Wireline Core Barrel

Wireline Core Barrel

Available model: Q series (BQ, NQ, HQ, PQ), Q2/QTK series, Q3 series(NQ3, HQ3, PQ3), QU series (BQU, NQU, HQU), TW series (BTW, NTW, HTW)
Tube type: standard double tube barrel, thin Kerf barrel, triple tube barrel
Gdrills supplies a wide range of wireline core barrels in various sizes and configurations to meet the diverse needs of mineral exploration, geo-technical investigations, and underground drilling projects. Our core barrels are designed for high performance, durability, and maximum core recovery, even in the most challenging drilling conditions.
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General Introduction

In diamond core drilling, a core barrel drilling is a crucial component of the drilling system used to extract cylindrical rock samples (core) from the earth. It is part of the wireline coring system and is designed to hold and protect the rock core as it is drilled.

A core barrel consists of an outer tube, which rotates and cuts into the rock, and an inner tube, which holds the core sample securely. At the bottom, a diamond-impregnated core bit cuts through the rock, while a core lifter and core lifter case help retain the core when the inner tube is pulled to the surface. In wireline drilling, the head assembly connects to a wireline system, allowing for efficient retrieval of core samples without removing the entire drill string.

Core barrels are available in various sizes, such as NQ, HQ, PQ, and BQ, depending on the required core diameter.

 

Specifications

Q Series Core Barrels (Standard double tube)

Item No. Core Dia. Hole Dia
mm inch mm inch
BQ 36.4 1.433 60 2.362
NQ 47.6 1.874 75.7 2.98
HQ 63.5 2.5 96 3.78
PQ 85 3.346 122.6 4.827

 

Q2/QTK Series Core Barrels (Thin Kerf)

Item No. Core Dia. Hole Dia
mm inch mm inch
NQ2/NQTK 50.6 1.992 75.7 2.98

 

Q3 Series Core Barrels (Triple tube)

Item No. Core Dia. Hole Dia
mm inch mm inch
NQ3 45 1.772 75.7 2.98
HQ3 61.1 2.406 96 3.78
PQ3 83 3.268 122.6 4.827

 

QU Series Core Barrels (Standard double tube)

Item No. Core Dia. Hole Dia
mm inch mm inch
BQU 36.4 1.433 60 2.362
NQU 47.6 1.874 75.7 2.98
HQU 63.5 2.5 96 3.78

 

TW Series Core Barrels (Standard double tube)

Item No. Core Dia. Hole Dia
mm inch mm inch
BTW 42 1.654 60 2.362
NTW 56 2.205 75.8 2.984
HTW 71 2.795 96 3.78

 

Choose the Right Core Barrels

 

Item

Tube Type

Advantages

Application

BQ Core barrels

Standard double tube

Smallest size, lower core recovery.

Surface drilling.

Used for deep drilling in hard rock formations.

NQ Diamond core Barrels

Standard double tube

Good balance of sample size and drilling speed.

Surface drilling.

Most commonly used in mineral exploration;

HQ Core barrels

Standard double tube

Preferred when high-quality, larger core samples are required.

Surface drilling.

Used in fractured formations.

PQ Core barrels

Standard double tube

Largest core size

Surface drilling.

Best for soft formations or when maximum sample is needed.

Q2/QTK Core barrels

Thin Kerf

Better core retention than standard Q-series

Surface drilling.

Used in weak, broken, or soft formations where core loss is a concern

NQ3 Core barrels

Triple tube

Provides better core protection than standard NQ. Ideal for moderately fractured formations.

Surface drilling.

Fractured rock, soft formations, clay-rich zones

HQ3 Core barrels

Triple tube

Enhances core recovery in highly fractured or soft rock. Reduces core loss.

Surface drilling.

Highly fractured rock, weak formations

PQ3 Core barrels

Triple tube

Best for soft and weakly cemented formations. Allows recovery of large, undisturbed core samples.

Surface drilling.

Soft rock, weakly cemented formations, environmental studies

NQU Core barrels

Standard double tube

Provides good recovery in confined spaces.

Underground drilling, confined spaces

BQU Core barrels

Standard double tube

High durability, good recovery in tight spaces

Underground drilling

Smaller-diameter underground core drilling

HQU Core barrels

Standard double tube

Maximum sample retention, excellent for deep drilling

Underground drilling

Large-diameter underground core drilling

NTW Core barrels

Standard double tube

Compared to BTW, NTW offers improved core retention in fractured formations.

Better recovery, balanced cost and efficiency

Surface drilling.

Ideal for mineral exploration and geo-technical assessments.

HTW Core barrels

Standard double tube

Provides the largest diameter core for detailed geological analysis.

Ensures high recovery in formations prone to crumbling.

Surface drilling.

Best suited for soft to moderately hard formations, allowing the collection of larger core samples for detailed geological and geo-technical analysis

BTW Core barrels

Standard double tube

Best for deep drilling, and hard rock formations.

High penetration, lower cost, minimal deviation

Surface drilling.

Suitable for hard rock formations and deep drilling, often used in mining exploration where smaller diameter holes are needed.

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