Micarta (or Conbest) and aluminum cushion material is an excellent cushion material for use in Vulcan Air-Steam Impact Pile Hammers; however, the cushion pot configuration that can be used depends upon the hammer. Below is a breakdown of the various ways in which micarta and aluminum can be used in Vulcan hammers.
Hammers in which micarta and aluminum can be used in both integral ring and capblock follower cushion pots:
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Hammers in which micarta and aluminum can be used in the capblock follower only (integral ring use not recommended):
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This tip supersedes and replaces all previously released information on this subject.
Refer to Vulcan Onshore Tip 59 for information on cushion pot dimensions.
At the top: a diagram showing the cabling of a pipe cap to a Vulcan hammer. The cushion shown was wood. It was a difficulty with this that occasioned this tip.
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