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Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

The Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining is a powerful air-powered drilling machine designed for blast hole drilling in underground mining, tunneling, quarrying and construction. Driven by compressed air, it delivers strong impact energy and reliable drilling performance in medium-hard to hard rock formations.

Built for demanding working conditions, this pneumatic rock drill combines high-frequency impact with efficient drill steel rotation for fast penetration and stable operation. It is suitable for drilling blast holes, anchor holes and prospecting holes, with wet drilling support for effective dust control.

As a professional pneumatic rock drill manufacturer, Good Drill supplies durable rock drilling equipment for underground mines, tunnels and quarry operations. Contact us for model selection, technical specifications and a quotation based on your drilling requirements.

Description

Air-leg Rock Drill

Ideal for prolonged drilling operations requiring substantial thrust in horizontal or inclined directions, such as mine tunnel development and tunnel excavation. The air leg significantly reduces operator fatigue while ensuring drilling straightness and efficiency.
YT23 Pneumatic Rock Drill

YT23

YT24 Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

YT24

YT27 Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

YT27

YT28 Pneumatic Rock Drill

YT28

YT29A Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

YT29A

Handheld Rock Drill

Best suited for confined spaces, frequent relocation, or auxiliary shallow-hole tasks—including quarry edge trimming, secondary rock breaking, and anchor bolt installation. Their lightweight and flexible design offers unmatched portability for such applications.
Y6 Pneumatic Rock Drill

Y6

Y20 Pneumatic Rock Drill

Y20

Y24 Pneumatic Rock Drill

Y24

Y26 Pneumatic Rock Drill

Y26

Y19A Pneumatic Rock Drill

Y19A

YO18 pneumatic rock drills​

YO18

YO20 Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

YO20

Y20LY Pneumatic Rock Drill for Mining

Y20LY

The most accurate equipment recommendation depends on specific factors such as rock hardness, target hole diameter and depth, as well as available air compressor pressure and flow rate. Our technical team can provide customized equipment matching solutions and optimal cost-performance proposals based on your detailed working conditions.

AIR LEG ROCK DRILL
ModelYT27YT28YT29AYT24YT23
Weight(kg)2726272424
Length(mm)668661659675628
Shank Size(mm)H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108
Drilling diameter(mm)34-4534-4234-4534-4234-42
Working Pressure(MPa)0.4-0.630.4-0.630.4-0.630.4-0.630.4-0.63
Piston diameter(mm)8080827076
Piston stroke(mm)6060607055
Air pipe inner diameter(mm)2525251925
HAND HELD ROCK DRILL
ModelY6Y24Y26Y19AYO18YO20Y20LY
Weight(kg)6242619182018
Length(mm)426604650600550561609
Shank Size(mm)H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108H22x108
Drilling diameter(mm)2034-4234-4234-4034-4034-4034-40
Working Pressure(MPa)0.4-0.630.4-0.630.4-0.630.4-0.50.4-0.50.4-0.630.4-0.63
Piston diameter(mm)70706565586360
Piston stroke(mm)60707054455550
Air pipe inner diameter(mm)19191919191916/19

Applications of Pneumatic Rock Drill

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Mining

Used for roadway drilling, blastholes, rock bolting, and secondary rock breaking.

Transportation Tunnel Construction

Tunneling

Ideal for tunnel excavation, support drilling, pipe-roof holes, and accurate blastholes.

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Construction

Suitable for foundation blasting, slope stabilization, and dust-controlled urban rock drilling.
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Rescue

Reliable for channel opening, breaking work, and emergency operations without electricity.

Competitive Advantage

Forged Strength

Fully forged construction creates a denser structure with better impact resistance and more stable performance than cast components.

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Reinforced Structure

Thicker outer pipe and extension rod, combined with a precision copper bushing, improve durability, heat dissipation, and stable operation under heavy impact.

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Longer Wear Life

Key components use premium alloy steel with advanced heat treatment for outstanding wear resistance and longer service life, reducing downtime and replacement frequency.

Quality Control

Strict Quality Control

Each rock drill is tested before shipment to ensure reliable impact force, stable operation, and consistent product quality.

Maritime transportation and air transportation

Fast Delivery & Support

Standard models are stocked for quick dispatch, with customization options and professional technical support available for global customers.

Part Disassembly Diagram of Pneumatic Rock Drill

Part disassembly diagram
*Spare Parts Name
Number Spare Parts Name Number Spare Parts Name Number Spare Parts Name
1 Ratchet 24 Long Screw Rod 47 Spring Cover
2 Valve Chest 25 Control Valve 48 Water Injection Valve
3 Valve Cover 26 Water Needle 49 Right Handle
4 Spiral Nut 27 Air Needle 50 Rubber Grip
5 Piston 28 Large Seal Sleeve 51 Sealing Ring
6 Cylinder 29 Handle Body 52 Spring
7 Guide Sleeve 30 Piston Ring 53 Water Needle Sleeve
8 Muffler 31 Pressure Regulating Valve 54 Rubber Gasket
9 Bushing 32 Operating Handle 55 Air Needle Gasket
10 Valve 33 Left Handle 56 Spring
11 Dowel Pin 34 Elastic Ring 57 Locating Pin
12 Ratchet Pawl 35 Small Seal Sleeve 58 Ring Sealing Ring
13 Spiral Rod 36 Long Screw Rod Nut 59 Gasket
14 Tower Spring 37 Wire Snap Ring 60 O-ring
15 Front Head 38 Air Pipe Elbow 61 O-ring
16 Rotating Sleeve 39 Trigger 62 O-ring
17 Shank Adapter 40 Directional Control Valve 63 O-ring
18 Spring Washer 41 Spring 64 Hose Clamp
19 Steel Retainer Spring 42 Water Pipe Elbow 65 Elastic Cylindrical Pin
20 Steel Retainer Bolt 43 Wire Snap Ring 66 Standard Spring Washer
21 Steel Retainer 44 Fixing Pin 67 Hex Thin Nut
22 Spline Nut 45 Water Injection Valve Body
23 Hex Lock Nut 46 Wire Snap Ring
YT23 Pneumatic Rock Drill

YT23

YT23 Pneumatic Rock Drill

YT23

YT23 Pneumatic Rock Drill

YT23

Pneumatic Rock Drill FAQs

What is a pneumatic rock drill used for?

 

A pneumatic rock drill is used for drilling blast holes, anchor holes and other holes in hard rock. It is commonly used in underground mining, tunneling, quarrying and construction. Powered by compressed air, it provides strong impact energy and reliable performance in demanding rock drilling conditions.

A pneumatic rock drill uses compressed air to drive a piston that repeatedly strikes the drill steel, producing high-impact energy for rock penetration. At the same time, the drill steel rotates to create an efficient drilling action. This combination makes pneumatic rock drills suitable for demanding mining, tunneling and quarrying applications.

 

Most pneumatic rock drills operate at a working air pressure of approximately 0.4–0.63 MPa, depending on the model. Adequate air pressure and airflow are important for maintaining stable impact energy and drilling efficiency. Contact us with your drilling conditions and compressor specifications, and we can recommend a suitable rock drill model.

 

The right pneumatic rock drill depends on rock hardness, hole diameter and depth, drilling direction, working conditions, and available air compressor capacity. Air-leg rock drills are typically suitable for continuous drilling in mining and tunneling, while handheld models are better for lighter work and applications requiring frequent movement. Contact us with your drilling requirements and we can recommend a suitable model.

 

Yes. Pneumatic rock drills are widely used in underground mining and tunneling for blast hole drilling, rock bolting, tunnel excavation and other rock drilling operations. Their air-powered design, strong impact performance and durable construction make them suitable for demanding underground working conditions.

 

To recommend the right pneumatic rock drill, please provide your application, rock hardness, required hole diameter and depth, drilling direction, and available air compressor pressure and airflow. If you are replacing an existing rock drill, you can also provide the current model or specifications. Our technical team will help select a suitable model and prepare a quotation based on your requirements.

 

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