Secoroc Rock Drilling Tools

Raiseboring equipment – Rock Roller

bits

A complete rotary drilling system

 Raise your productivity with pilot
bits from Atlas Copco Secoroc

As part of its ongoing commitment to the

mining and construction industries, Atlas
Copco Secoroc provides a complete range
of pilot bits. Bits designed to meet the
most demanding performance and service
life expectations. Whatever rock conditions
you’re working in, we have the bits to meet
the challenge.

Lower cost per meter drilled

Our industry leadership is the direct result At your service - wherever you are
of unwavering dedication to lowering your No matter how great our products
overall drilling cost. As part of this effort, are they’re only a start. To secure your
our pilot bits not only give you outstanding investment, we provide technical support.
service life, the range of cutting structures Thanks to Atlas Copco Secoroc’s global
covers a wide range of rock formations presence, qualified support is never more
to be drilled. Furthermore, you can rest than a phone call away. We have skilled
assured that both the manufacturing personnel on hand across the world to offer
processes and products are certified assistance, advice, training, service and
in accordance with API and ISO 9001 maintenance - whenever and wherever you
technology quality standards. need it.
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The right bit for the job
For any raisebore piloting operation Pilot bit manufacturer comparison
accuracy, bit selection and carbide Atlas Copco
BHMT Smith Sandvik Security IADC
wear rate are all key in keeping costs Secoroc

down and efficiency up. Missing the MH BI-V – – M84F 63

target area and numerous trips to
H BI-X Q7JS SCM M87F 73
change bits are just two common, VH BI-XX Q9JS SCH H100F 83
potentially costly problems. A guide to our pilot bits and theequivalent products from other
manufactuers.

Packed with information and helpful

tips assembled over many decades,
this brochure helps you avoid them.

Select your bit carefully

Before starting on a raise project,
collect as much information about the
site as possible. Find out about the
typical formations, their compressive
strengths and abrasiveness.

Then pick your bit. The right one

is the one that ultimately yields
the lowest cost per meter drilled.
Secoroc provides a range of pilot bits
engineered to increase your drilling
performance. As you’ll discover, with
Secoroc you can’t go wrong.

Selection guide

Soft/Medium hard rock Hard rock Very hard rock

Secoroc MH

Secoroc H

Secoroc VH

10,000 psi 30,000 psi 50,000 psi 70,000 psi

70 MPa 210 MPa 350 MPa 480 MPa

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 Three designs to cover your needs
Secoroc MH
- Extra long life in medium hard formations
Conical or Chisel shaped carbide buttons
and very little cone offset allow this bit to
drill fast for long hours in medium hard
rock formations, including hard limestone,
dolomite and shale.

Secoroc H
- For hard rock formations
Tough, fracture-resistant, ovoid and ogive-
shaped carbide buttons and low offset
make his bit ideal for heavyweight, hard
rock applications, such as taconite, syenite
and gabbro.

Secoroc VH
- Very hard formation drilling
Even tougher ovoid carbide buttons, zero
offset, low projection and full bottom hole
coverage combine to allow long hours of
drilling in hard to very hard rock formations
such as chert, quartzite and hornfels.

Size Product No. Product Code Product Formation IADC Pinn Conn.
7 7/8" 91000924 117-3200-73-RB-N-07 BI-H Hard 7-3-7 4 1/2” API Reg
9" 91000361 117-3229-73-RB-N-07 BI-H Hard 7-3-7 4 1/2” API Reg
9 7/8" 91000296 118-3251-73-RB-O-07 BI-H Hard 7-3-7 6 5/8” API Reg
9 7/8" 91000297 118-3251-83-RB-N-07 BI-VH Very Hard 8-3-7 6 5/8” API Reg
Medium
11" 91000290 118-3279-61-RB-F-07 BI-MH 6-1-7 6 5/8” API Reg
Hard
11" 91000313 118-3279-83-RB-N-07 BI-VH Very Hard 8-3-7 6 5/8” API Reg
12 1/4" 91000269 118-3311-73-RB-O-07 BI-H Hard 7-3-7 6 5/8” API Reg
12 1/4" 91000314 118-3311-83-RB-N-07 BI-VH Very Hard 8-3-7 6 5/8” API Reg
13 3/4" 91000294 118-3349-73-RB-N-05 BI-H Hard 7-3-5 6 5/8” API Reg
13 3/4" 91000370 118-3349-83-RB-N-05 BI-VH Very Hard 8-3-5 6 5/8” API Reg
15" 91000383 132-3381-73-RB-N-05 BI-H Hard 7-3-5 7 5/8” API Reg
16" 91002176 132-3406-73-RB-O-05 BI-H Hard 7-3-5 7 5/8” API Reg
17 1/2" 91001783 132-3445-83-RB-N-05 BI-VH Very Hard 8-3-5 7 5/8” API Reg
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A pilot study in bit design

Tungsten carbide buttons in

different designs.

Bearing type:
Bit sizes: 12 1/4" and below
O-ring sealed journal bearing
Bit sizes: 13 3/4" and above
O-ring sealed roller bearing

Gauge bevel protection

– flat top

Lug/shirttail protection
– hardfacing on shirttail

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 13 ways to get the most out of your pilot bits
1. Use a bit gauge to check that the gauge diameter is 8. To avoid damaging the threads of the pilot bit and
within recommended tolerances. drill string component, thread the bit by hand onto
the drill string component before installing the com-
2. If the pilot bit is used, check that the carbide buttons ponent in the float box of the machine. Proper lifting
are in good condition and the cones are free to turn equipment and techniques should be employed
without excessive play. Furthermore, make sure that whenever lifting any size of pilot bit.
all flushing passages are clear.
9. Do not over torque the pilot bit during makeup.
3. Make sure that the design of the pilot bit complies Recommended torques given by API manufactur-
with the geological formation you’re drilling in as ers should be followed. Slow rotation speed during
well as the flushing fluid used. makeup is advised.

4. If flushing with compressed air, check that nozzles 10. During bit breakout, raise the pilot bit and drill string
are installed and of the correct size. component high enough to allow the bit to drop
into the bit breaker box.
5. If flushing with water, check that nozzles have been
removed from flushing passages or that the proper 11. Do not drop the pilot bit with the drill string weight
nozzles have been installed. attached.

6. Always engage the circulation system until returns 12. After removing the pilot bit and bit reamer stabilizer
are present before applying load or rotating the pilot from the drill string after breakthrough, lubricate the
bit. cones of the bit with light oil prior to storage.

7. Clean up and inspect the threads and mating 13. Any time the pilot hole is open make sure nothing is
shoulders of the pilot bit and drill string component. dropped in it. If something drops into the pilot hole
Liberally coat with lubricant approved by the bit ensure the foreign object is removed before con-
manufacturer. tinuing to drill the pilot hole.

Operating suggestions
Makeup torque range Weight-on-bit Bit weight Rotary
Size Design
kNm (000’s) kft-lbs (000’s) MT* ST** kgs lbs speed
7 7/8" BI-H 16.27 - 21.015 12 - 15.5 14.29 - 28.58 15.75 - 31.5 30 67 50-90 rpm
9" BI-H 16.27 - 21.015 12 - 15.5 16.33 - 32.66 18 - 36 35 77 50-90 rpm
9 7/8" BI-H 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 17.9 - 35 19.75 - 39.5 64 140 50-90 rpm
9 7/8" BI-VH 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 26.9 - 40.3 29.6-44.4 64 140 40-80 rpm
11" BI-MH 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 19.96 - 34.9 22 - 38.5 77 170 50-120 rpm
11" BI-VH 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 29.9 - 44.9 33 - 49.5 77 170 40-80 rpm
12 1/4" BI-H 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 22.2 - 44.45 24.5 - 49 101 224 50-90 rpm
12 1/4" BI-VH 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 33.3 - 50 36.75 - 55.1 101 224 40-80 rpm
13 3/4" BI-H 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 24.95 - 49.9 27.5 - 55 130 285 50-90 rpm
13 3/4" BI-VH 37.96 - 43.38 28 - 32 37.4 - 56.1 41.25 - 61.9 130 285 40-80 rpm
15" BI-H 48.4 - 62.2 35 - 45 27.2 - 54.4 30 - 60 168 370 50-90 rpm
16" BI-H 48.4 - 62.2 35 - 45 29 - 58.2 32 - 64 176 387 50-90 rpm
17 1/2" BI-VH 48.4 - 62.2 35 - 45 47.6 - 71.4 52.5 - 78.75 286 630 40-80 rpm
**MT = metric tonne = 1000 kgs
**ST = short ton = imperial ton = 2000 lbs
The operating suggestions are shown above for weight on bit and rotary speed. The rule of thumb for the best rock engagement is:
the greater the weight-on-bit the lower the rotary speed, the larger diameter the bit the lower the rotary speed.
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 Subjected to alterations without prior notice. © Atlas Copco Secoroc AB. All rights reserved. 2011.09
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Atlas Copco Secoroc

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Phone: +46 223 461 00
E-mail: secoroc@se.atlascopco.com
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