Reverse Circulation Rigs
Rig 3
Model Schramm T685The Schramm T 685 is a well recognised and respected drilling rig in Australia, synonymous with deep hole RC drilling.
Rig 3 was custom built for Kennedy Drilling by Airdrill in Western Australia and delivered in August 2012.
- RC 5 1/2” dia (140mm) Hole size exceeding 400 metres
- Air 1350 / 1150 cfm x 350 / 500 psi rig mounted
- Air 1350 / 1150 cfm x 350 / 500 psi truck mounted
- Boostered Air to 1000 psi truck mounted
- Cyclone and Emission Filter rig mounted
Drilling Capacity
CAPACITY
- 6 metre Rods x 4 ½” (115mm) Reverse Circulation
- Hole diameter 5 ¾” (146mm)
- Hole depths to 800 metres
FEATURES
- Rod handling hands free operating.
- Sandvik Rod Handler.
- Auto Hydraulic Rod Breakout
- Sandvik Emission Filter on board rig
- Sandvik Sampling System with Rotaport Splitter - rig mounted
- Cyclone rotates for ease of cleaning and maintenance
- Metzke Hydraulic Slips
- Fire Suppression protecting rig
OPTIONS
- Stainless Steel Start Rod to reduce magnetic interference.
- Electronic survey camera supplied on request
Rig Specifications
DRILL
- Head Travel 8 metres
- Sliding Angle Mast to 50 degrees
- Pull back 73,000 lb (33181 kg)
- Rotation Torque 12,565 lb ft (17,035 nm)
- Water Injection System
- Cyclone and Cyclone mounted on adjustable height swinging arm
- Sandvik Rod Handler
- Auto Rod Breakout and make up with Double Pneumatic Spanner
- Wire Line Survey Winch
- Haul Winch 540kg capacity
- 40 Rod storage on rig (240 Metres)
HYDRAULICS
- Variable Displacement pumps with load sensing for drilling functions
- Fixed Displacement pumps used for rig set up
- Char-Lynn Rotation Motors
ROTATION HEAD
- Schramm 3.5 : 1 Twin Motor Gearbox
- 0 – 102 rpm
- Torque 12,565 ft lbs (17,035 nm)
RIG ENGINE
- Caterpillar C27 ACERT
- 800-1150bhp at 1800-2100rpm
- 597-858bkW at 1800-2100rpm
COMPRESSOR
- Sullair Rotary Screw
- 1350 cfm x 500 psi
RIG CARRIER
- Mercedes Actros 4144 8 x 8 440 bhp
- 44000 kg gvm rating
- Custom bult for rig carriers
- 14.00 x 20 Michelin Tyres
- 2012 build
- UHF Commercial Radio
AUXILIARY COMPRESSOR
- Sullair Rotary Screw Combo Open Frame
- 1350 cfm x 350 psi
- 1150 cfm x 500 psi
- Caterpillar C18 Electronic Engine 630 bhp powered
BOOSTER
- Hurricane 6.7 276 41B/1000
- 2400 cfm x 1000psi
- Cummins QSB 6.7 280 bhp powered
- John Deere Pumper Block
ROD TRUCK
- Mercedes Actros 4141 8 x 8 410 bhp
- Drill rod capacity 72 rods
- Remote controlled hydraulic Tilting Rod Bin
- 3000 litre Diesel Storage Tank
- Hose Reel and Electric Pump
- Spare Wheel Storage and Handling for the Drill Rig
- Storage Boxes
- PVC storage
- UHF Commercial Radio
SUPPORT TRUCK
- MAN 15.290 Dual Cab 4 x 4 2012
- 2000 litre Diesel Tank with Hose Reel and Electric Pump
- 1000 litre Water Tank
- Crane capacity 3 tonne
- UHF Commercial Radio
- Satellite Phone
CARAVAN
- Explorex 8.2 mtr Kitchen type van
- Separate shower room with washing machine
- Satellite TV
SAMPLING SYSTEM
- Sandvik 2400 cfm Cyclone
- Interval Box
- Mixing Cone and Vibrators
- Rotaport Con Splitter
- Height Adjusting
- Rotates for “At Ground” cleaning and maintenance
- Sample bag size: Waste – Plastic 600mm x 900mm
- Sample – Calico 300mm x 375mm
DUST SUPPRESSION
- Sandvik Emission Filter Assembly
- 2400 cfm capacity
- Diverter Valve for Wet or Dry Drilling
SLIPS TABLE
- Metzke Hydraulic 10 inch Table
- Hands Free Slips operation
All vehicles supplied with 1st Aid Kit, Snake Bite Kit and Fire Extinguishers