Brokk introduces new machine

Brokk Inc., a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has introduced the Brokk 280, which features increased demolition power over its predecessor. The Brokk 280 has a 20-foot reach and weighs 6,945 pounds. The system includes Brokk’s SmartPower electrical system and incorporates additional hardened parts for extra durability in tough environments.

Brokk notes that the improvements to the system increase the reliability and versatility for its customers working in harsh jobsites.

“With 40 years of experience, we are uniquely qualified to keep pushing the limits of innovation for demolition robots,” says Martin Krupicka, CEO of the Brokk Group. “Our objective is to always maximize productivity, versatility and safety for our customers. The new Brokk 280 delivers on all fronts.”

A Brokk release notes that the new machine generates as much as 25 percent more breaking performance — a combination of impact power and blow frequency — over its predecessor. The Brokk 280 also features improved maneuvering capabilities with softer, smoother movements, all while not sacrificing compactness, precision and flexibility.

The Brokk SmartPower electrical system includes hardened components and fewer moving parts. The system optimizes machine performance based on a number of factors, including power supply quality and ambient temperature. Brokk SmartPower senses when a power supply is poor or faulty, making it suitable for generators or unreliable power supplies.

The SmartPower intelligent motor control uses dynamic effect control to monitor temperatures of the electric and hydraulic systems. It also tracks the electrical motor’s power usage and adjusts the machine to use more power in cold environments and less power in hot environments, eliminating the need for an automatic shutoff.

“For our customers, Brokk SmartPower means unparalleled reliability and industry-leading serviceability,” says Peter Bigwood, vice president of sales and marketing at Brokk. “It’s one of the many enhancements we incorporated into the Brokk 280 design to improve contractors’ profits, safety and productivity on the toughest jobs, even in remote locations.”

In addition to improvements to its overall power and electrical systems, the Brokk 280 features a new design that adds hardened parts and details to almost the entire unit. Other features include LED headlight protection, reinforced machine corners and a new steel gray color coating in strategic areas to add an additional level of resistance to dirt and scratches.

The Brokk 280 can be used with a number of attachments, including breakers, crushers, scabblers, buckets, grapples, drills, shotcrete nozzles, beam manipulators and rock splitters.