Broad Applications of Pneumatic Air Picks
A pneumatic air pick is a highly practical air-powered tool with critical uses across many industries. It performs effectively in rock breaking, pavement demolition, building teardown, and municipal construction. In municipal works, it is commonly used to break and remove old road surfaces. During equipment installation in industrial and mining enterprises, it can efficiently break existing concrete foundations. In civil engineering and underground defense construction, it is also used to break through hard frozen ground layers. In mining, the air pick is indispensable for cutting coal seams and breaking soft ores.
Key Technical Specifications
Typical air-pick specifications include machine weight, overall length, piston diameter, and other performance parameters. Representative values are as follows:
Machine weight: 10 kg
Overall length: 570 mm
Piston diameter: 38 mm
Bit shank fit size: Φ24H8 × 42h3 (mm)
Impact frequency: 16 Hz
Impact energy: 43 J
Air consumption: 26 L/s
Hose inner diameter: 16 mm
Working air pressure: 0.63 MPa
These parameters support stable operation under a range of jobsite conditions.
Daily Maintenance Guidelines
Routine maintenance is essential for preserving performance and extending service life. Core practices include regular wear inspection, keeping components clean, and applying proper lubrication. Effective maintenance keeps the tool in optimal condition and ensures reliable support for demanding tasks.
During normal operation, maintain a working pressure of 0.5 MPa and add lubricating oil every 2 hours. Before oiling, remove the hose connector, place the tool at an angle, press the handle, and inject oil through the connecting tube.
During use, disassemble the air pick at least twice per week, clean it thoroughly with kerosene, blow it dry, then reassemble it after lubrication. Replace any worn or malfunctioning parts immediately to maintain peak operating condition.
After more than 8 hours of continuous operation, perform a full cleaning.
If the tool is idle for more than one week, carry out oiling and preservation maintenance to retain performance.
Regularly grind and dress the bit tip to keep it sharp.
