Air Hammers
Aldridge Piling, offers the most comprehensive range of air power impact hammers, and no less than eight sizes are available from the APE No.1 through to the BSP 700N. These hammers are suitable for driving timber posts, steel trench sheeting, steel piling, Armco Crash Sections, and plastic piling.
Overview
- Very basic hammer design, impact based with a rapid blow action and air powered.
- Wide size range available in the UK, ranging from the APE No.1 (90Kgs) through to the BSP 700N (3000Kgs).
- Less affected by ground type, typically used to finish drive to depth, if not for the full drive.
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BSP 600N
Advantages
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Economic to hire.
- Well-established basic design.
- Wide size range available.
- Can be handled by an excavator.
- Will drive sheets into virtually all ground conditions.
- Simple to use.
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BSP 500N
Disadvantages
- Separate compressor required.
- Prone to freezing up in cold weather.
- Does not permit sheet handling, sheets need to be pre-pitched.
- Open lubrication system can pose a pollution issue.
- High noise levels.
- Not suitable for extraction – see impact extractor section.
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Copco 400
Environmental
- High noise levels, typically around 134 dB Lwa at 10 metres (BS5228) – hearing protection is a mandatory requirement when used.
- Ground vibration considered to be of a continuous nature, although less likely to result in settlement as forces are single direction.
- Open lubrication system, some units can be lubricated with Bio-oils.
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BSP Bo.300
The table below is a rough guide to hammer selection in terms of pile type. For other pile types please call APE.
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No.1 |
No.2 |
BSP300 |
Copco 400 |
MKT500 |
BSP 500N |
BSP 600N |
BSP 700N |
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Trench Sheeting |
Light duty |
Medium Duty |
Heavy Duty |
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Steel Piles |
Not normally used, unless as a starter hammer |
Max 7m |
Max 9 m |
Max 12 m |
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Plastic Piling |
Direct or via Cap |
Via Cap only |
Not Suitable |
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Timber Posts |
100mm |
150mm |
100mm |
270mm |
Via Cap Only |
300mm |
400mm |
500mm |
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Armco Sections |
Via Cap Only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Via Cap Only |
Not Suitable |
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Tubes and H Sections |
100mm |
150mm |
100mm |
270mm |
Via Cap Only |
300mm |
400mm |
500mm |
Compressor Sizes
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No.1 |
No.2 |
BSP300 |
Copco 400 |
MKT500 |
BSP 500N |
BSP 600N |
BSP 700N |
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125 cfm 90 PSI |
125 – 150 cfm 90 PSI |
250 cfm 90 PSI |
500 cfm 90 PSI |
600 cfm 90 PSI |
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Hoses |
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¾ |
¾ |
¾ |
¾ |
2 x ¾ |
1 ½ “ BSP |
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1 ½ “ BSP |
2” BSP |
Relevant Publications
Full Product Specifications and General Information
Health and Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Hirers Responsibilities when hiring non-operated plant
Noise and Piling Equipment
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