Down-the-hole drilling rig moving drill video explanation diagram

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 a DTH drilling rig?

DTH drilling rig is a percussive rotary drilling rig. Its internal structure is different from general rock drilling rigs. Its gas distribution and piston reciprocating mechanism are independent. The front end is directly connected to the drill bit and the back end is connected to the drill rod.

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.

Why do you need a down-the-hole drill machine?

A good equipment will not just do the job, it does better, quicker and at a lower cost. In the case of drilling through hard rocks it is this Down-the-Hole (DTH) drill machine has established itself as a reliable workhorse in the industry.

How does a DTH drill work?

DTH equipment consists of a drilling hammer and a piston-powered by compressed air. As the drill string rotates, the drilling hammer strikes down on the rock. The drill bit receives its striking power from a piston inside the hammer that is powered by compressed air.

How does a rock drill work?

The front end is directly connected to the drill bit and the back end is connected to the drill rod. When rock drilling, the impactor dives into the hole, and the piston (hammer) in the impactor reciprocates to strike the shank through the gas distribution device (valve) so that the drill bit impacts the rock at the bottom of the hole.