RH 572E Sinker Drill

The Atlas Copco RH 572E (Part No. 8311 0301 78, Shank: 22 x 108 mm) is a genuine OEM sinker drill designed for mines, quarries, tunnels and construction sites where the priority is getting more holes done per shift without wearing out the operator.

This tool is available exclusively as an original Atlas Copco product; it carries the full weight of one of the world's most trusted rock drilling brands behind it.

Key Features of the RH 572E

The RH 572E earns its reputation through a handful of very smart design choices:

• Exceptionally light for its power class — At 22.8 kg, the RH 572E is noticeably lighter than the other variants like the RH 658 5L (24 kg) or the RH 658 LS (25 kg). Over an 8-hour shift, that difference in weight is felt in the operator's shoulders, arms and lower back — lighter means less fatigue and fewer injuries
• Deeper hole capability — The RH 572E has the capacity to drill down to 6 metres (about 20 feet). To put that in perspective, that's roughly the height of a two-storey building, going straight down into solid rock. Most small mines and quarries rarely need to go deeper than this in a single pass
• Built to Atlas Copco's OEM standard — Every component is manufactured and quality-checked to the original Atlas Copco specification. This means when you order spare parts (available through Sinker Drill Parts), they fit the first time, every time
• Compact body design — The drill's short, balanced profile makes it easier to work in underground headings where the roof is low and space is tight — a real advantage in narrow vein mines and development tunnels

Why Select the RH 572E

The sinker drill family on the RMT platform includes several options. The RH 572E is the right choice when your priority is drilling efficiency in moderately deep holes without putting excessive physical strain on the operator.

Compared to the RH 658 5L, the RH 572E uses less compressed air — which in practical terms means it costs less to run per shift. For operations running on tight energy budgets or with smaller compressor setups, that is a genuine daily saving.

For shaft sinking, underground metal mines and marble quarries where holes need to go to 6 metres regularly but don't need to go beyond that, the RH 572E hits the sweet spot perfectly. It is precise enough for accurate blast patterns, light enough for all-day use, and backed by the full Atlas Copco OEM spare parts.

If your operation needs more power and depth, consider stepping up to the RH 658 5L — the next model up in the family. But for the majority of underground sinker drilling jobs where 6 metres is the target depth, the RH 572E is simply the right tool at the right weight.

Along with the performance, the RH 572E is designed to reduce operators' fatigue and protect them during long continuous drilling.

Vibration Reduction:

1. HAPS Technology: - This Atalas Copco trademarked engineering is built for hand and arm protection of the operator.
2. 75% Less Vibration: - It cuts the vibration level down to 9.7 m/s².

Ergonomic Design

1. Spring-Dampened Handles: - It absorbs the hard vertical recoil, of the impact created by the drill.
2. Balance Weight: - Weighing at just 22.8 kgs, it provides the perfect balance between the weight and the power of the drill.

This tool is available in only one shank size of 22 x 108 mm ( 7⁄8 x 41⁄4 inch)

Hole depth range of different RMT sinker drills

With RMT you get the flexibility to select from a wide range of models of pneumatic rock drill sinkers. The range includes drills of different weight categories, hole dia and depth capacities and shank sizes.

With RMT, you can find the sinker drill with a capacity of 1 metre depth (BBD 12D) to 6 meters (RH 658 5L, RH 572E, RH 571, CP 0069)