McKay Drilling prides itself in providing equipment that is maintained to the highest standard. This can only be achieved by ensuring that equipment is regularly serviced and maintained or replaced.
All rigs are near new or have been totally rebuilt in the past four years.
The delivery of our four new Schramm T685W in June 2003, April 2004, May 2006, and 2008, and the diamond rigs in June 2007 and 2008, further demonstrates the company's commitment to providing the best equipment available. The investment by the company into the Foremost Rod Handler and Automated Breakouts, which are fitted to all the rigs, has been a huge step towards providing a safer work environment.
The company has also invested heavily in new 8X8 Mercedes and MAN trucks which enable greater carrying capacity and access to sites. Due to the requirements of many clients to provide deep hole drilling and dry sample retention, each RC rig is supported by an Air Truck which carries an Auxiliary and Booster. The latest model Western Air Auxiliaries, of which some are silenced for noised suppression, are available.
The commitment of management to continually develop and design new systems to improve drilling performance and safety is the reason why McKay Drilling is a leading force in the drilling industry.