A post driver pad is a specialized component used with a hydraulic breaker converted into a post driver. It acts as a buffer or striking interface between the breaker tool and the post, pole, or stake being driven into the ground. The pads main function is to transfer impact energy efficiently; protect the top of the post from cracking, bending, or mushrooming; reduce noise and vibration.It is typically used in conjunction with a post driver adapter or cup attachment fitted to the hydraulic breaker.
- Design: Disc or cup-shaped pad fits snugly into the adapter housing and may have a concave or flat face depending on the post type (round, square, or tapered). Shock-absorbing construction often includes an elastomeric or rubber core or polymer surface to absorb shock. High wear resistance is designed for thousands of high-energy blows without deformation. Replaceable insert features a removable pad within a metal adapter for easy maintenance.
- Applications: Hydraulic breaker post driver pads are essential in post-driving applications across construction, agriculture, and utility sectors:
- Fencing and Agriculture: Driving T-posts, wood fence posts, vineyard poles
- Utilities: Power poles, sign posts, light pole installation
- Solar Farms: Mounting support piles or posts for PV panels
- Landscaping: Installing boundary markers, stakes, or barriers
- Highway Construction: Guardrail post driving and roadside signage
- Materials:Made from high-durability materials to handle repeated impact. Impact surface/insert: Polyurethane for high toughness and shock absorption and resists tearing or deformation. Adapter block or housing is made of high-strength steel and heat-treated for durability.
- Configuration:Machine Types: SB52/SB152/EC40/EC50, SB202/SBU220/SB302/SB340, SB452