirs used in their machines. These reservoirs were bulky, heavy, and required a large volume of hydraulic fluid, contributing to increased machine weight, transportation costs, and environmental impact. MBI Global sought a solution that would address these challenges while maintaining the performance and reliability of their drilling equipment. Implementing Smart Reservoir technology resulted in a drastic oil volume and weight reduction which has a direct impact on decarbonization.
The GT6 drill model is available with a standard atmospheric reservoir of ~200 liters or a sealed-airless smart reservoir of 21 liters providing the same performance. The estimated GHG emitted to produce 200 liters of oil is 275 kg CO2e compared with 29 kg CO2e for the smart reservoir 21 liters. Furthermore, over a 10-year period the standard reservoir which is vented to the atmosphere will require 4 oil changes compared to 2 oils changes with the VVR.
Common hydraulic oil reservoirs (CHR) found on industrial machines are often large and heavy. CHR volumes are typically between 100-500 litres of oil. The innovative Variable Volume Reservoir (VVR) solution has a capacity of just 7-21 litres, whilst providing the same or better results. The VVR weights up to 100 times less and reduces oil use by up to 50 times when compared to mainstream reservoirs. Furthermore, its much-reduced weight brings benefits for fuel economy when installed on mobile machines. Should a leak occur, the VVR will have minimal impact on the environment, resulting in lower decontamination costs and prohibitive fines. Being airless and sealed, the VVR works in any environment (from under-sea to high altitude) and in any orientation. Its versatility makes a perfect fit for numerous applications exposed to difficult conditions where CHRs is no match. Lastly, its small volume makes it more appealing to fill with bio-fluids, which can be very expensive when used in CHRs.
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