pneumatic hammer![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Percussive tool that is powered by compressed air; with the help of a piston, it activates a tool, which breaks through very hard matter such as rock and concrete.
retainer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that holds the tool in place in the chuck.
chuck ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the hammer to which the tool is fastened.
flexible hose ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Flexible hose through which compressed air from the compressor it is attached to enters the hammer.
flexible hose connection ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Fastening device with a metal part that accepts the flexible hose so that compressed air can enter the hammer.
throttle valve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Movable part that is opened by the control lever to let compressed air into the hammer.
exhaust port ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Opening through which compressed air is expelled from the pneumatic hammer.
silencer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that lessens the noise caused when air exits the hammer.
lubricator ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that automatically oils the various parts of the hammer to prevent wear.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The two elements that allow a worker to manipulate the hammer.
control lever ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Grip used to operate the hammer; the lever opens the throttle valve so that air can enter the hammer.