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Series Impregnated
Diamond Core Bits

General Information
A series of numerically-coded diamond
impregnated bits designed to overcome
the difficulties of exploration drilling in
variable rock formations and inhole
conditions.
Using advanced powder technology,
Boart Longyear has developed a series
of high performance matrices that bond
effectively with the diamonds to promote
a range of long life, resilient bits with
superior drilling speeds.
Features
Selection made simple with no
confusing colour-coded classification
system. The higher the numerical
code, the harder the rock it can drill.
Leading edge bit manufacturing
technology uses advanced diamond
/matrix bonding for superior
performance.
Suited to all rock environments from
soft to ultra-hard rock types.
ISO 9002.
Series bit selection table
Series 2
Features (cont.)
For abrasive and most fractured formations n Cost effective. Combines durability with high
A durable and versatile, general purpose bit, for use on all penetration rates.
types of adequately powered drills. n Custom bit manufacture on request matches
Series 4 Boart Longyear technology with customer
For medium hard, abrasive competent formations requirements.
Recommended for low powered drills only. Loads in n Ongoing commitment to research and
excess of those recommended will seriously reduce bit development ensures continuous product
life. improvement.
Series 5 n Expert technical product support.
For medium hard to fine grained formations
This particularly cost-effective bit, with its relatively low Wear Patterns
diamond content, is suitable for use with regular powered
machines.
Series 7
For hard, moderately abrasive and fractured
formations
A tough, fast penetrating bit relatively free-cutting.
Series 8
New Face Glazed O.D. Gauge Loss
For hard, competent formations
For best results, this free-cutting bit requires high
rotational speeds and light bit loads.
Series 9
For hard to very hard, competent and non-abrasive
formations
Long life, free cutting bit, able to drill at high penetration
rates in a range of ground conditions.
Series 10 Convex Face Ideal Excessive Diamond
Wear Exposure
For ultra-hard, non-abrasive formations
For optimum performance, needs high rotational speeds
and low thrusts. With experience, can be used
effectively in a variety of other non-abrasive formations.

Surface Set Diamond Bits


n A range of products particularly suited to softer rock
formations. Available in a variety of profiles, diamond
grades and sizes for maximum core drilling efficiency.
Concave Face I.D. Gauge Loss Normal Retirement
Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Bits
Wear
n Designed for wireline and conventional drilling
applications. Usually manufactured on request to suit
customers specific needs.
Non-coring Bits & Miscellaneous Tools
n A full range of non-coring crowns and bullnoses for
specialised drilling application, as well as special tools
such as tapered reamers, adapter reamers, oversized
crowns and shells.
Casing Shoes, Casing Bits & Econoshoes
Burnt Cracked Waterways
n A range of accessories for use on all DCDMA and BSI
standard casings.

Boart Longyear is constantly striving to improve its products and must, therefore, reserve the right to change designs, materials, specifications and price without prior notice.

Boart Longyear
P.O. Box 330, 1111 Main Street West
North Bay, Ontario, Canada, P1B 8H6
Tel: (705) 474-2800 Fax: (705) 474-2373
E-mail: marktcan@boartlongyear.com

Visit our website at:


www.boartlongyear.com
Impregnated Bits Wear Patterns

New Face Glazed Convex Face Wear O.D. Gauge Loss


(Diamond polished and Metal (Rounded to O.D.) Vibration - Alter RPM
Bound) Insufficient water flow - Check Lack of circulation fluid -
Sand blast face or use other pump and rod string for leaks; Increase coolant flow
recommended methods to increase pump output. rate.
re-expose diamond. Try again Bit reaming down
with RPI (RPC) in the undersized hole - Check
200/250 (80/100) range. If face reamer shell gauge
glazes repeatedly, change to a and replace if undersized.
HIGHER series bit.

Ideal Excessive Diamond Concave Face Wear I.D. Gauge Loss


Relatively flat wear pattern with Exposure (Rounded to I.D.) Overfeeding - Increase RPI
slightly chamfered sides. Often caused by excessive (RPC)
Matrix abrades away before diamond penetration rate for the RPM Broken formations - Cement
has worn sufficiently, resulting in high used - RPI (RPC) too low. or change to a lower SERIES
diamond exposure and pre-mature Also can be caused by core bit. Drilling over lost core -
diamond release with low bit life. grinding, overdrilling. Check core barrel.
Caused by overfeeding / overdrilling. Insufficient drilling fluid -
Increase RPI (RPC), or change to a Check inner tube length
lower SERIES bit. adjustment; check pump
and rod string for leaks;
increase pump output.

Normal Retirement Cracked Waterways Burnt


Full depth of impregnation Excessive bit load; dropped rods; Lack of water - Check pump and
evenly consumed. free fall of (wireline) inner tube in rod string for leaks, check inner
dry hole; bit crushed by rod tube adjustments. Maintain
holder or foot clamp. coolant flow rates.

Boart Longyear
P.O. Box 330, 1111 Main Street West
North Bay, Ontario, Canada, P1B 8H6
Tel: (705) 474-2373 Fax: (705) 474-2373
E-mail: marktcan@boartlongyear.com

Visit our website at:


www.boartlongyear.com

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