Pneumatic Slide Hammer

Description

Application: Removal of Teeth from Piling and Foundation Drilling Tools

Supplied by CITE, the HD Air Slide Hammer is particularly effective for removing worn, seized, or damaged teeth from piling, foundation drilling, and ground-engagement tooling. Teeth used on augers, core barrels, drilling buckets, and other piling attachments are frequently subjected to extreme loads, abrasion, impact forces, and contamination from soil, rock, and drilling fluids. As a result, retaining pins and tooth assemblies can become difficult to remove using conventional hand tools.

By delivering up to 185 controlled hammer blows per minute, the air slide hammer provides a rapid and consistent pulling action that helps break corrosion, compacted debris, and mechanical binding between the tooth, retaining pin, and tool holder. This reduces the need for repeated manual hammer strikes and minimises operator fatigue during maintenance operations.

The compact “stubby” configuration is especially valuable when working on piling tools where access is restricted by the geometry of the attachment or where the tool remains mounted on the machine. In situations where additional reach is required, the extension rod can be fitted to access recessed tooth positions or work around guarding and structural components.

When used with appropriate pulling attachments, the tool can assist in:

1. Removal of piling tool teeth and tooth holders.
2. Extraction of retaining pins and locking systems.
3. Maintenance of augers, drilling buckets, core barrels, and trenching equipment.
4. Removal of seized wear components exposed to abrasive ground conditions.
5. Reducing downtime associated with tooth replacement and routine servicing.
6. Minimising the risk of damage that can occur from excessive use of sledgehammers or improvised removal methods.

The variable throttle control allows the operator to progressively increase pulling force as required, providing greater control when working with expensive wear components and reducing the likelihood of damage to surrounding equipment. This controlled application of force is particularly beneficial when removing partially seized components that may otherwise require extensive manual effort.

For piling contractors, foundation drilling specialists, and maintenance crews, the 658 Stubby Air Slide Hammer supplied by CITE offers a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to traditional manual slide hammers, helping streamline tooth replacement and keep critical equipment operating in the field.

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