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UNDERGROUND DRILLS
Standard Model
Track mounted ITH drill
Requires air booster.
Utilizes standard Cubex
components for:
6200 - Feed system
- 6230 Top Drive
- Hydraulic system
Optional Models
6200 W – Wassara water
Drilling:
- Requires water booster
6200 N – Narrow model:
-For special applications where
space is limited.
Standard Model
Track mounted ITH With on-
5200 board Booster. Utilizes
standard Cubex components
for:
- Feed system
- 6230 Top Drive
- Hydraulic system
Standard Model
Track mounted ITH drill with
heavy slide over and carousel.
The Orion can be built with a
lower profile carousel for
Orion tighter access.
Utilizes standard Cubex
components for:
- Feed system
- 6230 Top Drive
- Hydraulic system
Optional Models
Orion W – Wassara water
Drilling:
- Requires water booster
Orion U – standard Orion with
onboard reciprocating booster.
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Performance
- The 6200 can be used to drill from
3 1/2 inch (89 mm) to 6 1/2 inch
(165 mm)) diameter holes to a depth
greater than 330 ft. (100 m). With
options, it can also be used for
drilling 8-1/2 inch (216 mm) holes
and occasionally reaming up to 17-
1/2 inch (445 mm) diameter holes
with a 12 inch hammer and up to 30
inch (762 mm) diameter holes with a
V-30 raise attachment. Slot raises
can be drilled with a Slit Hammer.
Performance
- The 5200 can be used to drill from
3 1/2 inch (89 mm) to 6 1/2 inch
(165 mm) diameter holes to a depth
greater than 330 ft. (100 m). With
options, it can also be used for
drilling 8-1/2 inch (216 mm) holes
and occasionally reaming up to 17-
1/25 inch (445 mm) diameter holes
with a 12 inch hammer and up to 30
inch (762 mm) diameter holes with a
V-30 raise attachment. Slot Raises
can be drilled with a Slit Hammer.
Performance
- The Orion can be used to drill from
3 1/2 inch (89 mm) to 6 1/2 inch
(165 mm) diameter holes to a depth
greater than 330 ft. (100 m). With
options, it can also be used for
drilling 8.5 inch (216 mm) holes and
occasionally reaming up to 17.5
inch (445 mm) diameter holes with
a 12 inch hammer and up to 30 inch
(762 mm) diameter holes with a V-
30 raise attachment.
 UNDERGROUND DRILLS
Standard Models Performance

ITH drill mounted on a rubber - The Aries can be used to drill from
tired carrier. Standard with 3.5 in. (89 mm) to 6 in. (165 mm)
heavy slideover, Onboard diameter holes to a depth greater
Booster and Carousel than 330 ft. (100 meters) down hole.
Aries WITH OPTIONS: It can also be
Utilizes standard Cubex used for drilling 8.5 in. (216 mm)
components for: holes and occasionally reaming up
- Feed system to 17.5 in. (445 mm) holes with a 12
- 6230 Top Drive in. hammer and up to 30 in. with the
- Hydraulic system V-30 raise attachment.

Optional Models

Aries Jr.
Same as Aries but utilizes a
smaller hydrostatic drive
carrier.

Standard Model Performance

LH1: - The LH1 drills from 2 inch to 3 1/2

Track mounted Top Hammer inch (51 mm - 89 mm) , Diameter
drill. Long Fan Holes to 60 feet (20
meters).
Utilizes standard Cubex
components for:
LH1 - Feed system
- Hydraulic system

Optional Model

LH1C:
A Top Hammer unit that is
convertible to ITH. This unit is
track mounted.

Standard Model Performance

Aquila - As a Top Hammer the Aquila and

A Top Hammer unit that
utilizes a rubber tired
Aquila articulated carrier. Uses
slideover arrangement for
feed positioning.
Aquila Jr.
Same as Aquila B but utilizes
a smaller hydrostatic drive
carrier
All models Utilize standard
Cubex components for:
- Feed system
- Hydraulic system
Optional Model
Aquila C can be used to drill from 1
5/8 inch (41 mm) to 4 inch (102
mm) diameter holes to a depth
greater than 65 ft. (20m). The range
of drilling includes 360° ring of plane
from horizontal to 15° past vertical.
- As a ITH drill the Aquila C can be
used to drill from 3.5 in. (89 mm) to
6 in. (165 mm) diameter holes to a
depth greater than 330 ft. (100
meters) down hole. WITH
OPTIONS: It can also be used for
drilling 8.5 in. (216 mm) holes and
occasionally reaming up to 17.5 in.
(445 mm) holes with a 12 in.
hammer and up to 30 in. with the V-
30 raise attachment.

Aquila C
A Top Hammer unit that is
convertible to ITH. This unit
utilizes a rubber tired carrier
and is standard with an
onboard booster.
Uses slideover arrangement
for feed positioning.
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 UNDERGROUND DRILLS
Standard Models
Aquila B Aquila B
Top hammer drill mounted on
a rubber tired carrier.
Uses a boom for feed
positioning.
Aquila B Jr.
Same as Aquila B but utilizes
a smaller hydrostatic drive
carrier.
All models Utilize standard
Cubex components for:
- Feed system
- Hydraulic system
Standard Models
Aquarius – Wassara water
Aquarius Hammer Drilling:
- Requires water booster
- Utilizes slideover
arrangement for feed
positioning.
Aquarius Jr.
Same as Aquarius but
utilizes a smaller hydrostatic
drive carrier.
Standard Models
Gemini Cable Bolt drill, as a
Gemini package, incorporates a
cable bolt drilling and
insertion system. A top
hammer mounted on a mast
feed system with carousel is
utilized for drilling. The feed
system is mounted to a slide
over with tilt actuator that is
located on the front of the
elevating scissor deck.
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Performance
- With Top Hammer the Aquila can
be used to drill from 1 5/8 inch (41
mm) to 4 inch (102 mm) diameter
holes to a depth greater than 65 ft.
(20m). The range of drilling includes
360° ring of plane from horizontal to
15° past vertical.
Performance
- The Aquarius can be used to drill
with a W80 hammer for 3 1/2 inch
(89 mm) to 4 1/4 inch (108 mm)
diameter holes or a W100 hammer
for 4 1/2 inch (114 mm) to 5 inch
(127 mm) diameter holes to a depth
greater than 330 ft. (100 m). The
range of drilling includes 360° ring
in 105° of plane of plane from
horizontal to 15° past vertical.
Designed to operate slit hammer or
cluster drill raising tools.
Performance
- The unit is capable of drilling
holes from 1 5/8 in. (41 mm) to 3
in. (76 mm) diameter holes. With
a capacity of twelve 5 ft (1.5 m)
rods, the carousel allows drilling
to a depth of 65 ft. (20 m) without
adding drill rods.
 SURFACE DRILLS
Standard Models Performance at Sea Level

A track mounted DTH drill with
onboard screw compressor and
carousel. Uses boom for
positioning
QXR 920
Provides 900 cfm (425 l/s) at 500
psi (34.5 bar).
- The QXR 920 can be used
to drill up to COP 44 at 34.5
bar and COP 65 at 33 bar.
- The QXR 1120 can be
used to drill up to COP 55 at
34.5 bar and COP 64 at 30
bar.

QXR 1120 - The QXR 1320 can be

Provides 1150 cfm (543 l/s) at
QXR 500 psi (34.5 bar).
QXR 1320
Provides 1350 cfm (637 l/s) at
500 psi (34.5 bar).
QXR 1520
Provides 1500 cfm (707 l/s) at
600 psi (41.4 bar)
All models utilize standard Cubex
components for:
- Feed system for 6 meter drill
pipe
- 6230 Top Drive
- Hydraulic system
OPTIONAL
- 9 meter single pass
feed
used to drill up to COP 64 at
34.5 bar and COP 84 L at
34.5 bar.
- The QXR 1520 can be
used to drill up to COP 84 at
34.5 bar at a higher altitude
- All QXR’s can drill to a
depth of 140 ft. (42.7 m) and
to greater depth with
reloading the carousel.
- The drills are designed to
flexibly switch between
Production, Pre-Split,
Drain Holes and Reverse
Circulation grade control
drilling.

Standard Model Performance

QXW 810 - The QXW 810 drills with a

A track mounted drill using a W80 (3 in.) or W100 (4 in.)
Wassara DTH Hammer with DTH Hammer to a depth of
QXW onboard on board 85 gpm (322 up to 570 ft. (174 m) without
L/min) pump system and deck reloading the pipe cassette
mounted carousel. and to greater depth with
reloading.
Utilizes standard Cubex
components for:
- Feed system
- 6230 Top Drive
- Hydraulic system

Standard Model Performance

Chimera - The Chimera drills with a

A Top Hammer drill rig mounted
Chimera on a tank carrier track frame.
Complete with onboard water
pump. Uses boom for feed
positioning.
Utilizes standard Cubex
components for:
- Feed system
- Hydraulic system
Top Hammer and can be
used to drill from 1 5/8 inch
(41 mm) to 4 inch (102 mm)
diameter holes .It uses a
single 12 ft rod. This drill is
able to traverse very rough
terrain and is used for road
building, the timber industry,
pipeline work, secondary
drilling applications and
construction projects

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 MODULAR COMPONENTS

6230 Top Drive

A versatile top drive, which is used in both underground and surface

applications, where flexibility and power are a requirement of the mine site.
The 6230 Top Drive is capable of standard pneumatic ITH drilling; Reverse
Circulation, Blind bore raises with cluster drills or larger diameter ITH
hammers of up to 12 inches in diameter, V30 raises and Wassara water
hammer capabilities.

Feed System

A standard feed design is used throughout the Cubex fleet for both ITH and
Top Hammer. It is available in various lengths, capacities, and configurations
to provide maximum flexibility for various applications. Most wear components
are interchangeable for all configurations.

Carousel

A standard carousel design is used throughout the Cubex fleet. It is available in

various lengths, capacities and configurations to provide maximum flexibility for
various applications. Most components are interchangeable for all
configurations.

Automated Drilling

Drilling functions have been automated to maximize utilization of availability

with Rockwell Automation using Allen-Bradley components. Panel view displays
are used for operator input, data storage, data export and diagnostic displays.
The package is used for hole completion and pipe handling. This is available for
our surface and underground production drills.

Hydraulics

Our modular hydraulics systems are designed with standardized components.

These standardized components are interchangeable between all Cubex drills,
underground and surface.

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 AIR BOOSTER COMPRESSORS
UNDERGROUND
Reciprocating Boosters

Designed around our standardized 3 cylinder

single stage booster.

Standard Models – High Pressure for ITH

drilling.

R55
R110 A single booster that delivers 700 scfm (354
l/s) of air at 350 psi (24 bar) discharge
pressure with mine air pressure at intake of 90
psi (6 bar).

R110
Dual boosters that deliver 1400 scfm (660 l/s)
of air at 350 psi (24 bar) discharge pressure
with mine air pressure at intake of 90 psi (6
bar).

Standard Models – Low Pressure for mines

with handheld drills or air drifters.

R30
A single booster that delivers 700 scfm (354
l/s) of air at 150 psi (10 bar) discharge
pressure with mine air pressure at intake of 58
psi 46 bar).

R60
Dual boosters that deliver 1400 scfm (660 l/s)
of air at 150 psi (10 bar) discharge pressure
with mine air pressure at intake of 58 psi (4
bar).

Screw Boosters

Our Screw booster packages are designed

S112 around our standardized positive
displacement series of screw boosters.

Standard Models for ITH drilling

S75
This delivers 650 scfm (306 l/s) of air at 350
psi (24 bar) discharge pressure with mine air
pressure at intake of 90 psi (6 bar).

S92
This delivers 850 scfm (401 l/s) of air at 350
psi (24 bar) discharge pressure with mine air
pressure at intake of 90 psi (6 bar).

S112
This delivers 1150 scfm (543 l/s) of air at 350
psi (24 bar) discharge pressure with mine air
pressure at intake of 90 psi (6 bar).

S150
This delivers 1400 scfm (660 l/s) of air at 350
psi (24 bar) discharge pressure with mine air
pressure at intake of 90 psi (6 bar).
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 WATER PUMP SYSTEMS
for the WASSARA® drill system

Water Pump Packages

Our water booster packages are modular

in design to maintain component
interchangeability.
W175
Water Treatment System – cleans 98%
of solids under 20 Micron in size.
• Two (2) surge tank system cleans
incoming supply water of dirt rust
and scale.
• Tanks have a total volume of 600
gallons (2271 liters).
• This system includes:
o set of two (2) de-silter cones
o set of two (2) de-sanding
cones with final cleaning going
through a 20 Micron bag filter.

Standard Models
W175
The W175 Water Pump is designed to
supply water at 46gpm (175 liter/min.) @
2600 psi (179 bar) to an Orion-W or a
6200W Megamatic drill for drilling
underground. This unit is supplied water
from the mine’s distribution system.

W300
The W300 Water Pump designed to
supply water at 85 gpm (322 liter/min.)
@ 2600 psi (179 bar) to an Orion-W or a
6200W Megamatic drill for drilling
underground. This unit is supplied water
from the mine’s distribution system.

W600
The W600 Water Pump designed to
supply water at 160 gpm (604 liter/min.)
@ 2600 psi (179 bar) to an Orion-W or a
6200W Megamatic drill for drilling
underground. This unit is supplied water
from the mine’s distribution system.

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 ATMOSPHERIC SCREW COMPRESSORS

UNDERGOUND

Screw Compressor Packages

Our Screw compressor packages are
designed around our standardized
positive displacement series of screw
boosters.

Standard Models
750U125
This single stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 750 CFM
(354 l/s) @ 125psi (8.6 bar)

750U350
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 750 CFM
(354 l/s) @ 350psi (24.1 bar)
1150U350
900U350
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 900 CFM
(425 l/s) @ 350psi (24.1 bar)

1050U125
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 1050
CFM (495 l/s) @ 125psi (8.6 bar)

1150U350
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 1150
CFM (543 l/s) @ 350psi (24.1 bar)

1300U125
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 1300
CFM (613 l/s) @ 125psi (8.6 bar)

1350U350
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 1350
CFM (637 l/s) @ 350psi (24.1 bar)

1600U125
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 1600
CFM (755 l/s) @ 125psi (8.6 bar)

2000U125
This two stage screw compressor
package is designed to deliver 2000
CFM (944 l/s) @ 125psi (8.6 bar)

Note: Model nomenclature – first

number specifies capacity of
compressor in CFM, ‘u’ specifies
underground, and the second number
specifies the capacity in PSI.

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 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Heli-Drill
The Heli-Drill is low ground pressure
balloon tired articulated drill for off road
remote drilling. This drill breaks into 9
assemblies that are transportable by a
Heli-Drill Bell Ranger Helicopter.

Performance
The Heli-Drill is designed to drill holes
with a 3” (76mm), 4” (102mm), 5”
127mm) or 6 “ (152mm) DTH hammer to
a depth of 656 ft (200 m). Drilling
requires a separate compressor
package, consult factory for specification
based on application.

Optional
RC Drill package
Top Hammer configuration

HAS 100

HAS 100 – Underground Drill

The HAS-100 is a track-mounted drill
Reverse Circulation drill designed to drill
deep and large diameter holes.

Performance
The HAS-100 can drill both rotary bits or
with I-T-H hammers. It has been used to
drill with a 24 inch (609 mm) I-T-H
Reverse Circulation hammer, drilling
holes to a depth over 1300 ft. (400 m). It
drills up or down holes.

Arctic Drill
The ATD is designed for many
applications proven in Arctic operation.
This 2 speed versatile drill moves on a
Arctic Drill rubber tracked, air ride suspension, with
low ground pressure. The two man
pressurized cab designed for extreme
climate results in a highly productive
machine with quick set ups and rapid
penetration rates. The Rugged variable
speed top drive rotation and efficient
pipe handling for increased productivity
on the job site can be equipped for DTH,
Rotary, Auger or Core Drilling.

Performance
The ATD has a 750 cfm (354 l/s) @ 350
psi (24.1 bar) rotary screw compressor,
can provide 16,000 lb. of pull back and
has a hydraulic breakout system with
mechanized pipe handling. A fuel-
efficient CAT engine powers this unit.
The two man pressurized cab is
equipped with heat, A/C and all operator
controls.
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