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PRD OZ RC

Surface Exploration • Reverse Circulation

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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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