Hybrid Impact Technology (HIT)

• Hydraulic energy replaces compressed air as the primary power source.

• Step-change in drilling performance compared to modern rotary at comparable diameters (mine testing).

• Lower fuel per foot drilled, reducing CO₂ per hole and total drilling cost.

• Designed for single-pass production drilling on modern rotary platforms.

• Developed by Mincon; integration planned on Epiroc blasthole rigs.

Rotary drilling uses crushing forces through weight on bit and compressed air for flushing. Pneumatic DTH uses air for impact energy and flushing. HIT combines the best of both: hydraulic power provides more direct impact energy through the HDTH hammer, while utilising compressed air for flushing.

• Efficient hydraulic energy path to the bit.

• Higher penetration rates ensuring faster production.

• Eliminates requirement for high-pressure compressed air.

• Lower total drilling costs and lower fuel consumption.

At an Arizona copper mine, an adapted Epiroc PV271 drilling 10⅝ in (270 mm) holes with a HIT-powered system recorded faster drilling and lower fuel per foot than the site’s rotary method. Together, these gains reduced total drilling costs and CO₂ per hole.

Results reflect those site conditions; performance varies by geology, rig, and operating practice.

HIT is a platform of components designed to move hydraulic energy efficiently to the bit.

• HIT swivel – Controls hydraulic flow and pressure for the HIT string.
• Accumulator rod – Stores and releases energy to unlock high-efficiency impact transfer.
• Drill rod – Internal channels carry high-pressure fluid; external channels supply flushing air.
• Hydraulic DTH hammer – Converts hydraulic energy into impact at the bit.

The MH1000 is the first hammer powered by Mincon’s Hybrid Impact Technology. Built for large-diameter blastholes and single-pass production drilling.

• High impact efficiency at the bit.

• Enables more metres drilled per shift.

• Pairs with modern single-pass rotary rig platforms.