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How to Choose the Right Excavator Ripper Arm for Hard Rock Excavation

2025-06-06
Latest company news about How to Choose the Right Excavator Ripper Arm for Hard Rock Excavation

1, Ripper Arm vs Breaker: Why Contractors Switch

Performance Comparison

Metric Ripper Arm Breaker
Efficiency 35-40 tons/hr 22-25 tons/hr
Maintenance Every 500hrs Every 200hrs
Downtime <2% 8-10%
Noise Level 85dB 105dB

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Case Study:
Quarry in Vietnam achieved 60% productivity increase after switching from breakers to our ripper arms


2. Key Technical Specifications

  • Arm Body: HG785/Q550D steel (12-25mm thickness)
  • Shank Tip: Tungsten carbide inserts
  • Cylinders: 45# steel with chrome plating

Pro Tip: Look for boring-after-welding manufacturing for perfect alignment

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3. Custom Configuration Process

Step-by-Step Manufacturing:

  1. 3D Simulation (Finite Element Analysis)
  2. Laser Cutting (±0.5mm precision)
  3. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW process)
  4. Stress Relieving (600°C heat treatment)
  5. Final Assembly (7-pin locking system)

Standard Package Includes:

  • Main arm + boom assembly
  • 7 hardened pins (42CrMo alloy)
  • 4 high-pressure hoses
  • Ripper shank (replaceable tip)

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4. On-Site Advantages

Operational Benefits:
Inverted Cylinder Design - 30% fewer seal failures
Concrete-Filled Arms - 15% greater structural integrity
Oversized Protection Covers - 2X cylinder lifespan

Project Compatibility:

  • Quarry face preparation
  • Trenching in shale layers
  • Road cut through bedrock
  • Boulder fragmentation

5. Get Your Custom Solution

Answer 3 Questions for Instant Quote:

  1. Machine model/weight? ______
  2. Primary rock type? [▢ Granite ▢ Basalt ▢ Sandstone]
  3. Required daily output? ______ tons

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