[Drill Rigs]

Golden Bear 1400 m N | Silver Bear 1300 m N | Versadrill | Geotechnical Drill Rigs | Drill Parts

Fordia offers a complete range of powerful and reliable drill rigs to fit your specific needs. Whether you're looking for a surface or underground drill, or even a heliportable machine, our technical support team can help you choose the drill rig you are looking for.

For more details on our diamond drill rigs, you can have a look at the Drill Rigs Leaflet of our catalogue.

For technical specifications on our geotechnical drill rigs, we invite you to have a look at the Geotechnical Leaflet of our product catalogue. Please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative for additionnal information.

[Diamond Drill Rigs]

Golden Bear 1400m N The Fordia Golden Bear 1400m N is a powerful and reliable drill rig for diamond drilling. Its modular design simplifies handling and assembly and the rig can be upgraded by changing the feed cylinder and the rotary engine, if greater depth capacity is needed. Efficient and built tough for durability, the Fordia Golden Bear 1400m N is perfect for surface applications. Powerful and reliable surface diamond drill rig Modular design for easier manipulation Accomodates most drill rods, including P sizes Can be upgraded for even greater depth capacity Download Technical Sheet

 

Silver Bear A5 1300m N The Fordia Silver Bear A5 1300m N is a great heliportable surface drill rig. Mounted on two separate and compact skids, it offers pure power yet convenience for transportation in mountainous or remote areas. Designed and produced in conjunction with structural and hydraulic engineers, the Silver Bear A5 is a powerful machine meant to drill hard. Designed to be broken down quickly and easily for heli-moves Disassembled drill is light enough to be moved using a Hughes 500D machine Industry leading synchronized chuck and foot and one-handed valve operation Outstanding rod handling ability Finest quality available of components produced to very tight tolerances for easier replacement Download Technical Sheet

Versadrill Canada Fordia is the official distributor of Versadrill Canada. Versadrill maintains a clear mission: based on the needs of the industry, they design innovative equipment that is simple to use, easy to maintain, and increases productivity, while reducing operational costs. Every product is designed for performance, lightweight, durability and respects health, security and environmental standards. For detailed product information and specifications, visit www.versadrillcanada.com. Versadrill kmB .4 / kmB .4S The kmB.4 drill fills the need for a lightweight long stroke portable drill rig. It was designed with the input of industry principals and contractors in the exploration sector. This versatile drill can be utilized on the surface as well as underground with minimum retrofitting – minimizing the capital cost for organizations that offer both services. Aside from the numerous technical aspects, perhaps the kmB.4’s most attractive feature is its greater depth capacity to weight ratio delivered through its aluminum conception. This lightweight design reduces the number of helicopter moves. The power pack is constructed in a two-piece configuration for transportation; it also facilitates simple changing of the power unit to suit either drilling application. This drill is affordable to purchase and to operate – it can be skidded in with an ATV four-runner, floated via waterways, or lifted with a smaller helicopter, eliminating the need for roads, heavy equipment and the associated permits. Select Technical data sheet   Top of page   Versadrill kmB .8 / kmB .8S  VersaDrill Canada's mandate at the outset was to fill the gap for the need of a lightweight long stroke portable drill rig. The final concept to the VersaDrill design was brought about in part by listening to the industry principals, contractors including the exploration sector. The formula for bringing this type of drill rig to fruition was drilling know how, determination and having a good understanding of the marketplace. The concept of a versatile drill that can be utilized on the surface just as easily as underground with minimum retrofitting has merit from an end user's view point, especially when it minimizes capital cost for those who offer both types of service. Aside from the numerous technical aspects of our drill rig, the next feature is it's greater depth capacity to weight ratio brought about by the employment of aluminium and its conception. This lightweight design facilitates and reduces the number of helicopter moves. The power pack is constructed in a two-piece configuration for transportation and to facilitate and accommodate the changing of the power type to suit either drilling application. Particularly interesting on our drill is the rod holder and chuck that are capable of handling 1.75'' to 4.9'' (44.5 mm to 124 mm) diameter drill rods. Select Technical data sheet   Versadrill kmB 1.4 / kmB 1.4S  VersaDrill Canada's mandate at the outset was to fill the gap for the need of a lightweight long stroke portable drill rig. The final concept to the VersaDrill design was brought about in part by listening to the industry principals, contractors including the exploration sector. The formula for bringing this type of drill rig to fruition was drilling know how, determination and having a good understanding of the marketplace. The concept of a versatile drill that can be utilized on the surface just as easily as underground with minimum retrofitting has merit from an end user's view point, especially when it minimizes capital cost for those who offer both types of service. Aside from the numerous technical aspects of our drill rig, the next feature is it's greater depth capacity to weight ratio brought about by the employment of aluminium and its conception. This lightweight design facilitates and reduces the number of helicopter moves. The power pack is constructed in a two-piece configuration for transportation and to facilitate and accommodate the changing of the power type to suit either drilling application. Particularly interesting on our drill is the rod holder and chuck that are capable of handling 1.75'' to 4.9'' (44.5 mm to 124 mm) diameter drill rods.   Select Technical data sheet

[Geotechnical Drill Rigs]

EXPLO Geotechnical Drill Rig Light and portable, the EXPLO geotechnical drill rig is perfect for seismic exploration or low depth geotechnical activities, rotary drilling, coring, augering and down the hole hammering. Designed for quick break-down and asembly (around 10 minutes), it can be mounted on a road trailer or on a four-wheel drive vehicle to facilitate access to limited areas. The simple yet robust design of the EXPLO is easy to maintain and is well adapted to very demanding climates and drilling conditions.

SILEA Geotechnical Drill Rig The SILEA is a versatile drill rig designed for geotechnical and environmental activities. Its soundproof engine, small size structure and complete equipment make it a great all-around tool for geotechnical testing, especially in areas where the access is limited. This drill comes mounted on fixed or adjustable rubber tracks for greater convenience.

OPTIMA Geotechnical Drill Rig Poweful yet reliable, the OPTIMA is a versatile geotechnical drill rig that can be used for all drilling techniques, such as rotary-percussive drilling, down-the-hole hammer drilling, coring, injection drilling, auger drilling, etc. This drill comes mounted on fixed or adjustable rubber tracks and can be radio controlled for easier handling.

INOVA Geotechnical Drill Rig Designed for geotechnical activities, geothermal and water well drilling, the INOVA is a powerful drilling tool that's meant to drill hard. It's double threaded injection swivel ensures great versatility in order to be able to switch simply from one drilling technique to another without critical time losses. The INOVA can drill diameters up to 315 mm and its rotary head is equipped with a triple hydraulic engine.

[Drill Parts]

Spare parts for any drill type are available at Fordia – our team of drilling supply specialists can help you find the right part at the best price. Please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative for more information or to place an order.