The SIMCO 255 PTC was introduced to the market in 1998. It has since become the new standard for high production, high quality pavement test core drill rigs with a majority of state DOTs and USAF being current end users.
There are a number of safety and operating features that set this unit apart from the competition. These features include:
- Right hand controls – keeps the operator out of traffic
- Emergency shut down system – shuts down engine and hydraulic systems simultaneously
- Standard night light package – illuminates controls and work area
- Adjustable bit centering guide – keeps bit stable and secure, no walking of bit when starting the drill
- Tandem axle trailer with electric brakes – provides stable towing at highway speeds
- Hydraulic leveling jacks – provides fingertip control of leveling stabilizers when needed
- Load sensing hydraulic system – efficient operation of all functions, will not allow operator to overpower drilling functions. Low maintenance and longer bit life
- Fully adjustable controls – for water flow (0-7 gpm), feed rate and down pressure. Rotation speeds are fully adjustable, and the direct read tachometer allows operator dial in optimum rotation speed for different bit sizes and pavements
- Adjustable depth gauge – provides accurate depth readings of drilling progress
- Hydraulic Positioning-rig has 12” hydraulic in/out slide base and 18” hydraulic side to side mast movement for accurate final positioning over drilling site
- Long stroke mast-the 42” of stroke allows for use of longer barrels (20-24+”) as pavements get thicker
- Hydraulic mast raise-the core barrel and extension lock into place during transit. Raise the mast and you are ready to drill
- Hydraulic mast clide-the 20” mast slide feature provides a stable base for drilling and for using the adjustable down feed pressure control. No floating of drill head
- Large capacity water tank-the 200-gallon stainless steel water tank and the fully adjustable water pump provide all day operations without re-filling the tank
- SIMCO 255 PTC – 4”X 9” core drilling at 4”/min= 2 minutes.
With water pump at 2gpm, total water per core = 4 gallons
Using 200-gallon tank, 45+ cores per tank - Electric core drill – 4”x 9” core drilling at 3”/min= 3 minutes
With water pump at 3 gpm, total water per core= 9 gallons
Using 35-gallon tank, 4 cores per tank
- SIMCO 255 PTC – 4”X 9” core drilling at 4”/min= 2 minutes.
Since all of our drilling systems are engineered and built in-house, all SIMCO rigs come with an industry-best one-year warranty. When you’re looking for reliable, high production and high-quality pavement test core drilling equipment, look to the SIMCO 255 PTC.
