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FAQ

How do I work out what size of compressor I need?

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You need two numbers: air flow (m³/min) and pressure (bar). Pressure is the sum of the hammer's working pressure, hole depth, water in the hole and hose losses. Air flow is the larger of the hammer's rated air consumption and the air needed to clear cuttings, corrected for rock, depth, temperature and altitude. Or use the selection wizard on this site — answer six questions and get recommended models.

Does a bigger hammer need higher pressure?

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No. Pressure has little to do with hammer size. From 3.5" to 14", standard high-pressure hammers run at 1.7–1.8 MPa and ultra-high-pressure hammers at 2.0–2.4 MPa. What changes is air consumption — about 7.5–9 m³/min for 3.5" and 68–80 m³/min for 14". A larger piston already delivers more impact energy at the same pressure; it needs more air to keep its blow rate and clear the hole.

What determines the pressure I need?

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Three things: the hammer's design class (standard 1.7–1.8 MPa, ultra-high 2.0–2.4 MPa), hole depth (deeper holes mean more friction loss and back-pressure), and water — every 10 m of water above the bit adds 0.1 MPa of back-pressure.

What should I consider at high altitude?

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Air gets thinner with altitude, so the air actually delivered drops. Published industry data show a loss of roughly 7.5% per 1,000 m above 1,500 m — about 15% at 2,000 m. Size high-altitude projects one step up from the sea-level figure, and choose a turbocharged, high-altitude configuration with enlarged cooling.