Mills SoftClaw Bit
The SoftClaw Bit is designed for really soft formations and actually drills better in these formations than our standard design with a pilot bit. The SoftClaw offers rapid penetration in clay and soft shale and can be rotated at higher speeds. The large opening in the center of the body increases circulation and assists in […]
Mills MILCLAW® Bits
The Mills Machine MILCLAW® Bit is an improved, perfected version of the KENCLAW® Bit. Protected by a U.S. Patent, as well as several International Patents, this claw bit features a triangular, multi-stage body design that provides better support for the cutters and enables it to cut through harder formations. MILCLAW® Bits are best suited for […]
Rotary Claw Bits Overview
In 1978, Mills Machine Company started manufacturing Claw Bits under an agreement with Kennametal, Inc., the original patent owner of the KENCLAW® Bit. Mills Machine improved the original design by offering a one-piece heat-treated alloy steel body with special hard-faced blocks. This type of manufacturing allows the bit to be reworked many times over, extending […]
Mills KENCLAW® Bits
Mills Machine KENCLAW® Bits are best suited for drilling in soft to medium formations and in unconsolidated formations of alternate layers of very soft clay and sand rock or hard shale. Whereas a drag bit would over-torque and possibly stall in these conditions, the KENCLAW® Bit excels. KENCLAW® Bits are available in sizes ranging from […]
Claw Hole Openers
Mills Machine manufactures a full line of rotary claw bits that include many variations of the original design. One of the popular options is the claw reamer or hole opener. Like our KENCLAW® line of bits, these bits will work in clay to medium shale rock (up to 6000 psi rock). Carbide cutters rotate in […]
Claw Bit Components
Replacement Blocks, Bullet Cutters and Pilot Bits for Mills KENCLAW®, MILCLAW® and GEOCLAW Bits Mills Machine has several other sizes and styles of bullet cutters and blocks to meet your specific needs. Please call us for detailed information. Repairs. The larger sizes of KENCLAW® and MILCLAW® can be reworked to like new condition at a […]
Mills GEOCLAW® Bits
Mills Machine GEOCLAW® Bits were designed specifically for the geothermal drilling industry. Its construction is more versatile and its performance is superior to other smaller bullet bits previously available. * Description Part # Pilot Bit # Cutters Lbs. Kg GEOCLAW® Bits S 3 7/8″ (98mm) GEOCLAW Bit, 2 3/8″ API Reg. Pin MG378-238 Crossed Bit […]