High-Performance Surface Coring Drill Rig Adapted from Information by Boart Longyear One of the industry’s first 100% handsfree rod handling solutions is the LF300 and FREEDOM Loader combination. No intervention from the drill operator’s assistant is required to align and cycle the rods. In addition, Boart Longyear eliminated the need for hoist plugs - further delivering on their commitment to safety. When paired with the FREEDOM Loader FL262, drill operators don’t need to handle the rods or inner tube during regular operation. The FL262 is powered by hydraulics, making setup simple and reducing the risk of hand injuries. The platform is also foldable and can be easily loaded onto a truck for transport. The forward-tilting head and kick-out tray (KOT) makes it easier to handle the rods and inner tubes, reducing the need for manual intervention and maintenance. The system can handle inner tube lengths of up to 20 feet. When combined with the FREEDOM Loader, rod handling efficiency is the best. The company’s focus on safety lead to an extremely fast head feed and carriage. This approach allowed them to remove the main hoist completely, eliminating risks related to wire fatigue and hoist plug management. The spring-loaded floating drive sub helps extend rod thread life by reducing excessive axial loads during make-and-break operations. The system delivers full joint make-and-break control using clamping devices on both the drill head and FREEDOM Loader, supported by a traditional foot clamp and breakout device for added flexibility. Rod joint stabbing is simple and hands-free with the integrated rod alignment device. Here are some features: j Inner-Tube Handling - The hands-free inner tube handling comes standard on the LF300. From tube retrieval to transfer onto the core bench and redeployment down the hole, nearly the entire process is automated - with only the overshot requiring manual handling. A KOT guides tubes to and from the Freedom FREEDOM Loader, operating effectively at angles from vertical down to 45 degrees. j Power Balancing Hydraulics - Designed to help get the most out of available engine power, balancing technology allows operators to easily scale depth, diameter, or torque without missing a shift. j Proven Reliability - Use of pilot controls and a well-designed PLC (programmable logic controllers) safety system allows any LF160 operator or mechanic to drop in and immediately start working. GEOTECH June Puzzle Solution Fill in the missing consonants to form words about the image. Win a prize! Send completed puzzle to: WWDR PO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 fax: 850-547-0329 or e-mail: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com Time for a Little Fun! _ E _ _ _ U E _ _ A _ E A _ _ E _ _ A _ _ _ _ I _ E _ _ _ I _ E _ Congratulations to Joe Tolle of Looptech Geothermal in Sanger, TX Joe Tolle of Looptech Geothermal in Sanger, TX ~ Winner for June! ~ Winner for June! 16 JULY 2026 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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