Reaming Bit with Replaceable Pilot Adapter
Available thread: R25, R28, R32, R35
Tapered angle: 6°, 12°
Reamer bit diameter: 64mm, 76mm, 89mm, 102mm, 127mm
Pilot adapter diameter: 26mm, 40mm
Function: hole enlargement
Skirt: 45CrNiMov alloy steel
Button: YK05 / Element Six tungsten carbide
Button inserting method: hot pressing
Application: drifting and tunneling
Gdrills is a leading manufacturer specializing in reamer bits with pilot adapters, backed by over 20 years of industry expertise. Gdrills is committed to delivering high-performance reamer bits with exceptional durability, extended service life, and superior wear resistance, making them a trusted choice for demanding drilling applications worldwide
General Introduction
Structural Economics: How the Replaceable Pilot Design Minimizes Your Cost-Per-Meter In deep-hole tunnel blasting and blast-hole enlargement, the front guide head of a reaming tool is the most vulnerable component. It acts as the frontline tracking device, scraping inside the narrow pilot hole at over 2,500 blows per minute. In legacy monolithic (one-piece) reaming bits, a micro-fracture or excessive diameter loss on the pilot head instantly condemns the entire unit to the scrap bin-forcing contractors to lose hundreds of dollars in unutilized carbide surrounding the main wing body.
Gdrills solves this commercial headache with the Replaceable Pilot Design. By decoupling the tracking adapter from the main reaming face, we isolate mechanical wear. When the pilot adapter reaches its service wear limit, your operator simply unlocks the safety retainer interface on the pit floor, swaps out the worn pilot adapter for a brand-new one, and resumes drilling in under 60 seconds. This simple engineering modification keeps your reaming wing operating at peak structural utility, slicing your overall drilling consumables expenditure by more than half.
Dynamic Force Transfer: Securing Maximum ROP Across Variable Formations A common flaw in lower-grade modular reamers is the presence of mechanical "play" or tolerances within the connection socket. This loose tolerance dampens the hydraulic drill's percussion waves, resulting in sluggish penetration rates and a severe drop in Rate of Penetration (ROP).
Zero-Tolerance Spline Fit: Gdrills utilizes micro-polished internal spline and taper locking geometries within the reaming bit cavity. The pilot adapter is clamped under rigid mechanical compression, behaving exactly like a single, solid piece of steel during high-velocity rotation.
Unimpeded Kinetic Flow: Because the kinetic wave flows without geometric dampening, our tool maintains a linear cutting velocity of up to 18 meters per hour even in Category C hard rocks (basalt/quartzite). This eliminates thermal heat accumulation at the joints and accelerates your overall tunnel excavation progress.
echnical Highlights
Cost-Efficient Replaceable Pilot Design: Features a fully modular structure allowing independent replacement of the front tracking pilot adapter, slashing total consumables overhead by up to 52%.
Empirical ROP Optimization: Scientifically calibrated for stable thrust transmission, delivering exceptional Rate of Penetration (ROP) across soft, medium, and ultra-hard abrasive geological profiles.
Heavy-Duty Spline / Thread Locking: Engineered with an advanced heavy-torque mating socket that eliminates rotational slippage and vibration-induced uncoupling between the adapter and the reamer body.
Full-Case Gas Carburized Alloy: The entire structural chassis undergoes full-length deep carburization (HRC 58-62), resisting severe side-wall erosion in non-homogeneous tunneling faces.
Rate of Penetration Benchmark
Technical Reference: Rate of Penetration (ROP) by Geological Strata
The following cutting speed data serves as an engineering benchmark for Gdrills Heavy-Duty Reaming Bits with Pilot Adapters, when operated under standard hydraulic drifters with a feed force of 12-18kN and flushing pressure of >=7bar:
| Rock Classification | Hardness Range (Protodyakonov Scale) | Typical Rock Examples | Estimated Reaming Speed (ROP) | Primary Mechanical Stress Wear Mode |
| Category A: Soft Rock | f = 4 - 7 | Soft Limestone, Shale, Weathered Sandstone |
35 - 50 meters/hour
(115 - 164 ft/h) |
High volume sludge flushing and minor gauge polishing. |
| Category B: Medium Rock | f = 8 - 14 | Dolomite, Medium Granite, Metamorphic Schist |
22 - 32 meters/hour
(72 - 105 ft/h) |
Balanced impact loading; standard thermal carbon erosion. |
| Category C: Hard Rock | f = 15 - 18 | Hard Volcanic Basalt, Quartzite, Dense Diorite |
12 - 18 meters/hour
(39 - 59 ft/h) |
High percussive vibration; requires premium spherical buttons. |
| Category D: Extra-Hard | f >= 19 | High-Silica Taconite, Chert Enclaves |
6 - 10 meters/hour
(20 - 33 ft/h) |
Severe impact rebound stress; structural fatigue testing recommended. |
Modular Assembly Blueprint & Complete Fleet Ordering Guide
To eliminate onsite assembly confusion and ensure 100% mechanical compatibility under high-impact percussive loads, the Gdrills modular reaming system must be configured in a precise engineering sequence.
Because the front Pilot Adapter and the main Reaming Bit Body are separate components, managing your onsite inventory ratio correctly is the key to minimizing drilling downtime.
| Assembly Component | Official Part Name | Engineering Specifications & Connection Types | The Gdrills Cross-Ordering Role (Procurement Tip) |
| Component 1 |
Heavy-Duty Reaming Bit Body |
Available in T45, T51, ST58, and ST60 female thread connections. Backed by an asymmetric wing geometry. | The Core Carrier. This body rarely wears out on the first shift. Typically, 1 Bit Body survives 3 to 5 pilot adapter lifecycles. Order accordingly. |
| Component 2 |
Replaceable Pilot Adapter |
Features high-precision male driving splines. Outer diameters range from 51mm to 89mm to fit your pre-drilled holes. | The High-Wear Frontline Component. This part bears 100% of the tracking friction inside the primary hole. Always order 3 to 4 spare Pilot Adapters per Reaming Body. |
| Component 3 |
Heavy-Duty Locking Pin Kit |
Custom forge-hardened alloy shear pins engineered to lock the spline shank permanently inside the hub socket. | The Safety Anchor. Small but critical. If a crew loses a pin, drilling stops. Gdrills automatically ships 2 complimentary Locking Pin Kits with every Pilot Adapter ordered. |
"Stop Throwing Away 80% of a Good Reaming Bit" "Why pay for a whole new reaming bit when only the front guide head is worn down? Our modular replaceable pilot system lets your field crew change only the high-wear part in minutes, running the main reaming wing to its absolute maximum life. Save money on freight, slash your warehouse inventory foot-print, and drop your cost-per-meter immediately. Contact our specialized sales team for an immediate modular bulk quote today!"
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Specifications
Pilot Adapter for Tapered Reamer Bits
| Article No. | Dia | Length | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | mm | inch | |||
| P6-D26-R25 | 26 | 1 1/32 | 250 | 9 13/16 | 6° | 1.60 |
| P6-D26-R28 | 26 | 1 1/32 | 250 | 9 13/16 | 6° | 1.60 |
| P6-D26-R32 | 26 | 1 1/32 | 250 | 9 13/16 | 6° | 1.60 |
| P12-D40-R32 | 40 | 1 9/16 | 250 | 9 13/16 | 12° | 2.60 |
| P12-D40-R35 | 40 | 1 9/16 | 254 | 10 | 12° | 2.60 |
R25 Tapered Reaming Bits 6° Tapered
| Article No. | Dia | Button | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | Front | Guage | |||
| RBS(B)64R25-840 | 64 | 2 1/2 | 4x8 | 8x9 | 6° | 0.8 |
| RBS(B)76R25840 | 76 | 2 31/32 | 4x10 | 8x10 | 6° | 1.1 |
| RBS(B)89R25840 | 89 | 3 1/2 | 4x12 | 8x12 | 6° | 2.1 |
R28 Tapered Reamer Bits 6° Tapered
| Article No. | Dia | Button | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | Front | Guage | |||
| RBS(B)64R28-840 | 64 | 2 1/2 | 4x8 | 8x9 | 6° | 0.8 |
| RBS(B)76R28840 | 76 | 2 31/32 | 4x10 | 8x10 | 6° | 1.1 |
| RBS(B)89R28840 | 89 | 3 1/2 | 4x12 | 8x12 | 6° | 2.1 |
R32 Tapered Reamer Bits 6° Tapered
| Article No. | Dia | Button | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | Front | Guage | |||
| RBS(B)64R32-840 | 64 | 2 1/2 | 4x8 | 8x9 | 6° | 0.8 |
| RBS(B)76R32840 | 76 | 2 31/32 | 4x10 | 8x10 | 6° | 1.1 |
| RBS(B)89R32840 | 89 | 3 1/2 | 4x12 | 8x12 | 6° | 2.1 |
R32 Tapered Reamer Bits 12° Tapered
| Article No. | Dia | Button | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | Front | Guage | |||
| RBS(B)89R32-840 | 89 | 3 1/2 | 4x10 | 8x12 | 12° | 2.1 |
| RBS(B)102R32840 | 102 | 4 1/32 | 4x13 | 8x13 | 12° | 2.5 |
| RBS(B)127R32840 | 127 | 5 1/16 | 10x13 | 8x13 | 12° | 3.8 |
R35 Tapered Reamer Bits 12° Tapered
| Article No. | Dia | Button | Tapered Angle (°) |
Weight(kg) | ||
| mm | inch | Front | Guage | |||
| RBS(B)89R35-840 | 89 | 3 1/2 | 4x10 | 8x12 | 12° | 2.1 |
| RBS(B)102R35840 | 102 | 4 1/32 | 4x13 | 8x13 | 12° | 2.5 |
| RBS(B)127R35840 | 127 | 5 1/16 | 10x13 | 8x13 | 12° | 3.8 |
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