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Tips and technologies for hydraulic breaking
Following these tips and technologies for hydraulic breaking can save producers money and downtime. About as long as man has known rock, people have been designing and perfecting tools to demolish it. In recent years, hydraulic breaker technologies have evolved rapidly to include advancements that not only optimize breaking efficiency and reduce operating costs in mining and aggregate applications, but they help minimize downtime on the job. While performance of a breaker has traditionally been measured by the tons of rock per hour, says Stephane Giroudon, strategic account sales manager for Doosan, a breaker’s cost per ton is quickly becoming the industry standard. One of the easiest ways to keep your tool’s cost-per-ton ratio low is to identify technologies that help reduce the effects of the constant beating breakers take in the high-psi conditions associated with mines and quarries. Additionally, there are best practices that can contribute to the extended life of your attachment and your excavator. High-impact technologies The power and versatility of high-impact breakers allow operators to perform… Keep Reading
