SANDVIK DE712

HEAVY-DUTY
SURFACE CORE DRILL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

With safety set as priority, Sandvik has released the

most recent addition to its range of Sandvik DE700
series exploration drills. The SANDVIK DE712 is a
CE marked core drill for surface applications and is
based on the established SANDVIK DE710 model.

This highly productive and reliable rig offers peace

of mind with increased safety on an already proven
design.

––Depth capacity of 1,126 m (3,693 ft) N size

––Feed force of 5.5 tonnes (12,000 lbf)
––Pull force of 9.3 tonnes (20,500 lbf)

Sandvik recommends using only Sandvik

quality manufactured parts. Sandvik does
not guarantee the consistency or quality
of other manufacturers.
 SANDVIK DE712 HEAVY-DUTY CORE STANDARD FEATURES

DRILL RIG FOR SURFACE APPLICATIONS

DEPTH CAPACITY - STANDARD SPECIFICATION* CONTROL PANEL
Metric Imperial All drilling functions controlled from one control panel. Control panel
TK46 N/A include features such:
A N/A • Lift to shift interlock on travers, wireline winche, main winch and
KEY FEATURES OPTIONS TK56 1,953 m 6,406 ft rotation controls.

––EDEEP process in place - We work together with our ––High capacity option with more rotation torque and B 1,440 m 4,723 ft • Guard for 8 spooler valve levers
customers through design stages to identify potential 13.6 t pull out capacity TK66 1,674 m 5,491 ft • Guard over remote tram levers
hazards that can be reduced or eliminated through ––High altitude boost system - enables operation N 1,126 m 3,693 ft • Provision for Safe-T-Spin controls
innovative design. above 2,000 m+ (6,560 ft) TK76 1,156 m 3,792 ft • Safety lock on drill / jack lever
––CE marked Tier 4 model available. Meeting all ––Optional accessories - basic jaws, tooling required to H 754 m 2,473 ft • Alarm during jack leg operation
requirements of the European Union drill in N, H and P P 509 m 1,670 ft

––Designed with Australian MDG 15 in mind

*Calculations are based on machine capacity, which in some cases
––Radio remote controlled tramming to remove the POWER UNIT DIESEL TIER 3
may exceed the rated hole depth of the down hole tooling. Sandvik
operator from the drill when moving the drill. Offers does not guarantee that these results will be achieved in all drilling Metric Imperial
conditions. Diesel engine Cummins QSB6.7 (inline 6 cylinder)
improved operator protection over an on board ROPS
cabin in the event of drill roll over. Power 142 kW 190 hp

––Rotating rod guard with interlock Emission rating Tier 3

––Hydraulically operated left-hand and right-hand ROTATION UNIT Engine filtration Standard plus remote fuel filter

walkways Metric Imperial

––Tier 3 or Tier 4 diesel engine models available Hollow spindle - ID (N) 120 mm 4.73 in

––“P” size rotation unit with chuck drive and hollow Number of jaws 5 POWER UNIT DIESEL STAGE 5 / TIER 4

spindle Gripping range B, N, H and P Metric Imperial

––Stepless rotation speed control Torque @ 75 RPM 3212 Nm 2369 lbf ft Diesel engine Cummins B6.7 (inline 6 cylinder)

––Pilot hydraulic controls Torque @ 900 RPM 646 Nm 477 lbf ft Power 142 kW 190 hp

––Self-propelled drill unit Torque @ 1500 RPM 316 Nm 233 lbf ft Emission rating EU STAGE 5 / Tier 4

––One rod clamp can support B, N, H, P and S rod sizes, Rotation speed 0 to 1,500 RPM Engine filtration Standard plus remote fuel filter

44.5 to 177.8 mm (1-¾ to 7 in)

High - low manual gear change and 0 - 1,500 RPM stepless speed
––Safety spin capable of making up and breaking out of control.
rod joints during tripping operations HYDRAULICS

––Mast access package - comprising of fall arrest Metric Imperial

system and mast platform ROD HOLDER / ROD CLAMP Hydraulic filtration Full flow 10 μm rated return oil filter

––Fits in a closed 40 ft high cube closed container Metric Imperial Maximum working
Number of jaws 2 pressure (rotation 265 bar 3,844 psi
––Wireline spooler - increases life of rope and uptime
hydraulic oil)
via smooth rewinding Gripping range 44.5 - 177.8 mm 1.75 - 7 in
Maximum oil flow 200 l/min 53 USgal/min
––Fire suppression system - suitable for subzero Gripping range - Jaw
B, N, H, P and S
sets Tank volume
climates (hydraulic oil)
400 l 106 USgal
Maximum opening
224 mm 8.81 in Cooler Engine Jacket water
(no jaws)
Hydraulics Air
Hydraulically operated and self energizing rod holder. Electrical system 24 V

Highest quality axial and radial piston pumps and motors used in
three independent circuits. Larger than typical hoses and control
FEED valve sizes used for maximum efficiency.
Metric Imperial
Feed force 53.2 kN (5.5 t) 12,000 lbf
Pull force 91.2 kN (9.3 t) 20,500 lbf
Feed length (stroke) 3.45 m 11 ft 3 in
Speed (up and down) 30 m/min 100 ft/min
Flow fuse hose burst Prevents uncontrolled dropping of rotation
system head if hoses fails.

Head traverse system directly coupled to rotation unit carriage with

no ropes or chains.

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 WATER PUMP MAIN WINCH SHIPPING DIMENSIONS TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS MAST INSTALLED
Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial
Type Hydraulic driven, FMC Bean W1122 Pull capacity (single line) 76.6 kN (7.8 t) 17,200 lbf 40 ft High cube closed Width 2,336.8 mm 7 ft 8 in Length D 10,653 mm 34.95 ft
Maximum flow 140 l/min 37 gpm Speed (up to) 55 m/min 180 ft/min container (door opening) Height 2,565.4 mm 8 ft 5 in Height E 3,302 mm 10.83 ft
Maximum pressure 7,000 kPa 1,000 psi Cable diameter 16 mm 0.63 in When shipping in container the mast is removed Width 2,300 mm 7.55 ft
Travel limiter Prevents the winch from over - winding Weight Rig 11,140 kg 28,970 lb
Note: Weights and dimensions are subject to change depending
MAST OPERATING FOOTPRINT MAST AT 90° on selected options and rig specification.
Dimension D measures to the underside of the crawler tracks
Metric Imperial MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS Metric Imperial
Rod pull capacity 6m 20 ft Metric Imperial Length A 6,906 mm 22.66 ft
Mast dump 1,067 mm 42 in DE712 is available in two speed crawler (triple grouser) configuration Height B 10,578 mm 34.70 ft
Mast length 9m 30 ft Maximum speed 2.6 km/h 1.62 m/h Width C 4240 mm 13.91 ft
Mast angle 90 - 45° angle holes Note: Weights and dimensions are subject to change depending
The SANDVIK DE712 track sub-structure has a tow hook provision on selected options and rig specification.
Mast rest Double post support
built into the design for easier handling in an event of breakdown. Dimension B measures to the underside of the crawler tracks
(prevents mast from moving out of position when
tramming on rough terrain)
Mast access Comprising fall arrest system and mast platform
WALKWAYS
package (above control panel)
Hydraulically operated left-hand and right-hand walkways - provides
easy access to areas of rig requiring maintenance.
Lifting points on mast included for safe handling of mast during
assembly.

CRAWLER TRACKS
WIRELINE WINCH • Radio controlled removing the need for ROPS (roll-over protective
Pull capacity 7.8 kN 1,750 lbf structure) operator compartment
Speed 270 m/min 887 ft/min • 2 speed track controls included
Cable capacity 1,000 m x 5 mm 2,380 ft x 3/16 in • Inclinometers for rig inclination angles
Increases life of rope and uptime via smooth • Electronic throttle control
Wireline spooler
rewinding • Sub-structure has a tow hook built into the design
Wireline wiper and Keeps rig cleaner and prevents overwind • Maximum speed of 2,6 km/h
safety cut out during wireline operations • Triple grouser track configuration
• Ground pressure: 0,075 N/mm2
B
Incorporates hydraulic park brake to prevent creeping during survey
and other activities.

A C

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 OPTIONS SANDVIK TOOLS AND CONSUMABLES SANDVIK GEOLOGICAL CONSUMABLES
Sandvik have a complete range of down hole tools and Sandvik has comprehensive range of over seven
HIGH CAPACITY - OPTION JAW KIT - OPTION consumables to support exploration rigs for start up hundred geological products available for global
Increased rotation torque and continued operation, Sandvik can offer competitive distribution.
Chuck jaws, rod clamp jaws and guides for drilling B, N, H and P sizes
13.6 t pull out capacity tooling packages with the sale of drill rigs.
Increased traverse cylinder size Lower chuck rod guide P size 1 GEOLOGICAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
Increased structural strength of mast and rig base Lower chuck rod guide H size 1 TOOLS AVAILABLE ––Metal core trays
Engine power increase Lower chuck rod guide B size 1 ––Underground core barrel systems ––Plastic core trays
Lower chuck rod guide N size 1 ––Surface core barrel systems ––Core tray racking systems
Socket head cap screw M12 x 35 10 ––Core barrel and inner tube consumables. Full range ––Automatic core saws and blades
DEPTH CAPACITY - HIGH CAPACITY OPTION* Socket head cap screw M12 x 50 10 available ––Manual core saws and blades
Metric Imperial Washer flat M24 10 ––Overshot core retrieval systems ––Core handling systems
TK46 N/A Lynch pin Diameter 6mm x 42mm 10 ––Drill bits, reamers, PCD bits, casing shoes etc. Full ––Pipe wipers
A N/A Pin - jaw holder rod clamp 2 range available ––Orientation down hole tools
TK56 2,602 m 8,534 ft Rod clamp set jaw holder 1 ––Diamond rods and casing all sizes available ––Si-foam A and B
B 1,918 m 6,292 ft Rod clamp set jaw 2 3/16" B size 1 ––Drill muds and additives ––Marking consumables
TK66 2,230 m 7,315 ft Rod clamp set jaw 2 3/4" N size 1 ––Wedging tools ––Flagging tape
N 1,500 m 4,920 ft Rod clamp set jaw 3 1/2" H size 1 ––Casing cutters ––Survey stakes
TK76 1,540 m 5,052 ft Rod clamp set jaw 4 1/2" P size 1 ––Water swivels and hoisting plugs ––Magnification tools
H 1,004 m 3,294 ft Jaw Storage box 1 ––Full range of adaptor subs available ––Geo picks and hammers
P 678 m 2,225 ft Retaining ring for chuck jaw P size 1 ––Compass and clinometers
Retaining ring for chuck jaw H size 1 SANDVIK AFTERMARKET ––Chip sample boxes
*Calculations are based on machine capacity, which in some cases
may exceed the rated hole depth of the down hole tooling. Sandvik Retaining ring for chuck jaw N size 1 Sandvik has excellent aftermarket service and support ––Calico bags
do not guarantee that these results will be achieved in all drilling Retaining ring for chuck jaw B size 1 with a global footprint in 130 countries around the ––Plastic bags
conditions. Upper head rod guide P size 1 world. ––Press seal bags
Upper head rod guide H size 1 ––Wetstrength bags
Upper head rod guide N size 1 AFTERMARKET AVAILABLE ––Over 700 products total
ROTATION UNIT - HIGH CAPACITY OPTION Upper head rod guide B size 1 ––All spare parts are available through Sandvik global
Metric Imperial Chuck jaw set P size rod 5 pieces 1 warehouses
Hollow spindle - ID (N) 120 mm 4.73 in Chuck jaw set H size rod 5 pieces 1 ––Spare parts packages can be supplied with new rigs
Number of jaws 5 Chuck jaw set N size rod 5 pieces 1 ––Sandvik can tailor service contracts to suit customer
Gripping range B, N, H and P Chuck jaw set B size rod 5 pieces) 1 requirements
Torque @ 75 RPM 3723 Nm 2745 lbf ft
Torque @ 900 RPM 918 Nm 677 lbf ft
Torque @ 1500 RPM 451 Nm 333 lbf ft HIGH ALTITUDE - OPTION
Rotation speed 0 to 1,500 RPM
High altitude boost system is required for operation above 2,000 m

POWER UNIT DIESEL TIER 3 - HIGH CAPACITY OPTION

Metric Imperial
Diesel engine Cummins QSB6.7 (inline 6 cylinder)
Power 194 kW 260 hp
Emission rating Tier 3
Engine filtration Standard plus remote fuel filter

POWER UNIT DIESEL STAGE 5 / TIER 4

Metric Imperial
Diesel engine Cummins B6.7 (inline 6 cylinder)
Power 194 kW 260 hp
Emission rating EU STAGE 5 / Tier 4
Engine filtration Standard plus remote fuel filter

Note: This option will increase the weight of the SANDVIK DE712

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