Learn how we keep core drilling rigs running with AI fault detection, fast dispatch, and predictive service tools. Case study included.
Minimizing Downtime: How Our Core Drilling Support System Keeps You Drilling
In mineral exploration, each hour lost due to equipment failure can translate to thousands in opportunity costs. That’s why we engineered our after-sales service model around uptime. Our support for the core drilling machine for mineral exploration focuses on proactive solutions, not reactive fixes.
1. Response Time Benchmarks
To deliver rapid recovery, we guarantee:
Remote support response within 30 minutes, globally
Local technician dispatch within 24–48 hours in over 80 regions
Parts shipping initiated in <6 hours for verified component faults
2. AI-Driven Fault Detection
All our diamond drilling exploration rigs are IoT-enabled. Key features include:
Real-time monitoring of hydraulic pressures and flow rates
Predictive fault alerts for motor wear, seal fatigue, and vibration anomalies
Alert push to customer dashboard and our support center simultaneously
3. Dedicated Support Reps
Each Surface exploration drill rig customer is assigned a dedicated account manager who:
Coordinates support from diagnosis to dispatch
Pre-authorizes local part provisioning to reduce approval delay
Tracks performance analytics and service cycles
4. Parts Redundancy and Hot-Swap Kits
To prevent operational halt, we supply:
Hot-swap starter kits with pumps, valves, and hoses
Modular design in Core extraction drill rig allows 10-minute part replacement
Customer parts lockers replenished quarterly based on usage
5. Case Study: Lithium Exploration in Western Australia
When a client’s exploration coring dril rig stalled due to a valve block failure:
Fault detected via IoT in <60 seconds
Video consultation resolved it temporarily
On-site tech arrived within 30 hours
Drilling resumed <48 hours after breakdown