DTH Hammers

15-Inch DTH Hammer

15-Inch DTH Hammer

Ultra-large-diameter drilling in the 17"–20" / 432–508 mm bit range. Built on the robust SD15 shank standard, delivering extreme impact energy at 1,140 blows per minute through a 528 lb / 240 kg hardened piston.

Bit Range (432–508 mm)
17"–20"
Thread Connection
8⅝" API REG PIN
Hammer OD
14.80" / 376 mm
Hammer Weight
2,769 lbs / 1,256 kg
15-Inch DTH Hammer

HADK-150: Peak Energy per Blow for the 15-Inch Class

The HADK-150 is Drill King International’s largest-class DTH hammer, engineered for ultra-large-diameter drilling programs in the 17″–20″ / 432–508 mm bit range. Built on the robust SD15 shank standard, this single-model class delivers extreme impact energy at 1,140 blows per minute through a 528 lb / 240 kg hardened piston — producing more energy per blow than any other hammer in the Drill King lineup.

At 2,769 lbs / 1,256 kg and a 14.80″ / 376 mm outer diameter, the HADK-150 is purpose-built for the demands of deep-diameter mine development, large-scale blast-hole programs, water well construction, and major infrastructure bore work where conventional hammer sizes cannot deliver the required hole diameter or energy output. The 8⅝” API REG PIN top sub connection, 20,000 lb·Ft make-up torque, and 10,000 lb·Ft rotation torque rating reflect the extreme mechanical demands of 15-inch class drilling assemblies.

Premium alloy construction, a precision heat-treated hardened piston, and field-ready Repair & Rebuild kits keep the HADK-150 serviceable on the most remote and demanding sites worldwide.

Robust SD15 Shank Design

Heavy-duty shank engineered specifically for the torque and energy demands of 15-inch class drilling assemblies.

Superior Impact Energy

A 528 lb / 240 kg hardened piston delivers higher impact energy per blow than any smaller-class hammer in the Drill King range — enabling penetration in the hardest rock formations.

Ultra-Large-Diameter Capability

17"–20" / 432–508 mm bit diameters, covering the widest-bore drilling applications in Mining, Water Well, Geothermal, and Infrastructure sectors.

High-Frequency Performance

1,140 blows per minute for sustained penetration in large-diameter, high-resistance formations.

Extreme Torque Rating

20,000 lb·Ft / 27,120 N·m make-up torque and 10,000 lb·Ft / 13,560 N·m rotation torque, matching 15-inch class assemblies and heavy drill strings.

Heavy-Duty Drill String Compatibility

8⅝" API REG PIN top sub connection for heavy-duty large-diameter drill strings in ultra-deep and ultra-wide programs.

Repair & Rebuild Kits

Easy, cost-effective field maintenance keeps the HADK-150 operational on the most remote large-diameter drilling programs.

Premium Alloys & Heat Treatment

All wear-critical components — wear sleeve, piston retaining ring, bearing, and bit retaining ring — built for extended service life under extreme impact and abrasion loads.

Large-Diameter Mine Development & Blast-Hole Drilling

1,140 BPM frequency, 10,000 lb·Ft rotation torque, and a 528 lb hardened piston suit sustained high-energy demands of mine development, shaft sinking support, and wide-pattern blast-hole programs in hard rock.

Ultra-Large-Diameter Water Well & Geothermal Drilling

For deep municipal, industrial, and geothermal programs requiring 17"–20" bore diameters — penetration energy and compressor-matched air consumption to maintain production in abrasive formations.

Quarry Face Development

Extreme energy per blow and consistent 1,140 BPM output enable high-production drilling across large benches in granite, basalt, limestone, and other hard aggregates.

Major Infrastructure & Civil Engineering Bore Work

Bridge caissons, piling, culverts, and underground infrastructure requiring large-diameter boreholes — bore diameter, torque capacity, and build quality for demanding civil programs.

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Piston Weight 528 lbs / 240 kg
Application Bit Range 17" – 20" / 432 – 508 mm
Working Pressure 150–250 PSI / 10.30–17.20 Bar
Outer Diameter 14.80" / 376 mm
Hammer Weight 2,769 lbs / 1,256 kg
Effective Length 74.10" / 1,882 mm
Rotation Speed 5–15 RPM
Frequency 1,140 BPM
Top Sub Connection 8⅝" API REG PIN
Make-Up Torque 20,000 lb·Ft / 27,120 N·m
Rotation Torque 10,000 lb·Ft / 13,560 N·m
Shank Connections SD15

Air Consumption

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
100 6.80 1,050 30
150 10.30 1,350 38
250 17.30 2,500 71

Parts & Maintenance

No. Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK15002
2 Wear Spacer (Top / Bottom) 2 HPDK15004
3 Top Sub O-Ring 1 See Sealkit
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK15007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK15009
6 Choke Set 1 HPDK15008
7 Spring Washer 1 HPDK15005
8 Makeup Ring 1 HPDK15006
9 Air Distributor 1 HPDK15010
10 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 See Sealkit
11 Cylinder 1 HPDK15012
12 Piston 1 HPDK15014
13 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK15001
14 Piston Ret. Ring 1 HPDK15017
15 Snap Ring 1 HPDK15021
16 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK15018
17 Bit Ret. O-Ring 1 See Sealkit
18 Bearing 1 HPDK15020
19 Chuck 1 HPDK15022
Sealkit (Items 3, 10, 17) 1 HPDK150SEALKIT
Complete Hammer HADK150

Ready to specify the HADK-150 for your large-diameter drilling program?

Contact Drill King International today for compressor sizing and rotary drive configuration guidance for 15-inch class programs.

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Construction

Built tough enough for the unpredictability of job sites, our equipment minimizes costly downtime and re-drills.

Exploration

Every hole counts, and our tools are built to keep penetration rates high even in unpredictable, mixed formations.

Mining

Engineered for open-pit and underground alike, our tools lower per-meter drilling costs without sacrificing performance.

Oil & Gas

Engineered for the rigors of well-site conditions, our hammers and bits extend service life while reducing per-foot drilling costs.

Quarrying

Less downtime, fewer bit changes, more material moved. That's the Drill King difference for quarry operators who can't afford to slow down.

Water Well & Geothermal

From residential wells to large-scale geothermal fields, our tools are trusted to get the job done right the first time