HDD Pilot Hammers

Mincon’s HDD range starts with our selection of finely-tuned pilot hammers, available in 3.5” (89 mm), 4.5” (114 mm), 5.25” (133 mm), 6.25” (159 mm), and 7.25” (184 mm) sizes.

  • Applications:

    Best suited for jobs with significant steering requirements and when transitioning in and out of rock formations.

Specifications

RC hammer specifications

Mincon Hammer ModelHDD30HDD40HDD50HDD60HDD70
Vermeer Drill RigD8 - D10D20D23 - D24 - D40D40 - D60 - D100D60 - D100 - D130
Bit Size3.5 inch
89 mm
4.5 inch
114.3 mm
5.25 inch
133.35 mm
6.25 inch
158.75 mm
7.25 inch
184.15 mm
Hammer Diameter3.03 inch
77 mm
3.54 inch
90 mm
4.06 inch , 4.25 inch
103mm wearsleeve,
108mm sonde housing
5 inch
127 mm
5.75 inch
146 mm
Hammer Length66.4 inch
1,713 mm
73.5 inches
1867 mm
79 inches
2007 mm
81 inches
2057 mm
82.6 inches ,
78.8 inches to backhead shoulder 2098
(to end of API Pin),
2002.5 to backhead shoulder
Hammer Weight85 lbs
38.6 kg
128 lbs
58 kg
183 lbs
83 kg
306 lbs
139 kg
403 lbs
183 kg
Backhead Thread2 3/8” API Reg Pin2 3/8” API Reg Pin2 3/8” API Reg Pin3 1/2” API Reg Pin3 1/2” API Reg Pin
Make-up Torque2,250 - 3,000 lbf.ft 22,250 - 3,000 lbf.ft3,000 - 4,000 lbf.ft3,750 - 5,000 lbf.ft4,500 - 6,000 lbf.ft
Minimum Air < 250’400cfm @ 250psi400 cfm @ 250 psi750 cfm @ 350 psi900 cfm @ 350 psi 9900 cfm @ 350 psi
Minimum Air > 250’500cfm @ 350psi700 cfm @ 350 psi900 cfm @ 350 psi1,100 cfm @ 350 psi1,100 cfm @ 350 psi
Minimum Air < 76.2m11.3 m3/min @ 17.2 bar11.33 m3/min @ 17.2 bar21.25 m3/min @ 24.1 bar25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar
Minimum Air > 76.2m14.2 m3/min @ 24.1 bar19.83 m3/min @ 24.1 bar25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar31.17 m3/min @ 24.1 bar31.17 m3/min @ 24.1 bar
Air QualityAfter Cooled Air RecommendedAfter Cooled Air RecommendedAfter Cooled Air RecommendedAfter Cooled Air RecommendedAfter Cooled Air Recommended

    Our Applications

  • Mining

    Mincon has been supporting mines for over 45 years. Thanks to a global footprint of manufacturing facilities and network of customer support centres, we can supply and service Mincon products in even the most remote and inaccessible parts of the world.

  • Construction & Geotechnical

    Mincon provides robust drilling solutions for construction and geotechnical projects that ensure structural integrity and safety. Our equipment is optimized for urban development, infrastructure, and foundation work, enabling precise and reliable drilling

  • Renewable Energy

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  • Geothermal & Water Well Drilling

    Encountering large volumes of groundwater during water-well drilling projects can have a compounding negative impact on productivity. With low energy consumption and high rates of productivity, Mincon products have become The Driller’s Choice for water-well drilling operations.

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