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DANDO All rigs are

manufactured at our
headquarters in West
Sussex, England

DANDO AND MANUFACTURING

Dando are proud of their successful manufacturing heritage and
have for several decades led the drilling rig manufacturing
industry in the UK, where all Dando drilling rigs continue to be
built.
Home to some of the worlds best hydraulic are able to bring innovative products to the
designers and fitters, Dando's fully equipped market faster while making cost savings for its
manufacturing facility in the South of England customers. The same software and techniques
employs sophisticated resource allocation and are also used to improve existing products
inventory management to ensure standards as part of an open-ended development
are high and lead times are short for the program.
customer.
Dando are also able to offer bespoke
Using the very latest SolidWorks modelling
solutions to meet the exact drilling
software Dando engineers and designers
requirements of the customer.

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DANDO

Government Agencies
NGOs & Charities
UN Bodies
Private Contractors

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MINERAL EXPLORATION & PROSPECTING
Dando Mintec rigs can be equipped for reverse circulation,
deep wireline coring and RAB drilling.
MINTEC 4000
With a pullback of 4,000kgf, this hydraulic top-
drive rig is designed to be ultra-compact,
lightweight, easily transportable and capable of a
wide range of drilling techniques for mineral
exploration.
MULTITEC 4000 & 9000
A range of compact multipurpose rigs ideal for
mineral exploration and many other applications.
See pages 9 & 10 for more information.
MINTEC 9000
A compact mineral exploration drilling rig with
10,000 kgf pullback and available with a range of
mounting options including track, truck and
trailer.
CORETEC 9000
Designed specifically for deep wireline core drilling,
the Coretec 9000 has the ability to collect quality
core samples while operating on a small footprint.
The machine combines a long stroke of 4 metres
with a high speed chuck drive head and foot
clamp arrangement enabling the rig to fill a three
metre core barrel in one pass. Pullback capacity
is 10,000kgf
MINTEC 12.8
A medium sized mineral exploration drilling rig
with a pullback capacity of 12,800 kgf. Track or
truck mounted, the Mintec 12.8 is also available
in a heavy duty version with a pullback of 16,000
kgf or a compact version with smaller tracks and
no compressor.
MINTEC 18
Dando's largest and most powerful exploration
rig with a pullback capacity of 18,000kgf and,
like the rest of the Mintec range, is capable of
deep wireline coring, reverse circulation and
rotary air blast drilling.
SONIC SDC375
Developed in collaboration with Sonic Drill
Corporation, this light, compact track mounted
sonic rig is able to rapidly collect samples of up
to 8 inches in areas of restricted space. It is also
capable of fitting inside a standard shipping
container.
DANDO TERRIER
Small, compact and mounted on a crawler unit,
the incredibly versatile Dando Terrier is ideal for
performing a wide range of percussion and rotary
drilling techniques. See page 11 for more
information.
ANGLE DRILLING TERRIER
The Dando Terrier is also available fitted with a
hydraulic mast dump for angle drilling. See
page 11 for more information.
DANDO MULE
Operated by remote control, the Dando Mule
track carrier is designed for carrying loads of up
to 5 tonnes across the roughest terrain in a safe
and effective manner.
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STRONG Dando
SAFETY
UK

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GEOTECHNICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
As Britains longest established and best known drilling rig brand,
Dando have been building rigs for the civil engineering and
construction sectors for decades.
DANDO 1500, 2500 & 4000
With increased pullback capacities, Dando's
new range of shell and auger drilling rigs all
come equipped with Hatz soundproof engines
and are capable of conducting U4 and SPT.
Other features include: powerful clutch; full
guarding; electric mast raising system; and
suitable for towing.
DANDO 1500 TRACK MOUNTED
Mounted on a purpose built crawler chassis
with rubber tracks, the Dando 1500 LHR is a
fully featured shell and auger rig with the
manoeuvrability of a mini-crawler. Ideal for
working indoors where headroom is limited, the
D1500s height-adjustable mast can be set at
four different positions allowing the operator to
adapt the rig to the job in hand.
GEOTEC 4000
With a pullback of 4,000kgf, this hydraulic top-
drive rig is designed to be ultra-compact,
lightweight, easily transportable and capable of a
wide range of drilling techniques for site
investigation.
IBEX SLOPE RIG
Featuring a self-levelling working platform, the
track mounted Dando Ibex allows safe and secure
dynamic sampling, SPT and rotary drilling on
previously inaccessible slopes of up to 55 degrees.
MULTITEC 4000 & 9000
A range of compact, multipurpose rigs ideal for
site investigation and many other applications.
See pages 9 & 10 for more information.
DANDO TERRIER
A small crawler mounted site investigation rig ideal
for soil sampling and testing for geotechnical and
environmental analysis. See page 11 for more
information.
DANDO DUAL MAST TERRIER
The Dando Terrier is also available in a dual
mast version. See page 11 for more information.
GEOTEC 9000
A 10,000kgf capacity hydraulic top-drive
geotechnical rig capable of a wide range of
sampling and testing techniques including SPT
using the attached swing in SPT hammer. The
machine is available with high speed and high
torque rotary head options for auger drilling and/
or coring.
SONIC SDC375
Developed in collaboration with Sonic Drill
Corporation, this light, compact track mounted rig
is able to rapidly collect samples of up to 8 inches
in areas of restricted space as well as fit inside a
standard shipping container.
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DANDO MULTITEC 4000

With a pullback of 4000kgf, the Multitec 4000 is an ultra-compact,
versatile rig ideal for a wide range of applications including water,
mineral, geotechnical and GHP drilling.

Able to operate in areas of difficult access, the rig can be customised to meet the exact
requirements of the customer. It comes with a wide range of engine options, from 66-140hp,
rubber or steel tracks, multiple mast lengths, winches, rotary heads and more.

Capable of augering, conventional drilling and wireline core sampling, the machine can also
come with the optional Dando 3D (Dando Duplex Drive) System, designed for taking soft
ground undisturbed samples while advancing the casing at the same time. The hammer is
fitted with the standard 63.5kg drop weight which allows for SPT.

The Multitec 4000 also adheres to UK and European safety regulations with features including:
full guarding incorporating a drop in rotation torque when open; remote-control tracking; and
an optional silent engine.

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DANDO MULTITEC 9000
A truly multipurpose drilling rig incorporating a pullback capacity
of 10,000 kgf within a lightweight and compact structure.
Designed for use in water well, mineral
exploration, geotechnical investigation and
geothermal (GHP) drilling projects, the
Multitec 9000 is capable of performing
various drilling techniques including RC
(Reverse Circulation), RAB (Rotary Air
Blast), conventional mud, auger, diamond
wireline coring, SPT, GHP (Geothermal
Heat Pump) drilling and more.
Features include:
Hydraulically deployed detachable
mast extension for the pulling of 6m
rods
Remote umbilical tracking
Automatic rod handling system for
increased safety when loading rods
Mast dump to 45 degrees
Arm mounted drilling control
On board flush pump
Hydraulic winch
Wireline winch
High-torque, high-speed rotary head
with hydraulic side shift and tilt
Hydraulic rod clamps/breaker
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MK 1000 twin piston motor arrangement
MK 500 single gear motor arrangement
OFFSHORE MARINE GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION
Dando rotary heads hold a longstanding reputation as being
the favoured choice for many of the largest drilling companies
around the world.
The relationship which we have with our
clients and our understanding of their
needs has allowed our design team to
create both models in exact accordance to
the industrys highest expectations. This,
combined with traditional British ideals of
heavy duty, hard-wearing components
explains why the MK 500 and MK 1000
power swivel is preferred by Geo-marine
companies worldwide.
In addition to this, our experience in
manufacturing and the industry means we
can quote and supply suitable water
swivels, control panels and other equipment
which may be needed for our clients'
bespoke rig designs. We are also able to
recommend specific gear arrangements
and associated flow and pressure details to
ensure the correct torque and rpm is
achieved.
MK 1000 POWER SWIVEL
This model is fitted with a twin worm and
single wheel gear totally enclosed in an oil
bath case. Again, the head incorporates
a 150mm I.D. hollow spindle which is
mounted on taper roller bearings but
the MK 1000 is powered by twin piston
motors providing controlled rotation and
torque in forward or reverse. The loading
capacity is also much greater at 40+ tonnes.
MK 500 ROTARY HEAD
Fitted with a worm and wheel gear totally
enclosed in an oil bath case, the Dando
MK 500 incorporates a 150mm I.D. hollow
spindle mounted on taper roller bearings.
The head can then be powered by a single
piston motor providing controlled rotation.
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DANDO's newly opened UK

tooling workshop allows us to
manufacture reliable in-hole
equipment of the highest
quality and at the most
competitive prices.

DANDO - TOOLS & CONSUMABLES

As a truly global player, Dando are the equipment supplier of choice
for drilling operations large and small. We are able to offer
consumables and tools for all land based drilling operations.

Our fully equipped workshop is manufacturing and Dando products available include:
stocking a full range of shell & auger and drive
Fluids, chemicals, additives
sampling equipment as well as selected items of
and polymers
rotary drilling tools.
Destroyer diamond coring
and non-coring bits
'DESTROYER' BITS All sizes and grades of core
Destroyer is Dandos own brand of coring tools. barrels and coring equipment
All Destroyer pieces are the best quality products Rock bits and drag bits
for the best possible prices. Dando also provide Rods
equipment from other leading suppliers and will Casing
always be able to offer the most suitable product SPT and other SI equipment
for the job. Drive sampling equipment
Mud management equipment
Contact our sales team for more information about Cable percussion tools
tooling and equipment at info dando.co.uk or and equipment
+44 (0)1903 731312.

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DANDO In drilling, as in any

skilled profession, productivity
increases in direct proportion
to the competence level of
the operatives.

DANDO AND TRAINING

To realise the full potential of any drilling equipment,
the training of personnel is of the utmost
importance.
Dandos team of highly experienced drilling engineers travel around the
world to provide onsite training and familiarisation with all aspects of any
new Dando rig. Topics covered may include:

Rig and tooling maintenance

Borehole planning and design
Bit selection
Working practices
Equipment selection and mobilisation
Consumables use and logistics
Drilling theory and geological factors

Training can be offered directly to key staff on the ground either on-rig or
in a classroom setting.

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DANDO DRILLING
INTERNATIONAL

Dando Drilling International Limited

Old Customs House, Wharf Road
Littlehampton, West Sussex
United Kingdom BN17 5DD

tel: +44 (0)1903 731312

fax: +44 (0)1903 730305

www.dando.co.uk