Breaker hammers — also known as hydraulic breakers — are essential attachments in construction, mining, and demolition industries. Based on the power source and mechanism, they fall into multiple categories. This guide covers their classification, use cases, leading brands, and product resources available at KEMIBUSINESS.COM.
Types of Breaker Hammers
1. Electric Breakers (Electric Rotary Hammers)
Ideal for indoor demolition and renovation tasks like tile removal or light concrete breaking. Lightweight and easy to use.
2. Pneumatic Breakers (Air Picks / Jackhammers)
These use compressed air and are ideal for tunnel digging and mining where electrical or hydraulic systems are impractical.
3. Hydraulic Breakers (Excavator-Mounted)
The most powerful and widely used category. Hydraulic hammers are attached to excavators and suitable for high-impact jobs.
(1) Pure Hydraulic Type
Powered entirely by hydraulic oil. Common in Europe, rare in China.
(2) Hydraulic + Nitrogen Type
Combines nitrogen gas and hydraulic pressure for enhanced energy output. This is the standard in most of KEMEI’s products.
Explore Our Models:
- KM Silent Type Hydraulic Breakers (SB10–SB151)
- Backhoe Loader with Breaker Options
- KM388H 4WD Backhoe Loader
- Crawler Excavators
Leading Breaker Hammer Brands by Region
Chinese Brands
Eddie, Jingtian, Maicor, Xinren, Wangyuan, Chengtai, Lihan, Jinma, Spark
Korean Brands
Soosan, Hanwoo, MSB, Daemo, GB, KOMAC
Japanese Brands
Furukawa, MKB (Konan), TOKU, ARESB, Komatsu, Taesuku
European & American Brands
- Krupp (Germany): Inventor of hydraulic breaker (1967)
- Stanley (USA), Rammer (Finland), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Montabert (France)
Common Applications of Breaker Hammers
| Industry | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Mining | Rock splitting, secondary crushing, oversized boulder reduction |
| Metallurgy | Slag removal, furnace body demolition, ladle cleaning |
| Railways | Tunnel excavation, mountain road construction, bridge dismantling |
| Highways | Concrete surface removal, bridge foundation excavation |
| Municipal | Gas/water pipeline trenching, old building removal, city utility upgrades |
| Construction | Reinforced concrete demolition, foundation breaking |
| Shipbuilding | Rust/barnacle removal, hull surface cleaning |
| Special Uses | Ice breaking, frozen ground excavation, sand mold compaction |
Whether you’re a contractor, distributor, or end user, understanding breaker hammer types and their applications helps ensure the right tool is selected. KEMIBUSINESS.COM offers a full range of KM Silent Hydraulic Breakers, backed by expert support and reliable after-sales service.
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