Heat-treated hexagonal drill rods

Hex Rods & Drill Steel

Heat-treated hexagonal drill rods in standard lengths for mining and construction.

Precision Drill Steel

Hex drill rods are the backbone of percussion drilling, transmitting rotational torque and impact energy from the drill to the bit. Our heat-treated hex rods are manufactured to deliver consistent performance and long service life in demanding mining conditions.

We supply standard hex rod sizes in a range of lengths, with heat treatment optimised for hardness and wear resistance. All rods are manufactured from quality steel with full material traceability.

Heat Treated
Optimum Hardness
Quality Steel
Full Traceability
Hex drill rods stacked for dispatch

Product Features

Engineered for performance in demanding mining conditions.

Heat Treated

Controlled heat treatment for optimal hardness and toughness balance.

Wear Resistant

Surface hardness optimised for extended service life in abrasive conditions.

Standard Sizes

Range of hex sizes and lengths to suit your drilling equipment.

Quality Certified

ISO 9001 certified production with full material traceability.

Shank adapters for hex rod connection

Specifications

We manufacture hex rods in standard sizes to suit common drilling equipment. Custom specifications available on request.

Available Hex Sizes

  • • 22mm hex (7/8")
  • • 25mm hex (1")
  • • 28mm hex (1-1/8")
  • • Custom sizes on request

Standard Lengths

  • • 600mm (2 foot)
  • • 1200mm (4 foot)
  • • 1800mm (6 foot)
  • • Custom lengths available

End Configurations

  • • Shank end for drill chuck
  • • Coupling options
  • • Custom machining available

Applications

Hex rods for percussion drilling across mining and construction.

Underground Mining

Jackleg and stoper drilling in development and production. Suited to gold, platinum, and base metal mines.

Surface Mining

Surface drilling operations including blast hole drilling and construction applications.

Construction

Rock drilling for foundations, anchoring, and general construction where percussion drilling is required.

Quality Assurance

Every hex rod batch undergoes quality checks to ensure consistent performance. Our ISO 9001 certified processes ensure material traceability and dimensional accuracy.

  • Material certification and heat number traceability
  • Hardness testing after heat treatment
  • Dimensional verification
  • Visual inspection for surface defects
Quality inspection

Related Components

Complete your drilling system with our range of shank adapters, couplings, and accessories. We supply all the components needed to connect your hex rods to drill machines and bits.

  • Shank adapters for drill machine connection
  • Coupling sleeves for rod extension
  • Various thread types available
Shank adapters for hex rod connection Coupling sleeves for drill rod extension

Product Gallery

Heat-treated hexagonal drill rods ready for dispatch
Shank adapters for drill machine connection
Coupling sleeves for drill rod extension
Quality inspection of drill steel components

Discuss Your Hex Rod Requirements

Contact our team to discuss your hex rod and drill steel requirements. We can supply standard sizes or manufacture to your specifications.