RC Above Head Assemblies

LD Assembly

LD Assembly

The Metzke™ Above Head LD RC Assembly.

With a growing number of drill rigs being adapted to a Multi purpose / RC drilling application Metzke™ has recognised the requirement for a compact, field serviceable and easily retro-fittable assembly.

The Metzke™ Above Head LD RC assembly includes 3 major components.

  • Metzke™ Dual Swivel
  • Metzke™ Blowdown Valve
  • Metzke™ Blast Box 60°

Accompanying this assembly is the Head Wear Tube and associated Drive Sub. These can be supplied in all common RC threads 

HD Assembly

HD Assembly

The Metzke™ Above Head RC Assembly.

For purpose built RC Drill Rigs and conversions of DTH rotation heads, Metzke™ has recognised the requirement for a compact, field serviceable and easily retro-fittable assembly.

The Metzke™ Above Head HD RC assembly includes 3 major components.

Metzke™ HD Dual Swivel

Key benefits include;

  • Heavy duty but compact design
  • Solid plumbed air inlet piping to Blowdown valve
  • Single piece long life mud seal
  • Soft coupling connection between Swivel shaft and Head shaft / spindle

Metzke™ HD Blowdown Valve

Key benefits include;

  • No external 3 way valving required
  • Field Serviceable
  • Retainer type mount for an easy retro fitment
  • Compact design 140mm in height

Metzke™ 90°and 60°Blast Box

The Metzke™ Blast Box is a compact unit with interchangeable hardened wear plates and ceramic block. The Blast Box is mounted with Retaining Clamps and can therefore be mounted in the most suitable orientation. Both of the inlet and outlet have replaceable wear inserts.