A Tapered Socket Head Split Set Driver is a mechanical tool designed to fit into the tapered end of a split set bolt and is used to install the bolt into pre-drilled holes in rock or soil. The driver exerts force on the bolt’s tapered sleeve, causing the bolt to expand inside the hole. The split set bolt has a slotted steel tube that wraps around a central mandrel or inner rod, and when driven into place by the driver, the sleeve expands and locks into the hole, creating an anchor point that secures the rock or soil.
- Design: The driver features a tapered socket head that securely fits into the top of the split set bolt. The tapered design ensures a snug fit and enables efficient transfer of force from the driver to the bolt.
- Applications:
- Mining: In underground mining operations, the driver is used to install split set rock bolts to stabilize mine tunnels, shafts, and galleries. These bolts anchor the surrounding rock to prevent it from collapsing, protecting workers and equipment. The tool is used in hard rock mining environments, where bolts are installed into deep, narrow tunnels or shafts to secure the walls.
- Tunneling: In tunnel construction, whether for roadways, railways, or utilities, the driver is used to install split set bolts to reinforce tunnel walls and ensure that the tunnel remains stable during and after construction. The tool helps in providing instant support by anchoring bolts that are driven into pre-drilled holes in the tunnel structure.
- Construction and Civil Engineering: The driver can be used in deep foundation work, such as securing walls, foundations, or retaining structures in soft ground or loose rock. It’s also used for earthquake-resistant construction, providing reinforcement and stabilization to building foundations.
- Slope Stabilization: In applications where slopes or hillsides need stabilization to prevent landslides, the driver is used to install split set bolts that anchor the slope to prevent movement.
- Dam and Reservoir Construction: In projects involving dam foundations or reservoir walls, split set bolts are installed using the driver to create a secure bond between the structure and the surrounding rock or soil.
- Materials: The driver head is often made from high-carbon steel or alloy steel due to its strength, impact resistance, and durability. This material is ideal for handling the repeated striking forces of hammers or impact wrenches.
- Configuration: 7/8″ or 1″ Head Diameter; 33mm, 39mm, or 33/.803mm Nose