Pneumatic Hammer

While pneumatic hammers were once considered state-of-the-art in the United States, they only account for a small portion of total hammers in use today. There are still a number of advantages in using pneumatic hammers, however. These include:

  • They can be mounted on lighter carriers, since their external air compressor negates the extra hydraulic demands of a hydraulic hammer

  • Mounting an air hammer requires only mechanical changes no hydraulic connections, systems to service, or plumbing kits

  • Pneumatic hammers work better in confined spaces than hydraulic hammers due to their high weight-to-power ratio

  • Pneumatic hammers are more conducive to underwater use, having few, if any, seals

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