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PRODUCT RANGE
Impregnated Diamond Bits
Impregnated diamond bits are used for cutting holes in medium to ultra-hard formations. A variety of types are available to maximize drill life and penetration.
The crown is made up of metal powder and diamond matrix that wears away during the drilling process and exposes new layers of diamonds, renewing the cutting points.
StageTM Waterways
The innovative StageTM waterway design pushes the envelope by allowing the tallest crown height in the industry. The Stage waterway design
lets you spend more time drilling and less time tripping rods.
Armed with substantial driller feedback and the goal of producing the best bit on the market, Boart Longyear engineers set out to expand the Stage waterway design. The bit provides a new benchmark for reliable, cost-effective productivity in any ground condition. The new design features an expansion of our patented window design to improve productivity, a revised window layout to increase strength, and our patented RazorcutTM face design which provides the driller with a ready-to-cut bit right out of the box and provides excellent tracking to maintain straightness while drilling.
In addition to the design changes, the Stage waterway option is now available in both 16mm and 25mm impreg depths. For very soft and broken ground conditions, Stage is now available in a face discharge configuration.
UMXTM Bits
UltramatrixTM (UMXTM) bits are an innovative
and versatile line of diamond coring bits using patented technology. With several technologically advanced features, the bits make diamond coring more efficient than ever before. UMX bits are engineered to drill faster, last longer, and out- perform existing bit technology in a wide range of drilling conditions and ground formations.
Alpha BitTM Series
Introduced in 2002, the Alpha BitTM Series still sets the benchmark for productivity in hard rock, relative to other traditional impregnated bits. Incorporation of coated synthetic diamonds,
an industry first, retains diamonds in the matrix longer. Prolonged adhesion allows more of the diamond surface to be exposed, enabling faster cutting and longer life. Alpha replaces natural diamonds in the gauge keeping with a unique pattern of thermally stable diamonds, another industry first, improving stability and wear resistance.
AU Design No. 332218; CA Design No. 136438; CN Design No. ZL201030248719.X; PE Design No. 2690; US Patent No. D630,656; ZA Design No. F2010/1030; ZA Patent No. 2012/01878; Patents Pending US Patent Nos. 7,695,542; 7,975,785; 8,146,686; 8,191,445; 8,783,384; AU Patent Nos. 2007342231; 2011226850; 2011226849; 2012211429; CA Patent No. 2671193; CN Patent No. ZL200780050729.8; Patents Pending.