Home > Supplier Companies > WORD International Inc > Articles > Geo-Technical Drilling...
WORD International Inc

Geo-Technical Drilling Attachment

Apr 17, 2014




Model: 
Geotechnical Drilling Attachment
New / Used: New
Manufacturer: WORD
Application: Augering, Coring, Geothermal Drilling, Mud Rotary

For this specialized WORD International project we were approached by a leading geotechnical contractor in Pennsylvania. We were presented with the challenge to create a product that would allow for soil sampling over the side of guard rails. They had previously gone to three other drilling manufacturers where they were turned down and told that their project, could not be done... Or couldn't it? 
 
Our customer needed a unique and specialized machine with the "reach" to give them the market advantage. Being able to utilize the full reach of their 8-ton excavator eliminated at least a 1/2 day of site preparation on each project. Their excavator provided the reach they needed, they just needed the right drilling attachment to compliment their existing excavator. 
 
Weight was our main challenge. The unit needed to be under 2,486 lbs. and most importantly, under budget. Their geotechnical drilling requirements necessitated the convenience of hollow stem auguring and coring capabilities with the simple flip of a switch. We were able to achieve this through the attachment of our specially designed, EX57/15 combination dual-rotary head excavator attachment. We utilized the advanced hydraulics on the excavator and were able to accommodate their basic needs and so much more. A CAT-head probe, 2,500 lb. winch and hydraulic clamp were all attached as additional accessories for this machine. 
 
WORD International accepted the challenge and delivered. On Budget.  

 
Product Specifications
 
• Hole size: 6-5/8" hollow stem auger & AWJ Coring
• Type of Drilling: Soil & Geotechnical sampling
• Flushing: Air/ Water/ Mist
• CFM Required: N/A
• Hydraulic Flow: 32 gpm
• Hydraulic Pressure: 3,000 psi

 
Product Features

• MO57/15 Combination Hydraulic Rotary Heads
• CAT-head probe for soil sampling
• 2,500 lb. Hydraulic Winch
• Hydraulic Clamp

Source: http://wordrockdrills.com/content/geo-technical-drilling-attachment