The paving breaker asphalt wedge is a wedge-shaped tool that is typically used in combination with a pneumatic or hydraulic breaker. The wedge design allows the tool to concentrate impact force in a way that efficiently splits or pries apart asphalt surfaces, making it ideal for both large-scale and detailed asphalt removal. It is commonly used in roadwork, pavement demolition, and resurfacing tasks.
- Design:The wedge design features a tapered, V-shaped head that helps focus the force on a specific point of the asphalt, making it easier to split or crack hard surfaces.
- Applications:
- Asphalt Pavement Removal: The primary use of an asphalt wedge is for breaking up large sections of asphalt pavement, such as roads, highways, parking lots, and driveways. The wedge shape helps in efficiently penetrating and lifting the asphalt, making it easier to remove.
- Road Repair and Resurfacing: During road repair or resurfacing projects, the asphalt wedge is used to break up and remove damaged or deteriorated asphalt layers, making space for new pavement. The wedge design allows for precise and controlled removal of material.
- Trenching for Utilities: When trenching for the installation of utilities (like water, gas, electrical lines, or fiber optics) under roads or paved surfaces, the asphalt wedge is used to cut through the asphalt quickly, providing access to the underlying soil or infrastructure.
- Surface Preparation for New Construction: Before new construction work, such as laying down foundations, building sidewalks, or creating parking spaces, the asphalt wedge is used to break through and remove existing asphalt surfaces, ensuring a clean and stable base for the new materials.
- Asphalt Crack and Joint Removal: When repairing cracks or joints in asphalt, the wedge can be used to break up the surrounding damaged material, allowing for effective patching, sealing, or replacement of the cracked sections.
- Curb and Gutter Demolition: The wedge is commonly used in projects where curbs and gutters need to be removed or replaced. The asphalt wedge can break through the asphalt along curb lines, helping to remove the asphalt without damaging adjacent structures.
- Parking Lot Repair: In parking lot maintenance, the asphalt wedge can be used to break up damaged or sunken asphalt sections, making it easier to replace or level out the surface.
- Removing Asphalt Around Obstacles: For construction or renovation projects, the asphalt wedge is used to remove asphalt around existing structures or obstacles like utility vaults, manholes, or other infrastructure. The wedge provides precision in breaking asphalt without damaging the underlying materials.
- Bridge Deck Removal: In roadwork projects that involve replacing or repairing bridge decks, the asphalt wedge is used to break up and remove the asphalt surface that covers the deck. This is often necessary to access the underlying bridge structure for repairs or upgrades.
- Clearing Asphalt for Drainage or Irrigation: For projects involving drainage or irrigation system installations, the asphalt wedge can be used to cut through and remove sections of asphalt that may be in the way of the system’s path, allowing for easy installation.
- Pavement Cutting for Repairs: The asphalt wedge is ideal for cutting or breaking apart asphalt to prepare for smaller-scale repairs, such as patching potholes or filling cracks in the pavement. It creates neat, clean cuts around the damaged area, helping to maintain the integrity of the surrounding surface.
- Demolition of Old Asphalt for New Road Construction: When building new roads or highways, the asphalt wedge helps to remove old asphalt, clearing the way for new construction materials or for a new base layer of asphalt to be applied.
- Material:Made from high-quality, heat-treated steel for enhanced hardness, impact strength, and long-term durability.
- Configurations: 1″, 1-1/8″ and 1-1/4″ diameter shanks and 4-1/4″ and 6″ shank lengths.
