Quarrying Products Offered for Precision Drilling, Rock Breaking & Block Extraction

Quarry operations demand reliability, control, and safety. Harlen Supplies supports this by providing technical products, training and ongoing guidance that address the real conditions of rock cutting, drilling, sizing, and block extraction across Southern Africa.

Sensitive Rock-Breaking & Drilling Solutions

Our drilling and environmentally friendly rock-breaking range is selected for accuracy, durability, and predictable performance in tough rock environments:

• Kenella Forged Collar Drill Steel and Taper Drill Bits for quarry drilling.

• Directional Drill Steel and Bits for drilling in dimension stone/quarrying applications.

• Hand-held Rock Drills for small scale, mobile, or confined work in quarrying operations.

• NexPand – Rock Breaking Chemical for low-vibration, precision rock breaking where conventional explosives are unsuitable.

These solutions support cleaner holes, reduced equipment stress, and safer, more controlled breaking.

Machinery, Tools & Operational Consumables

To support effective block extraction and sizing, Harlen Supplies offers:

• Diamond Wire Saws and Trimming Wire Saws for granite/quarry block cutting.

• Hydro Bags for controlled separation of large blocks post-cutting.

• Large Blade Segments for stationary saws applications.

• Core Drilling Bits and Accessories for dimension stone quarries. 

• Consumables: Oils, Greases, Drilling Consumables, Plug and Feathers for block splitting.

• PPE, Safety Gear, and General Operation Consumables for quarry operations.

The focus is on compatibility, longevity, and operational efficiency.

Local Supply, Integrated Support

With stock held in South Africa, Harlen Supplies provides regional quarries with:

• A comprehensive range for rock breaking, drilling, cutting, extraction, and safety.

• Technical guidance to match products to geology, equipment, and production requirements.

NexPand Training & Safety Governance

NexPand is effective only when applied correctly. Harlen Supplies offers structured training that covers:

• Technical theory: hole design, spacing, burden, mixing, curing, and environmental considerations.

• Practical guidance: application methods and troubleshooting.

• Certificates of Attendance: confirming completion of training.

Participants sign an Acknowledgement Form confirming understanding of safe use and the requirement to conduct a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) before application. Failure to follow procedures is highlighted as a serious safety risk.

In Summary

Harlen Supplies provides quarry operators with industry specific products, local availability, and practical training that support safer, more controlled, and more efficient operations.