Engineered for maximum impact, the S140 is a heavy-duty, high-output pneumatic rock drill built to dominate the toughest drilling environments. With its colossal 140 mm (5.5”) piston—the largest in its class—it redefines industry benchmarks for raw power and reliability. From quarry benching and open-pit blast hole drilling to shaft sinking on Jumbo rigs and underground development, the S140 delivers exceptional penetration rates while minimizing downtime. Its service-friendly design ensures fast maintenance, keeping productivity high and operations running smoothly.
Engineered for maximum impact and built to thrive in the harshest drilling environments, the S140 is a heavy-duty, high-output pneumatic rock drill designed to deliver unmatched performance in demanding mining and construction applications. At its core is a colossal 140 mm (5.5″) piston—the largest in its class—setting a new industry benchmark for raw power, penetration speed, and durability. Whether deployed in quarry benching, open-pit blast hole drilling, shaft sinking on jumbo rigs, or rigorous underground development, the S140 consistently provides superior drilling efficiency while minimizing operational downtime. Its service-friendly construction supports fast, straightforward maintenance, ensuring high productivity and prolonged tool lifespan even under continuous heavy-duty use.
Complementing this robust powerplant is a precision-engineered stainless steel water box, equipped with an external water feed that seamlessly supports both air and water flushing operations. Widely spaced bearings stabilize the shank adaptor, ensuring accurate piston alignment for efficient shock-wave transmission and extended service life of critical impact components. This structural stability enhances drilling consistency and reduces wear, especially in applications requiring sustained high-impact energy.
The system excels across a broad range of drilling conditions, capable of drilling 52–115 mm diameter holes at depths reaching 20 m or more, making it equally effective in surface drilling using air flushing and underground operations relying on water flushing. A heavy-duty chuck jaw and five-spline shank further reinforce the system’s ruggedness, while live air lubrication minimizes friction and prolongs the life of key internal components.
Designed with both practicality and operator safety in mind, the drifter incorporates a fully muffled cylinder and resilient silencer to reduce noise output, enhancing workplace comfort and productivity. The rear-mounted rotation motor reduces overall height for improved manoeuvrability in confined environments and allows the air motor to be removed without disassembling other machine components. Four robust side rods provide secure clamping and can be easily withdrawn even with the machine fully assembled, simplifying service procedures.
Routine maintenance is exceptionally straightforward, following a simple strip–inspect–replace–rebuild process that can be executed by trained personnel with minimal downtime. With proper feed force and lubrication, the combined S140 system delivers an economical, reliable, and long-lasting service life—making it a top choice for operators seeking maximum impact performance, versatility, and efficiency in modern drilling operations.
| Power and Durability | Built with a stainless steel water box and widely spaced bearings that provide exceptional stability to the shank adaptor, ensuring accurate piston alignment and optimal shock-wave transfer. Heavy-duty chuck jaws and a five-spline shank minimize wear on impact components, while the fully muffled cylinder and resilient silencer support long-lasting, reliable performance. |
| Efficiency and Control | Designed for versatile drilling, handling hole diameters from 52–115 mm and depths of 20 m or more in both surface (air flushing) and underground (water flushing) environments. The compact, rear-mounted rotation motor enhances manoeuvrability, and live air lubrication boosts efficiency while maintaining consistent component protection. |
| Operational Safety and Maintenance | Offers simple, streamlined maintenance through a strip–inspect–replace–rebuild approach manageable by trained personnel. The air motor can be removed without dismantling other components, and four easily withdrawable side rods ensure secure clamping. Quiet operation from the muffled system promotes safer, more productive working conditions. |
| Desc | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 59mm | 2.32 inch |
| Bore | 140mm | 5.5 inch |
| Length (without shank) | 1030mm | 40.55 inch |
| Mass | 180kg | 397lb |
| Blows per minute | ||
| Rotation Motor | 4.0 Kw @ 120 RPM—5 bar | 236 ft lbs @ 73 psi |
| Nominal Diameter | 52 - 115 mm | 2 - 4.5 inch |
| Reamed Diameter | up to 152 mm | up to 6 inch |
| Drilling Dept Capacity | up to 46 m | up to 150 ft |
| Air Consumption | 212 L/sec @ 7 bar | 450 cfm @ 100 psi |
| Water Requirements | 37 L/min @ 5 bar max. | 10 gpm @ 70 psi max. |
| Air Connection -Hammer | 40mm | 1.5 in |
| Air Connection -Rotation | 25mm | 1.0 in |
| Water Connection - | 20mm | 0.75 in |
| Water Requirements | 37 L/min @ 5 bar max. | 10 gpm @ 70 psi max |
| Shank Size | Male 45 mm Five Spline Shank |
