Built to get it done

Reamers matched to the ground.

Genuine Melfred Borzall HDD reamers selected around formation, bore diameter, rig capability and pullback requirements.

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Melfred Borzall Tornado reamer
Main reamer range

Seven proven reamer families.

Use the ground guide as a practical starting point. Final selection should account for rig size, pilot path, product size, bore length and the real formation on site.

Melfred Borzall Tornado reamer
Melfred Borzall

Tornado

Open-flight reamer for clay, hardpan and shale where mixing and carrying cuttings matter.

Best: Clay · Hardpan · ShaleBetter: Dirt · SandGood: Sandstone
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Melfred Borzall Turbo reamer
Melfred Borzall

Turbo

Fast, efficient reaming for dirt, sand and softer formations, with strong material movement.

Best: Dirt · SandBetter: ClayGood: Gravel · Sandstone
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Melfred Borzall Shredder reamer
Melfred Borzall

Shredder

Aggressive cutting action for sandstone, shale, caliche and compacted formations.

Best: Sandstone · ShaleBetter: Caliche · HardpanGood: Dirt · Gravel
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Melfred Borzall Ogre reamer
Melfred Borzall

Ogre

Carbide cutting for caliche, cobbles and demanding mixed ground.

Best: Caliche · CobblesBetter: Gravel · Hardpan · Sandstone · ShaleGood: Dirt · Sand
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Melfred Borzall Sabertooth reamer
Melfred Borzall

Sabertooth

Durable hard-ground cutter for sandstone and shale with mixed-ground capability.

Best: Sandstone · ShaleBetter: Caliche · Gravel · HardpanGood: Clay · Cobbles
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Melfred Borzall Hedgehog reamer
Melfred Borzall

Hedgehog

Compact cutting profile for dirt and shale, with dependable performance across varied ground.

Best: Dirt · ShaleBetter: Clay · SandstoneGood: Hardpan · Sand
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Melfred Borzall Juggernaut reamer
Melfred Borzall

Juggernaut

Heavy-duty configurable reamer for dirt, gravel and abrasive mixed formations.

Best: Dirt · GravelBetter: ShaleGood: Caliche · Hardpan · Sandstone
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Ground guide

Best. Better. Good.

The guide below uses the approved Borzall formation ratings. Each product card carries its exact rating in a compact, mobile-readable format.

BestPrimary formations where the tool is designed to excel.
BetterStrong secondary applications with appropriate setup.
GoodUsable supporting applications subject to site conditions.
Specialist / related tooling

Supporting reaming tools.

Melfred Borzall Junior Tornado Blade Reamer

Junior Tornado Blade Reamer

Compact blade-style tooling for smaller-bore work and controlled material movement.

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Melfred Borzall Barrel Stabilizer

Barrel Stabilizer

Related tooling used to help stabilise and support the reaming assembly where the bore plan and ground call for it.

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Application support

Which reamer fits your bore?

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