Precision-machined drill bit bodies

Mining Drill Tools

DTH bits, threaded bits, and hex rods — manufactured in Krugersdorp with in-house carbide button fitting.

Specialist Mining Tool Manufacturer

Conbrako manufactures a comprehensive range of drilling tools for the mining industry. From taper and threaded drill bits to DTH (Down-The-Hole) bits and hex drill rods, our products serve gold, platinum, coal, and hard rock mining operations across Southern Africa.

With over 3,000 designs in our portfolio and in-house carbide button fitting capability, we supply standard products or develop custom solutions for your specific drilling conditions.

3,000+
Designs
In-House
Carbide Fitting
ISO 9001
Certified
DTH drill bits with carbide button inserts

Product Range

Complete drilling tool solutions for underground and surface mining.

DTH drill bit

DTH Drill Bits

Down-The-Hole bits for percussion drilling in hard rock conditions. Available in various sizes and button configurations.

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Range of top hammer drill bits

Top Hammer Bits

Threaded bits, taper bits, and retract bits for top hammer drilling — underground and surface applications.

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Hex drill rods

Hex Rods & Drill Steel

Hex drill rods and drill steel in standard lengths. Heat treated for optimum hardness and wear resistance.

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Carbide button insertion

In-House Carbide Fitting

Our in-house carbide button fitting capability ensures consistent quality and fast turnaround. We source quality tungsten carbide buttons and press them into precision-machined drill bit bodies on-site — not imported pre-fitted.

  • Quality tungsten carbide sourcing
  • Precision button pocket machining
  • Consistent press-fit quality
  • Custom button patterns available

Manufacturing Excellence

Our mining tool production is supported by advanced CNC machining centres, including 5-axis VMCs for complex geometries. This ensures consistent quality and dimensional accuracy across large production volumes.

  • 18 CNC lathes for turning operations
  • 5-axis VMCs for complex milling
  • In-house heat treatment facilities
  • ISO 9001 certified quality system
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Quality inspection of drill bit dimensions

Our Products & Facility

CNC-machined drill bit bodies with precision button pockets awaiting carbide fitting
Down-the-hole drill bit with tungsten carbide button inserts for hard rock drilling
Pair of DTH drill bits showing carbide button face design
Taper button bits with tapered shanks for jackleg and stoper drilling
Threaded button bits with spiral shanks for mechanised drilling
Heat-treated hexagonal drill rods stacked for dispatch to mining operations
Coupling sleeves for connecting and extending drill rod strings
Tungsten carbide buttons being press-fitted into drill bit body
Quality technician measuring drill bit dimensions with precision instruments

Discuss Your Drilling Requirements

Contact our team to discuss your drilling tool requirements. We can supply standard products or develop custom solutions for your specific conditions.

Contact Us Call +27 (0)11 762 2421