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About

The “Down-the-Hole” or DTH hammer is used for drilling holes through a wide range of rock types, the variety of which continues to extend well beyond the original conception of early blast hole drilling.

DTH refers to where the hammer action occurs when compared to drifter hammers, which hammer on top of the drill string. The DTH hammer piston is always makes a direct contact with the drill bit and there is generally no loss of transmitted energy as the hammer drills deeper, as in the case with drifter (top hammer) rigs.

WHY IS DTH APPROACH PREFERRED TODAY?

Although DTH hammers started life in quarries, they are now appreciated throughout the drilling industry where they have become the preferred option due to their significant advantages over other, in particular:

OPERATION

As a general guide, the harder the rock or the larger bit diameter, the slower the rotation speed required. It may be necessary however to increase the rotation speed where the rock is badly fissured in order to prevent stalling.

 

CHECKING FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE

Premature wear to internal parts is a result of either:

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