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Impact drill bit uses reciprocating impact force to break hard rock/brittle strata. Compatible with percussion drilling rigs, DTH hammers & pneumatic hammers—ideal for water well drilling, mining, foundation engineering. Durable, efficient, trusted globally.
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What is Impact Drill Bit?

The impact drill bit is a core drilling accessory designed to break hard rock and brittle strata via reciprocating impact force—unlike traditional rotational shearing bits. Engineered for seamless compatibility with percussion drilling rigs, down-the-hole hammers, and pneumatic hammers, it delivers repeated high-impact strikes to the rock surface, enabling fast fragmentation and efficient drilling progress.
Ideal for multiple high-demand scenarios, its key applications include:
✅ Water well drilling;
✅ Geological exploration and mining operations;
✅ Foundation engineering ;
✅ Drilling in hard rock, brittle strata, and gravel layers—common geological conditions across global markets.
UNIQUEMAC’s percussion drill bit boasts durable construction and optimized impact design, ensuring long service life and consistent performance in harsh drilling environments. Trusted by drilling professionals worldwide, it’s the reliable choice for boosting productivity in your projects.

Drill Bit Characteristics

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The above schematic details impact drill bits’ mainstream face types, from the pineapple head’s multi-tooth layout to the flat head’s compact design. Each face type’s tooth density, alloy tooth angle and stress point layout are tested and optimized globally across diverse geologies. These subtle differences determine core performance—affecting impact energy transfer, rock contact wear resistance, and adaptability to hard rock or gravel. Below, we break down each face type’s key advantages and uses to help you choose optimally for your drilling scenario.
Flat Face
This flat face is suitable for driling very hard rock formations and
corrosiv wall fomatons at high air pressure when the bits is drilling,
the faster the drilling speed,the less wear of the drill body.
Convex Face
This Convex face is suitable for low- to medium-pressure drilling ofsoft-medium hard rock formations, and the drill block is not easy tocorrode,The characteristics of this design are the low load of the sidebutton, the wear is not badly and the drilling speed is fast.
Concave Face
This Concave face is suitable for all rock formations, especially in
medium-hard and homogeneous rock formations, the effect is good.
The blast hole deviation is small, and the slag discharge effect is good.
Double Gauge Face
This double-sided button face is suitable for drilling very hard rock
formations at high air pressures. When the bits is drilling, drilling speed
is fast, the bit body wear will also be less.
Drop Center
When using low-medium pressure to drill soft-medium hard and fractured rock formations, in order to obtain fast rock drilling speed and less blast
hole slope, this face shape is usually used.
Rocket Drill Bit
Evenly distributed multi-tooth, high impact, suitable for hard rock/gravel, efficient, wear-resistant, compatible with DTH hammers.

Main Components of an Impact Drill Bit


Bit Body: The main structure of the entire drill bit, used to withstand impact energy and connect to the drill string. Commonly made of high-strength alloy steel.

Carbide Buttons: Carbide teeth mounted on the drill bit head, key components for direct rock breaking. They crush rock under impact. Shapes include ball teeth, horseshoe teeth, and cylindrical teeth.

Striking Surface: The area in direct contact with the rock, containing multiple carbide teeth. Different structures (planar, concave, convex, etc.) are suitable for different formations.

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Fluid Channel: Used to eject compressed air or flushing fluid to cool the drill bit and expel rock cuttings, preventing blockage.

Thread Connection: Used to connect to the DTH hammer or drill pipe, transmitting impact and rotational forces. Common thread types include API Reg, DHD, QL, COP, etc.

Gauge Surface:Located on the outer edge of the drill bit, it ensures the borehole diameter and protects the drill bit’s shape from wear by inlaying carbide.

Parameters of Impact Drill Bits

Impact Drill Bits

Specification Head Shape Head Diameter (mm) Shank Length(mm) Weight (Kg)
DHD340 Convex Face 108/115/

127/130

209 8
DHD350 Convex Face 140/146/

152/165/178

260 16-20
DHD360 Convex Face 154/165/171/

178/190/203

309 22-30
DHD380 Convex Face 203/216/229/

235/254/275/305

350 48-77

Applications of different tooth profiles

Domed Round Button

Domed/round buttons are usually used as gauge buttons of DTH bits, suitable for very abrasive and very hard formations.
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Parabolic Semi-Ballistic Button

Parabolic buttons are usually used as gauge buttons and front buttons of DTH bits, suitable for medium abrasive and hard formations.
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Ballistic Button

Allistic buttons are usually used as front buttons of dth bits, suitable for medium abrasive and medium hard formations. They can also be used as gauge buttons if the rock is soft.
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Sharp Buttons

Sharp buttons are usually used as front buttons of DTH bits for soft formations, suitable for high rotation speed and low bit broken rate soft rock.
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Flat Buttons

Flat buttons are usually used as protection buttons to reduce wear on rubbing surface of DTH bits.
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What are Working Principle of Impact Drill Bits?

The impact drill bit operates on a synergistic combination of high-frequency impact and precision coordination, designed to tackle hard rock and complex strata efficiently. Here’s its core working process:
A DTH hammer or percussion drilling rig generates powerful, high-frequency reciprocating impact force— the driving energy for rock breaking.
This impact force is efficiently transmitted to the percussion drill bit via high-strength drill rods, ensuring minimal energy loss during transfer.
The wear-resistant alloy teeth at the drill bit’s front end repeatedly strike the rock surface, leveraging concentrated pressure to fracture hard/brittle rock or gravel layers.
Simultaneously, high-pressure compressed air or specialized flushing fluid is ejected through internal channels, swiftly carrying drilling debris out of the hole to prevent blockages.
The drill bit rotates slightly while impacting, ensuring a uniform fracture surface, maintaining stable hole diameter, and optimizing drilling smoothness.
This integrated design makes UNIQUEMAC impact drill bits ideal for water well drilling, mining, and foundation engineering, delivering superior efficiency and durability across global geological conditions.

FAQ of Impact Drill Bit


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Which Drilling Equipment Is The Impact Drill Bit Compatible With?

It is fully compatible with DTH hammers , percussion drilling rigs, and pneumatic hammers, with a universal connection design that fits most models on the market. This compatibility eliminates the hassle of matching equipment, making it ideal for mainstream drilling systems in water well drilling, and foundation engineering projects worldwide.
2

What Geological Conditions Are Suitable For Impact Drill Bits?

They excel in hard rock, brittle strata, gravel layers, and complex formations. With high-strength alloy teeth and optimized impact structure, they deliver powerful and concentrated striking force, easily breaking tough geological barriers that puzzle traditional bits in high-resistance drilling.
3

How To Extend The Service Life of The Impact Drill Bit?

First, avoid prolonged drilling in overly abrasive soil, as the fine, hard particles in such formations will accelerate the wear of alloy teeth and the drill body. Second, clean debris promptly after each use—use high-pressure air or clean water to flush out rock chips and mud from the bit surface and internal channels to prevent blockages and corrosion. Third, inspect alloy teeth regularly for signs of wear, chipping, or looseness; replace damaged parts in time, which not only maintains stable drilling efficiency but also avoids secondary damage to the drill bit caused by uneven force.
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Can The Impact Drill Bit Be Used For Water Well Drilling?

Absolutely! It is a core and highly trusted accessory for water well drilling, widely used in both small-scale rural water supply projects and large industrial water extraction operations. Its robust high-impact rock-breaking performance allows it to easily penetrate hard rock and gravel layers common in water well construction, while the efficient debris removal system prevents hole blockages. This combination ensures fast drilling speed, stable hole formation, and consistent progress—saving time and labor costs for drilling teams, whether they’re working in remote villages or industrial zones.

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