Digga is helping auger drive operators get those holes just right with a new built-in alignment system, located in the hood of the drive unit.

The newly launched Halo utilises a band of LED lights which, when fully illuminated green, indicate the drive is plumb.

If the drive moves from its plumb position, a sequence of red and green lights will be lit to guide the operator back to plumb.

This ensures holes are drilled plumb and reduces the number of in-hole angle adjustments – without the need for a spotter and spirit level.

It eliminates sideload on auger drives and augers, which can result in damage requiring expensive repairs.

Digga says Halo means the operator does not need to take their eyes off the job and eliminates the need for a costly in-cab display, as used in other systems.

Halo will be available from August 3 for Digga PD3 – PD7 auger drives, with a complete range to be introduced in the near future. Battery and cable options are available.

Digga describes the Halo as the biggest innovation in pendulum drilling in the past two decades.

The company said the process of bringing Halo to market had taken more than four years, including bench and field testing.

A substantial amount of research and development was undertaken on the alignment system, which uses a microprocessor and six sensors to provide accurate readings to +/- 0.25 degrees, even under heavy vibration.

More at https://www.digga.com/halo