Compressor for a jackhammer: features of the device and operation

A compressor or air pump is an essential element when working with a jackhammer. These devices help in the course of various works, for example, loosening, de-icing, destruction of asphalt, concrete pavements, brickwork. What is the construction of this device? What models are there? You will find answers to these and some other questions in our material.

Most often, compressor units are made of stainless steel. This approach ensures the durability and reliability of the devices, but at the same time negatively affects the mass and mobility of the device. The basic building blocks of any jackhammer compressor are:

• suction type air filter;
• compressor block;
• engine;
• Lubrication system;
• cooling system;
• current condition sensors (air pressure, filter system condition, oil temperature, etc.);
• devices for removing accumulated condensate and oil;
• valves of several types: safety, non-return, etc.

Moreover, the absence of any element from the above is unacceptable and should be the reason for refusal to purchase. In this regard, carefully study the appearance of the device, as well as its internal characteristics (this can be done on the basis of the instruction manual attached to each unit without fail). The compressor is used when it is necessary to compress air to a certain required volume. During this process, among other things, oxygen is purified from various additives (dispersion impurities or vapors). To do this, the unit draws in air inside.

The device for working with a jackhammer must be selected depending on the nature of the construction activity, as well as on the number of jackhammers at the construction site. There is a classification of compressors for jackhammers. According to the division, devices are:

• diesel;
• air;
• gasoline;
• electrical;
• mobile;
• stationary.

Air compressors are used in the course of various types of work in various areas of construction activities. For example, such devices are often an integral unit in the chemical industry, in the metallurgical industry. In addition, firefighters use similar structures. If we talk about devices of an electric type, then they are necessarily used at a voltage of 380 V and in the presence of no more than two jackhammers. Electrical units are quite compact in size, easy to operate, and do not require constant maintenance. Traditionally, the design of such a unit includes a reverse and wheels, but pneumatic automation, on the contrary, is absent.

However, in the event that there is no electricity at the construction site, and more than two jackhammers are used for work, then a diesel or gasoline compressor will be an excellent assistant. These devices also have their own subspecies - they are piston and screw.Professional builders assure consumers that the latter option is more efficient: it runs quieter and longer, uses less fuel, and is more reliable and easier to use. At the same time, the screw unit is superior to the piston unit in cost. Compressors, classified by mobility, are divided into stationary and mobile. The advantage of the latter is its smaller dimensions, while the former is of lower cost.

In the process of selecting and buying a compressor, you need to be guided by certain essential features of this device. In particular, the following indicators are important:

• the volume of air consumption (the most widespread indicator is 1300);
• number of working jackhammers (from 1 to 6);
• the presence or absence of electricity;
• impact force;
• impact frequency (number of impacts made in 60 seconds of time);
• price;
• manufacturer (there are devices manufactured by both domestic and foreign companies);
• type of drive;
• weight in kilograms and dimensions;
• efficiency;
• available modes, etc.

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