Atlas Copco Expands Line of Breakers

Atlas Copco, Commerce City Co., has introduced the SBU 340 to its line of hydraulic breakers. According to a company press release, the SBU 340 is a “highly productive yet compact breaker for carriers in the 9,920-pound to 19,840-pound weight class. Other features include:

·         No side bolts, tie rods or parting line;

·         Double-retainer bars for extended wear life;

·         Full-length floating tool bushing reduces wear on the bushing and working tool and helps prevent tool breakage;

·         Simple tool retainer lock mechanism allows quick changing of components;

·         Energy recovery design that captures reflected energy when breaking very hard rock;

·         48-percent faster impact rate than its predecessor, the SB 300;

·         Slim profile of the SBU 340 makes it easier for the operator to see and position the hammer;

·          Well-suited for road work, trenching, general demolition, primary and secondary breaking, and underwater breaking.