Percussive
Selecting the right percussive tool for the application is crucial for performance. Once you have made the choice, productivity is kept high. Now you just need to know how to choose. The key to high productivity is understanding what tool specifications can do for performance and how they can be translated to optimize your process. Chipping hammers and scalers are widely used in all kinds of metalworking, construction, and other industrial areas. Read more
The Metal Matters
Metals come in different alloys and hardness, and construction materials such as concrete can be reinforced. This makes it challenging to find a chipping hammer best suited for the job, as different variants (alloys) of the same material may have different mechanical properties.
Selecting a Hammer from a Material Perspective
Light Chipping and Scaling: For weld flux, rust, and paint removal, as well as cleaning castings, a scaler or small chipping hammer with a high blow rate is ideal. High-impact energy is rarely needed as the material is easily removed. Too much high-impact energy increases the risk of unnecessary damage to surrounding areas. Rust and paint removal is preferably done with a needle scaler or a scaler with a wide chisel.
Selecting a Hammer from a Material Perspective
Heavy Chipping and Trimming: For steel structures, medium, or large-sized chipping hammers are required. Large hammers can also be used to remove burnt-on sand or for concrete demolition. They are well suited for cleaning foundry crucibles, cement mixers, and more.
