Concrete is very sturdy, making it one of the most popular materials for foundations, heavy duty walls, and many other applications. One of the biggest challenges that builders and plumbers face is concrete drilling to run conduits, including water and sewer piping. Every plumber has their own preference where core bits are concerned. There are two ways to do core drilling: conventional and wireline. The main difference is how you recover the core sample once the inner tube is full. In conventional drilling, the entire drill string needs to be pulled out of the bore hole for each drilling cycle. This means that all the drill rods must be removed from the hole and the threads must be taken apart and rejoined for each core sample.
In wire line core drilling, a piece of equipment called an overshot is sent down the hole to release and retrieve the inner tube. The overshot and inner tube are then brought up to the surface using a wire line hoist, allowing the rods and core bit to remain in the hole. A new inner tube is then lowered down and locked into place. The wire line method is more common these days as it is more efficient and safe. Core drilling techniques are used when precise, circular cuts are needed in concrete. Holes of almost any diameter are easily drilled to make openings in the concrete for plumbing, electrical and HVAC installations. Core drilling is also commonly used to create holes for routing cables or placing anchoring bolts, installing load carrying devices like dowel bars, or for analysis of structures, rock or strata.
Diamond core drilling is a revolutionary, cutting edge technology essential to the construction industry as we know it. Diamond drilling techniques were essential to the construction of railroads, tunnels, dams, coalmines, and much more. Without it, most subterranean or even space exploration would not be possible.
Diamond core drilling is a cost-effective cutting technique that decreases both efficient to project completion and labor costs. Other advantages include:
- Low noise pollution
- Precision cutting through nearly any kind of material, including concrete
- No vibration means no damage to nearby structures
- An environmentally-friendly, debris-free system
- Cost-effective
The core drill can either be hand-held or mounted to the surface that will be drilled. The core drill can be used on concrete and many other surfaces. Core drills can be operated in any orientation -- on the ground or floor, on a wall and in a ceiling.
Core drilling solutions for:
- Electrical Services, Piping, and HVAC
- Runway or Taxiway Lighting
- Nuclear Decommisioning
- Man Holes
- Culverts
- Testing Surfaces
- Dowel Drilling
- Building Construction
- Architecture
A Brisbane core drilling equipment is both maneuverable and adaptable to meet the complex demands of different drilling projects. Whether drilling by hand, using a stand, or operating one of our customized drills, all must promote efficiency and quality.
