Down-the-hole drill installation and debugging video

A down-the-hole drill, usually called DTH by most professionals, is basically a screwed on the bottom of a . The fast hammer action breaks hard rock into small cuttings and dust that are evacuated by a fluid (air, water or ). The DTH hammer is one of the fastest ways to drill hard rock. The system is thought to have been invented independently by Stenuic. [pdf]

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What is a down-the-hole drill?

A down-the-hole drill, usually called DTH by most professionals, is basically a jackhammer screwed on the bottom of a drill string. The fast hammer action breaks hard rock into small cuttings and dust that are evacuated by a fluid (air, water or drilling mud). The DTH hammer is one of the fastest ways to drill hard rock.

What is down-the-hole (DTH) drilling?

Down-the-hole (DTH) drilling has made it easier for contractors to drill wells faster and more efficiently, and to transition from dirt boring to rock boring just by adding a compressor and hammer to the drill bit.

How does DTH drilling work?

With DTH drilling, contractors can change the drill that they were using for the current directional bore to a rock drill when they encounter rock by connecting the drill with a compressor and a steerable hammer. Well drilling also needed changes to be made to rotary drilling when the well needed to take a turn.

How does DTH hammer drilling work?

A flushing current conveys the loosened drill cuttings upwards and exits at the upper end of the casing. If you have any further questions, please contact our local sales or service team. DTH hammer drilling is a percussive drilling process powered by compressed air.

What is a DTH drill?

DTH is short for “down-the-hole”. Since the DTH method was originally developed to drill large-diameter holes downwards in surface-drilling applications, its name originated from the fact that the percussion mechanism followed the bit down into the hole.

How do you drill a rock with a DTH hammer?

This method is mainly applied for hard to very hard rock and/or for penetrating large boulders. 1. Setting the DTH hammer with drill rod and casing on the drilling point. 2. Rotary and percussive drilling of the drill string under compressed air supply. 3. After reaching the final depth, unlocking of the drill rod with DTH hammer and pilot bit.

Hydraulic rock drill buffer check valve installation

Install the valve with proper positioning of the flow arrow. Support and align adjacent piping and the vale. Install lubricated flange bolts. Hands tighten, and then torque the bolts using the crossover flange bolt-tightening method to load the bolts evenly, and eliminate concentrated stresses. [pdf]

Rock drill cooling water pipe installation accessories

The longer your feed rail, the more important the addition of the energy chain becomes to the overall effectiveness of your machine. We offer a range of feed rail options from 6′ to 24′ for our Skid Steer and E. [pdf]

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Who is Keystone drilling services?

Together we have provided over a century of quality expertise in the industries we serve. Keystone Drill Services has over a century of drilling expertise! Our reputation has allowed us to represent the best manufacturers of drilling products in the world!

What DTH drilling tools do you offer?

We offer a complete range of DTH drilling tools including hammers, bits, pipes, adapters, breakout benches and grinding machines with consumables. The history of the down-the-hole hammer manufacturing goes back more than four decades. For the past 40 years and still today, our goal is to produce the best products for our customers.

Who is Keystone drill?

Keystone Drill is a manufacturer of drilling products for oil, gas, and construction industries. See all products at

Why should you choose N&N drilling supply?

Getting the right tooling sizes and styles for different types of casing or drill rods isn’t easy; to simplify the task N&N Drilling Supply offers a full line of quality sub adapters. As an industry pioneer, we understand the crucial role these components play in ensuring seamless and efficient drilling operations.