The paving breaker bushing tool is an attachment that connects to the front of a pneumatic or hydraulic paving breaker. The tool is used to “bush” or roughen concrete, stone, or masonry surfaces by striking them with multiple small impacts, which creates a textured or pitted surface. This tool is commonly used when surface texture is required for bonding, aesthetic purposes, or for creating traction in flooring or sidewalks.
- Design: The bushing head is typically equipped with a set of spikes that deliver multiple impacts in quick succession, allowing for the efficient creation of rough surfaces on concrete, stone, or other masonry materials.
- Applications:
- Surface Texturing and Finishing: The bushing tool is often used to create a rough, textured finish on concrete or stone surfaces. This is especially useful for decorative concrete applications, such as making sidewalks, driveways, or floors more visually appealing or functional by improving traction.
- Concrete Surface Preparation: Before applying coatings, sealers, or overlays, the bushing tool is used to roughen the surface of concrete. This creates better adhesion for the new material, whether it’s a coating, paint, or a new layer of concrete, ensuring a longer-lasting bond.
- Masonry and Stone Texturing: In stonework or masonry projects, the bushing tool is used to create textured surfaces on stone, brick, or concrete blocks. This is commonly seen in decorative stonework, where a rougher surface is desired to enhance the look of the material.
- Creating Non-Slip Surfaces: For safety purposes, the bushing tool can be used to roughen concrete or stone surfaces that might otherwise be slippery, such as walkways, ramps, or stairs. The rough texture improves traction, reducing the risk of slipping in wet conditions.
- Concrete Batching Plant Maintenance: In concrete plants, the bushing tool is often used to maintain equipment such as mixers and conveyors, where a rougher surface may help in cleaning or improving the performance of the equipment.
- Repairing Concrete Surfaces: If a concrete surface has become too smooth, cracked, or uneven, the bushing tool can be used to break up and texture the surface, making it easier to repair or fill in with new concrete or patching compounds.
- Industrial Surface Treatment: The bushing tool is used in industrial settings to prepare concrete or stone surfaces for use in areas that require high durability, such as factory floors, warehouses, or industrial plants.
- Texturing for Epoxy Coating: When applying an epoxy coating to a concrete floor, it’s essential to prepare the surface properly. The bushing tool can be used to roughen the surface so that the epoxy adheres better, ensuring that the coating lasts longer and performs effectively.
- Surface Cleaning and Restoration: The bushing tool is effective for removing surface imperfections and cleaning concrete or stone surfaces. It can remove dirt, stains, or old coatings, restoring the material to its original condition.
- Demolition of Old Concrete or Masonry: The bushing tool is also useful in situations where concrete or masonry surfaces need to be demolished or removed, as it can break down large areas of material with greater efficiency than traditional chiseling or hand tools.
- Creating Patterns in Concrete: For decorative purposes, the bushing tool can be used to create patterns or designs in concrete. This might be done in architectural concrete work, where creating specific textures or patterns is a part of the design.
- Sculptural Work: In artistic or sculptural projects that involve stone or concrete, the bushing tool can help shape and texturize the material, allowing for more refined and intricate designs.
- 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 with 3-1/4″, 4-1/4″ and 6″ shank lengths.