Basic Rules

Maintenance

Read the manuals --- Its important!

Hammer Components are machined with close tolerances
-- Oil components before assembly
-- Use solvent tank and Krokus cloth to clean
-- Do not use steam cleaner

Maintenance
Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Operator
Requirements
Properly grease hammer
Tighten loose connections in hydraulic system

Inspect tool retaining pins

Remove burrs from retaining pin groove on tool

Check lower tool bushing for wear

Check top and side buffers for cracks and wear
Check condition of other wear parts, hydraulic connections etc.

LubricationGuide

GREASING INTERVAL

Every two hours; hourly in extreme conditions

10-15 strokes from the grease gun

Adapt interval and amount according to grease
quality, wear rate and working conditions.

GREASE TYPE
Molybdenium disulphide or graphite grease.
Dropping point at over 250 C or 480 F
Maximum working temperature >150C/302F
Minimum working temperature under lowest
ambient temperature
Grade NGLI number 1 or 2
Water resistant

GREASING OF TOOL

Hammer must be standing upright against

the tool

Check that grease goes between tool

and bushings

Do not over grease

SEALS
IMPROPER GREASING
Greasing without proper down force can
cause premature seal failure.

Grease blows pass seals

Piston

Tool
Improper Greasing

Maintenance

Operator
Requirements
Debur tool retaining pin groove

Result of repeated blank firing.

Dealer
Requirements

Maintenance
Annual Service

Once a year or between 600-1000 machine hours

Replace all seals and accumulator membranes.
Inspect internal components for wear.
Replace warning and safety labels.
Inspect tie rods.

Replace Wear Items

Inspect and replace according to specifications:
Tool bushings
Tool retaining pins
Tool
Thrust Ring
Buffers
H115s - H195
Wear Plates H115s - H195

Check Systems

Machine hydraulic specifications are set properly

engine rpm, relief settings, flow
Hammer hydraulic circuit specifications are set properly
Flow at Pressure, Return line pressure (Back Pressure)
All hoses and fittings on machine are in good condition
No leakage, No damaged or pinched hoses

Why Reseal?

Annual wear on seals is between

13 million to 54 million duty cycles.

Model H70
Impact Frequency: 600-1800 bpm
1800*60

=108,000

cycles per hour

108,000*8

=864,000

cycles per day

864,000*5

=4,320,000

cycles per week

4,320,000*52 =224,640,000 cycles per year

Wear Components
Expected Life per Hour Usage Estimates
DESCRIPTION
TOOL
TOOL RETAINER PIN(S)
LOWER TOOL BUSHING
THRUST BUSHING
UPPER TOOL BUSHING
SEAL KIT
MEMBRANE(S)
LABOR FOR HAMMER REBUILD
TIE RODS
HOUSING WEAR PLATES
SIDE PLATES MODELS H63-H100
HOUSING MODELS H115s-H195
BUFFER ASSEMBLY H115s-H195
BUFFER PADS H115s-H195

10

50

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

Expected Maximum Life

Expected Maximum Life
Expected Maximum Life
Expected Max
Recommended Change Every 600 Hrs
Recommended Change Every 600 Hrs
Recommended Change Every 600 Hrs

Expected Max

Low
Normal
Maximum

LongTermStorage6monthsormore
Incorrect Storage Position

Correct Storage Position

Piston Weight

Seal
Damage

1) Remove tool
2) Protect with grease (anti-rust)
Front end of piston
Bushing

Tool

3) Plug hydraulic connections

4) Store in a dry area
5) Store hammer in vertical position
ONLY

ToolWorkingEnvironment
Mechanical surface damages

Temperature
Corrosion

Wear and tear

Dirt

Impact load

Mechanical damages
like burrs
Axial load

Seizure and
pressure
Torsion

Bend

Pressure and heat

ToolFailures
OVERHEATING OF TOOL
Tool wears very fast.
Hitting face of tool may be
mushrooming and peeling.

SEIZING IN TOOL BUSHING

Strong side load and striking at the same time
cause tool and tool bushing surface to be
damaged. Caused by wrong working angle
and/or wrong or insufficient lubrication.
Failure generally occurs in front tool bushing
area. Failure type is fatigue fracture which
starts from the surface.

BREAKING OR FAST WEAR OF CHISEL TIP

Caused by wrong selection of tool. Chisel can be
used only for breaking soft materials. Also
retainer pin and retainer pin groove in the tool
wears fast if tool is used for wrong application.

BREAKING CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE BENDING

Bending stress exceeds material strength and tool snaps off.
Caused by wrong working angle or use of tool for
mechanical leverage. Failure generally occurs near tool
bushing's front fact. Failure type is brittle fracture with a
typical lip formation.

ToolFailures

MATERIAL FAULT
Fatigue failure which starts from
the inside of the tool.

MECHANICAL DAMAGE ON TOOL SURFACE

Caused by heavy gouge on tool surface.
Failure occurs outside tool bushings.
Failure type is generally fatigue fracture.

COLD FRACTURE
Brittle fracture which may occur
anywhere in the tool. Can be
avoided by warming up the tool.

IDLE STROKES
Heavy wear on tool retainer groove. Breaking of
the tool at groove area.