A striking bar shank seal is a crucial component used in rock drilling systems to prevent air or fluid leakage and protect the connection between the striking bar and drill string. It ensures efficient energy transfer while enhancing the lifespan of drilling components.
- Design: They are designed with precise inner and outer diameters to fit snugly around the shank and striking bar and features a grooved or reinforced lip structure to improve sealing effectiveness; helps absorb impact forces from high-frequency hammering; reduces wear on metal components, extending equipment life.
- Applications: Striking bar shank seals are essential in heavy-duty rock drilling operations where dust, debris, and fluid leakage can impact performance.
- Mining & Quarrying: Used in underground and surface drilling to protect striking bars from dust and impact; ensures proper sealing in DTH (Down-the-Hole) and top hammer drilling systems.
- Tunneling & Construction: Prevents air or fluid loss in tunnel boring and foundation drilling; enhances the lifespan of drilling rods and shank adapters in infrastructure projects.
- Oil & Gas Drilling: Ensures sealing efficiency in percussive and rotary drilling applications; helps maintain pressure integrity in drilling fluid systems.
- Geotechnical & Exploration Drilling: Provides seal protection in core drilling and geotechnical sampling; reduces contamination in groundwater and soil analysis.
- Hydrogeological & Water Well Drilling: Prevents water intrusion and fluid leakage in borehole drilling; helps maintain steady drilling pressure in well construction.
- Materials: Made from high-density rubber, polyurethane, or composite elastomers for durability and flexibility. Resistant to high-impact forces, extreme temperatures, and wear.
- Configurations: Seal size of 5/16″ to 3/4″