IBO soil stabilization cross bits carry four carbide-tipped cutting edges arranged in a cross pattern a geometry that keeps cutting in the mixed soil-and-rock ground where anchor and injection drilling happens. Threaded connections in R32, R38, R51 and T76 cover face diameters from 2 in. through 7 in., for drilling grout injection holes, soil nails, anchors and geotechnical boreholes; they sit alongside conventional rock tooling in our drill steel & bits range.
The multi-directional cutting action of the cross face breaks up varied ground effectively, and the threaded shank makes a tight, stable connection to the drill rod. Crowder Supply also stocks soil stabilization button bits for harder consistent rock and 10 ft anchor rods to build the string; the rock drill bit buyers guide explains when a cross face out-cuts a button face.
- Thread connections: R32, R38, R51 and T76 to match your drill string
- Face diameters from 2 in. through 7 in. across the four thread systems
- Four carbide-tipped cutting edges in a cross pattern for multi-directional cutting in mixed ground
- Internal flushing channels pass water or air to clear cuttings and cool the carbide tips
- Applications: soil stabilization, grout injection, anchors, soil nails and geotechnical drilling
- Popular thread-and-diameter combinations stocked by Crowder Supply in Denver
Soil Stabilization Cross Bit FAQ
What thread and face sizes can I get?
Four thread systems cover the range: R32 in 2 to 5 in. faces, R38 in 2-1/2 to 7 in., R51 in 3 to 7 in. and T76 in 5 to 6 in. Match the thread to your drill string and the face diameter to the hole.
Cross bit or button bit which cuts my ground better?
The cross face’s four carbide edges give multi-directional cutting that keeps working in mixed soil-and-rock formations; for harder, more consistent rock, soil stabilization button bits are the better face.
How does the bit clear cuttings?
Internal flushing channels pass water or air through the bit to carry cuttings out of the hole and keep the carbide tips from overheating during prolonged drilling.