Drill Water Capture

(Registered & Patented Design)

Effective control of drilling water in underground mining and tunnelling


The innovative and leading-edge Drill Water Capture System is designed to provide a safer, drier working environment, the Drill Water Capture System collects and separates fines from the spent drill water. Captured water is delivered directly to the pump while the fine pieces of coal and rock are discharged to the ground.

Features & Benefits

  • Unit weight < 10kg
  • No moving parts
  • Simple robust, long lasting design
  • Adds measurable results to mines sustainability score and procedures
  • Keeps operators and work area drier and safer
  • Up to 90% of water captured
  • Cost effective and low maintenance with no special tools required and only two main replacement parts
  • Reliable alternative to mist or dry drilling
  • Able to handle hard/soft/muddy strata conditions
  • Pumpable water contains fines to less than 0.5 to 1.5mm depending on screen size
  • Drilling fines discharged on ground
  • Designed for vertical drilling and at angles of up to 15 degrees
  • Unique design fits right or left-hand drill rigs
  • Non-reflective frosted matte finish  – reduces deflecting glare from operators’ light
  • 4 different models to suit:  Air Tracks – Drill Rigs – QDS Bolters – Hand Bolters