Percussive tools for chipping and scaling are commonly used in a wide variety of applications: Metalworking, construction, and other industrial areas where material removal is required. Atlas Copco offers multiple high power-to-weight chipping hammers for these applications and more. RRF and RRD chipping hammer models are vibration-damped for operator comfort, while our RRC models are robust, highly dependable chipping hammers suitable for heavy roughening.
Read on to learn more about Atlas Copco chipping hammers, their ergonomic design, and their vibration-damping technology. Additionally, this article will explain the importance of each feature in order to help you select the right chipping hammer.
Chipping hammers made for any application
Atlas Copco understands the importance of operator health and safety; this is why we offer a wide variety of ergonomically designed chipping hammers to fit any application. As an example, our RRF and RRD models are vibration-damped for a better operator experience. This technology reduces the vibrational output when in use, thus reducing operators’ exposure to tool vibration.
Daily vibration exposure can lead to damaged nerve cells, vascular injury, and several musculoskeletal disorders. By reducing their exposure, working with our chipping hammers ultimately reduces overall medical costs. However, we also still supply the more conventional, rigid-style chipping hammers to fit your specific production needs and preferences, such as in applications that require heavy roughening.
Durable, lightweight, and productive
Atlas Copco chipping hammers also deliver a high power-to-weight ratio to fit a wide range of applications. Our hammers span anywhere from 1,800 to 3,720 blows per minute. In addition, the energy per blow foot-pounds ranges from 1.5 to 12 ft/lbs., granting you and your operators the freedom to use the chipping hammer that best suits your needs and goals.
If it’s extreme power you’re looking for, our RRD 57 and RRC 65 and 75 (which all weigh between 6 and 7.5 lbs.) provide the highest power-to-weight ratio, allowing operators to get the most work done (safely) in the least amount of time. Alternatively, the RRC 22 (the lightest of our chipping hammers at 2.2 lbs.) is optimal for small, precision-based jobs. Removing a small weld, for example, would require the more delicate material removal rate delivered by the RRC 22.
To sum it up
Atlas Copco chipping hammers are ergonomically designed while still offering an impressive power-to-weight ratio. This will increase operational uptime and protect operators from the harmful risks of repeated vibrational exposure, which ultimately reduces the overall medical costs for employees and companies.
For more information on Atlas Copco chipping hammers and their advanced ergonomic features, contact us today to schedule a demo!