Mintec 18 Mineral Exploration Drilling Rig
The Mintec 18 is a large, powerful heavy-duty mineral exploration drilling rig capable of wireline coring, reverse circulation and rotary air blast drilling in all geological formations to extreme depths.
It comes with various mounting options, including 6 x 6 truck for quick mobilisation between sites of long distance or steel tracks for when encountering rough, muddy terrain.
Features of the rig include:
- 18,000kgf pullback
- Capable of Wireline Coring, Reverse Circulation and Rotary Air Blast Drilling
- Mast dump for angle drilling
- High specification rotary heads and double clamps available
- Head tilt for loading roads
- Hydraulic side shift for tripping out of the hole
- Location of drilling controls provides the driller optimum view of the borehole
- Main winch for handling tools and casing
- Wireline winch
- Hydraulic rod clamps
- Onboard coring pump
- Various mounting options including steel single grouser tracks for when encountering rough/ muddy terrain or 6 x 6 truck for quick mobilisation between sites of long distance.
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| CARRIER | |
|---|---|
| Standard | Crawler mounted |
| Heavy duty commercial 6 x 6 truck | |
| Other Options | Skid |
| Customer own support vehicle/structure | |
| DECK ENGINE | |
| Type | Caterpillar C15 570 HP diesel engine |
| Other options available | |
| COMPRESSOR | |
| Type | Doosan XHP 900 |
| Other options available | |
| Air Displacement | 900 CFM |
| Discharge Pressure | 24.1 bar (350psi) |
| MAST CAPACITY | |
| Pullback | 18000 kgf (39683 lbf) |
| Pulldown | 14000 kgf (30865 lbf) |
| Hook Load (Max) | 18000 kgf (39683 lbf) |
| Working Stroke | Main winch: 9140mm (359.8 inch) |
| Rotary head: 7600mm (299.2 inch) | |
| Drilling Inclination | 45° to 90° |
| BREAKOUT SYSTEM | |
| Type | Double breakout clamps, 60 mm – 250 mm |
| Other options available | |
| ROTARY HEAD OPTION 1 | |
| Rotation (Max) | 1250 rpm |
| Torque (Max) | 13000 Nm |
| Features | Rotary head tilt and side shift |
| ROTARY HEAD OPTION 2 | |
| Rotation (Max) | 1000 rpm |
| Torque (Max) | 10660 Nm |
| Features | Rotary head tilt and side shift |
| MAIN WINCH | |
| Single Line Pull (1st Layer) | 8000 kg (17637 lb) |
| WIRELINE WINCH | |
| Single Line Pull (1st Layer) | 3300 kg (7275.3 lb) |
| Single Line Speed (1st Layer) | 254 mpm (835 ft/min) |
| Cable Length/Drum Capacity (6mm) | 1830 m (6004 ft) |
| CORING PUMP | |
| Type | FMC LL1122 hydraulically driven triplex pump |
| Flow Rate (Max) | 200 lpm (52.8 US gpm) |
| Discharge Pressure (Max) | 68.9 bar (1000 psi) |
| LEVELLING JACKS | |
| Type | Two front and two rear levelling jacks with individual locking valves |
| LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Lighting | Control console lighting |
| Mast lighting | |
| Electrical System | 24 V |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Type | 3 emergency stop buttons |
| Hydraulic system protection via relief valves and low level oil sensor | |
| Option: Safety gate with interlock. Automatic decrease in head speed when opened | |
| Option: Rod handler to reduce tool handling | |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
| RC Conversion Kit | For reverse circulation drilling applications |
| Hydraulic Foot Clamp | With jaws to suit B up to P wireline drill rods. Breakout system is a double acting hydraulic cylinder with adjustable wrench |
| Other options available on request |
- 18,000kgf pullback
- RC and RAB compatible
- High specification rotary heads and double clamps available
- Head tilt for loading roads
- Hydraulic side shift for tripping out of the hole
- Location of drilling controls provides the driller optimum view of the borehole
- Mast dump for angle drilling
- Main winch for handling tools and casing
- Wireline winch
- Hydraulic rod clamps
- Onboard coring pump
- Various mounting options including steel single grouser tracks for when encountering rough/ muddy terrain or 6 x 6 truck for quick mobilisation between sites of long distance.
| NWL (8kg/m) drill rod | 1800m (5906ft) |
|---|---|
| HWL (11.6kg/m) drill rod | 1241m (4072ft) |
| PWL (17.33kg/m) drill rod | 831m (2726ft) |
| 4" RC (25kg/m) drill rod | 576m (1890ft) |
* Depths stated are theoretical and based on 80% capacity of the machine. Depths achieved will depend on variables including ground conditions and capability of crew operating the machine.
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Truck mounted Mintec 18, Pakistan
A truck mounted Mintec 18 exploration rig supplied to a government body in Pakistan. Purchased for use in mineral exploration as well as water well projects, the Mintec 18 is set up for a number of drilling techniques including conventional and wireline coring, mud rotary, DTH and drilling with overburden systems.
Mintec 18, Pakistan
Mintec 18, Pakistan
Truck Mounted Mintec 18 set for Pakistan
Crawler Mounted Mintec 18
