High-Performance Exploration Drill Rigs
for Core Drilling
Sunny Corner – Industry-Leading Exploration Drill Rigs
With over 58 years of experience, Sunny Corner has been a trusted name in the exploration drilling industry, specializing in the manufacturing of surface core, underground core, and multipurpose drill rigs. For the past two decades, we have supplied high-performance drilling equipment to some of the largest players in the mining and exploration sector, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and precision in even the most challenging environments.
Our success is built on collaboration and innovation. Our team of expert designers, engineers, and operators works closely with clients to develop customized drill rig solutions that meet the rigorous demands of exploration drilling, mineral exploration, and borehole surveying. Designed for durability and peak performance, our rigs provide the power, accuracy, and flexibility required for efficient core sampling, deep hole drilling, and geological exploration.
Underground Core Drill Rigs
Sunny Corner offers compact underground core drill rigs engineered for easy maneuverability in underground drilling sites, providing exceptional performance in challenging drilling conditions. Built to withstand tough environments and specialized for hydrogeological applications, these rigs excel in a variety of exploration drilling scenarios, including core sampling and geological surveys.
Versatile and portable, our drill rigs are used globally for both underground and surface tasks, including dam reinforcement, geoengineering projects, and heli-portable operations. With a focus on durability and adaptability, Sunny Corner's underground core drill rigs are designed to deliver precision and reliability in even the most demanding exploration and mining projects.
DE110
The SCX110 is the most compact member of the SCX100 Series. Designed for portable A-Size exploration, with a max depth of 230m / 755 ft.
Lightweight with a total weight of 287 kg /655 lbs
Quick and easy set up anywhere you are
Accessible for quick servicing
Torque and RPM can be adjusted with ease
DE130
The SCX130 rig is a highly reliable and economical option for underground operations. It is also compact in size, making it a convenient choice for drilling in tight spaces.
Modular design offers flexibility in tight spaces
Open and accessible design for maintenance
Ability to drill in any direction
DE140
The SCX140 is an incredibly powerful and compact rig that excels at locating deep targets, making it the best choice for both underground and surface operations.
Modular design offers flexibility in tight spaces
Open and accessible design for maintenance
Ability to drill in any direction
Available in Max Torque version
DE142
The SCX140 is an incredibly powerful and compact rig that excels at locating deep targets, making it the best choice for both underground and surface operations.
Modular design offers flexibility in tight spaces
Open and accessible design for maintenance
Ability to drill in any direction
Available in Max Torque version
DE151
The SCX151 is a top-of-the-line machine that possesses both compactness and power. It is specifically engineered to reach deep targets with the utmost confidence. Its high feed and pullout capacity is unmatched, given its size.
The rig's direct feed system provides a superior level of efficiency by minimizing the number of moving parts, making it the most reliable equipment that can withstand even the harshest underground applications.
Modular design offers flexibility in tight spaces
Open and accessible design for maintenance
Ability to drill in any direction
Available in Max Torque version
Surface Core Drill Rigs
The Sunny Corner line of mid-size surface core drill rigs is recognized as one of the most versatile and reliable options in the industry. Designed to perform in the most challenging environments, these diesel-powered units are fuel-efficient, cost-effective, and built for maximum durability in geological exploration, core drilling, and hydrogeological applications.
Our surface core drill rigs are engineered to meet the demands of hydraulic core sample drilling, geotechnical engineering, and exploration drilling projects. With easy transportability in standard container sizes, they are the perfect solution for projects that require quick mobilization without compromising on performance or reliability. Whether you're conducting core sampling for mineral exploration or drilling in remote locations, Sunny Corner’s surface core rigs offer exceptional value and efficiency.
DE712
Safety is set as a priority. The SCX DE712 is the most recent addition to the SCX DE700 series of exploration drills. The SCX SCX712 is a heavy-duty core drill for surface applications and is based on the established SCX DE710 model. This highly productive and reliable rig offers peace of mind with increased safety on an already proven design.
Radio remote tramming with no driver compartment
Open and accessible design for maintenance
“P” size rotation unit with chuck drive and hollow spindle
Fits in a high cube 40 ft closed shipping container
Tier 3 or Stage 5/Tier 4 diesel engine models available
DE712
The SCX740 deep hole core drill rig is capable of pulling and running rods in 9 m (30 ft) lengths. It features a telescopic mast with excellent handling and assembly characteristics and can be angled to near-horizontal position. This powerful and truly space-efficient core drill can provide significant value on sites where a smaller footprint is required.
“P” size chuck drive C40 rotation head with hollow spindle and stepless speed control
Telescoping upper mast
Self-propelled drill unit
Open and accessible design for maintenance
All hydraulically operated
Wireline wiper and safety cut out – Keeps rig cleaner and prevents overwind during wireline operations
