Whats a rock splitter?

Whats a rock splitter?

A hydraulic splitter, also known as rock splitter or darda splitter, is a type of portable hydraulic tool. It is used in demolition jobs which involve breaking large blocks of concrete or rocks. Its use in geology was first popularized by volcanologist David Richardson.

What do you do in a stone quarry?

The most common purpose of quarries is to extract stone for building materials. Quarries have been used for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramids with massive limestone and granite blocks cut by hand from nearby quarries. Each of these blocks weighs many tons.

How does a rock splitter work?

Rock splitting utilizes a tensional force to crack the rock. This is achieved by inserting a split steel shank in a drillhole and driving a steel wedge between the center of the split shank thereby producing the tensile forces.

What is the purpose of a splitter cylinder?

Most log splitters use a hydraulic cylinder (like these) to push a cut piece of log into a sharpened wedge, which splits it. The cylinder is driven by hydraulic oil, under pressure, produced by a hydraulic pump. An engine, or electric motor, drives the pump shaft, and supplies the power for the system.

Why do rock quarries fill with water?

Quarry lakes Many quarries naturally fill with water after abandonment and become lakes. Though quarry water is often very clear, submerged quarry stones, abandoned equipment, dead animals and strong currents make diving into these quarries extremely dangerous.

How does a splitter valve work?

Most log splitters use a hydraulic cylinder (like these) to push a cut piece of log into a sharpened wedge, which splits it. The cylinder is driven by hydraulic oil, under pressure, produced by a hydraulic pump. The oil from the pump runs to a hydraulic valve, which provides control over the movement of the cylinder.

Why are quarry lakes so cold?

Quarry water is much colder than rivers, lakes and the sea. Many quarries are so deep that they are fed with water from underground springs or aquifers. As this water originates deep within the ground, it is extremely cold. Also a sudden plunge into cold water could cause your body to go into shock.

Why should you not swim in a quarry?

The greatest danger is cold water Quarry water is much colder than rivers, lakes and the sea. Many quarries are so deep that they are fed with water from underground springs or aquifers. Also a sudden plunge into cold water could cause your body to go into shock.

What does a block splitter do?

They enable blocks and other small paving elements to be split or cut in a straight line using only manual pressure applied via a telescopic lever. There is some debate amongst contractors regarding the preferred method of cutting blocks, with some preferring to use a power saw while others opt for a splitter.