Enjoy Quieter Demolition with a Rotary Drum Cutter

Construction noise is one of the most disturbing sources of noise nuisance in sensitive areas. And if the ground is shaking as well the residents suffer even more. The solution for working with minimal noise and without vibrations is the use of Rockwheel rotary drum cutters.

People will put up with construction noise but not if it’s on their doorstep. This is where the low-noise Rockwheel rotary drum cutters come into their own. With maximum performance Rockwheels effortlessly crush concrete, including reinforcement. This eliminates the vibration and ear-splitting noise a hammer produces during operation. The engine of the excavator and the work in the material make a noise, but the rotary drum cutter runs silently.

Demolition and cutting - all in one operation

An example of low-noise demolition was the removal of a foundation in the densely populated residential area of Gaildorf, Baden-Württemberg. The old foundation of a garden wall had to be removed due to renovation. In no time at all the Rockwheel D15 on a 16-tonne Hidromek excavator swept the foundation out of the front garden without disturbing the neighbours. Demolition drums with a helically shaped web cut through the reinforcement without any problems. In just one step the Rockwheel rotary drum cutter masters demolition and cutting. And the pebble-sized demolition material can be reused straightaway for backfilling. 

Dust-free work thanks to the water spray system

A dust-free operation is just as important as a low-noise operation. During the application five nozzles spray a fine water mist towards the drum, preventing any dust from spreading. The hose feed is located in the cutter housing and is therefore not affected by the demolition work.

Efficient work during demolition thanks to cutting

The General Administrative Regulation (AVV) for protection against construction noise requires building owners, contractors and site managers to use low-noise construction machinery and to use it efficiently. This is achieved with a Rockwheel. Three to four times faster than a hammer, a Rockwheel attachment milling cutter will work in the same material with minimal noise and vibration.