Mining Industry Automation

Boring Automation Solutions for the Mining Industry

Precision, Safety, and Productivity in Underground and Surface Boring Operations

In mining, boring is a critical process used for creating access tunnels, ventilation shafts, infrastructure cavities, and geological exploration points. Telemation delivers intelligent, custom-engineered boring machine automation solutions that enhance safety, improve precision, and optimise performance for continuous and raise boring machines in challenging underground environments.

Our solutions combine advanced remote control, real-time diagnostics, and sensor integration to bring full visibility and responsive control to large-scale boring operations—remotely, safely, and efficiently.

Why Automate Your Boring Machines?

The mining environment demands systems that operate reliably under pressure. Manual operation of boring rigs can increase safety risks, reduce precision, and lead to high wear on equipment. Telemation’s boring automation solutions address these challenges by providing:

  • Precise machine control through digital remote systems

  • Real-time condition monitoring for critical parameters

  • Integrated safety interlocks to reduce human error

  • Remote diagnostics to minimise on-site service calls

  • Data-driven performance tracking for predictive maintenance

Key Features of Our Boring Machine Automation Systems

Built-In Safety and Fail-Safe Protocols

Our systems include configurable interlocks that prevent critical operations unless safe conditions are met. For example:

  • Rotation and feed locked out unless bore alignment is confirmed

  • Emergency stop disengages all active hydraulics

  • Over-pressure and over-torque alarms with automatic shutoff

Wireless Remote Operation

Our industrial-grade Puma remote control systems enable operators to control boring functions—such as feed advance, rotation, torque, and emergency stop—from a safe distance. The system features:

  • High-range wireless transmission

  • Safety-rated interlocks

  • Multi-function joystick or tactile interface

  • Customisable feedback through LEDs and displays

Advanced Control Integration

We install rugged EPEC control units (such as EPEC 5050 and 3610), which handle all critical logic and safety functions.

These controllers interface with drilling hydraulics, servo motors, feed systems, and sensors to create a closed-loop automation system.

Real-Time Monitoring & Telemetry

Boring automation solutions include digital HMI displays (such as the CCpilot VI2) that provide operators with real-time machine data:

  • Drill depth and speed

  • Motor torque and load

  • Hydraulic pressure

  • Alignment and deviation metrics

Operators can take corrective action on-the-fly, improving borehole quality and machine performance.

Tailored for Raise Borers, Tunnel Boring Machines & Auger Systems

Telemation’s platform is fully customisable for:

  • Raise boring machine automation

  • Horizontal tunnel boring system control

  • Vertical shaft boring rigs

  • Auger-based boring for overburden removal

We work directly with mining contractors and OEMs to integrate our systems into both existing rigs and new builds, delivering operational gains from day one.

Benefits of Boring Automation in Mining

  • Increase safety through distance control and fail-safes

  • Maximise uptime with predictive diagnostics and service alerts

  • Reduce manual error through interlocked operation sequences

  • Boost boring accuracy with real-time drill feedback and deviation control

  • Lower operational cost with preventive maintenance insights

Common Components Used in Boring Automation Systems

Let’s Talk Boring Automation

Telemation provides robust, intelligent, and fully customisable boring automation solutions for underground and surface mining operations. Whether you need remote control for a single boring rig or a fleet-wide telematics system, we have the experience and technology to deliver results.