THUNDERBOLT 500 Recoilless Hammers

The THUNDERBOLT 500 Recoilless Hammer is the industry’s top-of-the-line pneumatic liner bolt removal tool. Gone are the days of sledge hammer miss swings and glancing blows, this hammer generates a precise 500 joules every second consistently. Ideal for small and mid-capacity mills, the THUNDERBOLT 500 will straightaway boost safety and mill availability.

Benefits

Precision-engineered mechanically-integrated solution
Pneumatic-powered for safe operation in hazardous locations
Industry-leading robustness and reliability
Low maintenance needs and total lifecycle costs
Eliminates dangerous manual tasks, ensures operator safety
Improves reline productivity for higher mill availability

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

: Pneumatic-powered, plug-n-go, worn liner bolt removal solution

Delivers an unwavering 500 joules of impact, 60 times a minute

Recoilless design minimises operator fatigue and maximises safety

Built-in safety mechanisms to prevent accidental discharge

Air intensifier for optimal hammer performance irrespective of plant air pressure

On-board blow counter monitors usage for preventative maintenance planning

Time-proven precision engineering and parts manufacturing ensure low wear and tear and extended service life

Air regulator ensures optimal, predictable hammer firing performance

Crane lifting lugs and forklift tyne pockets for easy transportation around mill circuits

Mechanically-integrated components – air intensifier, hammer, hose reel, moils – for space-efficient, secure storage between relines
: Ideal for small to mid-capacity mills, particularly those still serviced by manual sledge hammering and battering rams

Suitable for use in environments where electrical tools are a potential hazard

A flexible companion to hydraulic-powered THUNDERBOLT 750 and 1500 SP Recoilless Hammer fleets

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 THUNDERBOLT 500 is undeniably the reline industry’s highest performing air powered recoilless hammer. Not only does it pack a punch during knock-in, but it puts an emphatic end to unsafe liner bolt removal processes which impact the health and safety of your crew."

Christian Kramer

THUNDERBOLT Product Manager, RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT

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Mill Relining Crews Using a THUNDERBOLT 500 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

Resources

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