We get this question a lot. Although nearly all hydraulic hammer and hoe ram manufacturers recommend a reseal every 500 hours of operation, we have found that they can go much longer than that IF you and your operator are paying attention. Match carrier output to the specifications of your breaker: Self-destruction begins the moment […]
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Hydraulic breakers are essential pieces of heavy equipment used in excavation and demolition. As with all skid steer or excavator attachments, there are some do’s and don’ts that the operator should be aware of before using hydraulic breakers, also known as hydraulic hammers, holerams, or rock hammers. Let’s take a look at some
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Winter weather is something that some people love and others dread. If you use a hydraulic hammer, you’re probably one of those who dread it. Colder temperatures impact the functioning of hydraulic tools. Instead of just being stuck with a hydraulic hammer that isn’t working well, there are steps you can take to keep the
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Are you considering a hydraulic hammer attachment for your heavy equipment? If so, you will need to do some research. If you choose an incorrect or incompatible attachment, you may end up doing damage to your equipment. To make the right decision for your machinery, this is what you need to know or find out
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A hydraulic hammer is a big investment. This construction equipment is an attachment on an excavator and operates on the principle of hydraulics. It is used to demolish structures and break rocks, by applying high pressure from its small pressurized hydraulic oil canister. Hydraulic hammers are far superior to and more powerful than many other
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All pieces of machinery and equipment are valuable investments in the capability of your business. If you do a lot of resurfacing or heavy-duty digging, a hydraulic breaker may be one of those pieces of equipment. Breaking through tough surfaces like concrete and asphalt can take a toll. Keep your hydraulic breaker running optimally by
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Equipment Focus C&D Recycler, July-August, 2003 by Deanne Toto Attachments are the key to successful demolition and recycling operations. Using the right tool for a particular job can increase an operation’s efficiency and profitability. “The key to profitable demolition or recycling jobs, to maximizing profit, is using the right tools,” Mark Ramun says. Ramun works
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Recycling Today, January, 2003 by William Turley Those not as familiar with current demolition practices probably conceive of demolished buildings as large piles of rubble and debris that will soon head to a landfill. Not that many years ago, this simplified summary may have been true more often than not. But contractors continue to expand
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Construction & Demolition Recycling, July-August, 2004 by Bill Gumbiner Successful demolition estimating is a process of using the organization’s past project performance data along with checking and re-checking all items that will affect the final price of the estimate. The estimator must determine whether the price developed looks reasonable, based on the organization’s past experiences.
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Construction & Demolition Recycling, July-August, 2004 by DeAnne Toto As controlled demolition–using a high-reach hydraulic excavator fitted with a variety of attachments to carefully demolish a building–gains popularity in North America, so does the importance of having the appropriate battery of attachments to perform a variety of tasks common to many demolition sites. When coupled