TT Series Double Tube Core Barrels
TT core barrels are conventional double tube core barrels with an ultra-thin wall. They are designed for coring in medium hard to very hard homogenous rock in conjunction with water flushing. These core barrels are most frequently used for underground mining operations.
Available in metric (millimetre) hole sizes 46 and 56 mm
Advantages:
- A high rate of penetration due to small cutting area of the core bit
- Use of lower pressure and torque minimizes the wear on equipment
- Lower costs for core bits
Technical Data
| Specification | Core Barrel Type | |
|---|---|---|
| TT46 | TT56 | |
| Hole Diameter (mm) | 46.3 | 56.3 |
| Core Diameter (mm) | 35.3 | 45.2 |
| Kerf / Crown Thickness (mm) | 5.35 | 5.4 |
| Cutting Area (cm2) | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Hole Area (cm2) | 16.8 | 24.9 |
| Cutting Area as % of Hole Area | 41.7% | 35.7% |
| Core Area (cm2) | 9.8 | 16.0 |
| Thread Connection in Head* | CR42 | CR50 |
| Recommended Casing | M56 | M66 |
| Conversion to triple tube possible | No | No |
*Cross-over sub required for drill rods not matching the thread connection in core barrel head
Key to Main Parts of TT Core Barrel Assembly
Complete core barrel consists of:
1. Core Barrel Head
2. Inner Tube 1.5m or 3.0m
3. Outer Tube 1.5m or 3.0m
4. Extension Tube
5. Core Lifter
6. Core lifter Case
Core Bit and Reaming Shell are not supplied as part of the core barrel assembly, but must be chosen correctly to match the particular application and rock formation. Please refer to our Core Bits page for further details.
