Contact Us Fr Es WHO WE ARE PRODUCTS SOLUTIONS RESOURCES Bits ‘n Pieces – The Driller’s Blog Diamond Tools and Drilling Parameters – A Video Posted by Rod McCoremick on Nov 25, 2021 10:30:00 AM Share If you want to learn a bit more about how reaming shells and core bits work together and gain a good overall view of the diamond tools used in core drilling, then this video is for you. It provides an excellent visual representation of the core drilling process, and focuses on core bits, reaming shells and drilling parameters. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments How Abrasive or Fractured is Your Rock? Posted by Rod McCoremick on Nov 16, 2021 10:30:00 AM Share For optimal drilling performance, you need a drill bit that is designed to handle a variety of variables that are particular to your drilling project. Choosing the right core bit is one of the most important decisions you will make, and the type of ground is an important consideration. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Visual Deep Dive into the Core Barrel Posted by Rod McCoremick on Nov 2, 2021 11:45:04 AM Share The wireline core barrel is one of the most important pieces of diamond drilling equipment – it’s what you use to recover core. We’ve written a lot about the parts of the core barrel: inner tubes, head assemblies, outer tubes and overshots but being able to actually see how these pieces work together while underground is really helpful. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information How to Extend Drilling Equipment Life While Waiting for New Parts Posted by Rod McCoremick on Nov 1, 2021 11:00:00 AM Share Waiting for new drilling equipment can be longer than usual these days. Supply chains everywhere are being negatively impacted by external events far more frequently than ever before. Disruptive events, like the recent pandemic, are causing potential disruption to business activity and the drilling and mining industries are not immune. Delays are now common for drilling equipment especially those made with steel, such as drill rods, inner and outer tubes, etc. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information All About Drill Rods, Casing and Water Swivels Posted by Rod McCoremick on Oct 12, 2021 3:28:00 PM Share We have another video and this one is about some of the most important equipment in core drilling: drill rods, casing and water swivels. Watch this video to learn about the purpose and different types of drill rods used in both conventional and wireline drilling. Read More 1 Comment Click here to read/write comments The Core Drilling Process: Learn About It in This Video Posted by Rod McCoremick on Sep 28, 2021 10:30:00 AM Share Newcomers to the mineral exploration world are often looking for information that can help them learn more quickly and be more efficient on the job. They may also have a lot of questions that they don’t know want to ask or don’t know where to look for answers. There is a lot to learn and not every experienced driller has the time or the patience to teach. We’ve started publishing a series of blogs and videos that go back to some of the basic information that drillers and helpers, new and old, should know. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information International Standards for Diamond Drilling Equipment Posted by Rod McCoremick on Sep 24, 2021 11:00:00 AM Share Ever wonder about the different types of international standards that exist for drilling equipment? Are there more than just Imperial and metric? Why are they also referred to as DCDMA and CMS? Read More 3 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information Watch our Video on Core Drilling Components Posted by Rod McCoremick on Sep 14, 2021 10:30:00 AM Share The next in of our series of videos about the diamond drilling industry is all about the components of core drilling. These videos are ideal for newcomers to the industry, and for workers looking to advance in their careers. We know that when you have questions, information can be difficult to get. It is why we produce so many guides, blogs and videos. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information Everything You Need to Know About our Drill Rods Posted by Rod McCoremick on Sep 7, 2021 10:07:00 AM Share Since our integration with Epiroc, we have been working hard at integrating our product lines and updating our guides and documentation. We started by updating our most popular guide, Mineral Exploration: Guide to Choosing the Right Core Bit, a few months ago and followed up with the Fundamental Guide to Core Bit Configurations. Now, we are happy to report the new, updated version of our free Guide to Protecting and Handling your Drill Rods is available. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Basic drilling information Core Drilling Basics: A Video on Exploration Processes Posted by Rod McCoremick on Aug 31, 2021 11:30:00 AM Share Ever hear the term greenfield exploration and wonder what it refers to? Or what the difference is between greenfield and brownfield? Newcomers to the mineral exploration world may not know and may not want to ask these questions so we will be publishing a series of blogs and videos that go back to some of the basic information that drillers and helpers, new and old, should know. 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