Hexagonal Drifter Drill Rods: Engineered for Mining & Tunnel Excavation
Drifter drill rods are threaded drill rods designed for use with hydraulic trolleys, specifically engineered for face drilling and bolting operations in underground mining and tunnel excavation applications.
Performance & Design
These precision-engineered rods are manufactured in both round and hexagonal sections, available in all common thread designs. They feature either Male/Male (M/M) or Male/Female (M/F) connection types.
M/F Connection Advantages: Provides tighter connections, easier handling, quicker uncoupling, and improved potential for drilling straighter holes compared to M/M connections.
Primary Applications
Drifter drill rods are primarily utilized with full hydraulic drifting jumbos for:
- Roadway excavation blasting in underground mines
- Anchor hole drilling operations
- Traffic tunnel excavation projects
- Hydropower engineering diversion tunnels
- Various underground engineering applications
Standard Specifications
Commonly used hexagonal drifter drill rod models include the following standard specifications. Custom configurations are available to meet specific customer requirements.
Main Thread Types: R25, R28, R32
| Thread Type |
Available Diameters (mm) |
| R25 |
33mm, 35mm, 38mm, 41mm, 45mm, 51mm |
| R28 |
33mm, 35mm, 38mm, 41mm, 45mm, 51mm |
| R32 |
41mm, 43mm, 45mm, 48mm, 51mm, 57mm, 64mm, 76mm, 89mm, 102mm, 127mm |
Note: Products can be categorized as extension rods or speed rods based on specific application requirements.