In modern construction projects, speed is key. When faced with the work of dismantling reinforced concrete or rock excavation, rely on manual methods or bucket standard excavators are a waste of time and fuel. It's here Hydraulic Breaker take a vital role as “spearhead” project efficiency.
However, many contractors are just “install and wear” without understanding its technical characteristics. as a result, low productivity and the unit breaks down quickly. As a trusted heavy equipment partner, PT Perkasa Sarana Utama (PSU) present a complete guide on functions, type, and best practices for using Hydraulic Breakers.
What is a Hydraulic Breaker?
Hydraulic Breaker (often mentioned hammer or jack hammer) is attachment heavy equipment specifically designed to crush hard materials by utilizing the pressure of the excavator's hydraulic system.
The working principle is simple but powerful: The hydraulic system moves the piston up and down in the cylinder. The piston then hits chisel (chisel) with high frequency to produce impact power (impact energy) which is capable of cracking stone or concrete.
Main Functions in the Field
Based on its application in the field, This tool has a crucial role in various sectors:
- Construction & Demolition (Demolition): Demolish old concrete structures, foundation, to the road asphalt before resurfacing.
- Mining (Mining): Used for oversize breaking (break up rocks resulting from explosions that are too large) so it can be loaded in dump truck or enter to crusher.
- Excavation (Excavation): Help dig ditches (trenching) on rocky ground that cannot be penetrated by bucket normal.
Getting to know 3 Types of Hydraulic Breakers
Selecting the wrong type of breaker can impact the unit's stability and ease of maintenance. Here are the differences:
1. Side Type (Side Type) Installation position bracket is next to the breaker body.
- Advantage: The total length is shorter so it is more flexible for maneuvering in areas with limited height (like a tunnel). Maintenance is also relatively easier.
- Deficit: The center of gravity is slightly tilted, who can provide recoil (kick back) side on arm excavator if not operated properly.
2. Top Type (Upper Type) This model is most commonly found in heavy class excavators. Position bracket perpendicular directly above the breaker body.
- Advantage: Provides maximum vertical pressure and reach (reach) which is further away. Very ideal for open pit mining or vertical demolition.
- Deficit: The total dimensions have become longer, so it requires an experienced operator to maintain balance.
3. Silenced / Box Type (Box Type) All body breakers are closed in casing silencer.
- Advantage: Noise levels are much lower (low noise) and internal components are better protected from dust. This is a mandatory choice for projects within the city or near residential areas.
Avoid Mistakes in Using Hydraulic Breakers
Lots of fatal damage to breaker not caused by a factory defect, but rather an operational error. Make sure your carrier avoids the following:
- Blank Firing (Hitting the Wind): Activates the current breaker chisel do not press the object. This causes the piston to hit the retainer (retainer pin) hardly, which can damage the cylinder instantly.
- Prying (Leverage): Use chisel breaker as a lever to overturn the stone. Chisel designed to hit vertically, not withstand bending loads. This is the main cause of fracture chisel.
- Wrong Angle: The breaker must always work perpendicularly (90 degrees) to the material surface. The sloping angle will make the power unfocused and accelerate wear bushing.
- Memukul Terus-menerus >30 Detik: Don't hit one point more than 30 second. If the stone doesn't break, move the position slightly to the edge. Forcing it at one point will cause overheating (overheat) on the hydraulic system.
Anti-Hassle Heavy Equipment Rental Solution from PT Perkasa Sarana Utama
Understanding the technicalities is important, but having technical support in the field is much more reassuring.
From PT Perkasa Sarana Utama (PSU), We provide Excavator units equipped with high quality Hydraulic Breakers (type available Top or Silenced). Advantages of renting at PSU:
- Unit Regularly Maintained: Our mechanics ensure nitrogen gas pressure and lubrication (greasing) always in factory standard condition before the unit is shipped.
- Breaker Specialist Operator: Our operators hold SIO and are technically trained impact which is true, so that work can be completed more quickly without damaging the unit or surrounding materials.
Demolition project awaits? Do not let the tool “fussy” delay your deadline. Consult your breaker needs with our expert team now.
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