Workover rig drawworks connect drill line

The drawworks reels in and reels out the drilling line. The drilling line is connected to the traveling block and hook which connect to the drill string. The drill string runs over the crown block and setup like a block and tackle pulley system. [pdf]

Drill rig parts traveling block

This block is a set of sheaves (pulleys) that move up and down in the derrick. The drilling line is threaded (reeved) over the sheaves on the crown and through the sheaves in the traveling block. This provide. [pdf]

How to remove the large gear of the rock drill

Rocks are infamously durable and can be an eyesore in a garden, in a landscaping project or it may just be in the way. The problem usually is that the rock is too heavily embedded or it's simply too heavy to lift or roll out of the way. By breaking a rock you can. [pdf]

FAQS about How to remove the large gear of the rock drill

What tools do you need to remove a rock?

Here is Rock Busters’ step-by-step guide on how to handle rock removal safely and effectively. Depending on the rock’s size, you may need some or all of these tools: Rotary Hammer Drill: To make holes in the rock. Feathers and Wedges: These fit into drilled holes to create cracks. Sledgehammer: For driving wedges and breaking off pieces.

How do you drill a hole in a rock?

Using a rotary hammer drill, create several holes in the rock’s surface. Drill as deep as the wedges require and clear out any dust to help the wedges grip. Spacing the holes evenly around the rock will help you get cleaner breaks. Now, insert a wedge between two feathers in each hole, making sure the feathers face outward.

How do you drill a boulder?

With a shovel, dig away all the dirt around the boulder the expose its general shape and size. Drill several 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) diameter holes into the surface of the rock and remove dust. While wearing goggles, drill a series of evenly spaced holes across the surface of the rock.

How do you remove a rock if you break it?

By breaking a rock you can decrease the load and remove it in a safer manner. Place the rock onto a flat surface, if possible. If you can manage to move the rock, try and move it so that it's in on a flat surface where it has little chance of moving once you hit it a few times.

How do you break a rock with a rotary hammer?

Exposing as much of the rock as possible will make it easier to break. Using a rotary hammer drill, create several holes in the rock’s surface. Drill as deep as the wedges require and clear out any dust to help the wedges grip. Spacing the holes evenly around the rock will help you get cleaner breaks.

How do you remove dust from a rock?

Drill several 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) diameter holes into the surface of the rock and remove dust. While wearing goggles, drill a series of evenly spaced holes across the surface of the rock. Then, use a bulb-type syringe to remove the excess dust within the small holes.