Down-the-hole Drill - History

History

A pneumatic tool is first thought to have been used for rock drilling in 1844. Mr Burton invented a "wind hammer" for boring holes in mines.

1951: Halco, in collaboration with Stenuick of Belgium, developed the first DTH hammer, which had an operating air pressure of 100 psi.

1953: Halco DTH drill rigs introduced.The first-ever DTH blast using Halco equipment was successfully completed at Hill House quarry, Troon, Scotland.

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