RH550MM

rh550
Operators Manual
Contents
RH550 HAMMER Parts
Lubrication
24
rh550r 3".............................................. 4
specifications.................................... 5
Rock drill oil chart................................ 24

Recommended oil levels........................ 24
RH550r 4".............................................. 6
specifications.................................... 7
Piston case

25
RH550 5"............................................... 8
specifications.................................... 9
Piston retainer ring
25
Piston
26
RH550g 5"............................................ 10

specifications...................................11
TOP SUb assembly
26
RH550 6"..............................................12
specifications...................................13
Guide Sleeve
27
RH550g 6".............................................14

specifications.................................. 15
Driver Sub
27
RH550r 6"............................................ 16

specifications...................................17

RH550w 6"........................................... 18

specifications...................................19
Weight On Bit
27
The Gap
27
Notes
28
RH550r 8"............................................ 20

specifications.................................. 21
RH550w 8".......................................... 22

specifications.................................. 23
3"
Sandvik DTH hammer operators manual
rh550r hammer
2
3
10
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
Part Description
kg
lb
1. Top subs, 23/8" API reg. pin

2. O-ring, top sub (3) ID & OD
3. Check valve dart with spring
4. Check valve dart spring
5. Check valve guide
6. Feed tube retainer pin
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
8. Feed tube with retainer pin & blank choke
9. Piston
10. Piston case with retainer ring
11. Piston retainer ring
12. O-rings guide sleeve & bit retainer (3 required)
13. Guide sleeve with 2 O-rings (#12)
14. Bit retainer ring with O-ring (#12)
15. Driver sub (O-ring not required)
5

0,3
0,02
0,23
0,03
0,1
0,45
3,86
10,9
0,05

1,0
0,09
2,18
11

0.6
0.04
0.5
0.05
0.25
1.0
8.5
24.0
0.1

2.2
0.2
4.8
33-3A001/16A
In Seal Kit
25-99006A
22-99071
39-3A001
12-99021
29-48017A
37-3A001A
36-3A081
35-3A006A
23-99027
In Seal Kit
26-3A010A
27-3A006A
34-3A006
S eal Kit
3 pieces of #2, and 7 of #12
0,25 0.5
38-3A056
ebuild Kits
R
1 piece of #1, 1 of #10, 1 of #15 & seal kit
2 3/8" API reg. pin
18,1
Complete Hammer
2 3/8" API reg. pin top sub

40
Part No.
38-3A001/16
32-5530-RMA/16S
12
12
14
15
Model No.
RH550r - 3"

Model No.
RH550r - 3"

Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
25
55
81,3
3.2
Air consumption, CFM
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
172
304
436

Hammer length
Hammer length with bit

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
823
32.4
875
34.4
911
35.9
Air consumption, m3/min.
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
4,87
8,61
12,34
Copyright Sandvik Mining & Construction

RH550
RH550

rh550r hammer
RH550r 3" Operating Specifications

Hammer length: ................................................. 32.4" / 823mm
Hammer outside diameter: .............................. 3.2" / 81.3mm
Hammer weight: .................................................. 55 lb / 25 kg
Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)............................................................................................................. 3.20" (81.3mm)

Piston Case Outside Diameter (Recommended Time to Reverse)..........................................................2.98" (75.7mm)
Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to Replace).......................................................................................2.77" (70.4mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit............................................................................................... 2.4190" (61.443mm)
Piston Diameter Wear Limit...................................................................................................................... 2.4070" (61.138mm)
Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance.................................................................................................... 0.012" (0.30mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild).............................................................2.250" (85mm)
Rotation Speed
Rotational speed is largely determined by drilling conditions, typically 60-100 RPM for a 3" hammer. As a result
of its higher piston frequency and penetration rate, the RH550r may need a higher rotation speed than conventional
hammers. Depending on the rock type and conditions, it may be necessary to increase rotation speed 10-15 percent
to achieve the smoothest and most efficient drilling.
Choke Choice
Remove Feed Tube from Top Sub. Set Feed 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 Feed Tube. The Choke will dislodge from its 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
172
198
231
276
250 psi
304
346
398
472
350 psi
436
494
566
667
10 bar
4,9
5,6
6,5
7,8
17 bar
8,6
9,8
11,3
13,4
24 bar
12,3
14,0
16,0
18,9

RH550
m3/min
Air
scfm
FLOW RATES WITH VARIOUS CHOKE SIZES
4"
rh550r hammer
12
4
5
6
13
14
15
9
10
14
16
17
Part Description
kg
lb
1. Top Sub with 3 O-rings

23/8" API reg. pin
27/8" API reg. pin
2. O-ring, top sub (1) OD
3. O-ring, top sub (2) ID
6. Check valve dart guide
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
9. Tuning ring low volume (optional)
11. Piston
12. Piston case with retaining ring
14. O-ring to guide sleeve & bit retainer (3 req.)
16. Bit retainer ring with O-Ring (#14)
17. Driver sub

10
10

0,3
0,02
0,2
0,1
0,03
0,23
0,7
7
15
0,05

1,8
0,23
3,2

22
22

0.6
0.04
0.5
0.25
0.05
0.5
1.5
15.2
33
0.1

4.0
0.5
7
33-48001-1/16A
33-48001-1/11A
In Seal Kit
In Seal Kit
25-99001A
22-99071
39-48001-1
29-48017A
12-99014
56-48552
37-48001-1A
36-48J81
35-48014A
23-99029
In Seal Kit
26-48J10A
27-48006A
34-48006
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, 1 of #7, & 7 of #15
0,25 0.5
38-48056-1
R ebuild Kit
1 piece of #1, 1 of #12, 1 of #17 & Seal Kit
23/8" API reg. pin
27/8" API reg. pin
28
28
62
62
38-48001/16
38-48001/11
32-5540-RMA/16S
32-5540-RMA/11S
Complete Hammer
Part No.
11
Model No.

RH550r - 4"

Model No.

RH550r - 4"
Standard volume
Low volume option
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
38
83
98
3.56
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
180
370
560
151
315
466

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
914
36
989
38.9
1029
40.5
3
Air consumption, m /min.
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
5,1
10,5
15,9
4,3
8,9
13,2

RH550
RH550

rh550r hammer

Hammer Length: .................................................. 36" / 914mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ........................... 3.86" / 98mm
Hammer Weight: ................................................. 83 lb / 38 kg
RH550r Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)................................................................................................................ 3.86" (98mm)

Piston Case Outside Diameter (Recommended Time to Reverse)............................................................. 3.62" (92mm)
Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to Replace).......................................................................................... 3.39" (86mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit................................................................................................ 3.0595" (77.711mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)............................................................2.38" (60.4mm)
Rotation Speed
of its higher piston frequency and penetration rate, the RH550r may need a higher rotation speed than conventional
Choke Choice

Standard Volume
Air
Blank

Low Volume
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
Air
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
151
177
210
255
250 psi
315
357
409
483
180
206
239
284
250 psi
370
412
464
538
350 psi
560
618
690
791
350 psi
466
524
596
697
10 bar
5,1
5,8
6,8
8,0
10 bar
4,3
5,0
5,9
7,2
17 bar
10,5
11,7
13,1
15,2
17 bar
8,9
10,1
11,6
13,7
24 bar
15,9
17,5
19,5
22,4
24 bar
13,2
14,8
16,9
19,7
RH550
m3/min
m3/min
scfm
scfm
150 psi
5"
rh550 hammer
2
3
13
7
8
9
14
15
11
16
10
15
15
17
12
Model No.

RH550 - 5"

Model No.

RH550 - 5"
Standard volume
Low volume option
Part Description
1. Top sub with 3 O-rings
31/2" API reg. pin
27/8" API reg. pin
2. O-ring, top sub OD (1)
3. O-ring, top sub ID (2)
7. O-ring, feed tube (1)
8. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
11. Tuning ring (low-volume option)
12. Piston
15. O-ring, guide sleeve & bit retainer (3)
18. Driver sub
kg
lb
Part No.
10
10

0,3
0,02
0,3

0,12
0,09
1
0,03
12
27
0,05

3
0,5
6
22
22

0.66
0.04
0.66

0.26
0.2
2.2
0.7
26.4
59.40
0.11

6.60
1.1
13.7
33-58D01/04A
33-58D01/11A
In Seal Kit
In Seal Kit
25-99002A
22-99072
39-58S01
In Seal Kit
29-68017A
12-99018
37-58001A
56-58552
36-58J81
35-58D06A
23-99032
In Seal Kit
26-58J10A
27-58006A
34-58D69
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, 1 of #7 & 7 of #15
0,45
38-58D56
ebuild Kit
R
3 1/2" API reg. pin
2 7/8" API reg. pin
38
38
83
83
38-58D01/04
38-58D01/11
Complete Hammer
31/2" API reg. pin top sub
38-5550-SMA/04S
38-5550-SMA/11S
18
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
68
145
120
4.72
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
305
580
855
285
540
790

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
987
38.86
1082
42.6
1122
44.2
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
8,64
16,42
24,21
8,07
15,25
22,37

RH550
RH550

rh550 hammer
RH550 5" Operating Specifications

Hammer Length: ...............................................38.86" / 987mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: .......................... 4.72" / 120mm
Hammer Weight: ................................................ 145 lb / 68 kg
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New).............................................................................................................. 4.72" (120mm)

Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to replace)..........................................................................................4.16" (106mm)
Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance....................................................................................................... 0.013" (0.33mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)............................................................ 3.2" (81.28mm)
Rotation Speed
of its higher piston frequency and penetration rate, the RH550 may need a higher rotation speed than conventional
Choke Choice
Standard Volume

Low Volume
Air
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
Air
150 psi
305
331
364
409
250 psi
580
622
674
748
350 psi
855
913
985
10 bar
8,6
9,4
17 bar
16,4
24 bar
24,2
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
285
311
344
389
250 psi
540
582
634
708
1086
350 psi
790
848
920
1021
10,3
11,6
10 bar
8,1
8,8
9,7
11,0
17,6
19,1
21,2
17 bar
15,3
16,5
18,0
20,0
25,9
27,9
30,8
24 bar
22,4
24,0
26,1
28,9
RH550
m3/min
m3/min
scfm
1/8"
scfm
Blank
5"
rh550g hammer
2
3
13
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
11
16
15
17
15
10
kg
lb
18
18

0,3
0,02
0,3
0,12

0,09
1
0,03
12
29
0,05

3
0,5
7
39.6
39.6

0.66
0.04
0.66
0.25

0.20
2.2
0.50
26.40
63.8
0.11

6.60
1.10
15.40
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, 1 of #7 and 7 of #15
0,45 0.99
38-58D56
54 118.8
54 118.8
38-58D02/04C
38-58D02/11C
ebuild Kits
R
31/2" API reg. pin
27/8" API reg. pin
Complete Hammer
Part No.
33-58D02/04CA
33-58D02/11CA
In Seal Kit
In Seal Kit
25-99002A
22-99072
39-58S01
29-68017A
In Seal Kit
12-99018
56-58552
37-58001A
36-58J81
35-58D07A
23-99032
In Seal Kit
26-58J10A
27-58006A
34-58D70
32-5555-GMA/04C
32-5555-GMA/11C
18
12
Model No.

RH550g - 5"

Model No.

RH550g - 5"
Standard volume
Low volume option
Part Description
31/2" API reg. pin
27/8" API reg. pin
3. O-ring, top sub ID (2)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
8. O-ring feed tube (1)
11. Tuning ring (low-volume option)
12. Piston
15. O-rings, guide sleeve & bit retainer (3)
17. Bit retainer ring with 1 O-ring (#15)
18. Driver sub
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
73
160
126
4.96
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
305
580
855
285
540
790

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
987
38.86
1082
42.6
1122
44.2
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
8,64
16,42
24,21
8,07
15,25
22,37

RH550
RH550

rh550g hammer
RH550g 5" Operating Specifications

Hammer Length: ............................................... 38.86" / 987mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ...........................4.96" / 126mm
RH550g Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)...............................................................................................................4.96" (126mm)

Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to Replace).........................................................................................4.16" (106mm)
Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance....................................................................................................... 0.013" (0.33mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)............................................................ 3.2" (81.28mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
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
Standard Volume

Low Volume
Air
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
Air
150 psi
305
331
364
409
250 psi
580
622
674
748
350 psi
855
913
985
10 bar
8,6
9,4
17 bar
16,4
24 bar
24,2
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
285
311
344
389
250 psi
540
582
634
708
1086
350 psi
790
848
920
1021
10,3
11,6
10 bar
8,1
8,8
9,7
11,0
17,6
19,1
21,2
17 bar
15,3
16,5
18,0
20,0
25,9
27,9
30,8
24 bar
22,4
24,0
26,1
28,9
RH550
m3/min
m3/min
scfm
1/8"
scfm
Blank
11
6"
rh550 hammer
Part Description
31/2" API reg. pin
3. O-rings, top sub ID (2)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
9. Feed tube with retainer pin
10. Piston
16. Driver sub
20

0,3
0,02
0,3
0,12
0,2
1
18
33
0,1

4
1
6
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #13
0,25 0.55
38-68656
13
R ebuild Kits
3 1/2" API reg. pin
59 129.80
38-68D08/04
14
Complete hammer
2
3
4
11
5
6
7
12
8
9
kg
lb
Part No.
44 33-68D08/04A

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
0.66
25-99002A
0.044
22-99072
0.66
39-68001
0.264
29-68017A
0.44
12-99013
2.2
37-68601A
39.6
36-68J81
72.6
35-68D14A
0.22
23-99028

In Seal Kit
8.8
26-68J10A
2.2
27-68006A
13.2
34-68D69
32-5560-SMA/04S
13
15
10
13
16
Model No.
RH550 - 6"

Model No.
RH550 - 6"

12
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
72
158
142
5.6
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
343
659
972

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
922
36.3
1008
39.7
1046
41.2
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
9,8
18,7
27,5

RH550
RH550

rh550 hammer
RH550 6" Operating Specifications

Hammer Length: ................................................. 40" / 1016mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ..........................5.6" / 142.2mm
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)...........................................................................................................5.60" (142.2mm)

Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to Replace)........................................................................................ 5.20" (132mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit................................................................................................4.7495" (120.63mm)
Piston Diameter Wear Limit........................................................................................................................ 4.7365" (120.3mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)................................................................2.40" (61mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
343
369
402
447
250 psi
659
701
753
827
350 psi
973
1031
1103
1204
10 bar
9,7
10,4
11,4
12,7
18 bar
18,7
19,9
21,3
23,4
24 bar
27,6
29,2
31,2
34,1

RH550
m3/min
Air
scfm
13
6"
rh550g hammer
2
3
11
4
7
12
13
Part Description
31/2" API reg. pin
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
10. Piston
16. Driver sub
kg
20

0,3
0,02
0,3
0,12
0,2
1
18
33
0,1

4
1
6
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #13
0,25 0.55
ebuild Kits
R
3 1/2" API reg. pin
62 136.40 38-6LD09/04C
Complete hammer
9
14
13
lb
Part No.
48.4 33-6L009/04CA

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
0.66
25-99002A
0.044
22-99072
0.66
39-68001
0.264
29-68017A
0.44
12-99013
2.2
37-68601A
39.6
36-68J81
72.6
35-6LD68A
0.22
23-99028

In Seal Kit
8.8
26-68J10A
2.2
27-68006A
13.2
34-6LD70
38-68656
32-5565-GMA/04C
15
13
10
16
Model No.
RH550g - 6"

Model No.
RH550g - 6"

14
Weight

kg
82

lb
Outside diameter

mm
inch
180
150
5.9
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
343
659
972
Hammer length

mm
inch
922
36.3
1008
39.7
10 bar
18 bar
9,8

RH550

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
18,7
1046
24 bar
27,5
41.2
RH550

rh550g hammer
RH550g 6" Operating Specifications

Hammer Length: ................................................ 36.3" / 922mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ........................... 5.9" / 150 mm
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New).................................................................................................................. 5.90" (150mm)
Piston Case Outside Diameter (Time to Replace)............................................................................................ 5.20" (132mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit....................................................................................................4.7495" (120.63mm)
Piston Diameter Wear Limit............................................................................................................................ 4.7365" (120.3mm)
Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance........................................................................................................ 0.013" (0.33mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)....................................................................2.40" (61mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
343
369
402
447
250 psi
659
701
753
827
350 psi
973
1031
1103
1204
10 bar
9,7
10,4
11,4
12,7
18 bar
18,7
19,9
21,3
23,4
24 bar
27,6
29,2
31,2
34,1

RH550
m3/min
Air
scfm
15
6"

rh550r hammer
2
3
11
4
6
7
12
13
9
14
Part Description
kg

31/2" API reg. pin
2. O-rins, top sub OD (1)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
10. Piston
16. Driver sub
20

0,3
0,02
0,3
0,12
0,2
1
18
33
0,1

4
1
6
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #13
0,25 0.55
ebuild Kits
R
1 piece of #1, 1 of #11, 1 of # 16 & Seal Kit
3 1/2" API reg. pin
20
Complete hammer
lb
Part No.
48.4 33-68602/04CA

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
0.66
25-99002A
0.044
22-99072
0.66
39-68001
0.264
29-68017A
0.44
12-99013
2.2
37-68601A
39.6
36-68J81
72.6
35-68668A
0.22
23-99028

In Seal Kit
8.8
26-68J10A
2.2
27-68006A
13.2
34-68670
44
38-68656
38-68602/04C
32-5565-RMA/04C
13
15
13
10
16
Model No.
RH550r - 6"

Model No.
RH550r - 6"

16
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
82
180
150
5.9
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
343
659
972

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
922
36.3
1008
39.7
1046
41.2
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
9,8
18,7
27,5

RH550
RH550

rh550r hammer

Hammer Length: ................................................ 36.3" / 922mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ........................... 5.9" / 150 mm
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New).....................................................................................................................5.9" (150mm)
Piston Case Outside Diameter (Recommended Time to Reverse)................................................................5.55" (141mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
343
369
402
447
250 psi
659
701
753
827
350 psi
973
1031
1103
1204
10 bar
9,7
10,4
11,4
12,7
18 bar
18,7
19,9
21,3
23,4
24 bar
27,6
29,2
31,2
34,1

RH550
m3/min
Air
scfm
17
6"

RH550w hammer
Part Description
31/2" API reg. pin
2. O-Ring top sub OD (1)
3. O-Rings top sub ID (2)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
9. Tuning ring
11. Piston
14. O-Rings, guide sleeve & bit retainer (3)
17. Driver sub
20

0,3
0,02
0,3
0,12
0,2
0,4
1
18
33
0,1

4
1
6
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #14
0,25 0.5
ebuild Kits
R
31/2" API reg. pin
63
2
3
12
4
5
8
13
14
kg
lb
Part No.
44 33-68N08/04A

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
0.66
25-99002A
0.044
22-99072
0.66
39-68001
0.264
29-68017A
0.44
12-99013
0.9
56-68552
2.2
37-68301A
39.6
36-68J81
72.6
35-68D14A
0.22
23-99028

In Seal Kit
8.8
26-68J10A
2.2
27-68006A
13.2
34-68D69
138
38-68656
38-68N08/04
10
15
14
Complete Hammer
31/2" API reg. pin

32-5560-WMA/04S
16
14
11
17
Model No.

RH550w - 6"

Model No.

RH550w - 6"
Standard volume
Low volume option
18
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
72
158
142
5.6
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
395
759
1120
345
680
1000

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
922
36.3
1008
39.7
1046
41.2
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
11,2
21,5
31,5
9,8
19,3
28,3

RH550
RH550

rh550w hammer
RH550w 6" Operating Specifications

Hammer Length: ................................................ 36.3" / 922mm
Hammer Outside Diameter: ............................5.6" / 142mm
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New).................................................................................................................. 5.60" (142mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
Air
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
345
371
404
449
250 psi
680
722
774
848
1000
1058
1130
1231
395
421
454
499
250 psi
759
801
853
927
350 psi
1120
1178
1250
1351
350 psi
10 bar
11,2
11,9
12,9
14,1
10 bar
9,8
10,5
11,4
12,7
17 bar
21,5
22,7
24,2
26,3
17 bar
19,3
20,4
21,9
24,0
24 bar
31,7
33,4
35,4
38,3
24 bar
28,3
30,0
32,0
34,9
m3/min
scfm
150 psi

RH550
scfm
Air

Low Volume
m3/min

Standard Volume
19
8"

RH550r hammer
2
3
12
4
13
14
8
9
15
10
14
Part Description
41/2" API reg. pin
2. O-ring top sub OD (1)
3. O-rings top sub ID (2)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
8. Feed tube retainer pin & blank choke
9. Tuning ring for low volume option
11. Piston
14. O-rings to guide sleeve & bit retainer (3)
16. Bit retainer ring with 1 O-ring (#14)
17. Driver sub
42

0,5
0,1
0,7
0,12
0,2
0,8
2,2
42
56
0,2

11
1,9
17
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #14
0,25 0.5
ebuild Kits
R
1 piece of #1, 1 of #12, 1 of # 17 & Seal Kit
41/2" API reg. pin
Complete Hammer

kg
lb
Part No.
92.4 33-88002/19CA

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
1.1
38-11663A
0.22 38-1/1235-073
1.54
39-88001
0.264
29-68017A
0.44
12-99016
1.76
56-88552
4.84
37-88001A
92.4
36-88J81
123.2 35-88002A
0.44
23-99030

In Seal Kit
24.2
26-88J10A
4.18
27-88006A
37.4
34-88007
38-88056
116 256 38-88002/19C
32-5585-RMA/19C
16
14
11
Model No.

RH550r - 8"

Model No.

RH550r - 8"
Standard volume
Low volume option
20
17
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
173
380
181
7,12
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
460
850
1240
300
560
830

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
1219
48
1310
51.6
1354
53.3
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
13
23,8
35,1
8,5
15,9
23,5

RH550
RH550

rh550r hammer
Hammer Length: .................................................48" / 1219mm
Hammer Weight: ............................................... 380 lb / 173 kg
RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)....................................................................................................................7.12" (181mm)
Piston Case Outside Diameter (Recommended Time to Reverse)............................................................... 6.79" (172mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit................................................................................................. 5.8855" (149.492mm)
Piston Diameter Wear Limit......................................................................................................................... 5.8715" (149.136mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)......................................................................3.9" (99mm)
Rotation Speed
Choke Choice
Air
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
Air
150 psi
460
486
519
564
250 psi
850
892
944
1018
350 psi
1240
1298
1370
10 bar
13,0
13,8
17 bar
24,1
24 bar
35,1
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
300
326
359
404
250 psi
560
602
654
728
1471
350 psi
830
888
960
1061
14,7
16,0
10 bar
8,5
9,2
10,2
11,4
25,3
26,7
28,8
17 bar
15,9
17,0
18,5
20,6
36,8
38,8
41,7
24 bar
23,5
25,1
27,2
30,0
m3/min
scfm
Blank

RH550
scfm

Low Volume
m3/min

Standard Volume
21
8"

rh550w hammer
2
3
4
11
5
6
7
12
13
8
9
14
Part Description
41/2" API reg. pin
2. O-ring top sub OD (1)
3. O-rings top sub ID (2)
7. Choke set: blank, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
9. Feed tube with retainer pin, blank choke
10. Piston
13. O-rings to guide sleeve & bit retainer (3)
14. Guide sleeve with O-rings
15. Bit retainer ring with O-ring
16. Driver sub
42,4 93.5 33-88302/19A

In Seal Kit

In Seal Kit
0,5 1.10
38-11663A
0,1 0.22 38-1/1235-073
0,7 1.54
39-88001
0,12 0.26
29-68017A
0,2 0.44
12-99016
2,2 4.84
37-88301A
42 92.40
36-88J81
56 123.20
35-88302A
0,2 0.44
23-99030

In Seal Kit
11 24.20
26-88J10A
1,9 4.18
27-88006A
17 37.40
34-88007
S eal Kit
1 piece of #2, 2 of #3, and 7 of #13
0,25 0.55
ebuild Kits
R
41/2" API reg. pin

Complete Hammer
41/2" API reg. pin
kg lb
Part No.
38-88056
115 253.00 38-88302/19
32-5585-WMA/19S
13
13
15
16
10
Model No.
RH550w - 8"

Model No.
RH550w - 8"

22
Weight

Outside diameter

kg
lb
mm
inch
173
380
181
7.12
150 psi
250 psi
350 psi
525
975
1540

Hammer length

Bit closed
Bit extended
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
1270
50
1361
53.6
1405
55.3
10 bar
18 bar
24 bar
14,9
27,6
43,6

RH550

rh550w hammer
RH550w 8" Operating Specifications
Hammer Length: .................................................50" / 1270mm
Hammer Weight: ............................................... 380 lb / 173 kg
RH550w Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)....................................................................................................................7.12" (181mm)
Piston Case Inside Diameter Wear Limit................................................................................................. 5.8855" (149.492mm)
Piston Diameter Wear Limit......................................................................................................................... 5.8715" (149.136mm)
Maximum Piston Case/Piston Clearance...........................................................................................................0.014" (0.36mm)
Driver Sub Length (Recommended Time to Replace or Rebuild)......................................................................3.9" (99mm)
Rotation Speed
of its higher piston frequency and penetration rate, the RH550w may need a higher rotation speed than conventional hammers. Depending on the rock type and conditions, it may be necessary to increase rotation speed 10-15
percent to achieve the smoothest and most efficient drilling.
Choke Choice
Blank
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
150 psi
525
551
584
629
250 psi
975
1017
1069
1143
350 psi
1540
1598
1670
1771
10 bar
14,9
15,6
16,5
17,8
18 bar
27,6
28,8
30,3
32,4
24 bar
43,6
45,3
47,3
50,1

RH550
m3/min
Air
scfm
23

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 makes startup difficult.
Use rock drill oil only. Use the chart on right to select the correct grade of rock drill oil.
An alternative
method is 0.15-0.25
quarts/hour per 100 cfm
(0.04-0.07 liters /hour
per m3/min.)
ISO Viscosity (cSt @ 40 C)
The recommended amount

of rock drill oil for reliable
operation is shown below.
Ambient Air Temperature
Rule of Thumb:
1 quart / hour / 500 cfm
1 liter / hour / 14 m3/min
24

RH550
RH550

Piston Case
Measure outside diameter regularly, and compare to the designated wear limits.
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.
11
Piston Case O.D. Dimensions

for Tong Placement
4
3
12
Piston Retainer Ring

Only one piston retainer ring (#12) is used. The piston retainer ring is the first component to be installed during
hammer assembly. Insert the piston retainer ring into piston case (#11) at same end as the driver sub (#15) will be
fitted.

Place the piston retainer ring at 90 to its final position and using a hook, push the ring so it slides inside the
piston case. When it is close to the groove, again use the hook to maneuver the ring 90 so it snaps into the
groove.
Where applicable, 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.

RH550
25
RH550

Piston
Lightly coat the piston (#10) with rock drill oil. Install
piston into piston case through top sub end with nose end
down (as shown).
Inspect used pistons for galling against piston case, guide
sleeve, or feed tube inside the center air hole. Polish as
necessary. Reinstall used pistons with the piston case
horizontal to avoid knocking 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 any type of grinding wheel as the resulting rough
surface will propagate cracks and lead to premature piston
failure.
10
Top Sub Assembly

Oil and assemble parts before assembly,
Pull the top sub O-ring (#2) over the top sub
threads all the way to its groove,
Insert feed tube O-rings (#3) into the grooves inside
the top sub,
Assemble dart (#4) and spring (#5) into the check
valve guide (#6),
Install desired choke (#7) through feed tube (#9),
Move choke (#7) into position,

Rest feed tube vertically on wooden surface & drive
choke firmly into place with suitable length of rod,
Insert the check valve guide (#6), dart (#4), and
spring (#5) into to the feed tube (#9),
3
4
5
Carefully line up retainer pin holes,

Insert assembly into the top sub (#1), line up
retainer pin holes and install feed tube retainer pin
(#8),
Make sure the pin does not protrude into threads on

either side,
Apply copper based thread grease on threads and
install top sub assembly into the piston case,
7
8
9
Guide feed tube into the piston center hole

Never force assembly,
Turn clockwise to tighten,
After hand tightening the top sub assembly, lay hammer down flat on a clean surface and lift driver sub end of
hammer up until the piston is heard sliding smoothly towards the top sub end.
26

RH550
RH550

Guide Sleeve
Install two O-rings (#13) on guide sleeve (#14). These O-rings are critical for proper hammer alignment and for
holding guide sleeve in place when changing bits.
The guide sleeve will install correctly into the piston case only in one direction. Coat the guide sleeve with oil
and insert with the shoulder that fits against the piston retaining ring.
Use the shank of a discarded bit to push the guide sleeve into piston case. Continue to push the guide sleeve
until it will go no further and then it is in the correct position.
To remove guide sleeve, stand piston case vertically with guide sleeve nearest the ground.
From the top sub end, insert a wooden or aluminium bar which is the same length as the piston case and 1/4"
(6mm) smaller in diameter than the piston and tap against the guide sleeve until it can be remove from the
driver sub end of the piston case. Carefully inspect guide sleeve inside where it seals against the piston nose.
Polish if surface is galled. Replace if cracked or otherwise damaged.
Driver Sub
Install driver sub (#16) using only copper-based
thread 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.
13
When assembling the hammer without a drill bit,

use a cover over the open driver sub to prevent
contamination from entering hammer.
Inspect used driver subs for nicks or burrs in

the thread. Polish as needed.
Inspect interior spline for wear. Replace driver sub
if spline is at one third or less of original width.
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.
14
13
15
13
16
The Gap
When the Driver Sub (#16) is screwed into the Piston Case (#11) with the Guide Sleeve (#14) and Bit Retainer
Ring (#12) 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 0.060" (1.50mm). When this gap is no
longer visible, the Piston Retainer Ring should be replaced. If hammer operation continues with no visible gap, the
potential for a component failure is high.
WEIGHT ON BIT
Hammer
150 psi
250 psi
5530
5540
5550 / 5555
5560 / 5565
5585
580
1000
1500
2400
3700
970
1650
2500
4000
6100

350 psi
1350
2300
3500
5600
8600
lb
lb
lb
lb
lb
10 bar
17 bar
24 bar
264
455
682
1091
1682
441
750
1136
1818
2773
614
1045
1591
2545
3909

RH550
kg
kg
kg
kg
kg
27

Notes
28

RH550

Notes

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RH550r 3" Operating Specifications

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)............................................................................................................. 3.20" (81.3mm)

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RH550r 4" Operating Specifications

RH550r Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)................................................................................................................ 3.86" (98mm)

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RH550 5" Operating Specifications

RH550 Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New).............................................................................................................. 4.72" (120mm)

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RH550g 5" Operating Specifications

RH550g Wear Limits

Piston Case Outside Diameter (New)...............................................................................................................4.96" (126mm)

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RH550 6" Operating Specifications

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