Zambia GT60 MF Drill Rod-Top Hammer Percussive Drifter Rod
Rock drilling thread extension steel bars encompass various types such as extension rods, MF rods, light extension drill rods, drifter rods, and shank adapter drill rods. These can also be termed threaded drill rods or threaded pipes, featuring either single-ended or double-ended threading, and coming in hollow round or hollow hexagonal shapes. They constitute a vital component of threaded connection drilling tools and equipment. Connected to top hammer rock drill rigs via shank adapters and couplings, and to drill bits via threads on the other end, these threaded rods can be linked with other drill rods to form a complete set of threaded connection drilling tools. They can be paired with a single shank adapter and drill bit, or multiple adapters and bits, and are suitable for shallow holes and small-diameter rock drilling. With a wide range of applications, high drilling speeds, minimal impact energy transmission loss, and enhanced drilling efficiency, they facilitate drilling mechanization and improve drilling conditions. Consequently, thread extension drill rods occupy a significant proportion in the overall drilling industry.
Rock drilling thread extension steel bars must possess high fatigue strength, elasticity, rigidity, and toughness, although strength and toughness are often in conflict. The threads at both ends of the rods are crucial for forming a complete set of drilling tools. Material properties can only be fully utilized after heat treatment, making material selection and heat treatment processes equally important.
M/F extension rods, a type of round or hexagonal threaded drill rod with one end as an internal thread and the other as an external thread, are often referred to as MF drill rods internationally. They facilitate quick rod connections with coupling sleeves, reducing the weight and length of the complete drilling tools, shortening threaded connections, and minimizing thread joint impact energy loss. This enhances ease of loading and unloading, and significantly increases drilling speed and efficiency.
Specifications include:
- Threaded Connections: R22, R25, R32, R38, T38, T45, T51, T60, etc.
- Diameters: OD32, OD38, Hex32, Hex35, etc.
- Lengths: 800-6000mm.
- Packaging: Plywood cases or wrapped in plastic knitting and packed into bundles, or as per customer requests.
In mining operations, GT60 MF drill rods are widely used for tunnel excavation, ore mining, and other tasks. Similarly, in geological exploration, geotechnical engineering, and other fields, GT60 MF drill pipes are commonly employed for rock drilling operations.
