Diamond Drilling
Diamond drilling is a quiet, non-percussive way of forming holes and openings. The result is free from bursting or spoiling and requires little or no reinstatement work. Water and dust control attachments can be used where clean environment is being worked in.
There are two main types of diamond drilling used: wet drilling and dry drilling. Both techniques provide precise holes through all types of base materials such as mass concrete, reinforced concrete, brick masonry, and block work.
Our diamond drilling size range is from 6 mm diameter for small anchor bolts and dowel bars to 1,200 mm diameter (single holes) for installing large diameter pipes.
Wide Diameter Diamond Drilling
Stitch Drilling
Stitch drilling is a commonly used method of forming holes where the size or shape are abnormal. This method entails a series of holes to be drilled next to each other to form the opening. This method can also be used for holes over 1.0m diameter.
Core Drilling
We can also carry out core diamond drilling for test cores where compressive tests are required.
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Diamond Drilling Set Up
 Drill motors vary in size and can be attached to various types of rigs - all of which can be powered by various means: air, electric, petrol, or diesel. A common drill rig set-up would be a static column with an electric motor attached, mainly used for drilling cores up to 250mm diameter. Thereafter a hydraulic motor would be used as this provides the correct peripheral speed and torque, which is required for the larger diameter cores.
Different diamond drilling attachments range from trailer mounted rigs, hand-held drill motors, twin column assemblies, and automated rigs, all of which are used and specified to suit all drilling environments.
Having the right drill rig and set-up can be the difference between a successful and non–successful operation being carried out.
Percussion and Rock Drilling
See our percussion and rock drilling services page for more information on this alternative to diamond drilling including on :
Drill Machine Hire
You can hire many of our drilling machines from our sister firm Diamond Hire & Sales
Contact us today to discuss your diamond drilling requirements. |
