Rammer has released a new and improved remote monitoring platform for its rockbreakers.
The quarrying sector is increasingly turning to data to ensure managers and operators are making informed decisions in their daily operations.
Rammer was the first rockbreaker manufacturer to provide remote monitoring system to its hydraulic rockbreakers in 2019 and has now released a new RD Guard remote monitoring device, the successor to the RD3, and an improved remote monitoring platform, SAM Digital Assistant for its rockbreakers. When designing the new device, Rammer kept team members who were responsible for running daily operations in mind and set about crafting features in the SAM platform that would streamline their workdays.
All about data
The RD Guard, when fitted to a Rammer rockbreaker, automatically tracks key data metrics including operating hours, GPS positioning, usage rates, service intervals, and more.
Data is seamlessly transferred to SAM via 5G, allowing operators and site managers to access fleet information anytime, anywhere – through mobile devices or desktop.
The SAM platform unlocks a new world of data for rockbreaker operators who want to streamline their daily tasks and bolster efficiency.
Owners, managers, and operators can know the precise location of each rockbreaker, how many hours it has worked, how it is being operated, and plan for proactive and preventive maintenance.
Data from the SAM platform can help minimise machinery downtime by sending maintenance managers or operators email alerts about upcoming service intervals.
This allows them to schedule maintenance during periods of least impact on production and ensure spare parts are available.
“Operators can use the data to follow the performance and productivity of your whole fleet,” Total Rockbreaking Solutions sales manager Adam Leece said.
“The system provides real-time feedback to operators about their rockbreaker usage, to support correct rockbreaker operation, which can help reduce premature failure rates.
“For example, an owner may discover that one operator’s method places significantly less stress on the breaker compared to others.
“By analysing and sharing these techniques, teams can adopt more efficient practices that improve longevity and productivity.”
Through the SAM platform, users can view service history records and assess key factors such as total operating hours, which can be used to assess equipment longevity, protect resale value and develop maintenance strategies that protect a company’s investment in their rockbreaker.
Key benefits include:
Anytime, anywhere access: Available on iOS, Android and desktop, SAM ensures data is always within reach.
Optimised maintenance: Automatic email notifications alert teams when service intervals are approaching, allowing maintenance to be scheduled with minimal disruption to production.
Improved operation: With more data on hand, operators can refine their methods, increase productivity and extend the life of each tool.
Long-term value: SAM stores historical service records and total operating hours, helping owners assess equipment longevity and protect resale value by providing verifiable service histories.
Australian support
The SAM platform is available to Australian Rammer customers, along with the new RD Guard, through Rammer’s international network.
Existing RD3 users will automatically receive an invitation email from SAM to access the system and new customers will be invited by their local Rammer dealer. Rammer has authorised Australian dealers in each state, who are endorsed to carry and support its full line of rockbreaker products.
The dealers are expecting new stock of the RD Guard before the end of 2025, and can assist customers with unlocking new insights on their operations on the SAM platform.
Rammer’s authorised dealer network in Australia:
Walker Hammers: Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
Groundtec: New South Wales
QLD Rockbreakers: Queensland, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea
Total Rockbreaking Solutions: Western Australia •
For more information, visit attachmentspecialists.com.au/rammer or rammer.com
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