Hydraulic Drifters
HC Series Hydraulic Drifters
Montabert HC Series Hydraulic Drifters are engineered for tunneling, benching, long-hole drilling, bolting, quarrying, and drilling attachment applications where drilling precision, low operating costs, and long service life are critical. Built with Montabert percussion technology, the HC Series delivers efficient energy transfer, reduced consumable wear, and dependable drilling performance across demanding rock drilling environments.
Optimized Drilling Performance
Montabert hydraulic drifters are designed to maximize drilling efficiency while lowering operating and consumable costs. Using advanced percussion technology, hydraulic dampening systems, and energy recovery features, the HC Series delivers straight hole drilling, reduced vibration, and dependable long-term drilling performance in severe-duty drilling environments.
Key Features
- Progressive blow energy improves bit penetration and shock wave transmission.
- Hydraulic dampening system helps reduce vibration and protect drilling tools.
- Energy recovery valve improves drilling efficiency and drifter protection.
- Optional hydraulic reverse percussion system helps extract tools in fractured ground.
- Designed for long maintenance intervals and reduced consumable wear.
- Efficient piston design minimizes stress on rods and couplings.
- Compatible with drilling automatics for straighter holes and improved accuracy.
- Built for high reliability in tunneling, benching, and long-hole drilling applications.
Built for Demanding Drilling Operations
The HC Series hydraulic drifters are designed for contractors and drilling operations requiring reliable rock drilling performance across tunneling, quarrying, benching, bolting, and drilling attachment applications. Montabert drifters help improve productivity while reducing downtime and drilling consumable costs.
Common Applications
Montabert HC Series hydraulic drifters are engineered for high-performance drilling operations across tunneling, quarrying, mining, infrastructure, and drilling attachment applications.
Tunneling
Designed for efficient rock drilling performance in tunneling and underground excavation environments.
Benching
Suitable for quarry bench drilling and production drilling applications.
Long-Hole Drilling
Supports deep-hole drilling applications with RP series drifters.
Rock Bolting
Provides accurate drilling performance for bolting and stabilization work.
Drilling Attachments
Compatible with drilling attachment systems for excavator-mounted drilling applications.
Infrastructure Projects
Reliable drilling capability for demanding infrastructure and utility projects.
HC Series Hydraulic Drifter Comparison Table
Compare operating weight, drilling hole range, overall length, shank adapter compatibility, and application capability across the Montabert HC Series hydraulic drifter lineup.
| Model | Weight (kg) | Overall Length (mm) | Hole Range (mm) | Shank Adapter | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC20 | 69 | 679 | 26 – 51 | Hex 25 x 108 / Hex 22 x 108 / Female R25 / Female R32 | Bolting, Benching, Drilling Attachments |
| HC25 | 71 | 702 | 32 – 51 | Female R32 / Male R32 / Male R38 | Bolting, Benching, Tunnel |
| HC50 | 102 | 830 | 32 – 51 38 – 89 |
Female R25 / Female R28 / Female R32 / Male R32 / Male R38 / Male T38 | Bolting, Tunneling, Benching |
| HC109 | 142 | 1095 | 48 – 102 | Male R38 / Male T38 / Male T45 | Tunneling, Benching |
| HC109 RP | 170 | 1288 | 76 – 102 | Male T45 / Male T51 | Tunneling, Benching, Long Hole |
| HC110 | 201 | 1244 | 48 – 89 | Male T38 / Male T45 | Tunneling, Benching |
| HC110 RP | 229 | 1464 | 48 – 89 | Male T38 / Male T45 | Tunneling, Benching |
| HC150 | 157 | 1242 | 64 – 102 | Male R38 / Male T38 / Male T45 | Tunneling, Benching |
| HC150 RP | 190 | 1435 | 76 – 115 | Male T45 / Male T51 | Tunneling, Benching, Long Hole |
| HC160 RP | 320 | 1525 | 89 – 127 | Male T51 | Benching, Long Hole |
| HC200 A-RP | 418 | 1646 | 89 – 127 (T51) 102 – 152 (T60) |
Male T51 / Male T60 | Benching, Long Hole |
RP models feature hydraulic reverse percussion systems designed to improve tool extraction in fractured ground conditions while reducing the risk of stuck rods during drilling operations.
Why Choose Montabert HC Series Drifters?
Montabert hydraulic drifters are designed to optimize drilling efficiency, improve tool life, and reduce maintenance requirements in demanding drilling environments. Their advanced percussion technology and energy management systems help lower drilling costs while maximizing productivity and reliability.
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