In modern mineral exploration, oriented core is no longer a “nice-to-have.”
Structural accuracy directly drives geological models, targeting, resource estimation, and high-stakes project decisions.
When orientation is missing, or uncertain, teams lose confidence in what the rock is telling them.
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Legacy core orientation methods often add handling, slow down routines, and introduce inconsistency between crews and shifts.
Worse, orientation quality is frequently recorded separately from drilling context, making it hard to verify results later.
The outcome is familiar: gaps in traceability, limited QA/QC oversight, and structural interpretations that are difficult to defend or audit.
SmartCore™ integrates directly into the inner tube head assembly, no extension barrels or external adapters, adding zero extra length and reducing rig handling.
When it reaches surface, it automatically establishes Bluetooth™ communication for fast orientation readings, no extra activation step.
Orientation quality data syncs to SmartCloud™ to provide centralized traceability and project-level QA/QC oversight.
An orientation mark is worth only as much as its traceability. SmartCore™ and CoreMaster™ orient the core at the rig, SmartCloud™ holds and validates the record, and StructMaster™ closes the structural interpretation in the core shack.Three stages, one auditable dataset.
Oriented mark with time, depth and confidence.
User, device, time and version on every record.
Alpha and beta verified against the stereonet.
Replaces a standard head assembly component. No extension barrels or external assemblies required.
Motion activation enables rapid system readiness. Instant connection to the PDA for marking.
Reduces turnaround time between runs. Maintains a continuous mark-and-drill workflow.
Fewer components reduce handling effort. Improves safety and daily operational efficiency.
Accurate toolface and dip values. Supports dependable structural interpretation.
Run validation and quality data synchronized. Enables centralized oversight and structured QA/QC correlation.
SmartCore™ delivers high-precision toolface measurements together with highly accurate dip values, ensuring consistent structural positioning while maintaining operational stability throughout demanding drilling campaigns.
Reducing external components minimizes potential failure risks and supports consistent orientation performance throughout the drilling operation.
The SmartCore™ system was engineered for drilling environments where operational speed and safety must coexist. Its embedded design minimizes external components and simplifies configuration, reducing surface handling and supporting cleaner, more controlled rig procedures.
Immediate Bluetooth™ communication prevents workflow bottlenecks and keeps drilling cycles moving efficiently without adding operational burden. Crews can proceed directly with marking and maintain a smooth, continuous drilling sequence.
Structural mapping and geological interpretation depend on orientation data that can be trusted and reviewed. SmartCore™ ensures that field measurements are consistent, controlled, and aligned with project-level validation standards.
Run validation and driller-recorded core quality data synchronize to SmartCloud™, enabling structured traceability and centralized QA/QC correlation. This cloud-based visibility strengthens transparency and reinforces confidence in exploration and development decisions.
SPT SmartCloud™ centralizes run validation and driller-recorded quality data for structured QA/QC correlation.
Its intuitive interface, role-based access, and open API ensure secure traceability, project-level visibility, and seamless integration with your preferred data platforms.
| Dimensions | B (size) | N (size) | H/P (size) |
| Weight | 0,4 kg (0,9 lbs) | 0,65 kg (1,4 lbs) | 1,3 kg (2,9 lbs) |
| Length | 58 mm (2.82") | 66,5 mm (2.62") | 73 mm (2.87") |
| Internal Diameter | 16 mm (0,63") | 25,6 mm (1,01") | 31,9 mm (1,26") |
| Outer Diameter | 43 mm (2.87") | 56 mm (2.87") | 70 mm (2.87") |
| Core Sizes | B, N, N2 (NTK), N3, H, H3, P, P3 | ||
| Operational Environment | |
| Operational Temperature | -30°C – +60°C (-22°F – +140°F) |
| Vibration | 30G 25-100Hz |
| Depth Pressure | 30 MPa (4350 psi) |
| Shock resistance | 50g 3..8ms |
| Data | |
| Communications | Bluetooth® |
| Export | SPT SmartCloud via WIFI or 4G LTE |
| Performance | |
| Toolface Accuracy | 0,5° |
| Toolface Range | 0° – 360° |
| Inclination Range | -88° – +88° |
| Battery | B (size) | N (size) | H/P (size) |
| Operating Time | > 6 months | > 12 months | > 18 months |
| Temperature discharge | -60°C – +85°C (-76°F – 185°F) | ||
| Battery Type | Non-rechargeable lithium (Li-SOCl2) | ||
| Handheld Device | |
| Battery | 20 hrs (8580 mAh) |
| IP Rating | IP68, IP69K |
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