Device that allows oil to enter the hammer to prevent wear of its moving parts.
air hose
Flexible hose through which oil is fed to the hammer.
drill rod
Usually hollow, steel rod that is activated by the hammer drill’s piston to strike the rock and bore into it.
bit
Cutting end of the drill rod that is used to bore into the rock.
water separator
Device that removes any trace of humidity from the compressor’s air to prevent damage to the hammer.
air leg
Movable cylindrical part that supports the hammer drill; it transmits air pressure to the drill from the compressor to which it is attached.
water hose
Flexible hose used to inject water under pressure to prevent wear on the drill rod and the bit and to discharge waste.
hammer drill
Percussive tool that is powered by compressed air; its piston (cylindrical part) is pushed by the air leg and hits the drill rod, causing it to bore into the rock.
