Kennedy Drilling

Call 08 9021 3225
Mineral Exploration Drilling Contractors

Kennedy Drilling Kalgoorlie

Reverse Circulation Rigs


Rotary Air Blast and Air Core Rigs

Rig 3

Model Schramm T685

The 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.

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


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