Surface set diamond bits
Selection chart. Diamond.

MADE WITH NATURAL DIAMOND AND DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
DIAMOND SIZE
PPC DIAMOND SIZE in mm.
20 1.80
30 1.60
40 1.48
50 1.38

  • SPC represents the number of stones contained in one carat and describes the stone size of the diamond according to the table.
                                                    1 carat (ct) = 0.2 grs.

  • When formation to be drilled is softer , use recommended of bigger diamond size.
  • Surface set bits with sizes below 50 spc are not recommended, in this case better to drill with impregnated bits.


SELECTION CHART
SURFACE SET BIT NATURAL DIAMOND SETTING

ROCK TYPE

DIAMOND SIZE
SPC stone per carat

BIT PROFILE

MEDIUM HARD
Basalt, Dolomite, Schist.

40  to  50 SPC

STEPPED

SOFT
Sandstone, Slate, Limestone.

 30  to   40 SPC

SEMIROUND

VERY SOFT
Clay, Gypsum, Talc, Potash.

  15  to   25 SPC

SEMIROUND