DTH DRILLING TOOLS
MISSION® 85 DTH Hammer
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines
O P E R AT I O N S MISSION 85 — DTH Hammer
Technical Specifications
Operating Pressure: ......... 150 - 350 psi /10 - 24 bar
Hammer Type — MISSION 85
Air Consumption cfm m3/min.
150 psi / 10 bar ......................... 440 ...... 12.5
250 psi / 18 bar ......................... 820 ...... 23.2
350 psi / 24 bar ........................ 1180 ..... 33.4
Hammer Length: (overall except pin thread) .......... 48"/1219mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ................................... 7.12"/181mm
Wrench Flats: ......................................................... 4.5"/114mm
Lubrication
Correct lubrication during drilling operations is extremely important. Inadequate
lubrication is a major cause of hammer wear and failure. Excessive lubrication slows
piston and may make startup difficult.
– Use rock drill oil only. Use this -46 -40 -34 -29 -23 -18 -12 -7 -1 4 10 16 21 27 32 38 43 49 °C
350
chart to select the correct
320
grade of rock drill oil. 300
ISO Viscosity (cSt @ 40° C)
– The recommended amount of 250
rock drill oil for reliable opera- 220
tion is shown below. 200
150
150
An alternative method is the rule
100
of thumb: .15-.25 quarts per hour 100
per 100 CFM (0.06-0.1 liters per 50
46
hour per m3/min). 0
32
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 °F
Ambient Air Temperature
Recommended Oil Lubrication
Air Pressure Flow Rate
Recommended Oil
Requirements psi bar qt/hr l/hr
150 10 0.8 0.8
250 18 1.4 1.4
350 24 2.0 2.0
Piston Retaining Ring Extractor - p/n 38-55061
(see page 6 for more details)
Ring Lifter
Ring
Puller
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MISSION 85 DTH Hammer
Description Weight Part No.
(lbs) (kg)
MISSION 85 380 173 32-M85/19C
Replacement Parts 1. Top Sub with 3 O-Rings (2a&b), 93.5 42,4 33-88002/19CA
41/2" API Reg. Pin
2a. O-Ring Top Sub (Spares in Seal Kit)
2b. O-Rings Feed Tube (2) (Spares in Seal Kit)
3. Check Valve Dart 1.0 0,5 38-11663A
4. Check Valve Spring 0.3 0,1 38-1/1235-073
1 5. Check Valve Guide 1.6 0,7 39-88001
1
6. Choke Set, Blank /8", 3/16", & 1/4" 0.2 0,1 29-68017A
11
2a
7. Feed Tube Retainer Pin 0.3 0,1 12-99016
2b
8. Feed Tube with Retainer Pin, Blank 4.8 2,2 37-88001A
3 Choke, Check Valve, Check Valve
Plug & 3 O-Rings (#2b and 2 of #4)
4
9. Tuning Ring for low volume (optional) 0.5 0,3 56-88552
12 10. Piston 87 39,5 36-88081
5 13
11. Piston Case with Retainer Ring 124 56,3 35-88002A
6 14
7 12. Piston Retainer Ring 0.4 0,2 23-99030
8 13
13 13. O-Rings to Guide Sleeve & Bit Ret. (3) (Spares in Seal Kit)
9
15 14. Guide Sleeve with 2 O-rings 24 10,9 26-88010A
16 15. Bit Retainer Ring w/O-ring 4.2 1,9 27-88006A
10
16. Driver Sub 38 17,3 34-88007
Seal Kit
7 pieces of 2a, 2 pieces of 2b, & 1 0,5 38-88056
7 pieces of 11
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Piston Case
MAINTENANCE The piston case (11) is reversible and assembles in either direction. Measure outside
diameter regularly. The piston case life is extended up to 50 percent longer if reversed in a
timely manner. Reversal must be done before wear limit is reached (see Common Proce-
dures section). The best point to reverse is based on experience in a particular application.
Note: The reversal diameter published in this manual is a recommendation only.
• Regularly inspect all parts carefully for burrs, galling or cracks. Replace any parts
which are cracked. Use a file or emery paper to remove any burrs. Any parts which
show signs of galling will also have a mating part with similar damage. If the piston is
galled it should be replaced and careful inspection is required inside the piston case. It
is strongly recommended to hone or polish inside the piston case to smooth the galled
surfaces. Look for causes of galling such as poor lubrication or contamination and take
corrective measures to avoid future damage. Neglecting to hone the galled piston case
before installing a new piston will lead to early and repeated piston failures.
• Premature thread failure usually results from galling and corrosion and these two
problems can be avoided by using a good quality copper based thread grease every
time the driver sub is removed for bit changes. It is also recommended that thread
grease be applied to the top sub thread every 100 hours or after 10,000 feet (3000
metres) of drilling.
• Never grip hammer with any type of tongs over the piston case threads. Gripping with
tongs over the piston case threaded areas makes the threads very difficult to unscrew
and can lead to premature cracking due to jaw marks. Never use excessive force with
a steel hammer or apply any weld to the piston case as this may lead to premature
failure and will be denied in the event that a claim is made for warranty.
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12
Piston Retainer Ring
Only one piston retainer ring is used. The piston retainer ring (12) is the first component to be
installed during hammer assembly. Insert the piston retainer ring into the piston case at same end the
driver sub (16) will be fitted.
• Place the piston retainer ring at 90° to it’s final position and using the bolt on the back of the
extractor tool, push the ring so it slides inside the piston case. When it is close to the groove,
again use the bolt to manouever the ring 90° so it snaps into the groove.
• To remove the piston retainer ring, simply place the curved side of the extractor tool against the
wall of the piston case, in line with the split in the ring and push forward until the ring lifts out of
the groove. Continue pushing until the ring turns sideways inside the piston case and then pull it
out with the retriever bolt on the back of the extractor tool.
• When reversing the piston case, it is strongly recommended to replace the piston retainer ring to
ensure the “Gap” is maintained between the driver sub and piston case. (see pg.9)
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Piston
Coat piston with oil. Install piston (10) into piston case through
top sub end with nose end down (as shown).
Inspect used pistons for galling against piston case, or
10
guide sleeve. Inspect the piston’s center air hole for galling
against the feed tube. Polish as necessary. Install pistons with the
piston case horizontal to avoid knocking the guide sleeve out of
place.
Regularly inspect the piston striking face and remove any burrs
(Peening) with a fine buffing or flap wheel. DO NOT use a grinding wheel
as the rough surface finish will propogate cracks and lead to premature
piston failure.
Top Sub Assembly
• Oil and assemble parts before installation,
• Pull the top sub o-ring (2a) over the top sub threads all the way to its groove,
• Insert feed tube o-rings (2b) into the groove inside the top sub,
• Assemble check valve dart (3) and spring (4) into the check valve guide (5),
• Install desired choke (6)
through feed tube (8) top, 1
• Insert the check valve guide
(5), dart (3), and spring (4)
3
into to the feed tube (8)
4
• Carefully line up pin holes, 5
2a
• Insert assembly into the top sub 6
2b 8
until seated, line up retainer pin
holes and install feed tube retainer pin (7),
• Make sure the pin does not protrude into threads 7
on either side, 9
• Install Tuning Ring (9) for low volume usage (optional),
• Apply copper-based thread grease on threads & install top sub assembly into piston case,
• Ensure feed tube lines up in the piston center,
• Turn clockwise to tighten, but never force the assembly.
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Guide Sleeve
Install two O-rings (13) on the guide sleeve (14). These O-rings are critical for proper hammer align-
ment and for holding the guide sleeve in place when changing bits.
• The guide sleeve will install correctly into the piston case only in one direction. Oil the guide sleeve and
insert with the external circumferential recess end first. When the guide sleeve is pushed against the
piston retainer ring, the recess will completely cover the ring.
• Use a lead or rubber hammer to tap guide sleeve into piston case. Hammer on a wood block or some-
thing similar to push guide sleeve until it seats, fully inserted.
• To remove guide sleeve, place piston case vertically. Insert non-steel plug (5-51/2" diameter) from the
other (top sub) end of piston case. Drop the piston on top of the plug to knock guide sleeve out. Care-
fully inspect guide sleeve inside where it seals against the piston nose. Polish if surface is galled.
Driver Sub
Install driver sub (16) using only copper-based grease on its threads. During storage, the bit retainer
ring (15), made up of two half rings plus an O-ring (13), may be inserted without a drill bit installed.
• When assembling the hammer
without a drill bit, use a cover to 14
prevent contamination from enter-
ing hammer.
• Inspect used driver subs for nicks
or burrs in the thread. Polish as
needed. 15
• Inspect interior spline for wear.
Replace driver sub if spline is at
one third or less of original width. 16
13
• Check the driver sub's remaining
outside diameter and discard if
appropriate. Most of the time, the
driver sub will wear more rapidly than other
hammer components; two spare driver subs are typically
used per piston case. Never install a used driver sub on a
new piston case.
• Sometimes vertical channels are eroded adjacent to drill bit
flushing groves. When replacing the bit, always index the driver sub
to alleviate this problem. Some operators rebuild driver subs by adding
weld material. This is not recommended as it may cause warping or
cracking. Welding, as described herein, cancels any remaining driver sub or
piston case thread warranty.
The Gap
When the Driver Sub has been screwed into the Piston Case with the Guide Sleeve and Bit Re-tainer
Rings installed, a gap must be visible where the Piston Case and Driver Sub join. The
dimension of this gap is not critical, but it should not be less than 0.020” (0.5mm) and not more than
0.050” (1.00mm). When this gap is no longer visible, the Piston Retainer Ring should be replaced. If
hammer operation continues with no visible gap, there is a high risk of component failure. Warranty claims
for broken parts may be denied in this situation.
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Common Procedures
Start-up procedure
The MISSION hammer line has a large contact surface between the piston and the inside of the
piston case. This improves lubrication and increases wear life. It also requires attention during new ham-
mer and cold hammer start-up. Before starting a brand new hammer or a used hammer which has not
been used for more than 2 days, flush hammer thoroughly with clean, lubricated air from the compressor
before attempting to drill. This will warm the hammer and remove any oil buildup that has migrated down
from the drill pipe. This procedure is essential in cold climates with tight hammer clearances and thick oil.
Wear Limits and Case Reversal
• Piston Case M85 Outside Diameter (New) .................................................................. 7.12” (181mm)
• Piston Case M85 Outside Diameter (Recommended Time to Reverse) ...................... 6.79" (172mm)
• Piston Case M85 Outside Diameter (Time to Replace) ............................................... 6.46" (164mm)
• Piston Case M85 Inside Diameter Wear Limit ................................................... 5.8855" (149,492mm)
• Piston Diameter Wear Limit ............................................................................... 5.8715" (149,136mm)
• Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance ..................................................................... 0.014" (36mm)
• Driver sub length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild) ...................................... 3.9” (99mm)
The wear limit is the estimated diameter when the piston case is worn out. Depending on drilling
conditions, failure may occur before this limit is reached.
Rotation Speed
Rotational speed is largely determined by drilling conditions, typically 20-30 RPM for an 8-inch ham-
mer. As a result of its higher piston frequency and penetration rate, the MISSION 85 may need a higher
rotation speed than conventional hammers. Depending on the rock type and conditions, it may be neces-
sary to increase rotation speed 10-15 percent to achieve the smoothest and most efficient drilling.
Choice of Choke
Remove Center Tube from top sub. Set Center Tube, with top end facing down, on a wooden block.
using a blunt nose drift punch or equivalent, drive Choke towards the top end of Center Tube. The Choke
will dislodge from it’s seat after it has moved approximately 1/4 inch and will fall out the rest of the way.
Select a Choke from the below chart and install in reverse order. The installation tool will need to be 10 in.
minimum in length to reach the Choke seat. Be sure the bottom end is resting on a wooden block or
damage will result.
Blank 1/8" 3/16" 1/4"
150 psi 440 463 499 544
cfm
250 psi 820 862 914 988
350 psi 1180 1238 1310 1411
m3/min.
10 bar 12,5 13,1 14,1 15,4
18 bar 23,2 24,4 25,9 28,0
24 bar 33,4 35,0 37,0 40,0
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Weight on Bit
For efficient drilling it is important that the MISSION 85 Minimum weight on bit.
buttons on the face of the bit are in close contact
with the rock at all times. Drilling feed weight on bit PSI 150 200 250 300 350
must be sufficient to keep the bit closed against the Bar 10 14 17 20 24
driver sub allowing the maximum amount of piston
Lbs 3700 5000 6100 7400 8600
energy to be transferred to the rock.
kg 1675 2275 2775 3350 3900
If drilling feed weight is insufficient, the rock
breaking energy stays within the hammer and will
cause premature component failure.
Several problems can occur if drilling feed weight is excessive. The buttons will penetrate too
deep into the rock resulting in bit face damaged, the rotation torque will increase, flushing will be
reduced in softer ground and in some conditions, and a hole deviation could occur.
The optimum weight on bit will vary according to many conditions, such as the type of rock, bit
design, rotation speed. The optimum weight on bit is best determined by the driller. Above is a guide
for weights at various operating pressures.
WARRANTY NOTICE
If the MISSION 85 hammer is operated at pressures above 350 psi (24 bar), greatly
increased productivity can be achieved. But, Driltech Mission will not be held responsible
for component failure or premature wear.
The warranty against faulty workmanship and materials on the MISSION 85 Ham-
mer and Bits is only valid for operating pressures up to 350 psi (24 bar).
Driltech Mission, LLC 1300 Heritage Pkwy Mansfield, TX 76063 USA Tel 1 817 453 2600 Fax 1 817 453 2389
Website Address: www.mission.sandvik.com
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