Versatile RC Rig Also Does Coring, DTH and Rotary Drilling
Boart Longyear has introduced its RC6
drill, a lightweight and compact reverse cir-
culation (RC) rig that also includes coring,
down-the-hole-hammer (DTH) and rotary
drilling capabilities. The RC6, according to
the company, offers several key safety fea-
tures including intuitive control panels,
low-noise operation, a safety cage and
emergency trip wires. When equipped with
an optional radio remote control for driving,
the RC6 can maneuver on slopes up to
30°. The 8,000-kg (17,000-lb) RC6 deliv-
ers 5.5 tons of pullback, has a 4-m feed
stroke, and features a rotary head with up
to 6,540 Nm of torque. It is powered by a
72-kW (96-hp) Deutz air-cooled diesel.
www.boartlongyear.com
As featured in Womp 2011 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com
