Correct operation, regular maintenance and visual inspections of a rockbreaker are vital to minimise the chance that the rockbreaker fails and causes costly unscheduled downtime.
Rammer has released a short video that walks the operator through the process of keeping your Rammer rockbreaker (hammer) in top performing shape.
Maintaining your rockbreaker is not difficult when you follow simple instructions provided in the video. Lubrication remains critical to keeping the equipment in good condition. The operator should verify every two hours of operation that the tool is sufficiently greased.
If lubrication is inadequate, damage can be almost instantaneous, and it can dramatically reduce the equipment’s operating life.
It is also important to regularly observe hydraulic oil temperature during the operation, ensure that all lines and connections are secure and verify impact efficiency and evenness of operation.
All Rammer rockbreakers come with a model specific service manual including instructions for correct greasing practices. Service manuals can also be downloaded at rammer.com.
Preventative maintenance
Proactively maintaining a regular servicing schedule for the excavator attachment is tried and tested way to cut downtime, avoid costly repairs, improve the overall efficiency of operation and to prolong the life of your investment.
Rammer was the first on the market to add remote monitoring system for hydraulic rockbreakers as one of the most effective ways to improve machine maintenance is to collect and analyse data.
The RD3 monitoring device is attached to the rockbreaker pinpointing the exact location of the equipment and you can simply log into the cloud-based SAM platform to see all the data on operating hours, how the rockbreaker is being operated and required service intervals.
With the RD3 you can effectively manage service periods and minimise machinery downtime by scheduling maintenance during times of least impact on production.
RD3 is a standard feature on all Rammer Excellence Line rockbreakers, it is also available as an option for Rammer Performance Line and as retrofit-kit for older Rammer rockbreakers.
Proactive monitoring
Correct operation is vital to minimise the chance that rockbreaker fails and causes costly unscheduled downtime. One of the major causes of premature failure in rockbreakers is long cycles where the operator continues to hit the button and the piston keeps striking for an extended period of time.
By using advanced electronics to sense the impacts and stresses on the rockbreaker, RD3 provides information on how the rockbreaker is being operated. With the RD3 data, customers can provide operator education when needed to avoid maintenance costs due to premature failure.
Assistance and technical advice
Rammer, the most respected brand for hydraulic attachments, is a part of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions business area that operates within Sandvik Group, the global engineering giant in mining and rock excavation, metal-cutting and materials technology.
Rammer products are supported by a dedicated global dealer network offering factory-approved maintenance and warranty services and with ready access to genuine Rammer parts and a wealth of operational knowledge and experience the dealer network can ensure Rammer products continue to contribute to customers’ profitability for its entire working life.
Australian authorised Rammer dealer network:
GroundTec in NSW:
(02) 9642 2030
Walkers Hammers in VIC, SA and TAS:
(03) 9315 3788
Total Rockbreaking Solutions in WA:
1300 921 498
QLD Rockbreakers in QLD, NT and PNG:
(07) 3452 0772