XPLOM Drilling Solutions subhorizontal RC rig on mine haul road

Subhorizontal RC Drainage Drilling

Engineered drainage drilling solutions for mine dewatering and groundwater control.

XPLOM subhorizontal RC drilling rig at inclined angle on open pit wall

Engineering Subhorizontal RC Solutions

XPLOM provides specialised subhorizontal Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling services designed for mine drainage, groundwater control and geotechnical applications.

Our purpose-built drilling equipment delivers accurate subhorizontal boreholes with high productivity, reliable field performance and safe operation under demanding mining conditions.

The combination of experienced crews and engineered drilling systems allows efficient execution of long drainage holes while maintaining excellent borehole stability and drilling efficiency.

Applications

  • Mine Drainage
  • Subhorizontal RC Drilling
  • Groundwater Control
  • Long Drain Holes
XPLOM crew operating subhorizontal RC rig on open pit mine face
XPLOM engineers monitoring subhorizontal RC rig drilling into open pit wall

Subhorizontal Drilling Capability

XPLOM's specialised drilling equipment is engineered to execute subhorizontal drilling programmes where conventional vertical drilling is not suitable. The system provides excellent operational stability while maintaining accurate drilling trajectories for long drainage holes.

Operating range

−20° to +10°

Depth capability

Up to 350 m

XPLOM subhorizontal RC drainage drilling project

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