Only two operators per rock splitter are required to achieve the daily production of
35-100 Cubic Yards per shift. No other competitive systems can offer this level of
production efficiency. We recommend using two crawler drills, diamond core drills
or DTH Hammer with one
Power Rock
splitter, as this will create the most efficient
and productive workforce.
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Low Breaking Costs and Maintenance Costs.
The
Power Rock Splitter
is designed to operate with most electrical power supplies
including generator, city electricity and industrial electricity. In most cases the step-
up or step-down voltage requirements are managed by the power pack, but the best is
to specify the voltage available to factory before ordering a unit of
Power Rock
splitter.
With other rock splitting equipment, a number of potential problems exist:
•
With the DARDA System, wedges brake frequently and the system
requires special grease to lubricate the leaves
•
With the HRS System, expansion tubes burst easily and must be replaced on a
regular basis.
•
Chemical (BRISTA or other brands of expansion chemicals) is expensive
and not usable in horizontal holes
•
As a direct result of equipment failure or the introduction of chemicals,
the potential for environmental damage is increased
All of these problems can lead to excessive maintenance costs and lower
production rates. The Power Rock splitter requires little maintenance, uses
environmentally friendly oils, and replacement parts costs are negligible.
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Versatility
The Power Rock Splitter is lightweight for efficient mobilization, has few
moving parts and is easily maintained. It can be moved into narrow site
applications including tunnels and used in building demolition as well as for cement
or rock breaking jobs.
4.
OPERATION THEORY
As with blasting or impact breaking, force is required to split the rock. In the first
two methods, excessive force is applied resulting in ancillary damage to the host rock in
the form of micro-fractures that create weakness in the host rock and encourage splitting.
With the Power Rock Splitter force is applied directionally and under tight control.
With a 1” stroke on the cylinders, the force applied is adequate to cause splitting along
the fracture plane in the rock or concrete without causing further damage to the host
material.
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