Engineering & Mining Journal | Recognizing the Root of Rod Failure
May 2016—Questions and claims frequently arise around rod failures. Drillers often believe it's a flaw in steel. Drill string original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) understand, but they have proven the flaws are induced during the drilling process rather than the manufacturing process. By knowing what to look for and properly managing the drill rod as equipment instead of consumables, drillers could reduce downtime related to rod failures.