Brokk, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the new Brokk 280. The machine features increased demolition power over its predecessor, includes the all-new Brokk SmartPower™ electrical system, and incorporates additional hardened parts for extra durability in tough environments. The improvements increase the reliability and versatility for Brokk customers working on harsh jobsites in industries such as construction, metal processing, mining and nuclear.
The Brokk 280 features a 20-foot (6.2-meter) reach and weighs 6,945 pounds (3,150 kilograms). By generating as much as 25 percent more breaking performance — a combination of impact power and blow frequency — over its predecessor, the Brokk 280 delivers a significant boost in productivity. Beyond packing a harder punch and knocking out more breaker blows per minute, the Brokk 280 features improved maneuvering capabilities with softer, smoother movements. It does this without sacrificing any of the compactness, precision and flexibility for which Brokk machines are known.
Brokk also introduces an all-new electrical system, Brokk SmartPower, on the Brokk 280 (also available on the new Brokk 120 Diesel machine). The intelligent system includes hardened components and fewer moving parts. The system also optimizes machine performance based on a number of factors, including power supply quality and ambient temperature. Brokk SmartPower senses when a power supply is poor or faulty, making it suitable for generators or unreliable power supplies. The electrical system can also be set to work on worn fuses.
The SmartPower intelligent motor control uses smart dynamic effect control to monitor temperatures of the electric and hydraulic systems. It also tracks the electrical motor’s power usage and adjusts the machine to use more power in cold environments and less power in hot environments. This eliminates the need for an automatic shutoff for overheating since the machine’s temperature is well controlled. The Brokk 280 boasts a 60 percent increase in cooling system capacity over the Brokk 260 it replaces.
The new machine enters the upper mid-range of Brokk’s line of nine core demolition machines and joins a number of new models introduced recently, including the Brokk 120 Diesel, the world’s smallest diesel-driven demolition machine.
