DESA Sets New Benchmark in Underground Drilling
BOKSBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – In a groundbreaking development set to redefine the underground drilling landscape, DESA Drilling and Equipment has unveiled its innovative:
Desa Survey IS Bullet, a cutting-edge survey tool designed to significantly enhance the precision, efficiency, and safety of underground horizontal rotary drilling operations.
This breakthrough device – now officially certified under IA Certificate MASC M/25-8142X and filed under Patent Application No. 2025/03811 – represents a leap forward in underground survey technology.
Why the Desa IS Survey Bullet is a Game-Changer?
🔍 Improved Survey Accuracy:
Delivers consistently better survey outcome results, reducing deviations and improving directional confidence.
⏱ Faster Survey Time:
Cuts down overall operation time, improving productivity in time-sensitive drilling environments.
🛠 Reduced Equipment Wear:
Minimizes stress on the drill string, rig, and other moving components, lowering long-term maintenance costs.
👷 Labour-Efficient:
Designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, it reduces the need for extensive manual labour underground.
💸 Cost-Effective:
Lowers operational costs by extending equipment life and improving overall survey efficiency.
🚀 Underground Mobility:
Compact and manoeuvrable, the Desa IS Survey Bullet navigates tight spaces with ease, increasing versatility in complex drilling conditions.
Certified for Safety and Performance
Backed by a Mine Health and Safety Act-compliant Explosion Protection Certificate, the Desa IS Survey Bullet is certified for use in hazardous underground environments and is considered a safe transport vessel for the IMDEX DeviGyro. It is IP68 rated, ensuring maximum protection from water and dust ingress, and is powered by a standard Panasonic CR123A battery, further emphasizing safety, simplicity, and reliability.
A Proud Moment for South African Innovation
Developed and manufactured in Boksburg, Gauteng, DESA’s latest advancement highlights the growing global competitiveness of South African engineering and innovation. As DESA continues to push the envelope with patented technology and precision engineering, the mining industry now has access to a transformative solution that’s both proudly local and globally impactful.
Learn More or Contact Us
Visit www.desadrilling.com to learn more about the Desa IS Survey Bullet vessel for the IMDEX DeviGyro
