Hole Opener

1. Steel tooth & TCI available 2. 6"-42" in diameter 3. Strict Quality Control System

At some point it may be necessary to increase the size of a pre-drilled hole to a larger diameter or to drill large diameter holes. Hole opener bits are designed specifically for this purpose. Bits are custom manufactured in a wide range of styles to meet field requirements. A custom hole opener is an effective way of enlarging holes, hence the name "Hole Opener".

The Hole Opener Advantage

Straighter Holes - By drilling a smaller hole with a "pilot" bit, then attaching that said bit onto the bottom of the the hole opener. The hole opener will follow the path of the hole drilled by the smaller bit.Larger Holes with Smaller Rigs - By drilling a hole in stages, larger holes can be drilled with smaller rigs. A smaller hole requires less power.Replacing Cutters and Cutting Cost - On most Hole Opener designs, the cutters can be easily replaced. The cost to replace a cutter is a fraction of the cost to replace a large tricone rock bit.Cost of Large Rock Bits - Larger diameter rock bits not only cost a lot, they can be difficult to find. A more economic solution is to use a hole opener that uses smaller tricone rock bit segments..Flexability - Hole Openers can be fabricated in just about any size, and can be configured to drill through any formation.

Hole Size	Pilot Hole	Standard Fishing Nick O.D	Thread Type
			Upper	Lower
7-5/8	5-5/8	5-1/2~6	4-1/2 REG	3-1/2 REG
8-1/2	5-5/8	5-1/2~6	4-1/2 REG	3-1/2 REG
10-5/8	7-5/8	8	6-5/8 REG	4-1/2 REG
12-1/4	8-1/2	8	6-5/8 REG	4-1/2 REG
14-3/4	10-5/8	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 REG	6-5/8 REG
17	10-5/8	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 REG	6-5/8 REG
17-1/2	10-5/8	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 REG	6-5/8 REG
20	15	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 or 7-5/8REG	7-5/8 REG
24	15	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 or 7-5/8REG	7-5/8 REG
26	15	8~9-1/2	6-5/8 or 7-5/8REG	7-5/8 REG
36	26	9-1/2~10-1/2	7-5/8 or 8-5/8REG	8-5/8 REG
42	26	9-1/2~10-1/2	7-5/8 or 8-5/8REG	8-5/8 REG

Hole Opener