Explofor® 4
For many years, Apageo has been designing, developing, and manufacturing drilling parameter loggers. Discover our latest drilling parameter logger, the ExploFOR®4. This modern, high-performance device works with our GeoBOX® data acquisition unit and is compatible with any hydraulic rig.
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The ExploFOR® 4 allows you to record various parameters of an ongoing drilling operation, enabling you to quickly view the profile of the ground being surveyed. It also allows you to search for cavities (voids) either by directly recording the back pressure or by measuring and recording the void descent, as well as numerous other possible parameters (optional).
And if you’d like to go beyond basic activity management—such as time-based logging—to track various on-site activities (core recovery, grouting, various breakdowns, etc.) in order to analyze the completion times for each operation and better monitor your teams, ExploFOR®4 is the solution.
The ExploFOR® 4 is a state-of-the-art device that directly transmits data to the GeoBOX® universal central processing unit. The device is compact and can be quickly installed on any type of hydraulic drilling rig.
The ExploFOR® 4 records the following basic parameters:
- Advance rate (depth and penetration speed)
- Rotating torque of the rotary head
- Pushing force (thrust) on drilling bits
- Injection pressure of drilling fluid
Many other parameters (up to 13 in total) can be recorded as an option: VIR® (Instantaneous Rotation Speed sensor), holding pressure (e.g. for cavity search or better support accuracy), flow rate, inclination, GPS position etc. In addition, a special model has been developed for Sonic drills to record the parameters related to this specific technology
In addition, the Manual Data Entry module, included with Explofor, allows you to enter a well’s lithology in real time, providing a complete log instantly and on-site. And when paired with the 4G Modem option, this module lets you expand and customize the list of data entry parameters (water level, equipment, casing, etc.).
The data can be instantly viewed on the screen to the desired depth, and the recordings can be directly processed by our data processing software GeoVISION® - F. The data is transferred via USB key or optionally via 4G system.
THE BENEFITS
ExploFOR® 4
Suitable for all types of hydraulic drilling rigs
Designed for harsh job site conditions
Compact and quick to install
Data acquisition via Wi-Fi on GeoBOX® or optional wired connection
Instant profile visualization on GeoBOX®
4G transmission (optional)
Recording of drilling-related activities
Recording of calibrations (empty/with rod) in parallel with drilling
Time-based recording of the status of various operations
Synchronization of activities, teams, and workload with GeoVISION® (requires the 4G option).
EQUIPMENT
Robust reel with electromagnetic brake for rewinding the cable
Three pressure sensors (and up to 8 as an option)
Bypass box centralising the sensors and communicating the data to the GeoBOX®.
OPTIONS
Complete kit allowing the installation of the equipment on any type of hydraulic machine
VIR® (Instantaneous Rotation Speed)
All-fluid flowmeter
GPS antenna
Additional pressure sensors (10, 20, 60, 100 or 400 bar) for measuring the holding pressure and/or Sonic frequency and/or etc.
Inclinometer.