38 mm Four-Tooth Ballistic Button Bit for Rock Mining

38 mm Four-Tooth Ballistic Button Bit for Rock Mining

38 mm Four-Tooth Ballistic Button Bit for Rock Mining

A 38 mm four-tooth ballistic carbide button bit for compact mining and construction holes in hard or abrasive rock.

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Technical Specifications

Model / Series38-4B Ballistic
Size Range (in / mm)38 mm (1.50 in)
Body Material (matrix / steel)Alloy steel body
Cutter / Insert / Tooth ConfigurationFour ballistic carbide buttons
Blades / ConesFour-tooth button face
API ConnectionNot stated; verify thread or taper
Circulation / Nozzle PortsFace flushing provision to be confirmed
Bearing / Seal TypeNot applicable — fixed button structure
Recommended WOB1,000–3,000 lbf/in of dia
Recommended RPM25–60
Condition (new / rebuilt / rerun)New
Availability / Lead TimeShips from stock, subject to confirmation
SKU / Part NumberRDB-BTN-002

Product Description

The 38 mm four-tooth ballistic button bit is suited to compact mining rounds, quarry trimming, and construction holes in rock that can sustain concentrated impact. Four prominent contacts make the face easy to identify and provide a direct option where a small-diameter tool is required. Review the job under the construction drilling application archive and compare the expected lithology with the hard formation archive. This bit is not intended to control unstable soil or unconsolidated gravel.

The source description specifies four teeth and a ballistic button form. That geometry concentrates loading at the rounded-to-tapered carbide tips while the steel body carries impact and torque from the drilling system. The filename does not identify a thread, taper angle, skirt style, or flushing-port arrangement, so those details remain open engineering checks. A 38 mm gauge alone cannot establish rod compatibility. Before ordering, verify the shank profile, face pattern, button projection, and whether the available flushing route matches the drill and hole-cleaning method.

Operate inside 1,000–3,000 lbf/in of diameter WOB and 25–60 RPM. Begin near the lower end when collaring, fractured rock, or uneven seating could load one tooth more heavily than the others. Hard and abrasive formations call for regular checks of tip chipping and gauge loss; medium rock may permit steadier advance with less shock. Flow is deliberately blank because the source provides no compressor or liquid-flushing requirement. The main limitation is the unverified connection, not the stated diameter or tooth count. Rock-drilling terminology can be cross-checked through the ScienceDirect rock-mechanics topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes the four-tooth ballistic face?

The source identifies four ballistic carbide contacts on the face. Their tapered rounded profile concentrates impact into a limited number of points. Exact projection, gauge support, and flushing-hole placement are not stated, so a face drawing should be reviewed before matching the bit to a specific rock drill.

Can the 38 mm diameter determine the required drill rod?

No. Diameter establishes the nominal hole gauge but does not define the thread, taper, or shank. The rod connection must be verified independently. Operation remains within 1,000–3,000 lbf/in of diameter and 25–60 RPM after correct mechanical fit is confirmed.

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