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 | |
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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) |
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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.
Mintec 18 set for Ghana
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.