Percussion and Rock Drilling
UK Automated and Machine Mast Percussion and Rock Drilling Services
Percussion and rock drilling use rotary percussion or compressed air drills for forming holes. This equipment can be hand held or a frame-mounted machine is commonly used when drilling non-reinforced concrete or brickwork.
Percussion and rock drilling use a hammer action technique which vibrates the material loose with its tungsten carbide tips, clearing the hole as it proceeds. It is commonly used for dowel bar insertion and resin anchors due to the rough sidewalls that are left once drilled.
Structural engineers prefer this method of drilling as epoxy resins adhere / grip more thoroughly to textured / roughened surfaces.
We tailor our drilling approach for your individual project but two main techniques are :
- Machine Mast Rock Drilling, and
- Automated Rock Drilling
Machine Mast Rock Drilling:
 The rock drill and mast are coupled to the arm of the machine and operated via a remote control unit attached to the operator’s waist. Powered by the machines hydraulic system and a separate portable compressor, the rock drilling can be carried out free from Hand and Arm Vibration.
The drilling system is very versatile and has the capacity to drill various sizes and depths vertically or horizontally.
Machine mast rock drilling is suitable for : -
- Drilling mass concrete - masonry - rock
- Dowel bar drilling
- Induction line drilling
- Anchor hole drilling
- Hydraulic bursting holes to aid concrete removal
Its advantages include:
- No scaffolding required for high level horizontal holes
- Quick mobilisation and demobilisation
- No Hand and Arm vibration
- High outputs using one operative – machine
Download PDF DataSheet on Machine Mast Rock Drilling
Automated Rock Drilling:
 One of the main advantages of automated rock drilling is that the operative has no contact with the drilling machine so no vibration is transferred.
Our machines come in a variety of sizes and have the capability to drill different diameters and depths vertically or horizontally.
Automated rock drilling is suitable for: -
- Drilling mass concrete - masonry - rock
- Dowel bar drilling
- Induction line drilling
- Anchor hole drilling
Download PDF DataSheet on Automated Rock Drilling
Contact us today to discuss your rock drilling requirements
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