These units have a unique Hydraulic-to-Mechanical lifting mechanism, which eliminates the need for costly Air and Hydraulic cylinders to raise and lower their Ram weight. This mechanism is extremely simple to maintain and very inexpensive to operate.

 The lifting mechanism is powered by a mechanical system, which is driven by one standard Char-lyn® Hydraulic motor. This system allows the Atlas Casing Drivers to remain virtually trouble-free (eliminates freezing-up, etc.).

 The elimination of Air makes these Casing Drivers extremely environmentally, and driller-friendly (no more inhaling exhaust fumes throughout your work day, and exhausting harmful chemicals around the drill-site!). The Atlas Hydraulic Casing Drivers have no need for an exhausting system, as compared to the Air hammers having to exhaust the Air from themselves.

 This system operates on low Hydraulic pressure (20-25 G.P.M. @ drilling speed approx. 2000 psi), which requires very little energy to operate, making it extremely efficient.

 All the materials which are used in the manufacture of the Atlas Hydraulic Casing Drivers are Top-quality. Right from the Grade 8 bolts (which are the only bolts that are used in our Casing Drivers) to the professionally manufactured internal parts, and the highest quality castings available.

 Our patented TOP-SEAL for the Hydraulic Casing Drivers is made of a super tough, long lasting material, which will greatly decrease the frequency of the changing of your seals. This Top-Seal is designed specifically to wrap around your drill rod (whether it be 4 ½” or 3 ½”), this Top-Seal will maintain its effectiveness and consistency through many hours of drilling.

 The patented BOTTOM-SEAL is of a unique design and material. When it is kept in good repair, it works in conjunction with the Top-Seal, to completely eliminate sand, dirt, rocks, water, mud and cuttings from blowing up the inside the Casing Hammer housing.

These two seals really seal!

 The CENTER-TUBE (which runs down the center of the complete length of the casing driver) is top-quality precision crafted tubing. It has a ½” wall thickness consisting of Drawn-over-Mandrel material. The Tube itself is chromed on the outside with Industrial Chrome, for extra-long wear.  The inside diameter of the center-tube is 6.25", which allows for a longer life of your center-tube (less wear from objects coming up inside the casing driver being ground, with your drill rod, etc.). Your Drill Rods can easily travel up and down the inside of the Hydraulic Casing Driver without any obstructions or moving pieces to get in the way. With nothing to fetch up on, your Drilling day goes as smooth as silk.

 The RAM WEIGHT is made of a Moly–Steel Casting (which has been used in our casing drivers for many years) which is extremely tough, long-lasting and has proven to be the perfect consistency for driving casing.

 The DRIVE ANVIL is also made of Cast Steel, which has been used in the Drilling Industry for many years. The inside discharge chamber is designed to allow breathing (steady flow of cuttings) without plugging up. The Anvil’s Discharge is male-threaded for convenience. This allows for the use of threaded Couplers and/or quick-release couplers to connect to your discharge hose, to direct cuttings away from the driller’s work area.

 BEATS PER MINUTE: We recommend that you run the Atlas Hydraulic Casing Drivers at a maximum of 90 to 110 blows per minute (R1000  -  R3000).  The R4000 - R6000 should be run at a maximum of 80 blows per minute.

 The stock Drive Anvil will drive 6”, 8” and 10” Casing (R1000 – R4000 models) 8”, 10” and 12” (R5000 & R6000 models) without the expense of extra costly drive adapters!

 VARIABLE STROKE ABILITY: We offer a Variable-Stroke-Control Valve system with all our Hydraulic Casing Drivers. This allows drillers to obtain more feel and penetration control, in the situations where it is necessary!

 THESE ARE THE MOST DEPENDABLE CASING HAMMERS ON THE MARKET!  AND WE BELIEVE THEY ARE OVER-BUILT.

 MARKED INCREASE IN PRODUCTION: With the elimination of Air lines freezing-up in colder temperatures, the elimination of down-time due to repairs and shipping delays, and the value / production of our Hydraulic Casing Drivers, your bottom line will show greater profits at the end of the day!

 ABSOLUTELY NO AIR NEEDED FOR OPERATION: Keep in mind that when Air Hammers are run, they create a large Air production cost to go with them. With Atlas Hydraulic Casing Drivers, you eliminate the Air cost. You also free up your air for where you need it at all times … down the hole!

 Atlas offers Custom-designed Mast mounts (guides) for any style of Top-Head Drive Rotary rig. They are made of Mild-steel with Nylon pads bolted down into them. The nylon is very durable, and has a very long life.

 One side of the Mast mounts are welded to the Hydraulic Casing Driver, while the other side is usually temporarily bolted, to allow  the Hydraulic Casing Driver to be easily taken out of the mast when needed. Both mounts can be permanently welded if so desired as well.

 The mast mounts allow the casing driver to run up and down the mast, with greater safety and reliability.

 Atlas also manufactures the highest quality Hydraulic Lifting Cylinders, Swing Jibs and Latch Mechanisms (for attaching the casing driver to the top-head-drive) which are available.