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Tricones, PDC Bits & DTH Hammers

Proven bits for HDD, water well, and mineral drilling.

Blick stocks a comprehensive range of tricone roller cone bits and PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) bits for a range of drilling methods and ground conditions.

Our stock covers common sizes for HDD pilot boring, water well drilling, and mineral exploration. Custom sizes and specialist configurations are available on request.

Blick Product
  • Tricone roller cone bits in stock
  • PDC fixed cutter bits in stock
  • DTH hammer systems for hard rock
  • Common sizes for HDD, water well, and mineral
  • Custom sizes available on request
Contact us with your formation, method, and target depth. We will recommend the right bit type, size, and connection.

Bits you can rely on

Common Sizes in Stock

Fast access to the sizes used most on NZ and AU drilling projects.

Proven Performance

Tricone and PDC bits selected for performance in local ground conditions.

Great Value

Competitive pricing on standard lines, with sourcing support for specialist requirements.

Bit families

Tricone Bits

Roller cone bits for soft to hard formations. Multiple bearing and gauge options available.

PDC Bits

Fixed cutter bits for consistent performance in non-abrasive to moderately abrasive formations.

DTH Hammers

Down-the-hole hammer systems for hard rock drilling. High-performance percussive tools for water well, geotechnical, and construction applications.

Common sizes in stock

Tricone and PDC bits stocked in common sizes from 2⁠-⁠15/16" to 12⁠¼" for HDD, water well, and mineral drilling. Contact us to confirm current availability, size, formation type, and pin connection.

Check Stock & Pricing

PDC or Tricone? Choosing the right bit

Two very different cutting mechanisms, two very different use cases. Here is a practical breakdown to help you choose.

PDC Bits

Fixed cutters that shear rock — no moving parts.

Best in
  • Consolidated ground and sandstone
  • Clay and soft sands
  • East Coast Bays formation (NZ)
  • Hard consolidated formations
Fast penetrationLong service lifeNo moving parts
Tricone Bits

Three roller cones that grind and crush — proven across varied ground.

Best in
  • Hard fractured rock and basalt
  • Unconsolidated or abrasive ground
  • Gravel formations
  • Inconsistent ground conditions
VersatileBetter torque controlLower entry cost

Bit selection is one of the highest-impact decisions on any HDD project. The right choice reduces wear, improves penetration rates, and cuts cost per metre drilled. Your drilling fluid programme also plays a role — the correct fluid system extends bit life regardless of type.

Not sure which suits your ground? Contact Blick with your formation type, bore method, and target depth. We can recommend the right bit and the fluid programme to go with it.

Not sure which bit suits your ground?

Tell us your formation, method, and target depth. We'll recommend the right bit type, size, and connection.

Tell us what you're drilling.

Contact the Blick team with your bit size, formation, and method. We'll check stock and confirm pricing.

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