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Core drill rigs
Core drill rigsEpiroc offers a broad range of core drilling rigs for surface and underground.
Discover Epiroc's range of core drill rigs for surface and underground
Leading supplier in core drilling rigs
Surface core drilling machines
Epiroc are a world leader in surface exploration core drills. For over 100 years, exploration professionals have depended on our rigs' ability to withstand the elements and consistently deliver excellent results.
Christensen CT20
Christensen CT20 has a drilling depth capacity of 2 450 meters. The rig comes truck-mounted or crawler-mounted, which means it can be easily transported. Despite its power, the Christensen CT20 is easy to run thanks to an intuitive control panel which makes it easy to operate the numerous functions. The work environment around the Christensen CT20 has also been a focus throughout the development process. For example, the Tier 4 version of this rig is equipped with a sound reducing engine canopy.
Christensen CT20
Christensen 140
The Christensen surface core drilling rigs have a well-earned reputation for reliability when it comes safety and performance. Large core samples, a gear driven rotation unit and a constant penetration rate allow the Christensen 140 to boost your productivity and profits. The durable Christensen 140 rig is also designed to help you meet tough environmental protection demands anywhere in the world.
Christensen 140
Boyles C5/C5C
The Boyles C5/C5C surface core drilling rig is compact, yet powerful. Its compact design makes it easy to position and transport, even by helicopter. During helicopter transport, the rig is broken down into six main modules and each module is equipped with lifting points to ensure safe and effective transport. A sturdy and robust design enables continuous operation in remote locations and harsh operating environments. All drilling functions are performed, using the ergonomic and user-friendly control panel which also displays all the drilling parameters necessary to ensure productive drilling. The rig is equipped with the Durahead 2-gear drive rotation unit that provides the necessary torque and rpm speed ranges for coring, with a drilling depth capacity of 1 044 m when drilling N size holes. Despite its small and compact exterior, even allowing for helicopter transport, Boyles C5/C5C provides the torque and RPM necessary for BO–PO size coring, making it the most powerful rig in its class. Boyles C5/C5C just goes on and on without interruption, minimizing service requirements. The rig is designed with safety in mind, minimizing the risk of personal injury during operation.
Boyles C5/C5C
Boyles C6/C6C
The Boyles C6/C6C surface core drilling rig is compact and powerful for all ground conditions, terrains and environments. The rig’s safety and ergonomic features provide confidence and assurance with productive drilling, high rate of uptime and minimal maintenance needed. With a drill depth capacity of 1200 meters N-size, the rig is the surface core drilling rig with the deepest drilling depth capacity in its class. Optimized for medium-depth drilling, the Boyles C6/C6C rig makes it possible for you to take on any exploration job. Boyles C6/C6C rig just goes on and on without interruption, thus minimizing service requirements. The rig is designed with safety in mind, minimizing the risk of personal injury during operation.
Boyles C6/C6C
Boyles C6/C6C
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 Boyles C8C rig is ideal for deep borehole depths, and despite its power, it is compact in design and easy to operate in the field. Designed for sturdiness and operation in harsh environments, the Boyles C8C rig just goes on and on without interruption, thus minimizing service requirements. Boyles C8C is designed with safety in mind, minimizing the risk of personal injury during operation.
Boyles C8C
Underground core drilling rigs
Epiroc's underground core drill rigs are advanced, versatile and ergonomic. They have a compact design specifically for the underground environment and a wide range of applications.
Diamec Smart 6M
The Diamec Smart 6M from Epiroc combines the best of two worlds – the high productivity and accuracy of a Diamec core drilling rig, with the mobility of a robust carrier designed for underground use. The Diamec Smart 6M offers unparalleled productivity in underground exploration. Diamec rigs have an advanced, versatile and compact design. The Diamec Smart 6M further enhances this flexible design by adding another dimension – mobility. The carrier is based upon the Boomer S2 platform which is a well-proven Epiroc underground rig.
The Diamec Smart 6M makes the drilling setup process much faster. It also allows for easy positioning – even at the most difficult of angles. The articulated carrier allows it to bend around difficult contours whilst the highly maneuverable boom allows the drill to be positioned in exactly the desired location. This enables the operator to complete the hole and move to the next location quickly and efficiently.
The controls are logically placed to make life easy for the operator. The light-weight control panel can be positioned inside or outside the cabin so the driller is able to choose the best place to work. The FOPS and ROPS-approved cabin offers a safe and pleasant environment to work in. As the drill is mounted on the boom, the operator is able to maintain a safe distance away from the drilling area during operations. The rig also features an integrated guard which opens and closes as necessary during drilling to allow rods to be added using the rod handling system.
The Diamec Smart 6M has an advanced Rig Control System so it can be operated automatically. Drilling parameters are set and monitored from the touch screen on the control panel. The automatic features, which including constant penetration rate, can drastically improve bit life when compared to manual drilling. These features also reduce the risk of core blockage and hole deviation, which minimizes drilling errors and operator fatigue.
Diamec Smart 6M
Diamec Smart 4
The Diamec Smart 6M from Epiroc combines the best of two worlds – the high productivity and accuracy of a Diamec core drilling rig, with the mobility of a robust carrier designed for underground use. The Diamec Smart 6M offers unparalleled productivity in underground exploration. Diamec rigs have an advanced, versatile and compact design. The Diamec Smart 6M further enhances this flexible design by adding another dimension – mobility. The carrier is based upon the Boomer S2 platform which is a well-proven Epiroc underground rig.
The Diamec Smart 6M makes the drilling setup process much faster. It also allows for easy positioning – even at the most difficult of angles. The articulated carrier allows it to bend around difficult contours whilst the highly maneuverable boom allows the drill to be positioned in exactly the desired location. This enables the operator to complete the hole and move to the next location quickly and efficiently.
The controls are logically placed to make life easy for the operator. The light-weight control panel can be positioned inside or outside the cabin so the driller is able to choose the best place to work. The FOPS and ROPS-approved cabin offers a safe and pleasant environment to work in. As the drill is mounted on the boom, the operator is able to maintain a safe distance away from the drilling area during operations. The rig also features an integrated guard which opens and closes as necessary during drilling to allow rods to be added using the rod handling system.
The Diamec Smart 6M has an advanced Rig Control System so it can be operated automatically. Drilling parameters are set and monitored from the touch screen on the control panel. The automatic features, which including constant penetration rate, can drastically improve bit life when compared to manual drilling. These features also reduce the risk of core blockage and hole deviation, which minimizes drilling errors and operator fatigue.
Diamec Smart 4
Diamec Smart 4
The Diamec Smart 6 is equipped with an advanced Rig Control System which enables automatic drilling from a safe distance. From the touch screen on the remote control panel, drilling parameters are easily set and the monitored. The Diamec Smart 6 can be equipped with a state of the art rod handling system that relieves the operator and eliminates many of the hazardous operations in the drilling process. The rig’s positioner makes it possible to drill in any direction and the modularized design enables you to select the right configuration for your operation.
Diamec Smart 6
Diamec Smart 8
Diamec Smart 8 has a versatile design that makes it ideal for most underground core drilling applications. The sophisticated positioner and turntable makes it easy to reach desired drilling position and angle without any adjustments. The Diamec Smart 8 is equipped with an advanced Rig Control System (RCS) where most of the operations can be performed automatically. The protecting safety guards protect the operator from moving parts and all operations are performed from an easy to use control panel. The Diamec Smart 8 can also be equipped with a unique rod handling system that offers complete hands free rod handling. Adding and removing of drill rods, inner tubes and core barrels are completed by the rod handler.
Diamec Smart 8
Diamec Smart 8
The compact design of the Diamec 232 underground core drilling rig makes it ideal for core drilling in narrow tunnels or in galleries. The Diamec 232 is quick and easy to set up. It includes mechanized rod handling, a hinge-mounted rod holder, and a rugged rotation unit which all helps to provide flexible and efficient drilling.
Diamec 232
Diamec PHC 4
The Diamec PHC 4 is a compact and powerful rig that is ideal for both underground and surface drilling. It can be fitted with a long or short feed frame and wire line, making it ideal for both conventional and wire line drilling. Using A-size ITH tools, the rig can drill as deep as 900 meters. The push-equals-pull feed cylinder allows for both uphole and downhole drilling at maximum capacity, day-in and day-out.
Diamec PHC 4
Diamec PHC 6
The Diamec PHC 6 is a powerful and flexible machine. It’s available with various feed lengths, standard and deep hole feed cylinders and three different rotation heads. The rig can be configured to serve a large variety of drilling applications. The Diamec PHC 6, in common with the other Diamec rigs, is fitted with a sychronized rod holder and chuck, making it impossible to drop rods because of human error.
Diamec PHC 6
Diamec PHC 6
The Diamec PHC 8 is the most powerful exploration rig of its size currently available. Like the rest of the Diamec range, it’s well suited to both surface and underground operations. The rig is equipped with a robust feed frame fitted with a direct-acting hydraulic telescopic cylinder. A chainless drive provides an equal push and pull force. This force enables an extended depth capacity for holes with a drill angle of greater than 45°, eliminating the need to re-pin the feed cylinder.
Diamec PHC 8
Diamec 6 MCR
The Diamec 6 MCR (Mobile Carrier Rig) from Epiroc combines the best of two worlds – the high productivity and accuracy of a Diamec core drilling rig, with the mobility of a robust carrier designed for underground use. The Diamec 6 MCR offers unparalleled productivity in underground exploration.
The Diamec MCR makes the drilling setup process much faster. It also allows for easy positioning – even at the most difficult of angles. The articulated carrier allows it to bend around difficult contors whilst the highly manouverable boom allows the drill to be positioned in exactly the desired location. This enables the operator to complete the hole and move to the next location quickly and efficiently.
All controls are logically placed to make life easy for the operator. The tough canopy also provides protection from falling rocks and debris. As the drill is mounted on the boom, the operator runs the rig a safe distance away from the drilling area during operations.
The Diamec Smart 6 MCR has an advanced Rig Control System so it can be operated automatically. Drilling parameters are set and monitored from the touch screen on the control panel. The automatic features, which including constant penetration rate can drastrically improve bit life when compared to manual drilling. These features also reduce the risk of core blockage and hole deviation, which minimizes drilling errors and operator fatigue. This rig is also available with a Pilot Hydraulic Control System (PHC).
