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Down-the-hole drilling tools
Epiroc offer a complete range of down-the-hole products
One-stop-shop – a total solution
Epiroc offer a complete range of dth drilling tools including hammers, bits, pipes, adapters, reverse circulation products, breakout benches and grinding machines with consumables.
Innovation and commitment over the decades
The history of the down-the-hole hammer manufacturing goes back more than four decades. For the past 40 years and still today, Epiroc's goal is to produce the best products for their customers. Customers have been the key focus for the down-the-hole team throughout the years.
Competence – Epiroc know the drill
Epiroc have seen down-the-hole products being used in different applications all over the world. They can assist, not only with the complete drill string, but also with the knowledge to help customers with their applications.
COP M-series - The fastest DTH hammers ever
Welcome to Epiroc's all new M-series of DTH hammers. Our 6", 7" and 8" hammers are designed and built to perfection. They are faster, lighter, more service friendly and longer lasting than ever before.
COP M6
This is the fastest 6" DTH hammer on the market. It covers the most common hole diameters, from 165 mm to 171 mm.
COP M7
The 7" hammer is an all-new product, designed to bridge the productivity gap between 6" and 8" hammers. The ideal bit diameters for COP M7 range from 200 mm to 229 mm. Indeed, tests comparing COP M6 and COP M7, using 203 mm bits, show that COP M7 is 27 % faster.
COP M8
The most powerful M-series hammer, COP M8 is 8” and designed for bit diameters from 229 mm to 254 mm.
Covering all bit sizes
With the right choice of COP M-series hammer you can be assured to get maximum drill speed and productivity for every hole diameter.
LowFlow (LF) or HighFlow (HF)
By simply exchanging just one or two components, each and every COP M-series hammer can be quickly adapted to different air pressure and volume of various rigs. This two-in-one feature makes our hammers fit all rigs operating at different altitude and climates.
The COP M-series DTH hammers come with new, innovative, and patented technology. A unique air cycle, and an all new bit design translate into great benefits for you. You need to look no further for increased drilling performance and return on investment.
Unique patented air cycle
The new patented air cycle of the COP M-series DTH hammers replaces a design that has been dominant on the market for more than 40 years. Ingenious new technology now features a much faster air cycle that allows for a shorter, lighter and faster hammer than ever before. Our DTH hammers are 25 % more compact than before. And for many reasons less is more.
Lighter and safer
The COP M-series hammers weigh approximately 30 % less than other hammers in their class. This means easier handling and increased safety for you.
The fastest DTH hammer ever
A unique piston design allows the COP M-series hammers to strike the rock at much higher frequency than other hammers. This means that less fuel is consumed giving you considerably lower running costs.
Long lasting
The new COP M-series design allows the same or better performance using fewer parts. High quality materials, precise manufacturing, and a simple and robust design gives these hammers low maintenance and long service life.
Durable bits
Our all-new DTH bits feature a patented solid shank, air flow system, and special Enduro buttons. As a result, the COP M-series bits drill faster, last longer, and offer longer intervals between re-grinds.
The COP M-series DTH bits are at the very cutting edge of technology.
The COP M-series DTH bits are at the very cutting edge of technology.Tests have verified what our simulations predicted. These are the toughest, most durable bits to date.
New, harder, tougher
The COP M-series bits are completely redesigned to meet the demands for both high penetration rates and durability. The bit body is made of a harder and tougher grade of steel. A special heat treatment further enhances the bits wear resistance, giving an outstanding service life.
Patented solid shank
The new range of bits feature a unique, patented, tubeless solid shank. This design practically eliminates shank breaks. The result for you? Much fewer broken and lost bits. And higher quality blast holes.
Sealed exterior flushing
The flushing principle is entirely new. Air pass outside the shank, and goes up the annular space. Then it flows through. Simple, ingenious, efficient, patented.
The strongest buttons
The patented Enduro Extra treatment gives the buttons a much tougher and more strike resistant characteristic. This means many more meters drilled between regrinds for you.
DTH products
Down-the-hole hammers
– when proven technology is required
Epiroc hammers are purpose-matched for all rock types and applications. Choosing the right hammer is largely determined by hole size and type of rock formation. Ideally, the size of the hammer should match the required hole dimension as closely as possible, leaving just enough space for cuttings to evacuate the hole.
Down-the-hole bits
Epiroc offer a comprehensive range of DTH drill bits to match all conceivable applications. Each bit is made from quality alloy steel, and has been precision machined to produce a perfect body, heat treated to the required hardness, given surface compression for fatigue resistance, and fitted with precision buttons manufactured in-house.
Down-the-hole pipes and adapters
Key features of a high quality DTH pipe are durability, accuracy and manageability. Our pipes are made from cold drawn piping, providing a superior surface finish and tolerance compared to conventional pipes made from hot rolled piping.
Accessories and parts
Epiroc provide high quality spare parts and accessories to all their products. This is essential to guarantee maximum output and low lifecycle cost. All Epiroc Customer Centers and their network of distributors offer a complete range of spare parts and accessories. The staff are trained to support with advice and technical assistance to get the right part for every application. Only genuine parts can handle the stress that an Epiroc product causes on its components. And only original parts enable the owner to minimize downtime, to protect their investment and to contribute to productivity of your company.
Breakout bench – Handy but powerful
The threaded connections of the driver chuck and the top sub may become very tightly tensioned during drilling. It is convenient to break the hammer threads on the rig, but if the threads cannot be loosened or tend to get stuck, a breakout bench is the solution. This handy but powerful breakout bench can easily be placed in a workshop or container and it breaks DTH hammers between 3 – 8" in the standard version or 5 – 12" in the heavy duty version.