Precautions for Hydraulic Breaker

In mining, quarries, excavation, and demolition, the hammer/breaker is a tool used to chip away at large boulders or existing concrete structures when obstacles prevent normal excavation from occurring. Although blasting is sometimes used for this purpose, hammers provide a more controlled process, especially in tight spaces where continuous production is required. These tools are driven by a hydraulic piston that exerts pressure on the head of the attachment, making them a powerful and consistent thrusting force.

However, these powerful tools require careful handling and safety precautions. An experienced operator and spotter working in tandem can reduce the risk of injury or unwanted fissures during operation, and understanding how the machine works can prolong the lifespan of the breaker/hammer.

Here are several tips:

Blank-firing is forbidden.

Blank-firing is a common issue that occurs when the piston fires into the tool shank but encounters no object or material to absorb the force. This can cause undue stress and wear on the tool, resulting in damage or reduced performance. To prevent this, operators must anticipate the “break” of the obstacle and stop the breaker just before the intended piece falls away, limiting the number of blank fires and protecting the tool.

Hoisting is forbidden

Please do not hoist weights by using the hydraulic breaker or its tool, it may damage the breaker and the arm of the excavator.

Continuous Impact is forbidden

Please do not impact the same point of the breaking object continuously. It will cause the abnormal abrasion of the chisel or the damage of the other parts. Please move the chisel to the other impact point of the object if the current point can not be broken within 1 minute.