When you need to carry out excavation, demolition, or trenching work on compacted or high-hardness material, you can use various attachments on your excavator. Hydraulic hammers, for example, are excellent allies.
This type of tool is very helpful when executing a large-scale construction project, saving time and labor.
However, you may not be familiar with all the uses and features of this type of tool, or how you can use it in your construction activities.
That is why in this article we will address some general aspects of this implement that will help you use it efficiently in your major construction work.
What are hydraulic hammers?
The first thing you need to know is: What are hydraulic hammers?
They are accessory implements that connect to heavy machinery such as mini excavators.
Their main function is breaking hard materials, although they are also used in other activities such as demolition and trenching on compacted material.
This is due to their robust structure and the components they are made of, which make it possible to use them on rocky or very hard ground, where human physical force would require many hours of work.
As their name indicates, this tool works using hydraulic fluid at very high pressures that move through the machine. This generates a vertical movement inside the internal piston.
Thanks to that movement, it produces enough percussive force to break or fracture high-hardness materials or penetrate compacted ground.
Features of these tools
MMS hydraulic hammers are characterized by being a tool that adapts to the articulated arm of any brand of excavator.
They are made up of several components, such as the handle where the valve is located that allows the connection to the hose. They also have a distributor that regulates the flow of fluid to achieve the movement of the piston.
In addition, they have a cylinder where the piston is located, which moves vertically to generate the necessary percussive force, and lastly, the tip or tool.
This tip is a consumable part and can vary in its characteristics depending on the material it will work on or the function it will perform.
An additional fact is that this type of implement offers a wide range of safety for the personnel working on site, since demolition and breaking work is performed from a distance; in this way, any harm to workers’ physical integrity is avoided.
Main uses of hydraulic hammers
As we mentioned earlier, hydraulic hammers can be used in various activities, both in construction and in mining.
In the case of construction, they are mainly used for demolishing vertical structures.
They are also used for breaking materials such as concrete, rock, asphalt, or pavement found in the work area.
They are also useful for trenching in compacted soil to install water, sewage, and electrical systems in civil works.
Best practices to extend the life of these tools
The hydraulic hammer is an attachment that will undoubtedly allow you to carry out certain activities related to your construction site or project much faster.
While it is necessary to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to achieve excellent performance on the job, there are also some general suggestions for good practices with this tool.
The operating angle of the hydraulic hammer should be 90° to achieve efficient energy transfer between the striking tool and the material to be broken.
The hammering process should not exceed 15 seconds continuously in order to avoid wear on this tool.
It is always important to check the operating temperature, since depending on the model, the hydraulic fluid works efficiently between 60 and 80 degrees Celsius.
It is advisable to use the hydraulic hammer for what it was designed for and not for other activities; for example, as a lever, since the tip can be damaged.
It is important to perform periodic maintenance on this tool in order to ensure a long service life.
MMS hydraulic hammers
At MMS, we have a line of hydraulic hammers tailored to your needs.
As market leaders, our hydraulic hammers have become a powerful, reliable, and simple tool that will help you meet your objectives during the execution of your projects.
Always focused on achieving maximum efficiency for your demolition or trenching work, we offer you a series of advantages.
Additional advantage: they work with any brand of mini excavator
Our range of hydraulic hammers can be attached to any other excavator, giving you greater versatility.
They have advanced protection against blank firing. In addition, our patented bushing systems help protect the hammer and pins by absorbing the pressure on them.
Conclusion
If you need to dig a trench for installing electrical or water and sewage systems and need to demolish some type of structure, it is best to have accessory tools such as hydraulic hammers.
This mini excavator attachment will help you save time in carrying out this type of work on hard materials or those that are difficult to break apart.
There’s nothing better than having our line of MMS hydraulic hammers.
They are designed to achieve maximum efficiency in high-impact construction work. They are adapted to your requirements or the needs of the project.
Likewise, each of our hammers includes a tip, a toolbox, and a one-year warranty.