IHC Hydrohammer: The operating principle

Operating Principle of the IHC Hydrohammer®

The operating cycle begins with the lifting phase of the ram (ram weight, ram pin and piston rod are forged in one piece). Here, valve P in the pressure line remains open and valve R in the return line is closed. When the preset stroke position is reached, the valves are automatically reversed allowing the ram to start its downward stroke. The ram is accelerated by the pressure of the gas above the piston and reaches a maximum acceleration of 2g. This reduces the maximum stroke that is required and at the same time increases the blow rate of the hammer. After impact, the cycle is repeated automatically. Due to the independently set acceleration force, the Hydrohammer® can operate at any inclination, even horizontally. The hammer can operate leader guided or free hanging.