Atlas Copco Secoroc unveil Secoroc RocketBit

Made for DTH production drilling in soft to medium hard rock, the new Secoroc RocketBit from Atlas Copco Secoroc is said to be ideal for quarrying and mining operations. Also claiming success in water well drilling, the innovative drill bit has been put through Atlas Copco’s digital wind tunnel simulating the best angles and deep grooves. This design solution is said to have created more space between the forged steel bit body and rock face, thereby optimising chip removal. The Secoroc RocketBit claims to o
April 23, 2013 Read time: 2 mins

Made for DTH production drilling in soft to medium hard rock, the new Secoroc RocketBit from Atlas Copco Secoroc is said to be ideal for quarrying and mining operations.

Also claiming success in water well drilling, the innovative drill bit has been put through 161 Atlas Copco’s digital wind tunnel simulating the best angles and deep grooves. This design solution is said to have created more space between the forged steel bit body and rock face, thereby optimising chip removal.

The Secoroc RocketBit claims to offer higher penetration rates than other equivalent models. Due to the resulting rock chips, each drilled hole will then require less time, stress and strain on the drill string and drill rig.

The forged front means the cuttings are efficiently removed from the face. This in combination with the protruding buttons reduces the need for grinding. Furthermore, Secoroc RocketBit is said by Atlas Copco to be able to produce more holes per day than any equivalent soft or medium hard rock bits. So, in the long run a contractor working for a mining or quarry company has the potential of taking on more work and increasing revenues through greater tonnage and lower costs per metre drilled.

Secoroc RocketBits are available in shank styles COP 32, COP 34, DHD 3.5, DHD 340 and TD 40, and diameters ranging from 90mm to 115mm.
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