SoftDrive®

Smooth is safe, safe is fast.

LESS ROD RATTLE


BETTER SAFETY

Ulterra Softdrive Mining Tool on rig
SoftDrive®

OVERVIEW

A Tool for Smoother Drilling

The SoftDrive® drilling system is a new patent-pending tool for the mining industry that absorbs and deflects the torsional vibration and shock caused while drilling through transitional rock or broken ground. Alternatively known as a torsional shock absorber, the SoftDrive tool works with any drill bit to make drilling smoother, safer, and faster.

  • Convert vibrational energy into performance
  • Improve ROP with better efficiency
  • Drill smoother, less tortuous wellbores
  • Reduce costs by drilling more footage per bit
Ulterra Softdrive Mining Tool in case in bed of truck
SoftDrive®

SAFETY

Ulterra Builds SoftDrive for Safety

With safety always at the forefront, we’ve fundamentally engineered the SoftDrive drilling system to improve day-to-day operations. From the ease of its plug-n-play design to its robust construction, the SoftDrive tool is essential for any drilling rig.  

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Ulterra Softdrive Mining Tool
SoftDrive®

SHOCK ABSORPTION

Less Vibration, Less Rod Rattle

Ulterra builds the So­ftDrive drilling system from a robust monolithic design that uses calibrated elastomers to deflect shock and vibration spikes. It facilitates smoother drilling and prevents damage to other drilling components further up the drill string. Built with an integrated SaverSub, this design advantage is plug-n-play with any drilling rig or assembly.

Ulterra Softdrive Mining Tool on rig
SoftDrive®

MORE PERFORMANCE

Longer Bit Life

By taking the edge off critical vibration and shock events that occur in everyday drilling, the Soft­Drive drilling system also promotes an expanded drilling life per bit, which reduces the number of times you have to exit the cab for tool changes or rig maintenance while drilling a bench. So­ftDrive lets you settle into your drill and get the job done right.