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Rig Three

April 11, 2018 Matt May

An extensive refit has been completed on this rig with the addition of a new automated breakout and Sandvick rod handling system, remote tramming and fire suppression system.  A rig mounted, VM Drilling designed cyclone and cone splitter system has also been fitted to this unit.
A new ergonomic design control panel, 40 ton track base with integrated fuel and water cells, 300 meters of rods onboard and a 500psi Sullair compressor offer full flexibility for either Exploration or grade control drill programs. Below are some of the features included on this unit:

MTU 2000 Series V12 850hp@1800
Sullair 1350/500 Compressor
800m depth capability
Boom Jim rated at 500kg
Sandvick Rod Handler
TJM Hands-free rod breaking system
300m Rod carrying capacity
Belly tanks for 3000l fuel & 1500l water
Tatra 8x8 all terrain support trucks
Track mount auxiliary/Booster 2400cfm @ 1000psi
Dust suppression
Handrails/access ladders all around unit
Rig mounted hydraulic cyclone    
Cone splitter on full rotational arm with raise/lower function
Remote Control tramming
Fire Suppression
Full (three point) electronic emergency shutdown
Full sock whipchecks fitted to all high pressure air hose
Rig three's track base has also been fitted with a specialized water injection system. This system utilizes onboard water to cool the tracks and track rollers during tramming over considerable distances helping to eliminate downtime and assisting our clients in keeping with their production schedules. This is a very manoeuvrable compact unit perfect for any terrain, but capable of drilling in areas of limited access with small pad preparations, it has the ability to drill self contained to 300m where the terrain restricts access to support trucks reaching the machine.