Introduction to Wilco Technologies

Wilco Technologies specializes in resin bolting, particularly in resin capsule installation, aiming to provide high-quality products that deliver effective solutions for underground strata control.

The Trajectaflex* Resin Firing System was first tested at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine site in February 2005, where it remains a standard practice. This innovation was driven by the need for enhanced efficiency and safety in resin set bolting cycle times.

With nearly 40 years of experience in underground hard rock development mining, Wilco Technologies brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Our Managing Director, Michael Williams, possesses comprehensive knowledge and experience, having navigated the entire development mining cycle.

*Trajectaflex is a registered trademark of Michael Dene Williams.

Trajectaflex Resin Firing System was first trialled at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine site in February 2005.

“As a former jumbo operator, I recognised the need for a faster, safer, and more straightforward solution for installing resin set bolts using a development jumbo drill. The Trajectaflex Resin Firing System emerged from this initial concept, maintaining a simplistic design philosophy. It offers an efficient, low-maintenance, and user-friendly alternative for resin set bolting.” Proven to be the fastest method of installing resin bolts using a Jumbo drill.
Michael Williams (Managing Director).

Trajectaflex Resin Firing System fitted to a Jumbo drill.

Testimonial

Wilco Technologies supplied and fitted the Trajectaflex Resin Firing System to an Epiroc 104 single boom jumbo at one of our mining operations.

Ground conditions called for “in cycle” shotcrete to 50mm with fully encapsulated 1.8m resin bolts for final ground support. We have found this resin firing system to be a robust, quick and reliable method of installing resin cartridges.

With the “single pass” boom motion and ease of hole location we can save approximately 30-40 minutes in our bolting cycles compared to other “plastic tube” installation systems we have used on site.

Recent independent pull test results confirm that bolts installed correctly using the Trajectaflex system have performed in line with expectations.

Wilco Technologies have provided excellent back up service and operator training with this system, making it a very cost effective method of installing resin bolt cartridges.

D. M. Dryburgh (Underground Supervisor GBF Tanami Pty Ltd)