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The missile that sets the pace underground.
Borvex Piercing Tools — known in the field as missiles, impact moles, or earth piercing tools — deliver a controlled, high-frequency impact stroke that displaces soil without spoil removal. Precision-balanced internals keep the tool tracking straight over long pneumatic piercing tool runs, reducing rework and callback risk for utility contractors installing underground piercing tool crossings for fiber, gas, water, and electrical service laterals.
- Hardened forged steel cone resists deflection in mixed soil and rocky ground
- Reversible air-valve design pulls the tool back on jams without extraction digging
- Balanced piston mass minimizes steering drift over 60+ ft runs
- Quick-disconnect air fitting compatible with standard 90-185 PSI compressors
| Model range | BX-65 / BX-85 / BX-105 / BX-135 |
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| Body diameter | 2.5 in – 5.3 in (65–135 mm) |
| Length | 34 in – 52 in |
| Weight | 26 lb – 98 lb |
| Air pressure | 90–185 PSI |
| Air consumption | 35–95 CFM |
| Max bore length | Up to 130 ft (soil-dependent) |
| Impact rate | 420–560 BPM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Borvex missiles are built for compactable soils — clay, loam, sand, and mixed fill with occasional small aggregate. For dense rock or heavy cobble, we recommend pairing with a Borvex tracking unit and pilot bore assessment; our technical support team can review site conditions before you mobilize.
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