BD543 RC Reverse Circulation Hammer
Compatibility: RE543, MR109, SR743
Black Diamond Drilling offers a complete range of reverse circulation hammers along with fully integrated R.C. Bits and Shrouds that have been designed to provide a world-class sampling system. Precision engineering enables our R.C. Hammers to excel in maintaining an efficient and smooth flow of drill cuttings to the surface, ensuring cleaner, more accurate samples. This leads to more reliable data for exploration and better overall hole quality.
| Item | Diameter Ø | |
| mm | inch | |
| BD543 Hammer | 116mm | 4 9/16" |
| Bit | 121 - 133 mm | 4 3/4 - 5 1/4" |
| Suits medium to hard ground conditions | ||
BD543 RC Reverse Circulation Hammer Parts List
BD543 RC Reverse Circulation Hammer Parts List
| Top Sub | Product Code | Description | Amount | Compatibility |
| A | Crossover Sub Assy PIN Metzke 4"(54mm) to Remet 4" PIN to BOX Crossover Sub Assembly OD 116mm RC-SUBA-PM4BR4-116/54 | |||
| 1 | BD543-TSUB-R4 | Top Sub Remet 4" | 1 | 33-542-R40 |
| 2 | BD543/542-ASCREEN-R4 | Adaptor Tube Remet 4" | 1 | 20-540-R40 |
| 3 | BD543/542-SK-ASCREENR4 | O Ring (Adaptor Tube Remet 4") | 4 | 38-542-000 |
| 4 | BD543/542-CIRCLIP-ASCREENR4 | Circlip A | 1 | 41-D1300-0800 |
| Hammer | Product Code | Description | Amount | Compatibility |
| 5 | BD543/542-STUBE-M4/54 | Sample Tube | 1 | 37-542-000 |
| 6 | BD543/542-SK-STUBE | O Ring (Sample Tube) x 5 | 5 | 38-542-000 |
| 7 | BD543/542-CIRCLIP-4 | Circlip B | 1 | 41-D1300-0800 |
| 8 | BD543/542/AIRSCREEN | Air Screen | 1 | 21-542-000 |
| 9 | BD543/542-DIST | Distributor | 1 | 29-542-000 |
| 10 | BD543/542-SK-DIST | O RIng (Distributor) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
| 11 | BD543/542-CVALVE | Check Valve/Plunger | 1 | 25-542-000 |
| 12 | BD543/542-SK-CVALVE | Y Ring (Check Valve) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
| 13 | BD543/542/SPRING | Spring | 1 | 22-542-000 |
| 14 | BD543/542-STUBE-M | Mount Sample Tube | 1 | - |
| 15 | BD543/542-SK-STUBEM | O Ring (Mount Sample Tube) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
| 16 | BD543-ICYL-M4/54 | Inner Cylinder/Top Barrel | 1 | 31-543-000 |
| 17 | BD543/542-SK-ICYL | O Ring (Inner Cylinder) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
| 18 | BD543/542-PISTON | Piston | 1 | 36-542-000 |
| 19 | BD543-ECYL | External Cylinder/Piston Case | 1 | 35-543-000 |
| 20 | BD543/542-BUSH | Bearing Bush | 1 | 26-542-000 |
| 21 | BD543/542-PRING | Piston Retaining Ring | 1 | 23-542-000 |
| 22 | BD543/542-SK-BUSH | O Ring (Bearing Bush) | 2 | 38-542-000 |
| 23 | BD543/542-SRING | Bit Ring | 1 | 27-542-000 |
| 24 | BD543/542-SK-SRING | O Ring (Bit Ring) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
| 25 | BD543/542-SHROUD-127/125 | Shroud | 1 | 40-542-415 |
| 26 | BD543/542-DSUB | Drive Sub | 1 | 16-542-000 |
| 27 | BD543/542-127DC | Drill Bit | 1 | 62-542-500DC |
| 28 | BD543/542-SK | Seal Kit (Item 2+6+10+12+15+17+22+24) | 1 | 38-542-000 |
Bit Selection Table
Shroud Selection Table
Bit Selection Table
| Bit Product Code | Diameter | Compatibility | |
| Metric | Imperial | ||
| BD543/542-124DC-TPD | 124mm | 4 7/8" | 63-542-414DC |
| BD543/542-127DC-TPD | 127mm | 5" | 63-542-500DC |
| BD543/542-130DC-TPD | 130mm | 5 1/8" | 63-542-502DC |
| BD543/542-133DC-TPD | 133mm | 5 1/4" | 63-542-504DC |
Shroud Selection Table
| Shroud Product Code | Diameter | Compatibility | |
| Metric | Imperial | ||
| BD543/542-SHROUD-121/119-DB | 121mm | 4 3/4" | 40-542-411 |
| BD543/542-SHROUD-124/122-DB | 124mm | 4 7/8" | 40-542-413 |
| BD543/542-SHROUD-127/125-DB | 127mm | 5" | 40-542-415 |
| BD543/542-SHROUD-130/128-DB | 130mm | 5 1/8" | 40-542-501 |
| BD543/542-SHROUD-133/131-DB | 133mm | 5 1/4" | 40-542-503 |
General Specifications
Air Consumption
General Specifications
| Description | Metric | Imperial |
| Piston Case OD | 116mm | 4 9/16" |
| Hammer Length | 1191mm | 3' 10 7/8" |
| Hammer Weight | 62.0kg | 136lb 11oz |
| Bit Size Range | 121-136mm | 4 3/4 - 5 3/8" |
| Drill Rod Diameter | 114mm | 4 1/2" |
| Spanner Flat Width - Inner Cylinder | 45mm | 1 3/4" |
| Spanner Flat Width - Top Sub | 50mm | 2" |
Air Consumption
| Pressure | Consumption | ||
| psi | bar | cfm | m3/min |
| 300 | 20.7 | 820 | 23.3 |
| 350 | 25.9 | 850 | 24 |
| 400 | 27.6 | 912 | 25.8 |
| 450 | 31.1 | 960 | 27.2 |
| 500 | 34.5 | 1000 | 28.3 |