Rockwheels: Drum Cutter and Grinder Attachment
Rockwheels: Drum Cutter and Grinder Attachment
The Rockwheel line incorporates the latest developments in hydraulic rotary cutting technology. Commonly referred to as “drum cutters”, “cutterheads”, or “rock grinders” Rockwheel is a must-have attachment for rock excavation, trenching, mine scaling, demolition, concrete milling and more…
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Meet Rockzone Americas Rockwheels
Rockzone Americas Rockwheels are essential attachments for tackling tough excavation and demolition projects. These powerful drum cutters excel in rock excavation, trenching, mine scaling, and concrete milling.
Our Rockwheels feature advanced hydraulic motors and precise control for the efficient grinding of rock and concrete. Designed to operate with low noise and vibration, they offer accurate work even in the most challenging conditions.
Key Features of Our Rockwheels
Advanced technology
Rockzone Americas' Rockwheels are each equipped with a high-torque hydraulic motor, providing the necessary power for efficient rock and concrete grinding.
Our drum cutters utilize advanced hydraulic flow systems to deliver precise control with low vibration, enabling accurate work even in challenging conditions.
Durability
Rockwheels are built with robust materials and designed for long-lasting performance. These drum cutters are constructed to handle tough jobs, ensuring they remain reliable and effective over time.
Versatility
Our Rockwheels are suitable for a wide range of applications, including rock excavation, trenching, mine scaling, demolition, and concrete milling. They can be fitted to nearly all sizes of excavators and adapt to different job requirements with a range of drum widths and configurations to meet specific project needs.
Low noise and vibration
Designed to operate with low noise and vibration levels, Rockwheels are ideal for sensitive environments. They are suitable for urban settings, underwater projects, and other noise-sensitive areas, providing powerful performance with minimal disruption.
Innovative cutting design
Rockwheel's superpower lies in its powerful cutting along with low noise and vibration. All picks connect with the cutting surface at a 45-degree angle, pressing into the rock and chipping off what they connect with. Over-breakage is minimized, and adjacent structures remain intact and unaffected.
Applications
- Low noise/low vibration: Suitable for urban settings with noise restrictions.
- Concrete: Effective and precise for concrete scaling, abutments, dams, and wholesale cutting.
- Excavation: Ideal for rock and concrete excavation with minimal disruption to surrounding structures.
- Demolition: Efficiently demolishes structures with controlled impact.
- Trenching & pipelines: Creates smooth, vertical trench walls with minimal material volume.
- Secant walls: Provides high-resolution control for trimming and maintaining structural integrity.
- Mining & tunneling: Excels in tunnel expansion and new construction, even in confined spaces.
- Footers: Precise cutting for foundation work.
- Asphalt/RAP: Versatile for roadwork and asphalt milling.
- Scaling: Effective in mining operations for scaling loose debris.
- Quarrying: Robust enough for demanding quarry applications.
- Underwater excavation: Fully waterproof systems for submerged cutting.
- Stump grinding: Easily converts to a stump grinder for versatile use.
Real-World Example of Rockwheels in Action
The challenge
A customer needed to remove several sections of 4-ft thick x 8-ft high unreinforced concrete walls along a vital waterway managed by the USACE (United States Army Corps of Engineers). The concrete had a compressive strength of 4000 psi (27.5 MPa).
Due to the proximity to adjacent structures, vibrations had to be minimized. Access was limited to an earthen bench about 25 feet away on the opposite side of a cut. Hydraulic hammers were not permitted due to excessive vibrations and shock waves and their inability to provide the desired profiled finished surface.
The solution
Rockwheel Americas recommended a D20 Rockwheel (95hp) rotary drum cutter installed on a CAT320EL excavator. The Rockwheel was chosen for its low vibration and high precision.
Installation was straightforward, with optimal hydraulic flow and pressure settings for the excavator, ensuring no need for a case drain line or long hoses crossing the stick.
Performance
The Rockwheel delivered smooth and continuous concrete grinding, rapidly and precisely removing two 34-yd³ sections of the wall with minimal wear on the high-quality carbide conical teeth.
The resulting debris was small and easy to clean up, and the base of the cut rock was smooth and flat, ready for the next phase. This case highlights the efficiency and precision of Rockwheel rotary drum cutters in concrete removal.
Why Rockwheels?
Rockwheels stand out in the industry due to their unmatched innovation, expertise, and customer satisfaction. Here’s why Rockwheels by Rockzone Americas should be your top choice for your cutting and excavation needs.
Innovation
With over 25 years of continuous development, Rockwheels incorporate the latest advancements in hydraulic rotary cutting technology. These drum cutters are engineered for optimal performance, ensuring efficient and precise cutting in various materials and conditions.
Expertise
Our experienced team is the backbone of Rockwheels' success. We bring a deep understanding of the technology behind drum cutters, hydraulic motors, and cutting attachments. This expertise ensures that every Rockwheel product is designed and built to meet the highest standards of quality and durability.
Customer satisfaction
Rockwheels have a proven track record of delivering high-quality cutting solutions. Our customers range from local contractors to multinational corporations, all benefiting from our reliable and powerful drum cutters. Rockwheels consistently meet and exceed customer expectations, whether it’s in grinding rock, trenching, or mining.
Choose Rockwheels for a trusted, high-performance solution that addresses all your cutting and excavation needs with precision and reliability.
Rock Grinders for Skid Steers: The Perfect Complement to Rockwheels
While Rockwheels are primarily used for rock excavation, trenching, and demolition, Rock Grinders for skid steers offer a complementary solution for handling smaller-scale tasks and reducing job site debris.
Skid steers are compact, versatile machines commonly used in construction and demolition for their ability to navigate tight spaces and perform a variety of tasks with different attachments. When you incorporate Rock Grinders into your equipment lineup, you enhance your ability to manage and recycle materials efficiently.
Rock Grinder for Skid Steer
Rock Grinders are compact yet powerful attachments designed specifically for skid steers. These grinders excel at reducing excess job site debris, recycling concrete, and crushing stone materials with precision.
Applications
- Construction and demolition: Versatile use in various projects, effectively handles stone materials and unreinforced concrete.
- Recycling concrete: Reduces disposal costs by processing and reusing concrete on-site.
- Backfilling material: Crushes stone and other materials for use as backfill, reducing the need for new material.
Benefits
- High maneuverability: Skid steers, with their compact size, easily navigate tight job sites, making the Rock Grinder an ideal attachment for confined spaces.
- Precision: Ensures precise cutting control for rock and concrete removal, allowing exact trench widths and depths of material to be removed, enhancing efficiency and reducing overbreaking.
- Cost savings: Minimizes disposal costs and saves thousands on material handling by reusing on-site.
- Durability: Ensures reliable performance and longevity with features like high quality components, robust construction, and world-class engineering.
- Ease of attachment: The grinder quickly attaches and detaches for flexible operations on the job site.
Rock Grinders for skid steers are engineered to provide high torque and efficient cutting, making them a valuable asset for contractors looking to optimize their job sites. These attachments deliver powerful performance and long-lasting durability for consistent results across a range of applications.
Rock Grinder for Excavators: Heavy-Duty Performance for Tough Jobs
While Rockwheels handle large-scale rock excavation, trenching, and demolition, Rock Grinders for excavators provide a powerful solution for heavy-duty tasks, enhancing your ability to manage and process materials effectively.
Excavators are versatile, high-power machines commonly used in construction and demolition for their ability to handle large volumes of material and perform a variety of tasks with different attachments. Incorporating Rock Grinders into your equipment lineup boosts your capacity to handle tough jobs with precision and efficiency.
Rock Grinder for Excavators
Rock Grinders are robust, heavy-duty attachments designed specifically for excavators. These grinders excel at cutting through rock, concrete, and asphalt, providing high-performance solutions for demanding projects.
Applications
- Large-scale excavation: Efficiently removes extensive rock and concrete formations.
- Demolition projects: Breaks down large structures and materials with ease.
- Trenching: Creates clean, precise trenches in rock, concrete, and asphalt.
- Roadwork: Ideal for asphalt milling and road surface preparation.
- Mining: Effectively scales loose debris and cutting through tough rock formations.
- Underwater cutting: Suitable for submerged operations without the need for special equipment.
Benefits
- Enhanced power: Equipped with high-torque hydraulic motor and customizable drums for maximum production.
- Cutting capabilities: High-performance drum cutter delivers precise cuts and prolonged life with premium components.
- Versatility: Adapts to most excavators, accommodates performance-maximized applications, and ensures reliable operation in various conditions.
- Durability: Built to withstand demanding tasks with features like robust construction and wear-resistant components.
- Efficiency: Minimizes downtime with easy maintenance and robust construction, ensuring consistent performance.
Rock Grinders for Excavators are engineered to withstand demanding tasks, offering prolonged life and ensuring maximum production. With features like premium components, spur gears, and customizable drums, these attachments provide unparalleled performance and durability for any heavy-duty job.
Cut Through Challenges with Precision
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