Diamond Bit Line for Shallow Holes
Boart Longyear has launched the GTUMX
diamond coring bit as the latest addition
to its Ultramatrix (UMX) line. The
GTUMX is designed for shallow holes
and conventional drilling for both explo-ration and geo-technical applications.
According to the company, the ability to drill faster with high penetration rates
and to outperform existing bit technology
in a wide range of ground formations
makes the GTUMX ideal for customers
seeking an affordable alternative to their
current bit selection. GTUMX diamond
coring bits features the Boart Longyear
UMX formula. UMX bits use an advanced
metallurgical formula that is impregnat-ed with large synthetic diamonds. The
formula optimizes high penetration capa-bilities with longer bit life and allows the
GTUMX to turn easily from one ground
formation to another. GTUMX also fea-tures the Razorcut design on the face of
the bit, designed to expedite diamond
exposure and allow the bit to begin cut-ting right out of the box. Wide tapered
waterways improve surface flushing and
cutting while reducing wear on the inner-diameter of the bit, particularly in bro-ken, abrasive conditions. Boart Longyear
will launch an AXT size GTUMX bit first
in the South Africa region, followed by
additional bit size releases and expansion
into the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin
America regions.
www.boartlongyear.com
As featured in Womp 2012 Vol 12 - www.womp-int.com
