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5-Inch DTH Hammers

Drill King’s 5-inch DTH hammer lineup delivers high-frequency impact and dependable penetration for demanding construction, water well, blast-hole, and geotechnical applications. Available in three shank styles — A50I, A50Q and A50S along with two heavy-duty variants — A50IHD and A50QHD. Each is built on the same reliable platform with premium alloys. 

Bit Range

5″–6¼″
(127–159 mm)

Impact Frequency

1,540 bpm

Working Pressure

150–350 PSI

SHANK SUPPORT

IR350, QL50, SD5

Why Drill King?

Heavy-Duty Options

H.D. variants of the IR350 and QL50 add reinforced top subs and wear sleeves for extended service life in abrasive formations.

Custom Bits

Whether it’s a new gage diameter, face profile, button layout, or something else entirely, Drill King provides quick turnaround custom bits.

Shank Flexibility

IR340, QL4, and SD4 — cover the most common shanks ensuring compatibility with existing equipment

Maximized Uptime

All Drill King hammers support field servicing through our repair and rebuild kits, so the hammer never leaves the jobsite.

High-Impact Frequency

At 1,540 blows per minute, our A50 hammers deliver consistent energy transfer to the bit for faster penetration in hard rock.

Extended Component Life

Premium alloys and wear-resistant surface treatments extend tool life and reduce operating cost.

Technical Specifications

Select a model to view its full parts list, dimensions, exploded-view diagram, and air consumption profile.

HADK- A50I

Drill King’s 5″ air hammer with IR350-style shank. Built for high penetration rates, efficiency, and durability across a variety of applications.

Top Sub Connection

3-1/2 API REG PIN

Eff. Length

43.75 in / 1111 mm

OD

4.76 in / 121 mm

Hammer Weight

137 lbs / 62.1 kg

Parts List (IR350)
No Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK-A5002
2 Top Sub O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5003
3 Choke Set 1 HPDK-A5008
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK-A5007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK-A5009
6 Spring Washer 1 HPDK-A5005
7 Make Up Ring 1 HPDK-A5006
8 Air Distributor 1 HPDK-A5010
9 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5011
10 Cylinder 1 HPDK-A5012
11 Piston 1 HPDK-A5014
12 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK-A5001
13 Snap Ring 2 HPDK-A5021
14 Bit Bearing 1 HPDK-A5020
15 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK-A5018
16 Bit Ret. Ring O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5019
17 Drive Sub 1 HPDK-A5022
Complete Hammer 1 HADK-A50I
Sealkit (Items 2, 9, 16) 1 HADK-A50SEALKIT
Dimensions & Weights
Top Sub Connection3-1/2 API REG PIN
Eff. Length (in / mm)43.75 / 1111
OD (in / mm)4.76 / 121
Hammer Weight (lbs / kg)137 / 62.1
Piston Weight (lbs / kg)25 / 11.3
Drilling Parameters
Working Pressure (PSI / Bar)150-350 / 10.3-24.1
Application Bit (in / mm)5-6 / 127-152
Rotation Speed (RPM)15-40
Make-Up Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)4500 / 6100
Rotation Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)725 / 983
Frequency (blows / min)1540
Air Consumption
720 540 360 180 0 310 CFM 555 CFM 720 CFM 8.78 m³/min 15.71 m³/min 20.39 m³/min 150 PSI 250 PSI 350 PSI 10.3 Bar 17.2 Bar 24.1 Bar
Note: Drilling parameters given are guideline only.

Exploded View — A50I (IR350)

HPDK- A50IHD

Drill King’s 5″ air hammer with IR350-style shank and reinforced external components. Built for high penetration rates and extra durability in in abrasive applications. 

Top Sub Connection

3-1/2 API REG PIN

Eff. Length

43.75 in / 1111 mm

OD

4.96 in / 126 mm

Hammer Weight

144 lbs / 65.3 kg

Parts List (IR350 H.D.)
No Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK-A5002-HD
2 Top Sub O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5003
3 Choke Set 1 HPDK-A5008
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK-A5007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK-A5009
6 Spring Washer 1 HPDK-A5005
7 Make Up Ring 1 HPDK-A5006
8 Air Distributor 1 HPDK-A5010
9 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5011
10 Cylinder 1 HPDK-A5012
11 Piston 1 HPDK-A5014
12 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK-A5001-HD
13 Snap Ring 2 HPDK-A5021
14 Bit Bearing 1 HPDK-A5020
15 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK-A5018
16 Bit Ret. Ring O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5019
17 Drive Sub 1 HPDK-A5022-HD
Complete Hammer 1 HPDK-A50IHD
Sealkit (Items 2, 9, 16) 1 HPDK-A50SEALKIT
Dimensions & Weights
Top Sub Connection3-1/2 API REG PIN
Eff. Length (in / mm)43.75 / 1111
OD (in / mm)4.96 / 126
Hammer Weight (lbs / kg)144 / 65.3
Piston Weight (lbs / kg)25 / 11.3
Drilling Parameters
Working Pressure (PSI / Bar)150-350 / 10.3-24.1
Application Bit (in / mm)5-6 1/4 / 127-159
Rotation Speed (RPM)15-40
Make-Up Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)4500 / 6100
Rotation Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)725 / 983
Frequency (blows / min)1540
Air Consumption
720 540 360 180 0 310 CFM 555 CFM 720 CFM 8.78 m³/min 15.71 m³/min 20.39 m³/min 150 PSI 250 PSI 350 PSI 10.3 Bar 17.2 Bar 24.1 Bar
Note: Drilling parameters given are guideline only.

Exploded View — A50IHD (IR350 H.D.)

HPDK- A50Q

Drill King’s 5″ air hammer with QL50-style shank. Built for high penetration rates, efficiency, and durability across a variety of applications.

Top Sub Connection

3-1/2 API REG PIN

Eff. Length

42.78 in / 1087 mm

OD

4.76 in / 121 mm

Hammer Weight

137 lbs / 62.1 kg

Parts List (QL50)
No Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK-A5002
2 Top Sub O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5003
3 Choke Set 1 HPDK-A5008
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK-A5007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK-A5009
6 Spring Washer 1 HPDK-A5005
7 Make Up Ring 1 HPDK-A5006
8 Air Distributor 1 HPDK-A5010
9 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5011
10 Cylinder 1 HPDK-A5012
11 Piston 1 HPDK-A5014-Q
12 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK-A5001-Q
13 Snap Ring 2 HPDK-A5021
14 Bit Bearing 1 HPDK-A5020-Q
15 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK-A5018-Q
16 Bit Ret. Ring O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5019
17 Drive Sub 1 HPDK-A5022-Q
Complete Hammer 1 HPDK-A50Q
Sealkit (Items 2, 9, 16) 1 HPDK-A50SEALKIT
Dimensions & Weights
Top Sub Connection3-1/2 API REG PIN
Eff. Length (in / mm)42.78 / 1087
OD (in / mm)4.76 / 121
Hammer Weight (lbs / kg)137 / 62.1
Piston Weight (lbs / kg)25 / 11.3
Drilling Parameters
Working Pressure (PSI / Bar)150-350 / 10.3-24.1
Application Bit (in / mm)5-6 / 127-152
Rotation Speed (RPM)15-40
Make-Up Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)4500 / 6100
Rotation Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)725 / 983
Frequency (blows / min)1540
Air Consumption
720 540 360 180 0 310 CFM 555 CFM 720 CFM 8.78 m³/min 15.71 m³/min 20.39 m³/min 150 PSI 250 PSI 350 PSI 10.3 Bar 17.2 Bar 24.1 Bar
Note: Drilling parameters given are guideline only.

Exploded View — A50Q (QL50)

HPDK- A50QHD

Drill King’s 5″ air hammer with QL50-style shank and reinforced external components. Built for high penetration rates and extra durability in in abrasive applications. 

Top Sub Connection

3-1/2 API REG PIN

Eff. Length

42.78 in / 1087 mm

OD

5 in / 121 mm

Hammer Weight

165 lbs / 74.8 kg

Parts List (QL50 H.D.)
No Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK-A5002-QHD
2 Top Sub O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5003
3 Choke Set 1 HPDK-A5008
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK-A5007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK-A5009
6 Spring Washer 1 HPDK-A5005
7 Make Up Ring 1 HPDK-A5006
8 Air Distributor 1 HPDK-A5010
9 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5011
10 Cylinder 1 HPDK-A5012
11 Piston 1 HPDK-A5014-Q
12 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK-A5001-QHD
13 Snap Ring 2 HPDK-A5021
14 Bit Bearing 1 HPDK-A5020-Q
15 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK-A5018-Q
16 Bit Ret. Ring O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5019
17 Drive Sub 1 HPDK-A5022-QHD
Complete Hammer 1 HPDK-A50QHD
Sealkit (Items 2, 9, 16) 1 HPDK-A50SEALKIT
Dimensions & Weights
Top Sub Connection3-1/2 API REG PIN
Eff. Length (in / mm)42.78 / 1087
OD (in / mm)5 / 121
Hammer Weight (lbs / kg)165 / 74.8
Piston Weight (lbs / kg)25 / 11.3
Drilling Parameters
Working Pressure (PSI / Bar)150-350 / 10.3-24.1
Application Bit (in / mm)5-6 1/4 / 127-152
Rotation Speed (RPM)15-40
Make-Up Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)4500 / 6100
Rotation Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)725 / 983
Frequency (blows / min)1540
Air Consumption
720 540 360 180 0 310 CFM 555 CFM 720 CFM 8.78 m³/min 15.71 m³/min 20.39 m³/min 150 PSI 250 PSI 350 PSI 10.3 Bar 17.2 Bar 24.1 Bar
Note: Drilling parameters given are guideline only.

Exploded View — A50QHD (QL50 H.D.)

HPDK- A50S

Drill King’s 5″ air hammer with SD5-style shank. Built for high penetration rates, efficiency, and durability across a variety of applications.

Top Sub Connection

3-1/2 API REG PIN

Eff. Length

43.64 in / 1108.4 mm

OD

4.76 in / 121 mm

Hammer Weight

137 lbs / 62.1 kg

Parts List (SD5)
No Part Name Qty Part Number
1 Top Sub 1 HPDK-A5002
2 Top Sub O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5003
3 Choke Set 2 HPDK-A5008
4 Check Valve 1 HPDK-A5007
5 C.V. Spring 1 HPDK-A5009
6 Spring Washer 1 HPDK-A5005
7 Make Up Ring 1 HPDK-A5006
8 Air Distributor 1 HPDK-A5010
9 Air Dis. O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5011
10 Cylinder 1 HPDK-A5012
11 Piston 1 HPDK-A5014-S
12 Wear Sleeve 1 HPDK-A5001-S
13 Snap Ring 1 HPDK-A5021
14 Bit Ret. Ring 1 HPDK-A5018-S
15 Bit Ret. Ring O-Ring 1 HPDK-A5019
16 Bit Bearing 1 HPDK-A5020-S
17 Drive Sub 1 HPDK-A5022-S
Sealkit (Items 2, 9, 16) 1 HPDK-A50SEALKIT
Complete Hammer 1 HPDK-A50S
Dimensions & Weights
Top Sub Connection3-1/2 API REG PIN
Eff. Length (in / mm)43.64 / 1108.4
OD (in / mm)4.76 / 121
Hammer Weight (lbs / kg)137 / 62.1
Piston Weight (lbs / kg)25 / 11.3
Drilling Parameters
Working Pressure (PSI / Bar)150-350 / 10.3-24.1
Application Bit (in / mm)5-6 / 127-152
Rotation Speed (RPM)15-40
Make-Up Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)4500 / 6100
Rotation Torque (lb·Ft / N·m)725 / 983
Frequency (blows / min)1540
Air Consumption
720 540 360 180 0 310 CFM 555 CFM 720 CFM 8.78 m³/min 15.71 m³/min 20.39 m³/min 150 PSI 250 PSI 300 PSI 10.3 Bar 17.2 Bar 20.7 Bar
Note: Drilling parameters given are guideline only.

Exploded View — A50S (SD5)

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