New 8-Inch Hammer Designed for Range of Drilling Jobs
Downhole hammer and bit manufacturer Numa has added to their product lineup with the Patriot 85 DTH Hammer. The company says the new hammer is well suited for a range of applications, including foundation drilling, micropiling, oil and gas drilling, mining, geothermal, environmental drilling, HDD and water well drilling.
The Patriot 85 can drill hole diameters ranging from 7⅞ to 10 inches (200 to 254 millimeters). Numa says the new hammer offers advantages in penetration speed and longevity over competing products.