Demolition hammer
The demolition hammer , also degradation, break-up or chisel hammer, in Switzerland and the Tyrol colloquially sharpener, mentioned, is an electrically , by the combustion engine or pneumatically driven tool . It is used to tear open, break off or chisel z. B. foundations, ceilings or other building structures made of concrete or other stone materials, used for digging channels and gutters and for chiselling work on asphalt surfaces . Demolition hammers are also used for ram core soundings to hammer in the probes and the rods. The best known embodiment is the pneumatically powered jackhammer ( pneumatic hammer ).
In contrast to the impact drill , the tool with the demolition hammer does not turn, the chisel wears down the processed material with blows. Due to its relatively high weight, it is mainly used vertically for work; horizontal work can only be carried out briefly or not at all with a demolition hammer, depending on the shape and size. When working with the demolition hammer, ear protection and protective goggles should be worn because of the noise and the risk of flying stone fragments .
