New Core-Drilling Products
Fordia recently introduced
several new core-drilling
products, including the
OWL self-locking core barrel
head assembly featuring
a patented latch design
comprising two self-locking
and independent latches.
According to the company,
once the latches are
deployed, they are locked
in position by a piston and
cannot be retracted, eliminating
mislatching events.
Key features of the unit
include a design that
allows minimal contact
area between latches and
rods, latch mechanisms
fabricated from highstrength
alloy steel, and
fewer overall parts with
less maintenance required.
Also new in the company’s
product lineup is a diamond
core matrix specifically
designed for drilling
in soft, abrasive ground
such as sandstone, shale
or limestone. The new
HERO 3 matrix is intended
for ground types rated
between 3.5 and 5.5 Mohs
hardness, and in addition
to offering excellent resistance
to abrasion, also
allows smooth transition
when drilling in material
that contains varying hardness
levels. Finally, in partnership
with Robco, a
manufacturer of industrial
lubricants, Fordia is now
offering two new greases
designed to reduce vibration
while adequately protecting
the drill rod string
on diamond drill rods.
Black Widow grease is
extra-tacky to offer optimal
performance, will not liquefy
at high temperatures,
and maintains its performance
characteristics at low temperatures.
Bio Black Widow is a biodegradable version
of the product.
www.fordia.com
As featured in Womp 2010 Vol 02 - www.womp-int.com
