7 Tips: How To Maintain Hydraulic Hammer/Breaker?

Hydraulic Breaker is a perfect attachment to demolish rock, concrete and other construction materials in a short time. This attachment can work for many years only if while using and storing, special attention is paid. On the other side, lack of proper care can grab almost its half of hydraulic hammer lifespan.
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Therefore, we have highlighted the top 6 tips to care for the hydraulic Hammer/ breaker.


  • Conduct Complete Visual Inspection 
  • Use Right Tool According To Project Requirement 
  • Check Hydraulic Hose 
  • Regular Greasing Is Essential 
  • Use The Right Tool Point 
  • Inspect Nitrogen Pressure 

  • Conduct Complete Visual Inspection 
It just takes a few minutes to inspect hydraulic breaker condition before beginning demolishing, many many operators overlook this step. This simple inspection assists the operator for any worn or part damages and can prevent major accidents at the project site. Therefore, it is essential to check hydraulic hoses, the attachment pins, tool retainers, breaker shell, and locks before going to use. If you found andy crack or gouges, fix it immediately or do not use breaker until you get approval from an expert. 

  • Use Right Tool According To Project Requirement 
Many hydraulic breaker manufacturers use special books to check breaker’s lower bushing, top angle and retaining pins. Using them wisely reduces the chances of breaker failure during operation. How to use hydraulic breaker/hammer tool kit? This can be trouble for many. But keep in mind, there is a retainer pin in the hydraulic hammer, remove it with the help of maintenance tool. Once it gets removed, you get the opportunity to check and detect issues in the hammer. If there are wear and tear, fix it immediately.
The next big thing is breaker’s brushing. If it gets flat, fit it in an end to end. Otherwise replacing will be a good option. It takes just 15 to 30 minutes to replace. Check and replaces to rather than bearing project delay cost from a minor issue.

  • Check Hydraulic Hose 
Hydraulic needs to be of the correct length and routed properly to shorten work time. As per the expert’s opinion, it must not be too short or long. Both cases suffer your work. For example, if it will be short, it will create an issue in the movements of the breaker and too long will distract the demolishing process. Therefore, fixing the correct length will be ideal for every operator. 

  • Regular Greasing Is Essential 
After hosing, regular greasing has a prominent role in the smooth working of the breaker. Therefore, it is essential to keep checking, lubricating and clearing tools from debris at the end of demolition. There is a different type of special greases available in the market, just take advice from your manufacturer or service provider, which will be best for your breaker. This will also prevent metal from rusting. 
Many experts belives grease is a better solution over grease. As it is prepared from high temperature and serves your device long-lasting life. Another benefit of using grease is that it can be done manually or by machine. This is highly beneficial than automatic greasing. It travels more than lubricant and helps to brush up broken tools and equipment. 

  • Use The Right Tool Point 
Hydraulic breakers work effectively with different tools. If the right point is used for the right job, it can extend your breaker’s life. Some of the widely uses points for demolition projects are:

  1. Blunt tool point: This can easily break while working on concrete or heavy construction buildings. 
  2. Chisel tool point: It helps in controlling breaker when used for hammer for cutting concrete 
  3. Pyramidal tool point: a perfect solution to break hard rocks or abrasive materials. 

  • Inspect Nitrogen Pressure 
Checking and inspecting nitrogen charge pressure depends on completely outside work stiffness. There must be different nitrogen level to break different rocks. You can also see user manual to check and inspect the nitrogen level. Even if you hire a hydraulic breaker from a demolition hire company, you can also ask them to check and inspect. Most the companies ask for your project and set on their own. 

The hydraulic breaker is a costly attachment. Therefore, whether it is yours or rented, due care is essential to save from high repairing and major accidental damages.

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