MOBILITY

      Kluane can mobilize a drill to any location in the world in the cargo hold of a conventional aircraft. The drill is sufficiently compact so that everything, including rods, can be carried on roads by a fiveton truck. The drill also has the ability to be transported inside small fixed wing aircraft, pick-up trucks, and even dug-out canoes. Where access is limited, the unit can be transported by local labourers and/or mules on footpaths. Everything is hydraulically driven, modularized and easily disassembled, so drill moves can be completed in one shift or less. The heaviest single component in each unit weighs between 300 and 400 lbs. Quick disconnects allow the rig to be taken apart from the drill position in less than 45 minutes. On helicoptersupported jobs, the drill’s light weight and small size significantly reduce the number of flying hours.

     The drill can be safely landed and assembled without further assistance from the aircraft, and in case of inclement weather unsuitable for flying, the drill can be supported manually and moved by hand.

PERFORMANCE

     Kluane can compete effectively with most conventional drills in depth capability and with larger core sizes. Kluane operates a fleet of standard and high altitude drills capable of drilling BTW to depths of over 800m, NTW core to depths greater than 550m and HQ core to depths greater than 150m in most conditions (NTW and BTW core are drilled with thin wall rods and are slightly larger than NQ and BQ core). The narrow kerf of the thin wall system allows for a higher ratio of horsepower per square centimeter of cutting face, resulting in improved cutting efficiency, as well as recoveries. As a worldwide average, we drill between 25m to 30m per 12-hour shift (depending on ground conditions). On average, we complete 1,200m to 1,500m per month with one drill.

TECHNICAL

     Kluane's wireline rigs use smaller multiple turbo-charged engines to run hydraulic pumps. The pumps pressurize a reservoir, which provides hydraulic pressure to run the wireline winch, water pump, ram and a top head motor. Hydraulic drive is a more efficient power transfer system that allows for the modularization of the rig. Being totally modularized also means repairs can be effected in the field rather than returning the rig to a shop. Only the failed or damaged part is removed and either repaired or replaced. The rigs have the ability to both survey holes and do core orientation.

DRILL SPECIFICATIONS