Applications
Demolition & Renovation
Controlled power for demolition, renovation and restoration.
Controlled power in demolition, precision in restoration
End-of-life demolition of buildings, bridges and industrial plants requires a different approach for every structure, from timber frames to multi-storey reinforced concrete. In restoration and renovation the goal is selective dismantling without fully demolishing the structure or harming the surroundings and the load-bearing system.
In residential areas, control of noise, vibration and dust is decisive. HKM hydraulic attachments work blast-free, easing the permit process; they separate the rebar from the concrete so debris can be recovered on site, and let you manage the whole flow from demolition to separation with a single carrier.
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The power of primary demolition
Breaks reinforced-concrete slabs, shear walls, foundations and rock masses without blasting. Provides controlled progress in sensitive areas; heavy-class models work with high impact energy even in the toughest reinforced concrete.
Detailed use scenario
Selective dismantling of hard-to-reach elements
Dismantles high-rise or hard-to-reach reinforced-concrete columns and beams by a cut-and-crack method and separates the rebar from the concrete. Works safely within the urban fabric with low noise and vibration.
Detailed use scenario
Secondary fragmentation and rebar separation
Grinds the removed concrete and strips the steel rebar inside; delivers clean concrete and separate scrap steel for recycling. Performs secondary fragmentation with low noise near residential areas.
Detailed use scenario
Steel and frame cutting
Increases dismantling speed by cleanly cutting steel structures, profiles and rebar. In mixed reinforced-concrete and steel structures it makes separating and recovering metal as scrap easier.
Detailed use scenario
Low-vibration precision dismantling
Mills concrete surfaces away layer by layer without damaging the rest of the structure; handles delicate restoration work such as removing plaster, coatings or a damaged concrete layer. Advances with low noise and vibration close to neighbouring structures where blasting and impact are unwanted.
- Damaged concrete, plaster or coating is milled at a controlled depth down to the sound section.
- Works with low vibration next to historic buildings and party walls that a breaker would shake.
- The material comes off in fine pieces, making debris handling and site cleanup easier.
Turn debris into value on site
Grinds demolition concrete on site into reusable backfill and aggregate; reduces hauling to the landfill. Demolition and recovery are managed in a single flow with the same carrier.
- Demolished reinforced-concrete pieces are fed straight into the bucket by the excavator.
- The crushed material is reused on site as backfill or sub-base.
- Working in sequence with a pulverizer separates the rebar for a clean output.
Attachment change in seconds
Switches between breaker, cutter and bucket without the operator leaving the cab. Reduces downtime and accident risk on the demolition site and raises machine utilization.
- Breaker, shear and bucket order is switched from the cab to match the demolition plan.
- Attachments change without walking through debris, cutting accident risk.
- The demolish, separate and load chain runs on one machine without interruption.
Selective dismantling and sorting
The sorting grapple picks demolition debris by type, separates, carries and loads it; in selective dismantling it holds structural elements under a controlled grip as they are taken down. Reduces hand-picking.
- Beams, roof elements and cladding are lowered safely with a controlled grip during dismantling.
- Concrete, metal and timber debris is separated by type and loaded into containers or trucks.
- Sensitive hydraulic gripping makes it possible to work without damaging the sound parts nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which attachments are used in demolition?
For controlled demolition of concrete and reinforced structures, hydraulic breakers, pulverizers, concrete cutters and hydraulic shears lead. Selection depends on structure type, height and the need to separate scrap.
What suits sensitive work such as restoration?
For careful dismantling, small/medium breakers and pulverizers are preferred; low vibration and controlled power let you work without harming the surrounding structure.
How do I choose the right attachment?
We select by carrier tonnage, material and workload. Share your machine and job, and we will determine the right class and model together.
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