Flagship RC rig · RC
PRD OZ RC
Surface Exploration • Reverse Circulation

Key figures
- RC Capacity
- 450 m
- Hole Diameter
- 140 mm
- Pull-up Force
- 25,800 kgf
- Angle Range
- 45°–90°
Technical Specifications
Mast, Feed & Rotary
Purpose-built structural strength.
- Application
- Surface exploration
- Drilling Angle
- 45° to 90° with manual locks in 5° increments
- Prime Mover*
- Suitable truck engine with PTO through transfer gearbox, or 360 hp deck engine
- Platform
- Heavy I- and C-section welded steel structure with chequered plate
- Mast Assembly
- Twin tubular box construction; 12,000 mm overall; 8,000 mm rotary travel; 6 m rods
- Mast Raising
- Two hydraulic cylinders with dumping arrangement for angle drilling
- Feed System
- Two double-acting cylinders, 1:2 rope reeving; pull-down 17,700 kgf at 210 bar
- Feed Speeds
- Pull-up 29 m/min; pull-down 66 m/min
Hydraulics & Rotation
Torque where it matters. Purpose-built systems deliver repeatable drilling performance and responsive operation.
- Rotary Head
- Steel body; spur-gear reduction; oil-bath lubrication; deflector box; top-entry air swivel and blow-down unit
- Spindle
- 79 mm hollow spindle; 4 in API FH female bottom connection; twin hydraulic motors
- Airline Lubricator
- Positive-acting venturi inline unit; 15 L tank; 1,000 psi working pressure
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Two variable piston pumps for feed, rotation and winches; fixed pumps for auxiliary functions and oil cooler
- Control
- Pilot-operated proportional control valves for feed and rotation
- Cooling & Tank
- 120 gpm hydraulic oil cooler; 800 L hydraulic tank
Sampling & Operations
Faster handling. Cleaner recovery. Designed for productive shifts.
- Rod Handling
- EZ wireless radio-remote system with extended swing-out arm for loading and unloading drill pipe
- Rod Rack*
- 32 pipes x 6 m; total rack capacity 192 m
- RC Sampling
- Cyclone system with static cone splitter
- RC Attachments
- RC head and hose; top-entry air swivel; deflector box and blow-down unit
- Jib Boom Arm
- Provided for drill-rod handling during angle drilling
- Breakout System
- Hydraulic SBS 6 swing-in single-wrench system
- Survey Winch
- 500 kg hoisting capacity; 400 m drum; 5 mm rope
- Control Panel
- Rear centralized swing-out panel with gauges, emergency switch and safety lock
Field Support
Ready for the field.
- Levelling
- Four hydraulic jacks with telescopic guides and locking check valves
- Air Compressor*
- Recommended ELGI, 1,200 cfm at 500 psi / 35 bar
- Water / Foam
- Triplex injection pump; 80 lpm maximum flow; 40 bar maximum pressure
- Additional
- Night lights, handrails, hammer stand and compressor fuel tank
- Documentation
- Operation, maintenance and spare-parts manual
- Mounting*
- Crawler or truck
* Prime mover, compressor and mounting combinations vary according to design feasibility. Brochure / manufacturer page ↗
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