Christensen 160 Smart

Modular surface core drilling rig

Easily transportable modular design

Enhanced safety features

Smart control system

Christensen 160 Smart

Modular surface core drilling rig

Easily transportable modular design

Enhanced safety features

Smart control system

Portable, compact and smart

Push boundaries with the Christensen 160 Smart

Safe and smart

If you need to blaze a trail into the unknown, then this core drilling rig is the perfect partner.

Product description

Exploration drilling is tough. From time to time, it's necessary to really push boundaries and move well outside any comfort zones. The Christensen 160 Smart has been designed by exploration drillers. It will bring home core samples in the toughest, remotest areas where transport is a real challenge. It can be separated into several modules and transported easily as each part is fitted with lifting points. The rig can then be assembled rapidly at a remote site. The Christensen 160 Smart is fitted with safety features which enhance operator safety without hindering productivity. It also includes a power unit equipped with a reliable Cummins diesel engine which meets the very latest emission standards. If you need to blaze a trail into the unknown, then this core drilling rig is the perfect partner.

Quick facts

Power unit
Manufacturer	Cummins
Model	B4.5 EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Output	144 kW (188 hp) at 2 200 RPM

Depth capacity
Hole size	Metric	US
B	1 900 m	6 234 ft
N	1 400 m	4 593 ft
H	800 m	2 625 ft
P	300 m	984 ft

Rotation unit (B-H unit - standard)
Power	Hydraulic motor
Spindle (inner diameter)	101 mm (4.98 in)
Rotation motors cm2	160 cc
Rotation torque, drilling max	2 124 Nm (1 567 ft lbs)
Rotation speed, drilling max	1 300 RPM

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Exploration drilling

Prospecting and exploration drilling is the first phase in the life cycle of a mine, followed by development, extraction and finally closure and reclamation.