Core Drilling Solutions

Atlas Copco Exploration Products
Core Drilling Solutions
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Atlas Copco
Geotecnical Drilling and Exploration
Atlas Copco Geotecnical Drilling and Exploration manufactures and supplies a full range of high
quality, highly technical products needed for all underground and
surface operations.
Core drilling rigs
Core drilling tools
Quality Assurance
With a shared vision of improving
customer poductivity through innovation, Atlas Copco designs, builds
and supplies the core drilling rigs that
keep exploration projects around the
world operating at peak performance.
Atlas Copco is one of the world leaders
in product research and development,
using advanced computer assisted drilling technology that impacts directly on a
customer's bottom line.
In-The-Hole equipment such as wireline,
and conventional core barrels, drill rod
and casing; core drilling tools such as
conventional and wireline core drilling
bits, reaming shells and casing shoes,
and a complete range of surface and underground core drilling rigs.
Atlas Copco delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity,
through innovative products and services. All designed to help the user minimize down-time and maximize productivity.
Be assured that we are ISO certified,
however, if a problem should occur, we
will quickly be at your site thanks to the
worldwide Atlas Copco organization.
Just contact your local Atlas Copco
representative.
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Atlas Copco surface drilling rigs
have been tried, tested and proven to be reliable, highly productive
core drilling rigs.
Surface Core drilling rigs
Powerful and flexible
One of the fundamental benefits of the surface core drilling rigs is that they are at home in
almost any environment. Weather you are looking for minerals in Canada or in the outback
of Australia these core drilling rigs will just keep on drilling until the job's finished. This is all
down to the field proven components and reliable technology.
Christensen core drilling rigs
Simplicity and user-friendly
The comprehensive range of Christensen
core drilling rigs consists of 5 models to
suit the variety of surface core drilling
operations. The range strains from the
smallest rig that is a compact and maneuverable trailer-mounted rig, to larger
trailer/crawler and truck mounted rigs
ideal for deep hole exploration drilling.
The max drill capacity of the core drillking rigs varies from 610 meters to 2450
meters deep holes. Thanks to the variety
of the range the Christensen core drilling rigs can be used in almost any environment.
Christensen core drilling rigs have been
tried and tested for many years and have
proven to be reliable and highly productive core drilling rigs. Christensen core
drilling rigs are also designed to be safe
and user-friendly, features like moving
parts such as the rotation unit are protected by mesh guards and the core
drilling rigs are equipped with emergency stop buttons. The modern control
panel and the hydraulic jacks make the
core drilling rigs easy to use and simple
to maintain. The backbones of the Christensen core drilling rigs are the strong
Atlas Copco designed rotation units,
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that are made to withstand any eventuality while keeping the rig running efficiently.
Working in some of the most isolated
parts of the world, an operator needs to
be sure that his rig is easy to use and
simple to maintain. This is where Christen core drilling rigs are oustanding.
Solutions such as hydraulic jacks that
facilitate rapid rig positioning. Robust
components, including the seperate
hydraulic oil cooler and rod holder, ensure reliability. The user-friendly control
panel offers the operator a comprehensive view of the core drilling rig while
also keeping the elements at bay.
Christensen core drilling rigs ; together with the well proven components such as the main hoist and feed system, drilling can be carried
out with minimum downtime - day in and day out.
Sustainable, safe and user-friendly
Atlas Copco is committed to sustainable productivity. This has been shown
in our efforts to choose engines that
minimize emissions as well as make
core drilling rigs and equipment as safe
and user-friendly as possible without
causing detrimental effects on the environmnent. For example, the rotation
units and moving parts are protected
by metal mesh guards. There are two
emergency stop buttons. Extra working lights for night work are standard as
are thread compensation for safer rod
changes. In fact, the Christensen core
drilling rigs surpass the rigorous stan-
dards laid down by the European safety
organization CE.
Boyles core drilling rigs
Boyles C8C core drilling rigs are easy to
operate, powerful with high-altitude capability.
They have a newly designed feed system that further improves the high productivity that has become a key characteristic of the Boyles rigs. Boyles 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.
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The Diamec range of core drilling
rigs offers the user-friendly solutions needed, along with the latest
in exploration technology and
productivity.
Underground Core drilling rigs
Efficient and flexible
The Diamec range of core drilling rigs can be operated in a multitude of applications. They
can be used above or below ground, in traditional core drilling and in special applications
such as salt mines or even coal mines. And thanks to the choice of feed frames and rotation
units the rig can be adapted to customers needs.
Diamec core drilling rigs
Powerful and versatile
Diamec core drilling rigs are designed
for efficient drilling operations. The
range consists of 6 models with the max
drill capacity from 120m to 2000m deep
holes to suit different requirements.
They are ideal for underground core
drilling thanks to the compact design
that enables them to move in tight spaces with minimum disturbance. The modularized system of rig, power unit, flush
pump and control panel also, makes
them popular in surface operations.
Diamec core drilling rigs are equipped
with a unique positioner arm that makes
it possible to drill at any angle. The feed
frame of the rig uses a direct feed cylinder with “push equals pull” characteristics. The power units are powerful
and energy efficient, they are available
as electric or diesel. There are two different control systems available, Automated Performance Control (APC) which
is computer assisted or Pilot Hydraulic
Controls (PHC).
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Diamec core drilling rigs are safe, efficient and flexible rigs contributing to
productive core drilling operations.
Atlas Copco is committed to environmental sustainability. This has been
shown in our efforts over the years to
make core drilling rigs and equipment
as safe and userfriendly as possible
without causing detrimental effects on
the environment. In fact, today we surpass the rigorous standards laid down
by the European safety organization, CE.
Diamec core drilling rig are equipped with feed frame guards as
standard that helps minimize the risk of accidents for the operator.
While it's easy to setup these rigs and
move them into place with the standard
skid-chassis, the system is also available in mobile versions enabling the
rig tomove into place without the aid of
any other vehicle. All the modules are
mounted on-board, keeping dirt and
dust at bay.
short version frame is available for
tigher sites. Whether you want to drill
vertically upwards, downwards or horizontally Diamec core drilling rigs solve
the problem. With just one operator at
the control, the unique positioner arm
moves the feed frame to the angle of
choice, facilitating a new drilling position quickly and easily.
Drill in any direction
Making work easier
As the size and height of drill sites vary,
Diamec core drilling rigs are equipped
with a standard feed frame, while a
At Atlas Copco we make our rigs as userfriendly as possible. Thanks to the APC,
all the operator needs to do is set the
Moving into position
drilling parameters - the rest is done automatically. This unique option means
maximum rig performance and service
life of the in-the-hole (ITH) equipment.
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The Core drilling solution from
Atlas Copco proves that increased
safety doesn't have to come at
the expense of performance.
Core drilling tools
Increased safety and productivity
As many in the industry have experienced, exploration drilling has changed over the years;
making drilling today a very different business environment to work in. Application challenges, crew performance, continual training and safety are all key part of any drilling operation today.
Core drilling solution
Combined with the many great qualities
of our existing products and improvements needed to adapt to change, Atlas
Copco core drilling solutions offers the
complete package: increasing safety
and productivity and reducing unnecessary inventory and downtime on-site.
Increase worker safety
The Excore line of core drilling tools has
a sense of simplicity incorporated into
its design. It eliminates confusion for
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the drillers to allow them to choose the
right product for the application at hand.
The simplictic design of the Excore core
drilling tool line will not only eliminate
uncertainty or mis-use of a product but
also increase worker safety and confidence.
Pushing the limits
Atlas Copco has pushed the limits of engineering to reach a level of productivity
previously unattainable in the industry.
The resulting core drilling bits are more
productive and promise longer life in
both competent and broken hard rock.
At Atlas Copco, we understand that high
productivity and ultimate safety are key
elements in day to day operations. That
is why we have designed our core drilling tools to outlast the changes of tomorrow.
High performance products and high
performance core drilling tools are all
part of the solution.
Excore line of core drilling tools - these are the tools that you want at
your drill site; we guarantee it!
Safe productive solution
The Excore product line consist of a
newly configured head assembly, designed to adapt to both surface and
underground drilling orientations; an
improved overshot assembly designed
to increase safety on-site; the MO-EX
thread, designed to increase productivity and cut back on downtime; two
newly designed rods, MO and CMO for
both straight and deviated hole drilling
applications and a complete line of core
drilling bits designed to tackle any drilling application.
The auto-safe overshot means less
down-time because the safety latch engages automatically.
The two seal switch out that quickly
moves from surface to underground applications.
The MO Wireline drill rods designed for
deep hole drilling.
These internally upset rods are lighter
weight, allowing drillers to reach greater
depths.
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With Atlas Copco you get a unique
in-house turn key solution for your
projects.
Parts and service
Our commitment to you
Together with Atlas Copco's worlwide service network, assuring availability of parts, service and support, you can trust all our cost efficient products to do the job for you. All of our
products are suited to work together, safe and reliable for surface and underground applications. With Atlas Copco you get a unique in-house turn key solution for your projects.
Our parts
Our Service
Atlas Copco Genuine Parts is an important element of a complete, wellintegrated total solution. When you
invest in equipment from Atlas Copco,
you always receive a quality product.
Quality means reliability, availability
and high productivity, all essential to
your profitability.
To ensure your equipment remains fit,
two things are needed: a good preventative maintenance schedule and a
strict, genuine parts policy. Atlas Copco
Genuine Parts helps preserve the superior quality of the products throughout
their entire life-cyle program.
Atlas Copco offers several levels of
service agreements to meet the requirements of your operation and to secure
your productivity. Our service agreements help you build a quality operation focused on proactive, planned
maintenance to minimize unplanned
downtime. We strive to maintain
healthy, long-term working relationships built upon mutual commitment
from all parties, good communication
and shared knowledge.
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The Atlas Copco service agreements
are solidly founded on the philosophy
of preventive maintenance and quality
repairs. We support maintenance with
detailed parts information on every
piece within our full inventory of components, accessories, and tools.
Our Support
At Atlas Copco we know that the moments of truth are at delivery, start
up and operation. Here the difference
between those who keep their promises
and those who do not come to daylight.
Our dedication to offering the best possible support comes from recognizing
its impact on every project’s success or
failure.
Worldwide distribution network keeps your operation on schedule,
eliminating costly wait times and inventory.
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Wherever you are in the world, our service promise and quality, our commitment and capabilities ensure that your service
experience will remain consistently superior.
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high quality.
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With a proud manufacturing heritage spanning 130
years and verified by satisfied customers around the
world, Atlas Copco products can be counted on to
perform.
Field service contracts customized to suit your
needs. Bit, core barrel and drill rod technical services and support. Mechanical and maintenance training programs.
For more information, contact your local Atlas
Copco representative or distributor.
Visit us at: www.atlascopcoexploration.com
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Märsta, Sweden, October 2013
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