ACE - Lightweight and Portable Shallow Exploration Drill Units
From Drill Rigs
Even 50 years after its inception, the rugged ACE is still the best lightweight and portable shallow exploration drill unit. With a range of job tested features for dependable performance, many units have been running strong and in service for close to 50 years. At Acker, we call that 'value'.
ACE Standard Features
- Power Unit – Diesel (2) two cylinder engine, 12-volt electric starting. 31 HP @ 3000 rpm.
- Drill Head - AW6-S hydraulic drill head with 30' [76 cm] spindle travel, hand chuck with AW rod chuck jaws and thread protector. RPM in Each Gear Range - 1st Gear - 204 RPM 2nd Gear - 422 RPM 3rd Gear - 772 RPM 4th Gear - 1,302 RPM
- Transmission - 4-speed automotive type transmission with one speed in reverse.
- Skid Frame - Structural steel drag base with 16' [40.6 cm] slide base.
- Oil Cooler - Full flow hydraulic oil filter.
- Feed Pressure Control Valve (Manual) Main Winch - Planetary type wire drum hoist with 75 ft. [22.8 m] of 5/16' [.78 cm] hoisting cable and safety swivel hook.
- Cathead - Hydraulically powered cargo type hoist.
What Separates the ACE?
- Lightweight at under 3,000 lbs. [1,361 kg] and transported easily into difficult terrain.
- Unit can be modularized for transport into extremely tight spaces. Popular for work in dam galleries.
- Drill Head swivels 360 degrees.
- Various options and configurations.
Optional Equipment
Optional Drill Head -
Model NXC-2s with 30' [76.2 cm] spindle travel. Speeds: 142, 295, 540, 912 and 117 in reverse. 3-5/8' [9.22 cm] spindle bore.
Tachometer Kit -
Electronic device to monitor RPM or drill rods.
Wireline Hoist -
Hydraulically powered, used for wireline core drilling. 750 ft. [228 m] of 3/16' [.48 cm] wireline cable and internal brake.
Ackermatic Hydraulic Chuck Assembly - 4' [10.1 cm]
4' [10.1 cm] handles all casings AW through NW, all rods a through H (jaws must be changed for each rod or casing size).
Twin Pole Vertical Hole Derrick -
Suited for 10 ft. [3.04 m] pulls and shallow hole applications. Designed for twin pole main leg and two (2) back legs for raising and bracing the derrick. Assembly includes double sheave for 1' [2.54 cm] manila rope and 5/16' [.78 cm] cable.
Trailer -
Includes ball or pintle type hitch and equipped with electric brakes and four (4) hand screw leveling jacks
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