Coring Equipment

01 Core Barrel Assemblies

IMS/Drillers Edge surface core barrels are available in all sizes including B, N, H and P. Underground Core Barrel with Pump-In running gear sizes including B, N and H. All core barrel assemblies are supplied with the option of IMS or Drillers Edge “Edge-Latch” head assembly. IMS barrel (outer tube) options include full hole / hexagonal / chrome and extended. All core barrels can be purchased as complete 1.5 m (5ft) or 3 m (10ft) assemblies, or as individual components.

02 Core Lifters & Cases

IMS has worked diligently with Drillers Edge to provide a robust, high quality and reliable core lifter option.Our Drillers Edge core lifters and matching core lifter cases are second to none and have been proven in all ground conditions.Available in fluted or diamond coated for NWL2 and HWL.
IMS stocks core lifters and core lifter cases in the following sizes:
  • LTK48
  • LTK60
  • BWL
  • NWL
  • NWL2
  • NWL3
  • HWL
  • HWL3
  • PWL
  • PWL3
IMS has several options with triple tube and soft formation lifters including HWLTT and basket or finger type lifters.

03 Overshots

IMS/Drillers Edge has a full range of surface (Ezy Lock style), roller body and underground (pump in) overshots along with all spare parts readily available.

04 Water Swivels

IMS stocks a full range of water swivels for all diamond drilling applications including 25K, 40K and the popular Compact swivel. We have a full range of ‘high speed’ underground water swivel options in stock. A complete range of spare parts and overhaul kits are available for IMS swivels.

05 Adapter Subs

IMS stocks the most commonly used adaptor subs used in the exploration drilling industry.All other sizes and configurations are available upon request. Adaptor subs are quality assured.
IMS offer the following:
  • Rod thread subs in all common sizes
  • Heavy and thin wall options
  • Hoisting plug adapter subs
  • Rod to casing adaptor subs
  • Water saver subs
  • Water swivel adaptor subs
  • Special subs can be made to order