In the demanding world of construction and infrastructure, core drilling is an essential, precise process for creating openings in tough materials like concrete, asphalt, and masonry. From creating anchor holes to installing plumbing and utility lines, this work is critical. Yet, with this necessary precision comes significant risk, especially concerning worker safety and project costs.
At the heart of a major industry challenge is the danger posed by the falling concrete core slug. This heavy piece of concrete, which must be ‘caught’ or avoided as it falls from the bit, exposes workers to serious struck-by injuries. The risk isn’t just a compliance concern; it’s a major financial and operational liability for contractors.
Safety: The Most Powerful Value Proposition
The CorePro Extractor is launching with a singular, powerful value proposition: it fundamentally and visibly enhances operator and client safety. The design addresses a critical, high-impact risk by eliminating the need for an additional operator to “catch” the core slug upon drilling completion. The CorePro’s system retains the core slug, preventing it from falling and causing damage or injury.
This design feature is more than just a safety upgrade; it’s an economic lifeline. Accidents involving falling objects or falls in construction carry a huge financial burden:
- An average direct cost per struck-by injury is estimated at $46,000, which can rise to $150,000 when indirect costs like lost productivity are factored in.
- A workers’ compensation claim for a falling concrete core slug is estimated to range between $45,000 and $150,000, depending on the severity of the injury.
- Exterior property damage from a falling slug can range from a minor $5,000 to well over $1 million in catastrophic scenarios involving major structural or utility damage and project delays.
By eliminating the risk of falling core slugs, the CorePro system leads directly to fewer lost-time incidents and reduced workers’ compensation claims. For company owners and executives focused on profitability, this proactive risk mitigation is a powerful brand differentiator and a strategic investment.
Beyond Safety: Efficiency and Precision Drive Profit
While safety is the core selling point, the CorePro Extractor also delivers significant economic advantages that speak directly to the operational priorities of project and procurement managers:
- Superior Sample Integrity and Reduced Rework: Current extraction methods often result in damaged core samples, which requires costly and time-consuming repeat drilling and can compromise laboratory acceptance. The CorePro features a secure, non-damaging grip that provides a more uniform hold, significantly minimizing the risk of chipping or cracking, even for fragile or irregular samples. This eliminates the need for repeat drilling and guarantees lab acceptance, saving significant time, labor, and material expenses.
- Reduced Operator Fatigue: The new design significantly reduces the physical effort, awkward postures, and repetitive stress associated with manual extraction. This increases operational efficiency, enhances comfort, and directly addresses the potential for musculoskeletal injuries.
- Wider Versatility: Unlike existing extractors often limited to standard 4-inch or 6-inch cores, CorePro models are capable of handling a broader range of core diameters and diverse material compositions, providing contractors with greater flexibility across varied projects.
By translating its technical advantages into quantifiable economic benefits—such as eliminating re-drills or reducing extraction time by a measurable percentage—the CorePro Extractor moves beyond a simple equipment purchase to become an indispensable tool that dramatically lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO).
The New Standard for Core Extraction
The new core extractor leverages an innovative, adaptive gripping system that anchors an all-thread into the core to be drilled, which is the heart of its secured extraction. Its value is in the financial protection it provides against costly incidents and the efficiency it adds to every job.
For core drilling contractors, the message is clear: the CorePro Extractor isn’t just about removing a core; it’s about reducing liability, guaranteeing sample integrity, and ensuring your workers go home safely, all while boosting your company’s bottom line.