Helicopter-portable Exploration Drill Rig
Marcotte Machining’s new Mancore 600TA
is a demountable, heli-portable exploration
drill rig specifically designed for operations in
hard-to-reach or difficult areas. The new rig
joins Marcotte’s existing product line, which
includes the model STM1500 for under-ground drilling and HTM2500 for surface
drilling. The Mancore 600TA is a modified
version of the base model Mancore 600,
incorporating a track system for maneuver-ability in all types of terrain. Like the 600,
the 600TA is a modular rig that can be eas-ily disassembled for transportation overland
or by helicopter. According to the company,
the Mancore 600TA is the lightest rig in its
class, with the heaviest module weighing just
408 kg (900 lb) once assembled. The drill’s
design also allows for assembly of motors
and tanks in a space of only 6 m (20 ft) in
diameter, on level or uneven terrain.
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As featured in Womp 2013 Vol 06 - www.womp-int.com
