South Africa-based specialist manufacturer and supplier to the exploration and geotechnical drilling industries HUD Mining Supplies has over 70 years’ heritage and serves African and global markets from its modern manufacturing facility in Isando, Johannesburg.
A global leader in diamond bit manufacturing, HUD’s products include impregnated, surface set and polycrystalline diamond drill bits, reamer shells and a range of in-hole tooling compliant with world-class quality standards.
“We manufacture the complete size range of drill bits in accordance with Diamond Core Drilling Manufacturers Association and metric system standards. We can also customise any drill bit size or design to meet our clients’ exacting specifications.
“Getting the right bit for the application is ‘core’ to our business and the success of our customers,” HUD states.
The company is the owner (original-equipment manufacturer) of the Kempe® and MetreEater® range of underground and dimensional stone drills, which are supplied in pneumatic and electrohydraulic drive variants.
To service HUD customers without delay, the company carries extensive stock at its Isando facility and has a close network of freight companies to ensure rapid and efficient delivery to all parts of the globe.
In addition to the conventional ranges of drill consumables and tooling, HUD also undertakes special projects, among which have been the manufacture of track-mounted rod carriers, diesel-driven and trailer-mounted water pumps and special oversized complete core barrels.