Jackhammer is a powerful, heavy-duty tool that uses a piston to drive a bit or chisel into hard materials like rock and concrete through a powerful, repeated pounding action. It combines a hammer with a drill bit and is typically powered by compressed air, electricity, or hydraulics, making it ideal for demolition, breaking up pavement, and construction work.
How it works:
Piston and hammer: An internal piston is driven up and down by the power source.
Striking the bit: The piston's motion causes the hammer to strike the back of the drill bit or chisel.
Percussive action: This repeated, high-force impact drives the bit into the material, causing it to fracture and break apart.