How Does a Hydraulic Pile Hammer Work? A hydraulic pile hammer is a powerful construction tool used to drive piles into the ground for deep foundations. Here’s how it operates:
- Hydraulic Power: The hammer utilizes hydraulic pressure to lift its heavy ram to the top of its stroke.
- Energy Transfer: In the case of a single-acting hydraulic hammer, the free-falling piston transfers energy to the pile, similar to the power stroke of a drop hammer or a single-acting air/steam hammer.
- Impact: When the hammer strikes the pile, it delivers a force that drives the pile into the supporting soil layer.
- Atomization: Additionally, the hydraulic system sprays diesel fuel onto the impact block’s surface. As the hammer impacts, the diesel fuel atomizes, aiding in pile driving.
hydraulic pile hammers are efficient, versatile, and widely used in construction projects.