Mincon introduces new rock drilling range

Mincon created the new line to complement its existing range of “efficient, high-performance” rock drilling solutions. According to the company, the new product line offers customers more effective and efficient drilling packages to help reduce drilling costs.

Mincon Group CEO Joe Purcell said: “The introduction of these modular systems is a great step forward for Mincon, allowing new customers to affordably enter the rock drilling industry and benefit from the performance and efficiency of our class-leading solutions.”

The new Rock Drill mast attachments allow users to add a Mincon drilling solution to their existing equipment, whether it’s an excavator, skid steer or any other compatible carrier machine.

Mincon said its standalone drilling rigs in the Rock Drill range are compact self-powered systems for customers who want to expand their fleet with drilling solutions that have a smaller footprint than conventional drill rigs.

The full Rock Drill product line comprises three drill rigs and five drilling mast attachments. The R405, R412 and R512 drill rigs use a sub-90hp powerplant and are compatible with 3ft, 5ft and 10ft drill rods, respectively, or 1m, 2m and 3m drill rods in the European market.

The M106, M112 and M120 drilling mast attachments share a versatile design, with each model representing a different length. The M207 and M220 drilling mast attachments have a heavy-duty design to accommodate the power requirements of deep-hole drilling duties.

The new product line has been made possible by Mincon’s acquisition of US firm Hammer Drilling Rigs in January 2021.

In addition to targeting existing markets for mining, quarrying, construction, water and geothermal well drilling, Mincon’s new Rock Drill package solutions will also be tailored to customers in the solar installation market.