How does a core drilling rig work?

Depending on the size of the hole, most situations require the drilling rig to be attached to the ground or surface with an anchor, bolt, or vacuum seal to keep the rig stabilized. Because core drilling requires substantial speed and force to get through concrete, a lot of heat is generated during the drilling process.

What do you learn in a Core Drill Course?

You’ll learn about core bits, reaming shells, core barrels, inner tubes, drill rods, casing, how they all fit together and what their purpose is. The video does an excellent job of describing how core drilling works visually, with clear animation.

How deep do rotary core drilling rigs drill?

The drilling rigs generally drill 50mm to 200mm diameter boreholes through rock to depths of up to 100m, carrying out Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) where necessary. Cable Percussive Boreholes are often drilled to the depth of rock, with Rotary Core Drilling following on for economical reasons, particularly when significant gravel layers are present

What is core drilling?

Core drilling refers to the system of drilling and collecting a cylindrical core sample in its original state, in-situ. This process is typically carried out using a 'wireline coring' method, which involves the use of a diamond impregnated (hollow) core bit that cuts until the core barrel is full.

What types of drilling rigs are available?

The drilling videos featured here on our website showcase the capabilities of various types of drilling rigs, including water well drilling, auger drilling, core drilling, and more.

What are the different types of drilling rigs offered by Simco?

With a focus on the specific processes involved in geothermal drilling, geotechnical drilling, and water well drilling, these drilling videos enable you to see the differences between the various drilling rigs offered by SIMCO. A variety of geothermal drilling videos allow you to view Air Rotary DTH Hammer and Mud Rotary drilling.