RECOVERY / FISHING TAPS
Threaded gripping tools for engagement with suitable broken or lost drill-string components.
Precision. Performance. Results.
Every core. Every time.
Core bits, casing, fishing and recovery tools, wireline systems and exploration drilling accessories.
RELIABLE SOLUTIONS
At Avocan Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, we supply core drilling consumables designed to deliver precision, durability, and consistent performance in demanding mining and geological exploration environments.
Explore a broader product offering spanning core cutting, borehole support, core retrieval, fishing and recovery equipment, drill strings and essential accessories. Ask our team to confirm availability, specifications and compatibility.
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ENGINEERED FOR TOUGH CONDITIONSEXPANDED AVOCAN PRODUCT RANGE
Browse thirteen exploration drilling product categories. Choose a category to view the range and prepare an enquiry.
OUR PRODUCTS / 01
We supply impregnated diamond core bits and Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) bits designed for reliable cutting performance, efficient penetration and long service life.
| System | Core diameter | Hole diameter |
|---|---|---|
| BQ | 36 mm | 49 mm |
| NQ | 47.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| HQ | 63.5 mm | 96 mm |
| PQ | 85 mm | 122 mm |
Specifications are indicative; confirm bit selection and compatibility with our team.
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OUR PRODUCTS / 02

Our core drilling casing systems help stabilise boreholes, prevent wall collapse and maintain borehole integrity during drilling operations.
Casing is especially valuable in challenging geological formations, protecting the borehole and supporting efficient core retrieval.
OUR PRODUCTS / 03 · FEATURED RANGE
Recover lost or stuck downhole equipment and help reduce costly interruptions. Fishing-tool selection depends on borehole clearance, equipment profile and retrieval conditions.
Threaded gripping tools for engagement with suitable broken or lost drill-string components.
External engagement tools for suitable accessible tubular equipment.
External capture tools for recovering tubular objects; distinct from wireline core-barrel overshots.
Recovery components and associated accessories selected for the recovery application.
WHERE WE OPERATE
Dependable consumables for a range of drilling and ground investigation requirements.
Geological sampling to support mineral resource evaluation.
Core drilling for geological assessments and underground exploration.
Ground investigation and rock formation analysis.
Maintaining borehole integrity in challenging conditions.
THE AVOCAN DIFFERENCE
At Avocan, quality is a priority. We understand that reliable drilling consumables are essential to successful drilling operations.
Our team is committed to responsive service, practical solutions and long-term customer relationships.
From diamond core bits to fishing tools and wireline accessories, tell us what your project needs.