LITE Wireline Drill Rods
When drill size and/or remote site mobilization becomes an issue, Drillers Edge offers a lighter-weight drill rod alternative in S-Maxx (S), deep hole (D), reverse flank (R), and standard wireline (WL) thread forms.
LITE drill rods have been designed to withstand the stresses encountered at great depths. They have a variable wall thickness, ensuring a strong joint while decreasing the overall weight of the drill rod without compromising its life. Additionally, LITE drill rods…
- Allow for deep holes with a smaller, lower-powered drill
- Make mobilization to site easier and less expensive (fly jobs)
- Are ideal for demanding projects requiring hole deviation
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S-Maxx™ Wireline Drill Rod
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 106040 | DRILL ROD, NS 3m LITE |
| 106041 | DRILL ROD, NS 10ft LITE |
| 106205 | DRILL ROD, HS 3m LITE |
| 106204 | DRILL ROD, HS 10ft LITE |
R™ Reverse Flank Wireline Drill Rod
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 104264 | DRILL ROD, NR 3m LITE |
| 104263 | DRILL ROD, NR 10ft LITE |
| 104265 | DRILL ROD, HR 3m LITE |
| 104206 | DRILL ROD, HR 10ft LITE |
Deep Hole (D) Wireline Drill Rod
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 102153 | DRILL ROD, ND 3m LITE |
| 102155 | DRILL ROD, ND 10ft LITE |
| 102154 | DRILL ROD, HD 3m LITE |
| 102156 | DRILL ROD, HD 10ft LITE |
| 104659 | DRILL ROD, PD 3m LITE |
| 104660 | DRILL ROD, PD 10ft LITE |
Standard Wireline (WL) Drill Rod
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 102149 | DRILL ROD, NWL 3m LITE |
| 102151 | DRILL ROD, NWL 10ft LITE |
| 102150 | DRILL ROD, HWL 3m LITE |
| 102152 | DRILL ROD, HWL 10ft LITE |
| Size and Thread | Depth Capacity* | Pullback** (rated minimum) |
|---|---|---|
| NWL LITE 3m (10ft) | 2500m (8,000ft) | 222 kN (50,000 lbf) |
| HWL LITE 3m (10ft) | 1750m (6000ft) | 445kN (100,000 lbf) |
| ND LITE 3m (10ft) | 3500m (11,500ft) | 334 kN (75,000 lbf) |
| HD LITE 3m (10ft) | 3000m (10,000ft) | 512 kN (115,000 lbf) |
| PD LITE 3m (10ft) | 1850m (6,000ft) | TBA kN (TBA lbf) |
| NR LITE 3m (10ft) | >3500m (>11,500ft) | 378 kN (85,000 lbf) |
| HR LITE 3m (10ft) | >3000m (>10,000ft) | 556 kN (125,000 lbf) |
*Depth capacity ratings are based on published industry values. Di-Corp uses comparable materials and manufacturing processes and is confident the same results will be achieved. It is important to note that the care and handling, in addition to drilling conditions, practices, and equipment, will play a significant role in the ultimate depth capacity and performance of any drill rod.
**Di-Corp is testing its rod offering at an independent facility and will publish values as they become available. Pullback is rated on a new, unused drill rod.
QUALITY MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP
Lightweight wireline drill rods are manufactured using high-quality alloy steel tubing with the same mechanical properties as parallel wall. This allows for a thinner midbody to increase overall flexibility. The following is additional information about the makeup of LITE wireline drill rods:
High-quality alloy steel tubing with the same mechanical properties as parallel wall
Thinner mid-body for increased flexibility
Treated to reduce bent rods
Through-hardened box and pin ends to maximize joint strength and increase rod life
Each stage of the process, from material selection to manufacturing, packaging, and handling, is controlled and supported by an experienced team. You can be confident that every rod that leaves our factory will perform to your expectations.
PRECISION-MACHINED THREADS
Drillers Edge joints are designed to be more secure than traditional joints. After a final quench and temper heat treatment, threads are precision machined and then further hardened to ensure more consistent wear resistance, significantly less galling of both the pin and box threads, and less chance of the joint pulling apart.
Available in standard wireline (WL), deep hole (D), and reverse flank (R) thread forms
A complete line of accessory products are manufactured to the same precision
Tubing Characteristics
| Label Color | Drill Rod |
|---|---|
| Orange | LITE Drill Rod |
| Grey | W / WT Casing |
| White | Indicates imperial lengths (5′, 10′, etc) |
Thread Characteristics
| Yellow | WL Thread |
|---|---|
| Green | D Thread |
| Blue | R Thread |
- All rods are packaged and sold in bundles
- The entire length of the rod is coated with Krown rust protection oil
- Box and pin ends are protected with plastic end caps to ensure the anti-galling thread compound does not get contaminated or removed before first use
- Hexagonal bundle end caps further protect the rod ends during shipping and make them easier to stack
