How to open the lid of a down-the-hole drill rig video

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 a DTH drill rig?

A down-the-hole drill, usually called DTH Drilling Rig, is basically a mini jackhammer screwed on the bottom of a drill string. The speedy hammer activity breaks hard stone into little flakes and dust and can be dismissed evident by the air exhaust in the DTH hammer.

How does a rotary drilling rig work?

A rotary drilling rig, type LB 20, working with down-the-hole hammer inside a casing. 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.

How do drill rigs work?

Conventional drilling rigs use the power of an electric motor or a diesel engine, which is transmitted to the turntable through the operating system to drive the drill bit connected to the drill rod to grind and cut the rock to achieve the purpose of drilling. This kind of drill first solves the ground power.

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 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.