Drill Heads


AVD Drill heads

Our motivation is to offer the most reliable equipment in its class. The AVD Drill heads are no exception. They have been tested at depths that are still unmatched in the industry. Their design and the uncompromising build quality takes into account the most demanding conditions of use that can be encountered on the planet. They are also designed to ensure safe operations on the jobsite end facilitate maintenance when needed.

ROBUST
Over-designed using thicker steel plates and large diameter bearings.

RELIABLE
Machining precision and quality that helps improving the life of the main shafts and bearings.

EASY
The use of a rollet chain facilitates maintenance and repairs on the field.

SAFE
The robustness of the design ensure a larger operation safety margin.

AVD "H" Drill head "DH-B"

  • H Drill head, suitable from B to H rod sizes.
  • Depth rating of 2 600 m on N rods.
  • Dry weight, including Chuck and transmission is 930 lbs.
  • Available across the whole range of AVD Drill rigs.
  • Heliportable.

AVD "P" Drill head "DHP-M"

  • AVD flagship drill head for maximum depth capacity.
  • P Drill head, suitable from B to P rod sizes.
  • Tested at the depth of 3 400 m on N rods.
  • Dry weight, including Chuck and transmission is 1230 lbs.
  • Available across the whole range of AVD Drill rigs.
  • Heliportable.

AVD "S" Drill head and chuck (prototype) 

  • S Drill head, suitable from B to S rod sizes.
  • AVD Custom chuck utilizes nitro gas springs and maximum holding capacity tested to 100 000 lbs.
  • Prototype

Drill Head options

HD drill head casing and mast table

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This new fastening system has the effect of increasing structural robustness of the assembly in order to reduce the maintenance required.

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