ACE Versatile, Shallow Exploration Drill Unit
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Drill Rig Specs
- Lightweight (Under 3,000 lbs.) Transported Easily into Difficult Terrain
- 4 Speed Transmission – Up to 1,300 RPM
- Drill Head Swivels 360 Degrees
- Shallow Exploration (900 ft. ‘N’ Wireline)
- Wireline Winch Available
- 30” Spindle Travel
- Automatic Chuck
- In / Out Slide Base
- 4 Speed Cathead
- Wire Drum Hoist
ACE Standard Features
- Power Unit - 28 H.P. diesel engine with 12-volt electric start. Other power options available on request.
- Drill Head - AW6-S hydraulic drill head with 24” stroke, AW rod hand chuck, spiral bevel gears and manual spindle lockout when hoisting or sampling. Drill head swivels 360 degrees.
Thrust - 9,424 lbs. Pull - 12,566 lbs. Spindle I.D. - 1-27/32”
Drill Head Speeds:
1st gear (204 RPM) - 2nd gear (422 RPM)
3rd gear (772 RPM) - 4th gear (1,302 RPM)
Optional speeds available on request.
- Transmission - Four (4) speed automotive sliding gear type with one (1) speed in reverse. Features flange mounted drive for hydraulic pump.
- Main Hoist - Planetary wire drum hoist with 75 ft. of 5/16” cable. Brake and clutch wrap around bands - self-energized-cam type. Capacity 5,000 lbs.
- Cathead - Cathead cargo type hoist with manual lockout. Capacity 2,000 lbs.
- Mounting - Structural steel drag skid base with 16” hydraulic retraction.
- Derrick - For hoisting 10 ft. sections of rods/casing.
ACE Optional Features
- (1) Drill Head - BWC2-S with 2-5/16” spindle bore and 24” travel. Also available with 30” travel.
(1a) Drill Head - NXC2-S with 3-5/8” spindle bore and 24” travel. Also available with 30” travel.
- Ackermatic Hydraulic Chuck Assembly - Hydraulic chuck available to suit all drill heads.
- Water Pumps - Hydraulically driven Moyno Type or Triplex Type (check with factory for details).
- Wireline Hoist - Hydraulic wireline winch with 750 ft. of 3/16” cable and internal brake.
- Derrick - Angle hole type derrick. Up to 25 degrees from vertical for 10 ft. pulls.
- Trailer - Two (2) wheel trailer with ball or pintle hitch with electric brakes and four hand screw or hydraulic jacks.
ACE Weights and Dimensions
(Approx. Standard Build, No Options)
- Length/Overall: 72 inches (1,829 mm)
- Width/Overall: 40 inches (1,015 mm)
- Height: 63 inches (1,600 mm)
- Net Weight: 2,250 lbs. (1,023 kg)
- Gross Weight Crated: 2,500 lbs. (1,136 kg)
- Standard Derrick: 280 lbs. (127 kg)
Note: Weights are approximate and dry measured, + or - 10%
Contact factory for additional details. A complete line of optional accessories are available.