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Drilling tool manufacturer Rockmore International is to extend its ROK Series DTH Hammer product line with the launch of the new 127mm diameter ROK 500 and 500Q. Designed to increase drilling efficiency, the ROK 500 accommodates two different air packages to match any working conditions. The ROK 500 hammer is rated for use with large compressors while the ROK 500Q hammer is designed for smaller compressors.

March 5, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Drilling tool manufacturer 459 Rockmore International is to extend its ROK Series DTH Hammer product line with the launch of the new 127mm diameter ROK 500 and 500Q.

Designed to increase drilling efficiency, the ROK 500 accommodates two different air packages to match any working conditions. The ROK 500 hammer is rated for use with large compressors while the ROK 500Q hammer is designed for smaller compressors.

According to Rockmore, the new hammers feature its SonicFlow technology to optimise airflow and streamline the airpath to minimise the backflow and turbulence.

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Rockmore’s new ROK 500DH dth hammer

Rockmore International has unveiled the ROK 500DH, the the first release in its newly-announced Deep Hole hammer series. The 5 inch DTH range hammer is said to incorporate many new innovations and features characterised in the Deep Hole class of hammers. As a 5 inch class hammer, the 500DH is targeted to drill 5.5-6inch (140mm-152mm) diameter holes, and “to increase drilling effectiveness and efficiency in deep hole applications.”
“The ROK 500DH incorporates engineering advancements for drilling in DTH app