Bucket Types
Select a bucket type below to view detailed specifications, features, and ground suitability.
Need a Custom Bucket?
Can’t find the right configuration? We offer drilling buckets configured for your drilling diameter, cutting tools, ground conditions and kelly connection, subject to technical confirmation.
Quick Comparison
Find the right bucket type for your ground conditions at a glance.
| Bucket Type | Ground / Rock Rating* | Ideal Ground | Bottom Door | Teeth Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Drilling Bucket | ≤ 50 MPa | Hard rock, weathered rock | Double-bottom | Carbide round shank |
| Soil Drilling Bucket | Soft ground | Clay, silt, sand | Single-bottom | Flat teeth |
| Cone Drilling Bucket | ≤ 30 MPa | Medium rock, boulders | Single-bottom | Conical teeth |
| Cleaning Bucket | N/A | Borehole cleanup | Full-open | None (smooth wall) |
| Auger Bucket | Soft + hard layers | Cohesive soil with hard inclusions | Single-bottom | Auger + flat teeth |
| Compound Drilling Bucket | ≤ 40 MPa | Alternating rock & soil | Double-bottom | Mixed (cone + flat) |
| Grab Head | N/A | Large debris removal | Grab-style | None (grab claws) |
Manufacturing & Quality Control
ALVRIQ supplies drilling buckets manufactured to project specifications, with attention to steel fabrication, welding, wear protection and final dimensional inspection. Materials and quality-control requirements are confirmed for each order.
- ✓Q355 / Hardox 400 wear-resistant steel body
- ✓Automated submerged arc welding (SAW)
- ✓Hardfacing on cutting edges and wear zones
- ✓Universal kelly box interchangeable with SANY, Zoomlion, XCMG, BAUER
- ✓Dimensions and critical connections checked before dispatch
15+
Years of
Manufacturing
8,000m²
Production
Facility
30+
Countries
Served
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9001:2015
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Ready to Specify Your Drilling Bucket?
Tell us your drilling rig model, required diameter, and ground conditions. We’ll recommend the right bucket configuration and provide a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Or email us directly at sales@alvriq.com
Drilling Bucket Selection FAQs
How do I choose a drilling bucket?
Start with the soil and rock profile, required borehole diameter and rotary rig model. The cutting teeth, bucket bottom and kelly box are then selected for the working conditions.
What is the difference between a soil and rock drilling bucket?
Soil buckets focus on cutting and collecting softer soils. Rock buckets use cutting tools suited to rock and abrasive formations. Exact suitability depends on ground properties and the bucket configuration.
What information should I provide for a quotation?
Share the bucket type, drilling diameter, rotary rig model, kelly box dimensions, ground conditions and quantity. Drawings or project photos are helpful when available.
* Diameter, material and rock ratings are configuration-dependent. Confirm the applicable specification before ordering.
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