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Hammers Breakers & Consumables

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A rotary hammer combines hammer-and-rotary motion in the same tool — it both rotates the bit and drives it forward with hammer impacts. Used for drilling holes in concrete and masonry, plus light demolition. A demolition breaker is a hammer-only tool — no rotation, just impact. Used purely for breaking and chiselling. Most rotary hammers offer a hammer-only mode for light demolition; for sustained breaking work, a dedicated breaker is more powerful and more durable.

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is regulated under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations. Limit exposure by: choosing low-vibration breakers with anti-vibration handles (vibration is declared on every tool — m/s², the lower the better), taking regular breaks, using the correct chisel for the material (sharp chisels need less force), and rotating tasks across multiple operators. The vibration figure on the product page combined with daily-use time gives the daily exposure value — check the HSE calculator for safe limits.

Match the compressor's CFM at the breaker's working pressure (typically 6.2 bar / 90 PSI) to the breaker's rated air consumption, plus a 25% margin for sustained-duty operation. Light scaling hammers need 8-12 CFM; medium breakers 25-35 CFM; heavy paving breakers 60-100 CFM. Sustained-duty pneumatic breaker work needs a properly-sized compressor — undersized supply causes the breaker to lose impact and starves the air motor, dramatically shortening tool life.

Only on multi-mode rotary hammers — these have hammer-only, hammer-rotary, and rotary-only modes selectable on the tool. Pure breakers (hammer-only) cannot drill — there's no rotation drive. Pure drills (rotary-only) cannot chisel — no impact. For mixed work covering both drilling and light demolition, a multi-mode rotary hammer covers both jobs from one tool; for heavy demolition only, a dedicated breaker is more powerful and tougher.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

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Within Hammers Breakers & Consumables, Hammers & Breakers covers the powered breaking and demolition tools themselves — pneumatic breakers, rotary hammers, demolition hammers, and the broader range of powered impact tools used to break concrete, masonry, paving, and the heavy structural materials encountered in construction, plant maintenance, and demolition work. The matching consumable chisels, points, and bits sit alongside as a separate sub-category. Hammers & Breakers split into three main classes by power source.

Pneumatic breakers run on shop air or compressor supply — the most powerful for heavy-duty paving and concrete work, but tethered to an air supply. Mains-electric breakers are self-contained corded units suited to medium-duty work and confined-site operation. Battery breakers offer cordless freedom for light-to-medium intermittent work where setup time and mobility matter.

Parts For Machines supplies hammers and breakers across trade and professional applications. Parts For Machines is an Authorised Distributor and Seller of Chicago Pneumatic across pneumatic hammers and breakers, with the deepest line covering light scaling hammers up to heavy paving breakers. SIP, Draper, and Sealey extend the range with electric and battery breakers covering the workshop and trade-site use cases. Product pages list the power source (pneumatic working pressure and air consumption in CFM, mains voltage/wattage, or battery platform), rated impact energy in joules per blow, blows per minute, tool weight, vibration level (the key fatigue driver — declared in m/s² to allow comparison), shank fitting (SDS-Plus, SDS-Max, 18mm hex, paving-breaker hex), and any included accessories.

For sustained heavy-duty work, lower-vibration models with anti-vibration handle systems extend operator working time and reduce HAVS (hand-arm vibration syndrome) exposure. Vibration declaration is a regulatory requirement on European hand-power tools and should be a primary specification check for daily-use breakers. Trade pricing on multi-tool and site fit-out orders is available; contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583.

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