Boyles surface core drilling rigs

Atlas Copco Exploration Products
Boyles surface core drilling rigs
Boyles RIGS
Quality available to all
Reliability is an absolute requirement when drilling in remote areas. There is simply
no room for costly downtime. Yet, reliability must be paired with a favorable total cost
of ownership. These were our guiding principles when we developed the new Boyles
surface exploration drilling rigs.
Atlas Copco is the world leader in surface core drilling rigs. For over 100
years, exploration professionals have
depended on our rigs’ ability to withstand the elements and consistently
deliver excellent results – whether
in conditions of extreme heat, cold,
drought, humidity, or altitude.
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Boyles drilling rigs offer you Atlas Copco
quality at a more favorable price than
ever. You are offered a basic rig design
that gives you everything that characterises Atlas Copco leadership: The power
to take on any job with trouble-free
opera­tion year after year, paired with a
highly competitive cost of ownership.
With Atlas Copco, you are backed up
by a global partner that is committed to
supporting you in your local market. We
can provide a complete packaged solution that includes a wide range of tools
and services – aimed at improving your
productivity and competitiveness.
Boyles C6/C6C
FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO TAKE ON ALMOST ANY JOB
The Boyles C6 and Boyles C6C models
represent the most flexible drilling rig
size in the Boyles range. They share the
same depth capacity of 1 200 m and the
power­ful feed system, main winch and
Tier III low emission engine to enable
efficient deep drilling. These two models are diffe­
rentiated by the mode of
transport – the Boyles C6 being trailer mounted, while the Boyles C6C is
crawler mounted.
Both Boyles C6 and Boyles C6C come
loaded with features that often are optional on other rigs. So wherever you are
drilling, there is a model to fit your needs.
Boyles C6 Basic data
Depth capacity (N-size)
1 200 m (4 042 ft)
Drill rod size, wireline
B-P
Main hoist
80 kN (18 000 lb)
Lift capacity, feed
138 kN (31 020 lb)
Feed length
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Rod pull length
6.09 m (20 ft)
Boyles C6C Basic data
Depth capacity (N-size)
1 200 m (4 042 ft)
Drill rod size, wireline
B-P
Main hoist
80 kN (18 000 lb)
Lift capacity, feed
138 kN (31 020 lb)
Feed length
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Rod pull length
6.09 m (20 ft)
Crawler Max speed
3.3 km/h
Crawler control
Radio Remote Control
Boyles C8C
a powerful rig with high-altitude capability
Boyles C8C is the most powerful rig in
the Boyles range and yet easy to operate. This rig has a new feed system that
further improves the high productivity
that has become a key characteristic of
the Boyles rigs. Boyles C8C has a depth
capacity of 1 830 m. The newly designed
level-wind wireline winch rolls the wire
evenly across the full width of the drum.
The work environment around the rig
has been carefully considered during
development. All major components
are located to allow easy access during
maintenance. In order to control carbon
emissions, the rig features a modern
Tier III engine.
The rig maintains its strong power and
high performance at high altitude, without the need for an additional high-altitude kit. The whole hydraulic system is
optimized to reduce the effects of low air
pressure in high altitude regions.
Boyles C8C Basic data
Depth capacity (N-size)
1 830 m (6 000 ft)
Drill rod size, wireline
B-P
Main hoist
133 kN (30 000 lb)
Lift capacity, feed
156 kN (35 000 lb)
Feed length
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Rod pull length
6.09 m (20 ft)
Crawler Max speed
2.8 km/h
Crawler control
Radio Remote Control
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All the
benefits
you are looking for in a rig
Reliability
Power
Efficiency
Trouble-free operation. Imagine a rig
that runs free of trouble, day in and
day out. Each and every component of
a Boyles rig is designed to withstand
harsh operational conditions. The result
is more operational hours and longer
lifetime with a minimum of service required. Our rigs are easy to maintain
even in rough terrain, which contributes
further to longer service inter­vals.
The power to get any job done. The rig
must be powerful enough to drill any
hole, from shallow to deep, regardless
of ground conditions – so that you can
take on any job and keep on drilling.
That is why every Boyles rig comes with
a powerful, Tier III low emission engine.
Because it brings out the full capacity of
the rig, giving you the power to get the
job done.
Collect more core per hour. The feed
system is designed to optimize the penetration speed, generating as much core
result as possible. The fast and strong
rotation unit generates the speed necessary for high-performance drill bits to
cut the rock with the highest penetration
rate. The high torque lets you use alternative drilling methods such as tricone
to get started on a hole.
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Many factors are essential to ensure high productivity and low life-cycle cost.
A Boyles rig is a fast and reliable rig that will get the job done, while being
easy to setup, use and maintain – and safe to operate.
Fast setup
Usability
Safety
Fast setup means more time drilling.
Getting the rig ready to drill faster adds
significantly to total productivity. Boyles
rigs have several useful features that
speed up the setup of the rig, including
hydraulic jacks that facilitate rapid rig
positioning and hydraulic mast cylinders that raise the mast quickly. In addi­
tion, the foldable top mast on Boyles C6
and Boyles C6C can simplify setup and
transportation of rigs.
Lets you focus on the job at hand. All
key components are accessible from a
user-friendly and intuitive control panel
– ensuring fast and efficient operation.
With all the levers and gauges strategically positioned, the driller can focus on
drilling rather than on where to put his
hands. All setup features are controlled
from a separate valve bank, away from
the control panel, to reduce the risk of
accident during operation.
Personal safety first. The rig is equipped
with pressure rolls on the main hoist,
keeping the wire under control at all
times. Rotation stops automatically if
there are less than three revolutions of
wire on the drum. Together with a stop
function at the top of the mast, this prevents the main wire from getting pulled
into the crown block. Easily accessible
emergency stops and a fire extinguisher
add to the driller’s safety.
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A complete
package
from Atlas Copco
Only Atlas Copco can deliver a complete turnkey solution for your drilling operation.
We are committed to prove our reputation as a leading supplier of exploration
drilling solutions and related customer services. We believe in interaction in the field
with our customers and enjoy sharing and exchanging know-how and experience.
Your partner in exploration drilling
Core drilling bits
Core barrels
Atlas Copco has a long tradition of supplying exploration drilling contractors
with a wide range of tools and related
services. We are able to supply all you
need to drill in underground and surface
exploration applications. In addition to
drilling rigs, this includes a full range
of high tech and high quality products
such as core drilling bits, core barrels
and drill rods.
Atlas Copco has dedicated years to developing and manufacturing exploration
core bit designs. We offer diamond impregnated, surface set, tungsten carbide
and PDC core drilling bits.
Retrieving superior core samples is the
very essence of the drilling operation.
That’s why we have a full range of wire
line and conventional core barrels in the
most commonly used designs.
The core drilling bits are available in the
following diameters: (imperial) A to S,
or (metric) 46 to 146 mm and operate in
every­
thing from soft, unconsolidated
soil, to extremely hard and abrasive
rock conditions.
Drill rods
Core barrels
Drill rods
Core drilling bits
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Our standard conventional friction welded and wire line drill rods are manufactured from high quality steel. This ensures excellent abrasive resistance and
long service life. Lightweight composite
and aluminum drill rod systems are also
available for deep-hole conventional
core drilling.
Atlas Copco service agreement
– lower cost, longer lifetime
Enjoy the peace of mind
of a service agreement
The best measurement of your core drilling investment is cost per meter core. To
minimize the cost and to increase your
profitability, your equipment needs professional regular maintenance. A service
agreement keeps your rig in good shape
at all times, reduces downtime costs
and makes your equipment last longer.
A service agreement gives you the
peace of mind of long-term trouble-free
operation. You are offered the opportunity to build a quality operation focused
on proactive, planned maintenance to
minimize unplanned downtime.
Inspection
Regular inspections let us monitor the status of your equipment
and serve as a basis for decision of planned service activities.
Scheduled service
Regular scheduled service focuses on preventing drilling interruptions
and mini­­mizing the risk of unforeseen repairs.
Extended warranty
An extended warranty period helps you keep a tighter control
of your cost of opera­tion over the lifetime of your equipment.
Application support
Our service engineers have extensive experience of exploration drilling
and will support you in maximizing the efficiency of your equipment.
A range of services for higher
productivity
Our service agreement gives you access to several services that will help increase your productivity and make your
equipment last longer, including inspection, scheduled service, extended warranty and application support.
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Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration
www.atlascopco.com
6991 1776 01
Märsta, Sweden, November 2012
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