20-09-99 FS 1/9/

HYDRASTAR
H300_TR_EN

training manual

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Telefax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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1) GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

ROTATION PERCUSSION

P
T

R
P

RETURN
R ACCUMULATOR

LUB. AIR
HYDRAULIC
MOTOR H.P. ACCUMULATOR

PORTS:
- rotation
P: inlet
R: return
T: drain, should be connected directly to tank without filtration.
The back pressure due to the filtering cartridges could damage the lip seals causing oil leakages.
- percussion
P: inlet
R: return
- lubrication by oiled air

SANDVIKTAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
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2) ROTATION

DRIVER GEAR

HYDRAULIC
BUSHING MOTOR

MAIN
GEAR

FRONT BUSHING

SHANK STOP

REAR BUSHING
FRONT FLANGE

BRONZE DRIVER

The rotation mechanism consist of an hydraulic motor which runs the driver gear.
This driver gear is coupled to the main gear which runs the shank adaptor through the bronze driver.
All moving parts are lubricated by the hydraulic oil. The drain flow from the hydraulic motor is
directed to the rotation housing. A calibrated jet is connected to the rotation return line R. This
increases the drain flow for better cooling efficiency.
NEVER CONNECT THE INLET PRESSURE TO THE ROTATION PORT R.
The driver gear is guided by two bronze bushings.
The two bushings which guides the main gear are made by steel with a deposit of bronze. One lip
seal is installed in each bushing.

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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3) PERCUSSION SCHEMATIC

BEGINING OF REVERSE MOTION

FRONT AREA REAR AREA

N2
pilot channel

SHUTTLE VALVE

BEGINING OF FORWARD MOTION

N2

SANDVIKTAMROCK SECOMA S.A

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From the drilling control block BCI, the percussion pressure is always directed to the front chamber
of the percussion mechanism, the shuttle valve and the accumulator.
The shuttle valve allows the rear chamber to be alternatively pressurized by the percussion flow
then connected to the return line.
3/1) BEGINNING OF REVERSE MOTION
The piston reaches the impact point, the pressure within the pilot channel can be released to the
return due to the groove of the piston.
The pressure is applied now only at the smallest pilot chamber of the shuttle valve. This will move in
the position shown allowing the rear chamber of the piston to be connected to the return.
THE PISTON WILL START THE REVERSE MOTION

3/2) BEGINNING OF FORWARD MOTION

When the piston reaches the rear position, the high pressure from front chamber flows into the pilot
channel.
Both pilot chambers of the shuttle valve are now pressurized, the pilot chamber is the largest, the
valve will move in the position shown.
The rear chamber of the piston is pressurized. The rear chamber been larger than the front one.
THE PISTON STARTS TO MOVE FORWARD
3/3) PURPOSE OF THE ACCUMULATOR
The accumulator stores energy during the reverse motion.
This energy will be supplied to the percussion mechanism at the end of the forward motion to
achieve the highest speed at the impact point.
While the drifter is working the percussion flow needed varies according to the position of the piston.
The accumulator absorbs the flow surges.
By keeping the accumulator in good working order you prevent the hoses vibrations.

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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4) SHUTTLE VALVE PRINCIPLE

PILOT AREA

D2
D3

D1

P
PRESSURE HOLE

From the pressure inlet groove, the pressure hole allows oil to flow to each ends of the shuttle valve.
The high pressure is therefore always applied on both sides of the spool on diameter D1 and D2.
The pilot area is alternatively pressurized then connected to the return. When it is pressurized the
whole diameter D3 is pressurized. (area D1 + the ring area of the pilot area).
The motion of the valve can be explained by this chart:.

PRESSURE APPLIED FORCES GIVEN VALVE MOTION

DIAMETER D1

DIAMETER D2

DIFFERENCE IN FORCES

DIAMETER D1

PILOT AREA

DIAMETER D2

DIFFERENCE IN FORCES

SANDVIKTAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
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5) PERCUSSION MECHANISM
5/1) IMPACT POINT

LUB. AIR
N2

Pressure is applied on both (front and rear) chambers.

The piston is moving forward, closed to the end of travel, the accumulator supplies energy to keep
increasing the speed.

At the impact point, the pilot channel pressure is released to the return due to the piston central
groove. The shuttle valve will move as shown by the arrow.

When the shuttle valve will shift over the rear chamber will be connected to the return:
THE PISTON WILL START REVERSE MOTION

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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5/2) REVERSE POSITION

LUB. AIR
N2

The front chamber is only pressurized. The rear chamber is vented to the return.

During this motion the accumulator is fully charged.

In rear position the front groove of the piston allows high pressure to flows into the pilot channel.
The pilot area of the shuttle valve is then pressurized. The valve will move according to the arrow.

When the shuttle valve will shift over the rear chamber will be pressurized:
THE PISTON WILL START FORWARD MOTION

SANDVIKTAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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5/3) DETAIL OF THE PILOT CHANNEL

SCREW 1 PLUG
SCREW 2 PILOT CHANNEL

A B C

HIGH PRESSURE FRONT PISTON GROOVE

As shown in this drawing, when moving in reverse, the front piston groove allows H.P. oil to flow into
the pilot channel.
Drawing A, long stroke:
The piston moved in reverse, the pilot channel is pressurized when the piston reaches the position
shown. The piston moves to its maximum rear position.
drawing B, medium stroke:
The screw 2 has been removed. The pilot channel is pressurized sooner. The piston stroke is
reduced.
Drawing C, short stroke:
The screw 1 has been removed. The pilot channel is now pressurized at the shortest stroke of the
piston.
NOTE: in short stroke installing or not the screw 2 has no influence.

REMINDER:
LONG STROKE: screw 1 and 2 installed
MEDIUM STROKE: screw 1 installed
SHORT STROKE: no screws (or only screw 2)

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80