Tue August 27, 2013
PH-Series Hydraulic Hammers: NPK’s Newest Innovation
NPK Construction Equipment Inc. has introduced four new PH Series hydraulic hammer models, replacing the company’s GH-1 through GH-4 model hammers. According to company President Dan Tyrrell, the PH Series hammers signify a new generation of hammers employing the latest technologies in design, engineering and manufacturing to address applications in the growing mini and compact equipment market....
Greg Petherbridge - Tue July 30, 2013
Breaker Maintenance 101
Proper maintenance for a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker is extremely important to guarantee the longevity of a machine, which will ultimately impact a company’s bottom line. When it comes to caring for a rig-mounted breaker, the approach should be two-fold:Maximizing performance through proper use in the field....
Thu July 25, 2013
Cat E Series Hammers for Medium, Large Excavators Deliver Enhanced Durability, Easy Operation, Maint
Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series hammer line — H140Es, H160Es and H180Es — for use on medium and large excavators. Cat E Series hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator....
Wed July 17, 2013
Hydraulic Breakers Couple Quieter Operation With Increased Blows Per Minute
Break away concrete faster and chip through asphalt easier with the powerful force of the hydraulic breaker. Designed with performance and precision in mind, the hydraulic breaker delivers maximum efficiency by matching hydraulic capacity of the carrier to the breaker, allowing consistent machine to breaker performance....
Tue June 04, 2013
HammerHead Receives Innovative Product Award
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment and its new 34-in. (86 cm) ramming hammer received the Joseph L. Abbott Jr. Innovative Product Award at the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) Annual No-Dig Show....
Wed May 15, 2013
HammerHead Launches New Roughneck R400 Pneumatic Rock Hammer System
HammerHead has launched the new Roughneck R400 pneumatic rock hammer system for the underground construction industry. The system includes the R400 air hammer, 5.25-in. (13 cm) straight and offset bits, pullback kit, control station/oiler, drill conversion kit and universal HD high-flow rock drill housing....
Mon March 18, 2013
Cat E Series Hammers for Medium, Large Excavators Deliver Durability, Easy Operation
Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series hammer line — H140Es, H160Es and H180Es — for use on medium and large excavators. Cat E Series hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator....
Tue February 12, 2013
Vermont Contractor Grows Firm With Gorilla Hammers
Northeast Aggregate, the aggregate division of St. Albans, Vt.-based I.H. Charbonneau & Son, recently made two additions to its fleet: a Gorilla GHB 150 hammer and a Fleco quick coupler. Richie Perry, owner of Perry’s Equipment in Swanton, Vt., handled the installation of both the hammer and the coupler on Northeast Aggregate’s Caterpillar 325B....
Thu January 31, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces RX 30, RX 38 Hydraulic Breakers
Chicago Pneumatic has launched the RX 30 and RX 38 rig mounted, heavy hydraulic breakers. Practical for heavy industrial demolition, building renovation, road construction, rock excavation, trenching, mine and quarry applications, the RX 30 and RX 38 are powerful enough to handle the most difficult applications, but also can be transported with ease, according to the manufacturer....
Thu November 29, 2012
Doosan DXB130H, DXB190H Breakers Provide Increased Strike Power, Productivity
The Doosan DXB130H and DXB190H hydraulic breakers feature an energy recovery system that increases strike power for maximum productivity. The nitrogen-powered breakers are equipped with an upper/lower suspension system that isolates the power unit from the housing, making it an ideal fit for a variety of demanding applications, according to the manufacturer....
