Sandvik DU431 underground ITH longhole drill rig

Geodrill operates one (1) Sandvik DU431 drill rig.

The DU431 is a fully mechanized in-the-hole (ITH) longhole drill rig fitted with an onboard booster for underground mining.

Compact and versatile, it is capable of drilling vertical and inclined fans, as well as single or parallel longholes.

Key drilling capabilities for the DU431 are:

  • Longhole diameter: 89-203 mm
  • Parallel drilling coverage: 4.8 m
  • Drill pipe length: 1.22-1.83 m
  • Suitable for production drifts 3.2 x 3.2 m or larger

The compact, heavy-duty articulated four-wheel-drive frame-steered carrier provides mobility and stability in underground mine drifts.