Redesigned From The Ground Up
New Hammer valve
We upgraded to a modern PPG sectional valve to run all of our components. It is custom-designed with weeks of trial and testing. Every circuit is custom-designed for flow and pressures per our needs. This valve is run electronically with the ability to run it manually if required. We relocated the valve from our previous models to the side of the machine for easy service or cleaning. We protected it with a 10 gauge steel cover that can easily be removed with two rubber straps.
Axles
Our axles are built from scratch in our facility. The Front axle is made from high strength steel, purpose built to accept our hydraulic components. Coupled with massive Fairfield torque hubs to drive the 15.5 inch wide industrial tires. Danfoss drive motors rated at 5000 psi and a traction lock to couple the wheels together makes this front axle exactly what this machine deserves, to not only hold up for decades but to be trend setting industry standards. The rear axle is also built from scratch in our facility rated at 7000 pounds it is more than double what would be required for our application. Steering is accomplished by twin cylinders, machined bushings and greaseable pins, and a custom tie rod to give a no sway solid feel even at high speeds. The rear wheels tip up to 8 degrees for a tight turning radius and nonskid on asphalt or gravel.
Lift cylinder
The lift cylinder was reigned to match our new valve and pumps. We went with a smaller bore and a bigger rod. This will make a tougher cylinder with keeping our cycle times the same or better than our previous model. We let the block and tackle self-center itself and encased the cylinder with guards. We put hand turn knobs on all the guards so if you need to change a cable you do not need a wrench to remove the guards.
New Engine and Drive Train
Hose and Cable Track System
This is a custom-made track system with a worldwide resume, hundreds of thousands of cycles are nothing for this system. We designed it to hold all of our hoses up and out of the way for a clear operator’s view. It folds up nicely when storing the mast.
Operators station
This was a big change, we moved the operator ahead 8 inches and moved all the controls to the right side. We added a swivel suspension seat, tilt steering wheel, and forward and reverse pedals. This allowed the operator to look beyond their feet to see what they are hammering and how the progress is going. We added a 7” “user interface” screen. This has all your gauges and information. It is also where the settings of the machine are controlled.
7” Display (User interface)
This display comes with a sun visor and is Ip67 rated. This is where an operator monitors gauges, service intervals, fault codes and more. Pages include “Home” (instrument cluster) “Auto cycle” “calibration” “Fault” “Engine” “Production” and Trac lock feature. The user interface is push button operated for reliability, and ease of use even with gloves on. The display can be removed for long time storage or seasonal use.