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Mintec 12.8 Mineral Exploration Drilling Rig

Designed specifically for mineral exploration, the versatile, heavy-duty Mintec 12.8 drilling rig is capable of wireline coring, reverse circulation(RC) and rotary air blast drilling (RAB) to great depths in remote locations.

Features of the include:

  • 12,800kgf pullback
  • Capable of Wireline Coring, Reverse Circulation and Rotary Air Blast Drilling
  • Mast dump for angle drilling
  • High specification rotary heads and double clamps available
  • Head tilt for loading roads
  • Hydraulic side shift for tripping out of the hole
  • Location of drilling controls provides the driller optimum view of the borehole
  • Main winch for handling tools and casing
  • Wireline winch
  • Hydraulic rod clamps
  • Onboard coring pump
  • Various mounting options including steel single grouser tracks for when encountering rough/ muddy terrain or 6 x 6 truck for quick mobilisation between sites of long distance.

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CARRIER
Standard Crawler mounted
Other Options Heavy duty commercial 6 x 6 truck
Skid
Customer own support vehicle/structure
DECK ENGINE
Type Caterpillar C15 570 HP diesel engine
Other options available
COMPRESSOR
Type Doosan XHP 900
Other options available
Air Displacement 900 CFM
Discharge Pressure 24.1 bar (350psi)
MAST CAPACITY
Pullback 12800 kgf (28219 lbf)
Pulldown 7500 kgf (16535 lbf)
Hook Load (Max) 12800 kgf (28219 lbf)
Working Stroke Main winch: 9140mm (359.8 inch)
Rotary head: 7600mm (299.2 inch)
Drilling Inclination 45° to 90°
BREAKOUT SYSTEM
Type Double breakout clamps, 60 mm – 250 mm
Other options available
ROTARY HEAD OPTION 1
Rotary head tilt and side shift
Rotation (Max) 1250 rpm
Torque (Max) 13000 Nm
ROTARY HEAD OPTION 2
Rotary head tilt and side shift
Rotation (Max) 1000 rpm
Torque (Max) 10660 Nm
MAIN WINCH
Single Line Pull (1st Layer) 8000 kg (17637 lb)
WIRELINE WINCH
Single Line Pull (1st Layer) 3300 kg (7275.3 lb)
Single Line Speed (1st Layer) 254 mpm (835 ft/min)
Cable Length/Drum Capacity (6mm) 1830 m (6004 ft)
CORING PUMP
Type Hydraulically driven triplex pump
Flow Rate (Max) 200 lpm (52.8 US gpm)
Discharge Pressure (Max) 68.9 bar (1000 psi)
LEVELLING JACKS
Type Two front and two rear levelling jacks with individual locking valves
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Lighting Control console lighting
Mast lighting
Electrical System 24 V
SAFETY FEATURES
Type 3 emergency stop buttons
Hydraulic system protection via relief valves and low level oil sensor
Option: Safety gate with interlock. Automatic decrease in head speed when opened
Option: Rod handler to reduce tool handling
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
RC Conversion Kit For reverse circulation drilling applications
Hydraulic Foot Clamp With jaws to suit B up to P wireline drill rods. Breakout system is a double acting hydraulic cylinder with adjustable wrench
Other options available on request
  • 12,800kgf pullback
  • RC and RAB compatible
  • High specification rotary heads and double clamps available
  • Head tilt for loading roads
  • Hydraulic side shift for tripping out of the hole
  • Location of drilling controls provides the driller optimum view of the borehole
  • Mast dump for angle drilling
  • Main winch for handling tools and casing
  • Wireline winch
  • Hydraulic rod clamps
  • Onboard coring pump
  • Various mounting options including steel single grouser tracks for when encountering rough/ muddy terrain or 6 x 6 truck for quick mobilisation between sites of long distance.
NWL (8kg/m) drill rod 1280m (4199ft)
HWL (11.6kg/m) drill rod 883m (2897ft)
PWL (17.33kg/m) drill rod 591m (1939ft)
4" RC (25kg/m) drill rod 410m (1345ft)

* Depths stated are theoretical and based on 80% capacity of the machine. Depths achieved will depend on variables including ground conditions and capability of crew operating the machine.

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