Expandable Rock Bolts

Immediate support in underground mining and tunnelling, inserted into a drilled hole, expands using high-pressure water, grips the rock tightly, providing immediate frictional anchorage, without resin or grout.

Product Benefits

Rapid installation cycle with immediate, full‑length support
Adapts to variable borehole geometry, reducing re‑drill and waste
Handles ground movement while maintaining capacity
Grout‑free install cuts consumables and site handling
Traceable supply and short lead times simplify planning

Sectors

Metal & Non-Metal Mining, Coal Mining, Infrastructure

Applications

Ground Support

Product Details

Minova’s Expandable Rock Bolt (ERB) is a full column anchored solution that forms a mechanical interlock with the borehole wall, delivering fast, reliable rock reinforcement with assured quality and guaranteed mechanical properties. The bolt comprises a folded steel tube with an upper bushing and an inflation bushing welded at each end; an adjustable face plate is available as an option. Installed undersized and inflated with high‑pressure water, ERB provides immediate support, accommodates variations in borehole diameter, and requires no cement grout or chemicals. ERB is offered in two types—ERB (cold‑formed) with typical elongation around 15% and ERB+ (cold‑formed and normalised) with typical elongation around 30%—and in load classes of 120, 160 and 240 kN with standard lengths to suit common headings. Production follows ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ensuring traceability, consistent properties and short lead times, with protective coatings available for challenging environments. The result: safer headings, uninterrupted production and confidence in performance.

Product Features

Rapid, full‑length rock support for mining and tunnelling

Immediate support with full‑length anchorage

Water‑inflated installation delivers instant, full‑column contact and mechanical interlock between bolt and borehole wall

Flexible installation across borehole geometry variations

Accommodates rock movements while maintaining high load bearing capacity

Performance classes 120, 160 and 240 kN

Available in multiple load‑bearing capacities and standard lengths aligned to common mining and tunnelling needs

Optional adjustable face plate for versatility

Compatible accessories, including an adjustable plate, optimise load transfer at the excavation face

Clean, grout‑free and quality‑assured install

No cement or chemicals; when the pump stops, installation is complete, simplifying QA and site logistics

Product Benefits

Rapid installation cycle with immediate, full‑length support
Adapts to variable borehole geometry, reducing re‑drill and waste
Handles ground movement while maintaining capacity
Grout‑free install cuts consumables and site handling
Traceable supply and short lead times simplify planning

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