Rotary & DTH drilling

Shock absorbers
built to take the hit.

Engineered to protect rotary heads and extend bit life in high-impact rotary and DTH drilling. Four models cover rig pulldown up to 110,000 lbf.

SC25–SC100four models
110,000 lbfmax rig pulldown
6+ monthswithout upkeep*
Samavich SC shock absorber
Section A–A

What's inside
the shock absorber.

Keep scrolling — the cutting plane slides through the absorber, part by part.

    Shock absorber exterior Shock absorber cross-section
    Half-section · working strokeLive
    How it works

    Built to work hard.
    Not to be serviced.

    The floating piston travels into the housing on every impact while the cushions take the shock — before it can reach the rotary head.

    01Protect the rotary head

    Drastically reduces shock and vibration to prevent premature failure.

    02Faster penetration

    Uniform pressure on the bit for maximum ROP and longer bit life.

    03Thread protection

    The floating piston prevents damage during make-up and break-out.

    04Maintenance-free

    Rugged, sealed construction — at least six months without upkeep, depending on mine conditions.

    05Any angle

    Vertical or angled drilling; fully compatible with rotary and DTH.

    06No-weld option

    Optional Safe-Lock removes welding at the rotary head shaft and top adapter.

    Models & specifications

    Choose your absorber.

    Four models cover rig pulldown up to 110,000 lbf. Threads are made to suit your rig.

    Shock absorber front view with dimensions ABDE Pin threadBox thread
    ApplicationRotary and DTH
    Rig pulldown
    Approx. weight
    A — pin end
    B — housing diameter
    D — box end
    E / F — extended / retracted /
    Compatible rigs

    All values approximate; adapted to each application. Every model is available with the optional Safe-Lock. *Maintenance interval depends on mine conditions.

    Watch it work

    See the absorber
    in action.

    Four short films from our CAD model — where it fits on the rig, what's inside, and how it takes the hit.

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    Shock absorber with Safe-Lock fitted
    Optional add-on

    Add the Safe-Lock.
    Skip the welding.

    Every model is available with the Safe-Lock — a mechanical clamp connection that removes welding at the rotary head bull shaft and top adapter.

    Explore Safe-Lock
    Get a quote

    Which absorber fits your rig?

    Send us your rig model and rotary head thread — our engineers will recommend the right model and threads.