How Are Diesel Pile Hammers Used? Diesel pile hammers are heavy-duty machines designed to drive large steel, concrete, or wood piles into the ground. Here’s how they work:
- Similar to a Nail Hammer: The mode of operation is akin to using a hammer to drive a nail. As the piston falls, it activates the pump lever.
- Diesel Fuel Spray: Diesel fuel is sprayed onto the impact block’s surface.
- Compression and Impact: The compressed air in the cylinder drives the piston and the impact head downward, impacting the material to be driven.
- Pile Driving: The pile is driven into the soil, and the diesel fuel atomizes during the process.
Diesel pile hammers find applications in various construction projects, including bridges, skyscrapers, and infrastructure development.