Tag: building demolition

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Slice through concrete, steel with Epiroc’s new CC1600 Combi Cutter

Epiroc’s new Combi Cutter CC1600 comes in weighing less than previous models yet maintaining similar cutting force and cycle times, the company says. The concrete and steel cutter is compatible with excavators of 13 to 23 tons and is designed for greater stability during demolition work. It weighs about 3,000 pounds and has opening and […]

January 10, 2020

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Epiroc’s new Combi Cutters emit less noise, vibration during demolition

Epiroc expands its demolition attachments with two Combi Cutters designed for low noise, low vibration and better handling and cutting during operation.

October 1, 2018

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This implosion’s fireworks and colorful smoke signals make for the most entertaining demolition ever

Residents of Albany, New York were already excited to see a dilapidated hotel from the 1920s make way for a new convention center. But the deal was definitely sweetened when the city was treated to a full on fireworks display as part of the 11-story building’s demolition. As you can see in the video below, […]

August 27, 2014

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Excavator demos half a building with just one nudge

While this isn’t one of the safest ways to demolish a building, it has to be one of the most efficient. In the video below you’ll see an excavator spend a few seconds looking for just the right spot to make one quick push with its hammer. He pulls out of there pretty quickly when […]

November 1, 2013