Common Faults and Fixes of DTH Hammers for Water Well Drilling Rig

DTH hammers used with water well drilling rig often have these faults; fix them quickly.

 

  1. Reduced impact frequency: Often from low air compressor airflow or leaky pipes. Check compressor pressure (≥ rated value) and pipe joints. Replace broken seals.
  2. Bit not rotating: May stem from issues in the water well drilling rig rotation system or worn spline sleeves. Stop, check transmission parts, replace worn ones.
  3. Abnormal noise or vibration: Usually from worn pistons or cylinders. Take the hammer apart, replace overly worn parts.

 

A jobsite’s hammer made noise. Taking it apart found severe piston top wear. Replacing it worked, preventing worse damage.