Mining Exploration Drill Rod Ø60 x 5mm – Alloy Steel 4130, High Strength Core Drilling
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High-performance mining exploration drill rods Ø60 x 5mm made from AISI 4130 alloy steel. Precision cold-drawn, heat-treated, and threaded for core drilling and mineral exploration applications.
Product Overview
Our Mining Exploration Drill Rod Ø60 x 5mm is designed for demanding core drilling and mineral exploration projects. Manufactured from AISI 4130 alloy steel, these rods provide excellent strength, wear resistance, and straightness, ensuring reliability in deep-hole drilling and challenging rock formations.
The rods are produced using cold-drawn technology and precision heat treatment, followed by CNC threading, making them highly durable and capable of transferring torque under extreme conditions.
Key Features
·Made from high-strength AISI 4130 alloy steel
·Cold-drawn for excellent straightness and dimensional accuracy
·Quenched & tempered for optimum strength and toughness
·CNC machined threads for reliable torque transfer
·Available in multiple diameters, wall thicknesses, and thread types
Technical Specifications
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Parameter
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Specification
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Product Type
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Mining Exploration Drill Rod
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Outside Diameter (OD)
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Ø60 mm (other diameters on request)
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Wall Thickness (WT)
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5 mm (range: 3–8 mm)
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Lengths Available
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1.5 m, 3 m, 6 m
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Steel Grades
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AISI 4130 (optional: 4140, 4340, 45#, 1045)
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Manufacturing Process
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Cold-drawn, heat treated, CNC threaded
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Surface Finish
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Black oxide / phosphated / galvanized
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Applications
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Core drilling, mineral exploration, rock sampling
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Standard Exploration Drill Rod Sizes
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Outside Diameter (OD)
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Wall Thickness (WT)
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Lengths
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Typical Application
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Steel Grade Options
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Ø42 mm
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3.5–5 mm
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1.5 m / 3 m
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Light exploration, shallow drilling
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4130 / 4140
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Ø50 mm
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4–6 mm
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1.5 m / 3 m
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Medium drilling, geotechnical use
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4130 / 1045
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Ø60 mm
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5 mm
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3 m / 6 m
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Standard mineral exploration
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4130 / 4140
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Ø73 mm
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5–8 mm
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3 m / 6 m
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Deeper mineral drilling
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4130 / 4340
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Ø89 mm
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6–10 mm
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3 m / 6 m
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Heavy-duty exploration
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4140 / 4340
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Wireline Drill Rods (HQ/PQ Series)
Wireline drill rods are specially manufactured for deep mineral exploration drilling, where core recovery and borehole straightness are critical. Our rods are produced from alloy steels (4130, 4140, 4340), cold drawn, quenched & tempered, and CNC-threaded to withstand high torque and cyclic fatigue in demanding exploration environments.
Common Wireline Sizes
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Wireline Series
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Outside Diameter (OD)
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Wall Thickness (WT)
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Typical Application
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Steel Grade Options
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HQ Rod
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Ø159 mm
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6 mm
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HQ wireline core drilling
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4130 / 4340
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PQ Rod
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Ø194 mm
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8 mm
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PQ wireline deep core drilling
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4140 / 4340
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Exploration 4”
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Ø101.6 mm
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8 mm
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Deep exploration (4 in series)
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4130 / 4140
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Manufacturing Process
1. Material Selection – Alloy steel billets (4130, 4140, 4340, etc.) are tested for compliance.
2. Hot Forming – Billets are formed into tubular blanks.
3. Cold Drawing – Tubes are cold drawn for straightness, uniform OD/WT, and smooth surface.
4. Heat Treatment – Quenching & tempering for high strength and fatigue resistance.
5. Straightening – Multi-roll straightening to achieve tight straightness tolerance.
6. CNC Machining – Rod ends are prepared for thread cutting.
7. Threading – Threads cut with precision CNC machines (API, Q™, T, R-thread available).
8. Surface Protection – Black oxide, phosphated, or galvanizing for corrosion resistance.
9. Final Inspection – Straightness, dimensional tolerance, hardness, ultrasonic/NDT, and thread gauge testing.
Advantages of Our Drill Rods
·Superior straightness for deep-hole exploration
·Excellent fatigue resistance under rotation and torque
·Compatible with multiple thread systems
·Long service life, reducing operating costs in the field
·Suitable for harsh mining environments
Applications
·Core drilling in mineral exploration
·Geological survey drilling
·Rock sampling and testing
·Deep-hole exploration for mining
Industries Served
·Mining & Mineral Exploration
·Geotechnical Surveying
·Oil & Gas Exploration (shallow applications)
·Civil Engineering Drilling
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