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Thompson, CT USA -
Numa, a leading designer and manufacturer of down hole hammers and bits,
will be exhibiting at UCT 2003, the Underground Construction Technology
International Conference & Exhibition being held January 14-16, 2003
at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas USA. The ninth
annual show will include more than 625 exhibitors involved in cutting-edge
trenchless techniques, conventional open-cut or a combination of
both.
Located in booth 1415, Numa will exhibit a full range of down hole
hammers and bits that can be used for drilling horizontally or vertically
in any rock conditions. Showcased will be Numa’s revolutionary Patriot®
rock drilling hammer line as well as the Impact Ring Bit System® that has
significantly simplified horizontal rock drilling for contractors all
across the globe.
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Recently introduced, the all-new Patriot® Down Hole Hammer
Line provides unmatched penetration and durability for drilling in hard
rock formations. The Patriot® is unlike any other drill on the market
today with its tremendous penetration rate, vastly simplified design and
exceptional hammer life. The entire product range will have a capacity to
drill holes 3-1/2 to 48 inches (89 - 1219 mm) in diameter and is perfectly
suited for water wells, caissons, tie-backs, exploration holes, pile/rock
sockets, utility poles, tunneling under roads and any other construction
application. On display will be the Numa Patriot® 35 and 60 DTH
hammers.
The Impact Ring Bit System® is a technically
advanced, efficient means of drilling in both horizontal and vertical
applications that require simultaneous drilling and casing. The system
consists of a unique two-piece design incorporating a center and ring bit
combination. Upon completion of drilling, the center bit and drill string
can be pulled back out the hole to be used on other projects while leaving
the casing installed. This provides the added benefit of lower equipment
costs because the product can be reused on multiple projects.
Two features of the Impact Ring Bit System® are the
ability to drill quickly and accurately. Penetration rates in granite have
yielded speeds in excess of 4 inches/minute (102 mm/min) while accurately
drilling on-line and on-grade. The thickness of the ring bit also helps to
promote longer and deeper bores. All of this together combines to provide
the drilling industry with the fastest means available on the market today
for setting casing in difficult ground conditions.
Impact Ring Bit Systems® are available for many
different styles of casing including steel, P.E., or concrete/clay pipes
and casing. The system is perfectly suited for horizontal applications
such as piles, pipelines, sewer / water rehabilitation, tie backs,
tunneling under roads and buildings or any other casing installation
project.
Numa is a major manufacturer of down hole hammers and
bits for the international drilling industry. The company designs and
builds down hole hammers and bits for drilling vertical and horizontal
holes 3-1/2 to 48 inches (89 - 1219 mm) in diameter. The company is known
worldwide for their Patriot hammer line, which provides an unmatched
combination of fast penetration rates and long hammer life.
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