OPERATION - Page 19© 2005 SANDVIK TAMROCK CORP.
OperationS 83 STD
Chisel, moil point and pyramid
■ For sedimentary (e.g. sandstone) and weak metamorphic rock into which the
tool penetrates.
■ Concrete.
■ Trenching and benching.
Blunt tool
■ For igneous (e.g. granite) and tough metamorphic rock (e.g. gneiss) into which
the tool doesn't penetrate.
■ Concrete.
■ Breaking boulders.
Super blunt
■ When tool wear is extensive in igneous (e.g. granite) and tough metamorphic
rock (e.g. gneiss) into which the tool doesn't penetrate.
■ Breaking boulders (very abrasive rock).
■ Do not use for penetrative work or in non-abrasive rock!
It is important to choose a tool, which is suitable for your hammer and for the ap-
plication you are working on. The tool selection available depend on hammer mod-
el. See “Tool specifications” on page 56.