THUNDERBOLT 1500 SP

Favoured by mill operators and reline crews for its legendary reliability, the THUNDERBOLT 1500 SP is renowned for delivering powerful productivity and supreme operator safety.

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The THUNDERBOLT 1500 Special Performance (SP) Recoilless Hammer is world-renowned for delivering powerful productivity and supreme operator safety. Its unflinching force of 1500 joules 60 times a minute makes light work of difficult reline conditions. Favoured by crew and operators of mid-sized and large-capacity mills alike, the THUNDERBOLT 1500 SP is a class above the rest.

Benefits

  • Best-in-industry quality, reliability and longevity
  • High power performance reduces reline time and cost
  • Engineered for maintainability and lower lifecycle costs
  • Superior handling, reduced operator stress and fatigue
  • Eliminates dangerous practices, improves reline safety
  • Increased mill availability and mine site profitability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Delivers an explosive, precisely-controlled 1500 joules of impact – twice the force of the THUNDERBOLT 750 SP – 60 times a minute
  • Expertly-engineered to ensure minimal recoil to the operator when firing
  • Safety observer pendant to prevent accidental firing
  • Two-handed trigger mechanism for safer handling and operation
  • Electronic operator interface for observing hammer performance and controlling fire timing
  • On-board condition monitoring on usage and unexpected operation avoids unplanned stoppages and aids preventative maintenance
  • Accommodates any site-specific standard three-phase power supply
  • Upgraded hydraulic and electrical cooling systems for extended equipment life
  • Intuitive, integrated on-board hammer controls for the THUNDERBOLT Mobile Jib and Winch
  • Industry-proven performance for mid-sized to large capacity mills with liners weighing 2500kg and up
  • Faster, easier dislodge of difficult-to-remove bolts from heavily-peened liners, such as discharge end liners of larger mills
  • Suitable for Customers wishing to bolster their existing THUNDERBOLT 750 SP and THUNDERBOLT 1500 SP fleets for streamlined servicing and parts management
  • Buy backs, trade-ins and reconditioned solutions available
  • RME stands ready to guide Customers through the THUNDERBOLT selection process for their mill requirements

RME is the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of mill relining systems.

570+

RUSSELL MRMs engineered, manufactured and delivered.

1300+

THUNDERBOLT Recoiless Hammers sold.

440+

Mine sites served by RME equipment & services.

"The mighty THUNDERBOLT 1500 SP is a true hero of our recoilless hammer range and outperforms other liner bolt removal tools in its class. Its proven reliability, sheer force and explosive performance has seen it become the mission-critical workhorse for fast, reliable, safe worn liner knock-in at mine sites around the world."

Christian Kramer
THUNDERBOLT Product Manager, RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT
Mill Relining Crews Using a THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer

Compare THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammers

THUNDERBOLT MODEL

MAGNUM 2000

MAGNUM 1000

1500 SP

750 SP

500

250

POWER

Hydraulic

Hydraulic

Hydraulic

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Pneumatic

STRIKE FORCE (J)

2000 MM

1500 SM

1000 MM

750 SM

1500

750

500

250

Service Interval 

100,000 Blows

 or 2-years

100,000 Blows

 or 2-years

40,000 Blows

or Annually

40,000 Blows

or Annually

40,000 Blows

or Annually

Annually

Strike Rate (BPM)

70 – Standard Mode

80 – MAGNUM Mode

140 – Standard Mode

160 – MAGNUM Mode

60 – Standard Mode

90 – Standard Mode

60 – Standard Mode

60 – Standard Mode

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