PERCUSSION DRILLING

Because of the mobility of the percussion drilling equipment and its ready capacity to solve problems, percussion drilling equipment has earned its place beside standard hand drilling equipment. operation is improved as 1.0 m extension rods as well as 0.5 m extension rods are available. The percussion gouge also penetrates rubble and thus can be deployed on dump sites or in urban areas. The percussion gouges can be used above as well as under the groundwater level. If drilling has to be executed in hard soils, possible containing layers of rubble and/or stones usually percussion drilling is applied. In case of percussion drilling the percussion gouges, fitted with a hardened cutting head, are driven into the soil using a percussion hammer. Percussion drilling for instance is applied for research on soil pollution, grain size distribution, general soil classification, profile descriptions, etc. By executing this procedure step-wise the introduction and extraction of the gouges is simplified and contamination is avoided as much as possible. A percussion drilling installation is a complete and many sided sampling system for sampling up to a depth of between 5 to 10 meter in almost all (not too) hard types of soil. Samples taken applying percussion drilling suffer minimal disturbance. A dense sample grid is possible in relatively short time due to fast and simple sampling. Ergonomic In concrete or road decks and slabs holes are normally drilled by a diamond saw company prior to percussion drilling. The percussion gouge can also be used for manual bailer boring drilling in order to penetrate a rubble layer.

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By hammering the percussion gouges step-wise into the soil, contamination is avoided and extraction is simplified.

Step-wise sampling by using percussion gouges with various diameters

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Hammering systems
04.18.80 Electrical percussion hammer, light model (HM 1400) 04.18.81 Idem, heavy model (HM 1800)

Insulation guard
In order to safeguard users of the electrical equipment connected to the aggregate, an insulation guard has been developed. An insulation guard is obligatory (in accordance with NEN 1010) when using an aggregate with power exceeding 2000 VA. The insulation guard is not suitable for a mains connection with earth connection. The insulation guard is supplied with reducing cable with Europeanplug.

A percusssion gouge is hammered into the soil with a electrical percussion hammer.

The light electrical percussion hammer has a beating power of 31.7 Joule at 1200 beats per minute, a nett weight of 17 kg and an overall length of 613 mm. The sound power level acc. to 84/537/EEC is not more than 108 dB (A). The heavy model has a beating power of 55.3 Joule at 1000 beats per minute, a nett weight of 29.1 kg and an overall length of 825 mm. The sound power level is not more than 108 dB (A). Using these hammers there are no petrol vapors and exhaust gasses directly over the sample.

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Gasoline powered percussion hammer

The gasoline driven percussion hammer has a beating power of 40 Joule at 1620 beats per minute, a nett weight of 24 kg and an overall length of 927 mm. Noise 96 dB (A) according to PN8NTC2.

Aggregate
A compact aggregate can be supplied to provide power in the field. The aggregate has a maximum power of 3500 Watt and yields an alternating current of 230 V - 50 Hz and a direct current of 12 V - 8.3 A.

Using this hammer you do not need any hoses, cables or power packs.

Using stairs for more ergonomical sound field work.

Electrical percussion hammer

Insulation guard

Aggregate

Gasoline driven percussion hammer

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The percussion hammers can also be used for drilling with casing and lost point (see P1.10). The combination type percussion gouge is available in various diameters 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 mm and with a length of 50, 100 and 200 cm (the longest only for

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Percussion gouges
Percussion gouges can be used to take reasonably undisturbed samples from depth to about 10 metres, without the use of drilling liquid (sample suitable for chemical analysis). The percussion gouges of Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment are very strong due to the choice of the used material and production method (special welding techniques and hardening) and the special design. Thanks to this special design the beating power of the percussion hammer is passed on in a optimal way to the percussion gouges, resulting in a higher drilling speed. The design also enables easy emptying and cleaning. Depending on the soil type, drilling depth and desired quantity of sample one of various gouge types is chosen. Percussion gouges are supplied in two designs: A combination type for use in all kinds of soils. A sand type with core catcher for loose sandier soils.

the smaller diameters). The sand type percussion gouge is only available with a length of 200 cm and a diameter of 50 mm. All percussion gouges have a hardened steel cutting head.

The sample is leveled off.

Core sampler
In addition to ordinary percussion gouges it is possible to apply a core sampler with a synthetic sampling tube. The tube is transparent to facilitate immediate visual inspection in the field. The special cutting head has been fitted with and exchangeable core catcher in order to avoid loss of sample or sample contamination. The sampling tube with the undisturbed sample can be sealed for transport to a laboratory.

Limitations: gouges will not penetrate wood, roots, soft rock, large stones or sound concrete.

The transparent sampling tube is fitted in the core sampler.

Core sampler with sample tube

Percussion gouges in various diameters

Sampler, cutting head and core catcher

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Connections
The percussion gouges and extension rods can be connected to each other by various connection types. Depending on the composition of the soil a choice can be made between the RD32-connection and the wedge connection.

extension rods have the same diameter along the entire length, which makes them very strong. Generally speaking, the RD32-connection can be pulled out with the use of standard extraction equipment. However at the point of the coupling sleeve an adapter will be required as an aid under the ball clamp.

Connecting the extension rods with RD32-connection by means of the coupling sleeve.

Wedge-connection RD32-connection
With the RD32-connection (where RD32 represents 32 mm Ronde Draad or Round Thread) extension rods and percussion gouges are screwed together using a coupling sleeve. The RD32-connection is used in firmer, dryer soils (in countries such as France, Poland, Spain and Portugal). The RD32-connection takes very little time to attach and take off. The RD32-rods connect together by means of a coupling sleeve, which means that the massive The existing wedge connection is normally used without problems in all kinds of soil. The composition of the soil in the Netherlands is such that complaints about the connection are very rare. The gouges and the extension rods are connected using so called wedge connections. After both parts have been slid together they are connected using a wedge. The wedge is kept in place by a strong spring-controlled nipple. With the wedge connection easy and quick coupling and un-coupling is possible.

Connecting the extension rods by hammering in the wedge plate.

RD32-connection

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Extraction systems
Without too much effort the gouges can be extracted from the soil by using rod pullers, which can be provided in different designs. The universal casing and rod puller clamp for use with clamping jaws has a diameter of 22-80 mm. To clamp rods or casings various clamping jaws can be The first gouge can easily be extracted using a rod puller fitted with a rod puller extension system. If the gouge still is partially stuck in the top soil, then it can be removed using a lifting jack with lever and chain (see P1.09). For extremely heavy circumstances a manuallly In case of the other (deeper) gouges, the mechanical rod puller can be placed directly on the surface of the soil. The mechanical rod puller can be supplied in a 1- or a 2-man operated version. The 1-man operated mechanical rod puller has a pull-up force of 20 kN and a usefull length of about 70 cm. The 2-man operated version has a pull-up force of 40 kN. Crow bars with a length of 1.9 m are supplied separately. Once the gouge has been freed it can be pulled from the bore hole operated hydraulic extraction system is available. The hydraulic extractor, with a pulling force of 80 kN, is supplied with extracting cylinder (diameter 65 mm) and a hydraulic aggregate with electric hydraulic extractor tube set. The extracting cylinder automatically switches off. Also needed to extract gouges and rods are a bottom plate with handle and a ball clamp. Maximum operating pressure of the hydraulic pump is 700 bar. Total weight of hydraulic pump and extracting cylinder is 75 kg. used in it with a diameter of 32-36 mm, 36-45 mm and 50-54 mm. By using a filling ring the casing and rod puller clamp can be used in the mechanical rod puller. using a ball clamp diameter 32-36 mm, with hand grips and a maximum pulling force of 40 kN.

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Extracting the percussion gouges from the soil using: a. b. c. 1-man operated extractor 2-man operated extractor hydraulic extractor

Rod puller extension for the first gouge

Pulling devices (rod pullers)

Pulling device with clamping jaw

Hydraulic extraction system

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Percussion drilling sets with RD32-connection

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Percussion heterogeneous electrical (HM 1400)

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Sampling material direct below the road deck.

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heterogeneous soils with gasoline powered percussion hammer Cobra TT The standard set is equipped for drilling to a depth of up to 5 meter. The complete set contains: a gasoline driven percussion hammer with accessories and wooden transport box, various extension rods, coupling sleeves, percussion gouges (combination type for various types of soil) in various diameters and lengths, a core sampler for pvc sample tubes with accessories, a mechanical rod puller, a ball clamp, an adapter for pulling RD32 extension rods, a rod puller extension for the extraction of the first gouge, a crow bar, accessories to empty and clean the gouge, a lifting jack with lever and chain, an utility probe for safe cable finding, stairs for use with the percussion hammer in the field, etc., and aluminium transport cases.

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Idem, with heavy hammer (HM 1800)

Using these sets the percussion gouges are hammered into the soil using an electrically driven percussion hammer with resp. 31.7 and 55.3 Joule beating power. The advantages of these hammers are: no petrol vapors and exhaust gasses directly over the sample. The sets contain: an electrically driven percussion hammer with accessories, an aggregate (continuous power 2500 W), an insulation guard, various extension rods, coupling sleeves, percussion gouges (combination type) in various diameters and lengths, a core sampler for pvc sample tubes with accessories, a mechanical rod puller, a ball clamp, a rod puller extension, accessories to empty and clean the gouge, a lifting jack with lever and chain, an utility probe for safe cable finding, stairs, aluminium transport cases. etc. and

The first gouge is lifted using the rod puller extension.

Percussion drilling set with RD32-connection with gasoline powered percussion hammer

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Percussion drilling sets with wedge connection
04.18.SC Percussion drilling set for heterogeneous soils with gasoline powered percussion hammer Cobra TT The standard set is equipped for drilling to a depth of up to 5 meter. The complete set contains: a gasoline driven percussion hammer with accessories and wooden transport box, various extension rods, wedge plates and accessories, percussion gouges (combination type for various types of soil) in various diameters and lengths, a core sampler for pvc sample tubes with accessories, a mechanical rod puller, a ball clamp, a rod puller extension for the extraction of the first gouge, a crow bar, accessories to empty and clean the gouge, a lifting jack with lever and chain, an utility probe for safe cable finding, stairs, etc., and aluminium transport cases. 04.18.SE 04.18.SD Percussion drilling set for heterogeneous electrical (HM 1400) Idem, with heavy hammer (HM 1800) soils with light

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Using the hammer for geologist to empty the percussion gouge.

Using these sets the percussion gouges are hammered into the soil using an electrically driven percussion hammer with resp. 31.7 and 55.3 Joule beating power. The advantages of these hammers are: no petrol vapors and exhaust gasses directly over the sample. The sets contain: an electrically driven percussion hammer with accessories, an aggregate

(continuous power 2500 W), an insulation guard, various extension rods, percussion gouges

(combination type) in various diameters and lengths, a core sampler for pvc sample tubes with accessories, a mechanical rod puller, a ball clamp, a rod puller extension, accessories to empty and clean the gouge, a lifting jack with lever and chain, an utility probe for safe cable finding, stairs, etc. and aluminium transport cases.

The lifting jack with lever and chain is used to pull-out a partially stuck first gouge.

Percussion drilling set with wedge connection and electrical powered percussion hammer

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Transport
For easy and ergonomical sound transportation of all kinds of field equipment Eijkelkamp Agrisearch Equipment has included some means of tranport in the product range.

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Hand truck

For easier transport (on paved roads) of all kinds of material a foldable two wheeled aluminium hand truck is included in our product range. The hand truck has solid rubber tyres, a folded height of 73 cm and a carrying capacity of 100 kg.

The collapsible field cart can be easily transported in a station car.

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Fieldcart

You are also fully-mobile in the field with the collapsible fieldcart. The sturdy aluminium construction makes the fieldcart (with inflatable tires) very suitable for carrying all kinds of equipment in the field to a maximum loading weight of 150 kg. The cart is suited to transport packages with dimensions 120 x 56 cm. The cart, when folded (107 x 27 x 58 cm), takes up very little room, weighs only 15 kg and can be easily transported in a station car.

Fieldcart folded

Fieldcart un-folded

Hand truck

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