The V-Wall is an internally-upset rod available with our genuine Q® thread, the high load-efficiency RQ® thread or HD thread. In addition, all V-Wall® rods undergo a unique combination of heat treatment processes for performance in demanding applications.
With up to 30% less weight in your drill string, you’ll be able to manage more coring rods – increasing your existing drill’s depth capacity. For example, a drill rated for 2500 m will be able to manage a 3250 m drill string using V-Wall®.
The mid-body also benefits from the internally-upset process and provides flexibility for wedging and steering in deviated hole applications.
Annular clearance between the core barrel and the interior wall of the rod has increased 30%, enabling up to a 20% increase in core barrel descent speed. When utilizing V-Wall® rods with our patented Quick Descent Core Barrel, drop speeds can be expected to increase up to 50%! Depending on the drill, this increase in productivity could equal an extra trip per shift on a 3000 m hole, providing more core to the client.
