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PT-HD (Pavement Core Drill for Airport Runway Lights)

The Acker PT-HD is specifically designed for production core drilling of 36” runway light holes at major airports across the USA!  It’s incredible production and durability makes it the favorite of industrial electrical contractors!
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What separates the PT-HD?
 
Core size up to 36" [91.4 cm] with incredible penetration rate.  Perfect for production core drilling of 36" [91.4 mm] airport runway lights.
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Drill Head offers up to 1,027 RPM and up to 5,364 ft. lbs. of torque.
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Adjustable Core Barrel Guide accommodates bits from 12" [30.4 cm] - 36" [91.4 cm].
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Travel position in box truck allows rig to be stowed away from the elements and locked with overhead door.
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525 gallon [1,987 L] Plastic Water Tank.
Standard Equipment
Power Unit –
Tier 4 Final.  (4) cylinder turbo-diesel, 74 HP @ 2,800 rpm with 12-volt electric start.  

Drill Head - 
3-5/8" [92.2 mm] spindle bore, accepts all rod sizes up to 3-1/2" [88.9 mm] OD.  Easy to service "bolt on" style drill head. Eight (8) infinitely variable speeds in forward and reverse. Drill head speeds are from zero to maximum RPM in each gear range.
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Lo-Range (High Torque) -
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1st Gear (0-60 RPM @ 5,364 ft./lbs. torque)
2nd Gear ( 0-126 RPM @ 2,565 ft./lbs. torque)
3rd Gear (0-231 RPM @ 1,392 ft./lbs. torque)
4th Gear (0-398 RPM @ 809 ft./lbs. torque)
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Hi-Range (High Speed) -
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1st   Gear (0-155 RPM @ 2,079 ft./lbs. torque)
2nd  Gear ( 0-324 RPM @ 994 ft./lbs. torque)
3rd  Gear (0-597 RPM @ 539 ft./lbs. torque)
4th  Gear (0-1,027 RPM @ 314 ft./lbs. torque)

Lubrication System -
Provides lubricating oil to drill head and transmission internal parts for extended bearing life.
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Core Barrel Guide –

Mounted on two double acting hydraulic cylinders.  Accommodates 12" [30.4 cm] - 36" [91.4 cm] bits.

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Water Pump –

Progressive cavity Moyno 1L3 mud pump. Capacity is 7.6 GPM at 225 psi.

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Mast –

Welded structural steel supports and guides the rotation and feed components.  

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Accessories –

Water Swivel, Hoses, Spindle Adapter.

 

Box Truck Mounting

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Dual Action Slide Base - 

Movement forward/back and side/side for precise positioning over hole.

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Hydraulic Leveling Jacks -

Four hydraulic leveling jacks with lock check valves. Two rear, two front.

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Water Tank -

525 gallon [1,987 L] plastic water tank.

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