How can diamond drilling be used in the rail industry?
Diamond drilling is a fast, ultra-precise and non-percussive drilling technique that comes with many benefits for use in the rail industry.
Enhancing both the speed and accuracy of drilling, it also protects employees from HAVS injuries and dust inhalation. As a non-percussive technique, it also maintains structural integrity, a desirable advantage in the rail sector.
In this article, we’ll further explore the benefits and application of diamond drilling for the rail industry.
What is diamond drilling?
Diamond drilling is an extremely precise, efficient and safe drilling technique for hard materials such as concrete, stone and metal.
A diamond drill bit is first mounted onto a rotary drill. As a core drilling technique, this drill then cuts holes of varying sizes into the tough material.
Very powerful but also accurate, it is a quick and efficient drilling method that is also non-percussive to protect any structures from damage or vibration.
How is diamond drilling used in the rail industry?
The technique of diamond drilling can provide speed and precision to a number of rail projects, drilling small and precise core holes which can vary between 6mm to 1000mm. Holes can be drilled together in a technique called stitch drilling to create larger openings.
The time efficiency of diamond drilling is important because any downtime in rail projects will affect the public or the transportation of business goods and diamond drilling can help to minimise this.
Rail projects or tasks that can use diamond drilling include:
- Construction purposes such as creating holes for bolts and frames
- Rail and bridge repair work
- Waterproofing
Unsure if diamond drilling is suitable for your project? Please discuss your needs with the team here at UK Diamond Drilling who can advise on your specific needs.
What is the benefit of diamond drilling for the rail industry?
Diamond drilling presents a number of benefits for the efficiency of rail projects, along with the health and safety of employees. This enables you to achieve a faster rate of work while also protecting your workers and the surrounding work environment.
The advantages of diamond drilling include:
- Able to cut through metal, stone and concrete
- Quick and efficient
- Highly precise technique
- Dust-free operation thanks to water flow
- Versatile and can be used in a range of projects
- Non-percussive to protect structures
- Portable, compact and lightweight
- Less noise and vibration for the comfort of workers
Guarantee these benefits along with high-quality results by making sure you work with a highly certified diamond drilling company such as our team at UK Diamond Drilling. Our certifications and accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline, ISO 9001, Safe Contractor, Oddie Dalton, Avetta, and Acclaim.
If you think that diamond drilling would be applicable to your rail needs, please find out more from our experts.
For more than 30 years, the team here at UK Diamond Drilling has provided leading diamond drilling and concrete cutting services to customers across Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, including the rail industry. Fully trained, insured and accredited, we can tailor our services to the specific needs of your project. To find out more about what we do, contact our team today.
