Release Date: For Official Website News Post | Issued by KAT Drilling Tools Co.,Ltd.
KAT Drilling Tools Co.,Ltd., a trusted professional manufacturer specializing in full-range rock drilling consumables, officially launches its upgraded Hex32 and Hex35 drifter rod product lineup, targeting underground tunneling, mine drifting, quarrying and infrastructure construction projects worldwide. As core top-hammer rock drilling tools, these hexagonal drifter rods have quickly gained warm feedback from global mining and construction clients thanks to upgraded raw material, optimized craftsmanship and reliable field durability.
Crafted from high-grade alloy steel (23CrNi3Mo standard), all KAT Hex32 & Hex35 drifter rods undergo strict double heat treatment including carburizing and intermediate-frequency quenching to balance core toughness and surface wear resistance, effectively resisting frequent percussion shock, torsional load and fatigue crack during long-hour heavy-duty drilling. The precision CNC-machined thread ends (matched with mainstream R32/T38 thread specs) deliver seamless connection with drill bits and shank adapters, minimizing energy loss during impact transmission, boosting penetration speed and avoiding thread galling or loosening under harsh hard-rock drilling conditions such as granite and basalt formations.
Hexagonal cross-section design of Hex32 and Hex35 brings outstanding structural rigidity compared with round rods: it stabilizes drill string to reduce hole deviation, accelerates flushing airflow for fast rock cuttings removal, and cuts onsite downtime caused by rod breakage significantly. KAT supplies customizable lengths ranging from 2100mm up to 6400mm to fit various hydraulic drill jumbos, handheld top hammer drills and bench drilling rigs used in open-pit mining and underground tunnel excavation.
Backed by the company’s in-house QC lab, every finished drifter rod goes through hardness inspection, thread precision test and simulated impact testing before factory delivery, complying with international mining tool standards. Besides standard stock items, KAT supports OEM & customized production to satisfy clients’ unique dimension and packaging demands for regional markets across Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and Middle East.
“Our newly upgraded Hex32 and Hex35 drifter rods are developed based on years of onsite market data and client feedback,” said KAT’s product manager. “We aim to help drilling contractors slash per-meter drilling cost by extending rod service life and lowering frequent replacement frequency.”
KAT Drilling Tools keeps expanding its rock drilling tool portfolio covering button bits, shank adapters and extension rods, and welcomes global distributors and end-users to inquire for catalog, pricing and bulk order cooperation.