Equipment selection is vital to the success of demolition projects. Every structure, depending on its size and material composition, requires specific tools. Here’s the best way to find the Ontario Demolition Contractor.
Hydraulic hammers are the go-to piece of demo equipment when it comes to breaking up large concrete structures, as they’re capable of doing precisely that. Most often attached to heavy machines like cranes and excavators for maximum effect.
Excavator
Excavators are large pieces of equipment used for digging and transporting dirt. A staple on construction sites, they come in various forms to meet each job’s specific requirements—some are even equipped with demolition hammer attachments to shred metal girders and other materials.
An excavator comprises three primary parts: its undercarriage, boom, and arm. The arm connects directly to the cab, while the bucket rests at its end on the boom—both can extend out and move around project sites as necessary.
There are two primary types of excavators: wheeled and crawler. Crawlers feature tracks to enable quick traversal over rough terrain, making them ideal for excavation, landscaping, and mining projects where stability is essential.
Long-reach excavators feature longer arms and booms for digging deeper trenches, safely demolishing tall structures, and dredging rivers or lakes. There are even special demolition excavators with shearing attachments to break up concrete or steel; renting one allows businesses to ensure they have an appropriate model for every task without making an expensive commitment to buying an excavator outright.
Crane
Cranes (also referred to as iron or derricks) are complex machines used for lifting heavy objects (“picks”) and moving them with great precision once suspended in midair. At their heart lies a pulley (whose hoisting rope usually wraps around multiple rope-guiding wheels or blocks called sheaves) coupled with a lever (called the boom).
A crane’s main characteristic is its boom, which may either be latticed or hydraulic. Latticed booms feature welded steel sections for strength while being easily retractable for transport purposes; hydraulic booms feature expand/collapse technology, which enables them to reach high places or fit under bridges easily.
Cranes can carry significant loads, so they require counterweights to balance their load and prevent tipping over. These counterweights should be attached at the rear of the crane to offset its weight in one direction or another and keep it stable and balanced.
Dump Truck
A dump truck is a heavy vehicle designed to transport loose materials such as dirt, gravel, demolition waste, and coal. It is employed in construction projects, mining operations, or even residential trash collection services.
Dump trucks come in different models, each designed for specific uses and purposes. When choosing the ideal dump truck model for your business needs, please take into account its engine power output; more powerful engines mean heavier loads can be hauled with greater ease.
Dump trucks are integral components of many industries, from construction and horticulture to waste management and more. If you want a hands-on experience with this equipment, ask an adult friend or family member to bring you to an area with active dump trucks. Their sheer size will amaze and excite you. Meanwhile, owning your own can save money by eliminating third-party providers.
Multi Grapple
As storms pass and debris piles up across your property, a multi-grapple will make quick work of cleaning them up. Also great for land clearing, this tool helps rake up organic material for chipping or collecting larger chunks of wood for chipping or salvage.
Grapples with solid bottoms capture materials to ensure complete removal, reducing waste and keeping your work area cleaner. Commonly seen on loaders for waste pickup or scrap yard applications, solid-bottom grapples can also be attached to excavators for demolition work in forests or other terrain.
The multi-grapple is an adaptable attachment designed to meet different tasks and purposes. It includes steel plates to mimic a clamshell bucket or teeth for rock handling. Its flexibility makes it ideal for use with Rototilt tiltrotators, which enable users to switch attachments on an excavator quickly, saving both time and labor by eliminating frequent tool repositioning requirements.