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Down-the-Hole (DTH) Drilling Equipment

Dando offers a wide selection of high quality hammers and bits for small to large diameter Down-the-Hole drilling.

DTH hammer drilling is the industry standard for the rapid drilling of boreholes for a variety of uses such as water wells, blasting and sub-surface void locations.

With the increased availability of efficient high pressure compressors operating up to 25 bar (in some cases with even higher pressures) boreholes can be drilled in even the hardest rocks much quicker than using conventional tricone rock roller drilling techniques.

If drilling loose, unconsolidated formations  the flushing air may cause cavitation and place the rig at risk of subsidence; however, these problems can be overcome by simultaneously drilling and casing or by injecting foams and/or polymers into the air stream for hole cleaning.

Because Down-The-Hole hammers use a rapid percussive action to crush the rock they require much lower feed force (pull down) and rotation torque than conventional rotary drill bits. Therefore, smaller rigs can be used to drill larger diameter holes with depth being limited to the rig’s pullback capacity and the compressor size & rating.

For more information on the different types and sizes of DTH equipment Dando supplies, please contact our sales team on 01903 7313312 or via the Contact Us page.

To view Dando’s range of DTH drilling rigs please visit Water Well Drilling Rigs

DTH Bits

There are many designs and types of drilling bit used for various drilling applications, and to suit different hammers.

The modern design of carbide button bit results in efficient cutting of rock from the centre to the outer edges of the bit.

Button inserts are manufactured to high precision and to very close tolerances. These are pressed into the body of the bit resulting in an “interference fit”. This means that the carbide buttons are very firmly held in the matrix and not easily dislodged during the drilling process.

 

Drill bit head design

Convex Flat Face Concave
Convex DTH Bit Flat Face DTH Bit
A strong design for all conditions, especially hard abrasive rocks. Good balance of fast drilling and long service life. An alternative design for all rock conditions, especially fractured and fissured rocks and changing formations. An alternative design for all rock conditions, particularly deep hole drilling. Can provide improved hole alignment as a result of the inverted pilot.

Insert Types

Domed Inserts Ballistic Inserts Semi-Ballistic And Conical
Strong rugged shape for high performance and good service life in all conditions particularly suitable for very hard abrasive rocks and deep hole drilling. Suitable for soft/medium compact low abrasive rocks producing large cuttings. Not suitable for badly fractured rocks. Suitable for all soft medium rock conditions including fractured and fissured rocks.

 

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