Raised Bore Drill Rods in mining

Raised bore drill rods are the backbone of raise boring operations, enabling the safe and efficient creation of shafts, ore passes, and ventilation raises without explosives. Designed to transmit high torque and axial loads while maintaining alignment and stability, they play a critical role in speeding excavation, reducing downtime, and improving on-site safety. Selecting the right rod system and thread configuration helps operators extend service life, simplify maintenance, and lower overall drilling costs.

RockSmith Raise Bore Rods are built for peak performance in the harshest drilling conditions. Manufactured from premium-grade materials to exacting tolerances, they provide superior torque resistance, longer service life, and dependable operation in intensive raise boring work. With consistent quality and field-proven reliability, our rods enable mining teams to drill safer, faster, and more cost-effectively.

Available sizes

• 10" (254 mm)
• 11-1/4" (286 mm)
• 12-7/8" (327 mm)
• Other sizes upon request

Threading and customisation

We supply Raise Bore Rods in any thread configuration required to match your rig and operational needs. Related equipment See our range of Raised Boring Machines for compatible systems and complete raise boring solutions.

Related equipment

See our range of Raised Boring Machines for compatible systems and complete raise boring solutions.

Raise Boring Machines