What Is A Hydraulic Breaker Best Used For?

A lot of work is accomplished on a construction site, ranging from demolition to site preparation. Among all the heavy equipment used, hydraulic breakers must be the most versatile. Hydraulic breakers are used on construction sites for housing and road construction. They are newer, more improved machines that beat the older versions in design, noise, and workforce expenditure. They attach to excavators and convert them into powerful drilling machines. 

How The Hydraulic Breaker Works

Hydraulic hammers come in different shapes and sizes. This equipment is attached to excavators and works on the principle of hydraulics. The design of this machine is elegant yet sophisticated. The tool that comes into contact with the earth is detachable and often replaced to fit the required function best. You can replace it with a demolition spike with a tapered end or blunt crushing tools. The tool is performed by a piston powered by high-pressure oil at its lower end. 

Functions Of Hydraulic Breakers

Although they are very versatile, they have minimal specific functions, which largely depend on the replaceable tool at the end. Gorilla Hammers uses this machine for demolishing stone material. These machines are great at breaking stuff apart and come in various attachment sizes. Hydraulic Breakers are the most functional at mines and quarries for either primary or secondary breaking. Contractors can use these machines for construction work to dig holes or break up rocks and dirt.

Primary Breaking

Primary breaking occurs when the structure is still in the ground and hasn’t been extracted. It is a demanding process that requires high-impact energy and expenditure. This process occurs in foundation work, concrete removal for sidewalks, and general demolition. A blast-and-drill approach is best when these events happen. Specialized hydraulic breakers are often used to efficiently handle the intensity of primary breaking tasks.

Secondary Breaking

Secondary breaking is when the machine’s broken object has already been extracted from the ground and requires extra work. This type of breaking is perfect for quarries and breaking up larger objects from blasts and drills. This process is also commonly adopted for mine drilling.

Choose Gorilla Hammers For Your Hydraulic Breaker Needs!

Our hydraulic breakers are of the best quality. They are fast, reliable, and get the job done. You don’t have to worry about purchasing a machine that will break down on you while you’re on the site. We deliver only the best. If you’re looking for a company to work with on your next construction, contact Gorilla Hammers at 888-814-6745.