Sandvik’s RH460 hammer hits home

Swedish company Nibu Borr is using one of the newest developments in rock drills from Sandvik Construction, the RH460 hammer. This is the latest member of the down-the-hole range which continues Sandvik’s extensive portfolio of rock tools. Nibu Borr is focused on water well and energy drilling along with drilling for piles and reinforcements on construction projects. "You never really know what you’re going to encounter until you start drilling,” says Daniel Knutsson, head of drilling activities for Nibu
August 21, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Down the hatch with Sandvik’s down-the-hole hammer
Swedish company Nibu Borr is using one of the newest developments in rock drills from 2403 Sandvik Construction, the RH460 hammer.

This is the latest member of the down-the-hole range which continues Sandvik’s extensive portfolio of rock tools. Nibu Borr is focused on water well and energy drilling along with drilling for piles and reinforcements on construction projects. "You never really know what you’re going to encounter until you start drilling,” says Daniel Knutsson, head of drilling activities for Nibu, based in Stockholm and Gävle.

The Sandvik RH460 series come in 4” (10.16cm), 5” (12.7cm), 6” (15.24cm) and 8” (20.32cm), with all versions being designed to use bits with generic shank types. The 5”, 6” and 8” hammers are also available in heavy duty versions.

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