With the success of the first 5′ stroke hammer, the 560, Vulcan proceeded to do the same to its successful 040/340 hammers with the 540. The first 540 was produced and sold to Conmaco and delivered in 1974. Specifications are below.
Offshore Specifications for 010-340 Hammers
Offshore Specifications for 530-6300 Hammers
The hammer benefited from the many improvements in the 040 and the introduction went smoothly. Some general arrangements (all of which are two-sheet versions, normal for Vulcan offshore hammers at the time) are below.
Although never as popular as the 560, the hammer saw extensive service in the oilfield.
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