The paving breaker moil point is a type of chisel with a sharply pointed tip, which is ideal for focused breaking, cutting, and penetration. When attached to a paving breaker, the moil point harnesses the power of the machine to break through tough surfaces quickly and efficiently. The tool is commonly used in demolition, excavation, and roadwork applications.
The moil point’s pointed tip allows it to penetrate and break up hard materials by focusing the force of the hammering action on a small area, initiating cracks and splits in the surface. This makes it an effective tool for starting cracks in concrete, breaking through tough rock, or loosening compacted soil.
- Design: The moil point’s sharp, pointed tip allows for precise penetration into hard materials. The narrow focus of the point allows it to drive into surfaces with minimal effort, making it effective for starting fractures or breaking through dense materials. The point is designed to gradually create cracks in the material, initiating a split that can be widened further with additional tool use.
- Applications: The moil point is effective for breaking up concrete slabs, walls, or foundations. The pointed tip allows for easy penetration to start cracks in concrete structures, which can then be expanded with additional tools or the paving breaker itself. The pointed tip is also ideal for breaking through rock or hard soil. It’s useful in mining, construction, and excavation projects where breaking rock is required for foundations, trenching, or utility work. When working with asphalt in roadwork or paving projects, the moil point helps to break up the surface efficiently to allow for resurfacing or repairs. The pointed design of the tool is effective in penetrating frozen ground, making it useful in colder climates for excavation or construction tasks during the winter months. The tool is often used for creating initial holes or fractures in dense materials, making it easier to widen the break using other tools or further hammering.
- Material: Made from high-quality, heat-treated steel for enhanced hardness, impact strength, and long-term durability.
- Configurations: 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/8″ and 1-1/4″ Hex diameter shanks and 3-1/4″, 4-1/4″ and 6″ shank lengths, with various lengths from 14″ to 168″.