Diamec PHC 8

Underground core drilling rig

Raw power

Flexible

Tried and tested

Diamec PHC 8

Underground core drilling rig

Raw power

Flexible

Tried and tested

A rig which provides unbeatable power and reliability

Product description

The Diamec PHC 8 is the most powerful exploration rig of its size currently available. Like the rest of the Diamec range, it’s well suited to both surface and underground operations. The rig is equipped with a robust feed frame fitted with a direct-acting hydraulic telescopic cylinder. A chainless drive provides an equal push-and-pull force. This force enables an extended depth capacity for holes with a drill angle of greater than 45°, eliminating the need to re-pin the feed cylinder.

Quick facts
Main application area	Underground/Surface exploration
Drilling method	Core drilling
Drilling diameters	B, N, H
Max drilling depth capacity*	Vertical down, BO/BT = 2 390 m (7 842 ft) Vertical up, BO/BT = 1 505 m (4 938 ft)
Chuck inner diameter	101 mm (4")
Max torque	2 425 Nm (1 789 ft lbs)
Feed force/pull force	133 kN (29 900 lbs)
Power unit	110 kW (149 hp)
Control system	Pilot hydraulic
Carrier options	Skid
Main optional equipment	Flush pump, air oil cooler, bracing device
Note*	These figures serve as guidelines only. They are calculated with available pull/feed force, weight of drill string in water filled hole, average WOB and reserve for breaking solid core in rock with 10MPa Tensile Strength. Epiroc cannot guarantee these capacities will be reached in all working conditions due to varying factors such as ITH used, conditions of the ground and differences in operation.