How it works
Compressed air cools the bit and lifts cuttings; down-hole hammers add force.
Drilling method
Air Rock Drilling
Fast, efficient drilling for consolidated and hard-rock formations.
Advantages
Fast penetration, effective cleaning and useful observation of water inflow.
Limitations
Compressors increase cost; unstable overburden or excess water can reduce effectiveness.
From the original field library
Field work and project imagery
Your property is the starting point
Know more before you drill.
We’ll review survey suitability, scheduling and estimated travel cost.