Atlas Copco Exploration Products

Core Drilling Solutions

 Atlas Copco
Geotechnical Drilling
and Exploration
Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and
Exploration manufactures and supplies a
full range of high technical and high quality
products needed for all underground and
surface exploration applications.

In-The-Hole equipment such as wireline,

drill rods and conventional core barrels
and casing; Diamond tools such as
conventional and wireline diamond
impregnated bits, reaming shells and casing
shoes, and a complete range of surface and
underground core drilling rigs.

Atlas Copco delivers sustainable solutions

for increased customer productivity,
through innovative products and services.
All designed to help the user minimize
down-time and maximize productivity.

Be assured that we are ISO certified,

however, if a problem should occur, we
will quickly be at your site thanks to the
worldwide Atlas Copco organization.
Just contact your local Atlas Copco
representative.

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Customer centred - Quality focused

What drives Atlas Copco? In a word - People!

From the customer, whose demand for continuous product improvement fuels our efforts, to our engineering,
manufacturing, technical service and sales teams that contribute to successful drilling projects around the
world. At Atlas Copco, we are all part of the solution.

With a shared vision of improving customer productivity through innovation, Atlas Copco designs, builds,
and supplies the drill rigs and consumables that keep exploration projects around the world operating at peak
performance. Atlas Copco is a world leader in product research and development, using advanced computer
assisted drilling technology that impacts directly on a customer’s bottom line.

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 Most powerful and flexible drilling rigs on the market

Diamec series of underground drilling rigs

The new Atlas Copco Diamec underground drilling
rigs have sent shock waves through the industry.
Built to save time, money and manpower, its
features include an integrated positioner and
hydraulic feed frame for 360 degree drilling,
computer assisted controls and a powerful
energy efficient electric or diesel power unit. The
rigs are rated up to a capacity of 2,000 meters
with B size rods and available with Automated
Performance Controls (APC) or Pilot Hydraulic
Controls (PHC).

The most recent development is the Diamec

Mobile Carrier Rig (MCR), combining ergonomics
and safety with productivity and accuracy in core
drilling.

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Christensen series of surface drilling rigs
The new Atlas Copco Christensen surface drilling
rigs include many new features that make them
the most powerful and flexible rigs available on the
market. All models can be mounted on a skid base,
truck, trailer or track carriers. The surface drilling
rigs are rated up to 2,450 meters of N size rods.
Atlas Copco surface drilling rigs offer increased
strength, reliability and precision. They’re
designed to minimize flexing and vibration in
the hole, a welcome innovation that significantly
reduces the overall cost per meter drilled.

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 Product innovations - that increase your productivity

We offer a complete drilling

tools solution,
Wireline drill rods, casing and
conventional rods, core bar-
rels and related accesories.

Our full range of In-the-

hole tools are designed and
manufactured to respond to
the needs and challenges of
today's drilling industry.

Our approach to innovation

We put importance on
quality and the ongoing
development of our product
lines, to offer our customers
cost effective solutions and
increased productiviy.

Durable, patented core drilling bits

For durable, patented core drilling bits manufactured using the highest quality materials, you
need look no further than to the Atlas Copco diamond bits.

Atlas Copco has pushed the limits of engineering to reach a level of productivity previously
unattainable in the industry. The resulting core drilling bits are more productive and promise
longer life in both competent and broken hard rock.

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Where you are, so are we
The guaranteed availability of Atlas Copco parts and accessories through our worldwide
distribution network keeps your operation on schedule, eliminating costly wait times and
inventory.

Our parts and service commitment includes the following value-added supports and services:
• Field service contracts customized to suit your needs
• Bit, core barrel and drill rod technical services and support
• Mechanical and maintenance training programs

With a proud manufacturing heritage spanning 130 years and verified daily by satisfied customers
around the world, Atlas Copco products can be counted on to perform.

For more information, contact your local Atlas Copco representative or distributor. visit us at:
www.atlascopcoexploration.com

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Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration
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