Wink Vibracore Drill Company

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Even with all those accomplishments, Fred is actually best remembered for inventing three types of drills commonly used in the mining industry, the most famous being the Winkie portable diamond drill, which is made by US-based Minex and sold through Parts Headquarters Inc. in Burlington, Ontario. Remarkable in its simplicity, the small, man-portable, gas powered coring drill has been used in remote locations around the world for over 40 years.

Originally introduced by inventor Fred Wink in 1981, the Vibracorer quickly gained a reputation for high performance in locations where other drills fail. With over 50 years of experience in the drilling industry, Wink perfected his unique sampling system by traveling throughout the world testing and improving the Vibracorer for use in a wide variety of field conditions and geologic formations. Whether your task is to obtain accurate samples quickly and cost-effectively onshore or off, in -40 F or +100 F temperatures.

Today’s WINK Vibracorer is even more important to industry and the scientific community. Access and remediation costs are skyrocketing, ground water resources are diminishing and environmental concerns are pushing global sediment investigations. The ability to capture and store ‘in situ’ core samples, preserving stratification, has never been more important. The new Vibracorer is based on Fred’s original design, with the addition of technological improvements that make the drill even more effective.

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