Attachment Service Centers is your source for demolition equipment like shears, grapples, multiprocessors, pulverizers, and more. We specialize in demolition tools from Indeco and Toku Striker.
Demolition of roadways and structures is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution with the proper tools – It’s much more than simply “knocking things down.”
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Demolition projects rely on a specialized fleet of heavy equipment and tools designed to break up, remove, and clear the existing roadways and structures. Here’s a breakdown of the key players:
Core Equipment for Demolition Jobs:
Hydraulic Breakers (Hammers/Jackhammers): These are perhaps the most common attachments for breaking up concrete and asphalt. They deliver powerful percussive blows to shatter the pavement into manageable pieces.
Hydraulic Shears/Pulverizers: These attachments are used to cut through reinforced concrete (with rebar) and other tough materials. Pulverizers also help separate rebar from concrete, making recycling easier.
Grapples: Used for sorting, picking up, and loading demolition debris (concrete chunks, asphalt pieces, rebar) into dump trucks.
Buckets: Standard buckets are used for scooping up loose debris and loading it.
Rippers: Strong, pointed attachments that can be used to tear through hardened asphalt or concrete layers.
Demolition Execution:
The choice of demolition method depends on factors like the structure’s size, location, materials, and surrounding environment.
Mechanical Demolition: This is the most common method, using heavy machinery. This method is highly controlled and suitable for various structures, from smaller buildings to larger bridges.
-Excavators with Attachments: Hydraulic hammers, crushers, and shears break down concrete and steel.
-Wrecking Balls: While less common today, they are still used for certain parts of structures.
Selective Demolition (Deconstruction): Involves removing specific interior or structural components while preserving the main structure.
Often used for renovations or when historical/structural elements need to be preserved.
Can be a slower process, involving a combination of manual and mechanical tools. It emphasizes salvaging materials for reuse.