Junior Simba Lateral Movement - Vikay

Simba Junior Lateral Movement VKS-Lat

The Simba Junior Lateral Movement, model VKS-Lat, is the parallel hole drilling version of the Vikay Simba Junior, built in India. Where the Standard and Mini pivot to drill a ring, this version traverses laterally so holes can be drilled parallel to one another, which is what cut holes and box holes require. It covers a 3 metre radius through a full 360 degree rotation at any angle, runs on 400 cfm at 7 kg/cm2, and dismantles for moving between faces.

Technical Details

Since improvements are made from time to time, the illustration and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Simba Junior Lateral Movement FAQs

Which Simba Junior version do I need?

This page is the Lateral Movement version, which traverses instead of pivoting. Three are manufactured. The Standard drills a 3 metre ring radius and is the general purpose choice. The Mini covers 2.4 metres and fits smaller headings. The Lateral Movement version traverses sideways instead of pivoting, so it drills holes parallel to one another, which is what cut holes and box holes need. All three run on 400 cfm at 7 kg/cm2.

See also: Simba Junior Standard, Simba Junior Mini

Will my compressor run the Simba Junior Lateral Movement?

The Simba Junior Lateral Movement needs 400 cfm, delivered continuously. Allow headroom for hose length and for worn couplings.

What hole size and depth does the Simba Junior Lateral Movement drill?

51 to 64 mm holes to a maximum drilling length of 25 metres, on R32 rods through a VK-12 pneumatic drifter. What sets this version apart is that it traverses sideways, so the holes come out parallel rather than fanned around a ring.