DTH Hammer Completes Secoroc Gold Line
Atlas Copco announced with the introduction of the Secoroc
COP 44 Gold DTH hammer, its COP Gold range is now complete.
According to the company, the COP 44 Gold hammer offers
many of the same features as the rest of the COP Gold line,
including a specially designed piston for efficient energy transfer;
control tube suspension with new steel disc compression
rings and new lower buffer rings; steel grade hammer casing provides
greater impact strength and excellent wear resistance; and
excellent flushing capabilities. Atlas Copco says the Secoroc
GOLD line has a 10% to 15% longer service life than equivalent
hammers, and can be rebuilt as many as three times at a fraction
of the cost of a new hammer. With the Secoroc COP 44
Gold’s TD40 12-spline bit shank and bit designs—such as the
high-performance Rocket bit—this hammer is equipped to handle
any rock formation, according to the company. In addition,
modern high-pressure rigs can get the full benefit of drilling with
the COP 44 Gold due to its 35-bar (500 psi) rating. When paired
with Secoroc DTH premium bits, Gold DTH hammers can produce
blastholes ranging from 4 5/6-in. to 5 1/8-in. diameter.
www.atlascopco.com
As featured in Womp 2010 Vol 03 - www.womp-int.com