Side Grip VS Top Grip Vibratory Hammer
1. Video show the difference
Top vibratory hammer can turn in 1 rotation, like the video.
Side grip vibratory hammer can turn in 3-axis rotation, like the video.
2. Advantage of side grip vibratory hammer
1. No height limit
The side grip vibratory hammer clamps the side of the pile, so the length of the pile does not need to be considered. but when it is driven by the top, it can’t exceed the height of the excavator’s arm.
So Side grip vibratory hammer can work in limited space, like workshops, underbridges.
2. More Flexible
Side grip vibratory hammer can turn 3-axis rotation, also move pile as flexibele as an arm.
Top grip vibratory hammer can’t tilt the pile.
3. Safe
The top vibratory hammer clamps the upper end, and the bottom is shaking all the time, unable to align the lock by itself. Extra labor is needed to support the pile when driving it.
The side grip vibratory hammer can complete the alignment by itself and avoid a dangerous job.
4. Don't Need Modify Excavator
When you install Side grip vibratory hammer, you only change bucket into hammer.
When you install Top vibratory hammer, you need modify prolonged arm and back balance block moves backward.
3. Conclusion
Side grip vibratory hammer pile driver work more flexible, more safe, more efficiency.
Even side grip vibratory hammer cost more, but it save money on modify excavator, and less labour.