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.
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Applications:
Best suited for jobs with significant steering requirements and when transitioning in and out of rock formations.
Specifications
RC hammer specifications
| Mincon Hammer Model | HDD30 | HDD40 | HDD50 | HDD60 | HDD70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermeer Drill Rig | D8 - D10 | D20 | D23 - D24 - D40 | D40 - D60 - D100 | D60 - D100 - D130 |
| Bit Size | 3.5 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 Diameter | 3.03 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 Length | 66.4 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 Weight | 85 lbs
38.6 kg |
128 lbs
58 kg |
183 lbs
83 kg |
306 lbs
139 kg |
403 lbs
183 kg |
| Backhead Thread | 2 3/8” API Reg Pin | 2 3/8” API Reg Pin | 2 3/8” API Reg Pin | 3 1/2” API Reg Pin | 3 1/2” API Reg Pin |
| Make-up Torque | 2,250 - 3,000 lbf.ft 2 | 2,250 - 3,000 lbf.ft | 3,000 - 4,000 lbf.ft | 3,750 - 5,000 lbf.ft | 4,500 - 6,000 lbf.ft |
| Minimum Air < 250’ | 400cfm @ 250psi | 400 cfm @ 250 psi | 750 cfm @ 350 psi | 900 cfm @ 350 psi 9 | 900 cfm @ 350 psi |
| Minimum Air > 250’ | 500cfm @ 350psi | 700 cfm @ 350 psi | 900 cfm @ 350 psi | 1,100 cfm @ 350 psi | 1,100 cfm @ 350 psi |
| Minimum Air < 76.2m | 11.3 m3/min @ 17.2 bar | 11.33 m3/min @ 17.2 bar | 21.25 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar |
| Minimum Air > 76.2m | 14.2 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 19.83 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 25.5 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 31.17 m3/min @ 24.1 bar | 31.17 m3/min @ 24.1 bar |
| Air Quality | After Cooled Air Recommended | After Cooled Air Recommended | After Cooled Air Recommended | After Cooled Air Recommended | After Cooled Air Recommended |
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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.
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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
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Renewable Energy
Supporting the transition to sustainable energy, Mincon's drilling tools play a critical role in developing renewable energy sites, including wind farms and solar fields. Our solutions facilitate efficient installation processes, contributing to the global green energy initiative.
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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.
