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Hydraulic rock drill AHB TAB 43
COP 1838LE COP 1838LE
2003–10
Product description

General
The COP 1838LE is a hydraulic rock drill with a
maximum impact-power rating of 16 kW. The ma-
chine is intended for Ø 38-76 mm drilling on the
surface, using R32 and T38 drill steel.
Guide tube Ø 45, Ø 56 and Ø 64 can also be used
with the machine.
One outstanding feature of the COP 1838LE is its
high capacity in relation to drill-steel stress.
However, since it is the nature of the rock that de-
termines how much impact energy is needed to
crush it efficiently, the percussion pressure should
always be adjusted to suit the rock conditions in or-
der to obtain the best drill-steel economy and pe-
netration rate.

Fig. 1. COP 1838LE Rock drill

1. Shank adapter 8. Return-line accumulator 15. Charging valve, accumulator

2. Front head 9. Back head 16. Attachment lug, front
3. Cover 10. Screw 17. Bleeder plug
4. Gear housing 11. Hydraulic motor 18. Grease nipple
5. Intermediate part 12. Side bolt nut, rear 19. Side bolt, lower
6. High pressure accumulator 13. Valve cover 20. Side bolt nut, front
7. Cylinder 14. Low pressure accumulator

No. 9851 6288 01b

DATA COP 1838LE
Weights and dimensions
Weight (without shank adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 170
Length (without shank adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 1008
Width (without connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 251
Height above cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 223
Height above drill-centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 88

Performance
Output, max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kW 16
Impact frequency, max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hz 60
Impact energy, max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J 267

Working pressures (measured at the rock drill)

Percussion mechanism (max.).. . . . . . . . . . . . . bar 200
Flushing air (max.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar 12
Lubricating air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar 3
Damper (no feed force applied) . . . . . . . . . . . . bar 30
Intake accumulator, charge pressure, max. . . . bar Collaring pressure minus 30 - 40
Damper accumulator, charge pressure . . . . . . bar 25

Rotation motor Working pressure (bar) Working pressure (bar) Max torque (Nm)
max. continuous max. intermittent at drill steel.
02 (OMS 80) 210 275 520
05 (OMS 100) 210 275 660
07 (OMS 160) 210 260 1000

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DESIGN ADVANTAGES
1 Hydraulic percussion
Hydraulic operation enables the impact piston
to be given a shape and diameter very similar
to that of the shank adapter and drill steel.
The piston therefore imparts shock waves of
favourable amplitude, which enables high im-
pact-energy to be transmitted into the drill ste-
el without detriment to drill-steel service life.
2 Separate flushing for high flushing
pressures. Stainless-steel compo-
nents guarantee long service life
A well sealed, separate flushing head permits
high flushing pressures, which give efficient
cuttings evacuation and clean drill holes.
3 Reflex damping in percussion
mechanism
A hydraulic damper absorbs the reflex shock-
waves from the drill steel and reduces the
stresses to the rock drill, feed and boom
system. Moreover, the damper ensures that
good contact is maintained between the drill
bit and the rock. This has a very positive effect
on both penetration rate and drill-steel eco-
nomy.
4 Pressurized parting surfaces
All parting and connection surfaces are con-
nected with the machine’s lubricating-air
system and therefore kept pressurized conti-
nually. This prevents the ingress of moisture
and dirt, thereby keeping wear to a minimum.
(If necessary, the lubricating air to the parting
surfaces can be disconnected simply by fitting
a plug in the intermediate part).
5 Rotation by hydraulic motor
A powerful hydraulic rotation motor with re-
versible rotation and steplessly variable speed
delivers the torque needed for efficient drilling
and keeps jamming to a minimum. Moreover,
since the automatic anti-jamming function in
the drilling system further minimizes the risk of
jamming, the power of the percussion mecha-
nism can be utilized maximally. Four different
sizes of rotation motor are available.
6 Valve spool
The valve spool is double-regulated to ensure
positive and distinct switching. Special holding
areas lock the spool momentarily in its respec-
tive end-positions.
7 Accumulators
The COP 1838LE is equipped with three easy-
to-replace accumulators of the diaphragm
type: an intake accumulator for the percus-
sion, a damper accumulator and a return ac-
cumulator. The accumulators serve to prevent
excessive hose vibration.
8 Collection of lubricating oil
The rock drill is equipped with a connection for
collecting used lubricating oil and thereby mini-
mizing environmental pollution.
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 Printed in Sweden
Atlas Copco, 2003