INTRODUCING THE IMPACTOR 3000

The IMPACTOR 3000 was developed to conquer the tougher jobs, such as removal of airport tarmacs and taxiways. Often, the pavement and base found can reach a combined thickness of up to 36 inches. Pavements such as this need an enormous amount of dynamic force to produce cracking. The IMPACTOR 2000 is more than adequate on most jobs consisting of pavements up to 20 inches thick, but when it comes to Airports such as Denver's abandoned Stapleton Airport, it's time to call on the muscle..... The IMPACTOR 3000

Operation of the IMPACTOR 3000 is essentially the same as the IMPACTOR 2000. With the drum of the IMPACTOR 3000 carrying an additional 10,000 pounds, approximately 50% more force may be applied with each blow. Additional design changes and strengthening of components were incorporated to produce a highly dependable and productive machine.

 

Stapleton Airport Runway Demolition

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The Runway consisted of 15-Inch PCC on 15 to 27- inch concrete base. After three passes with the IMPACTOR 3000's 29,000 pound drum, the PCC proved to be no match.

 

Removal and loading trucks was easily accomplished by using a Caterpillar 990. Debris size helped minimize the loading time and eliminated damage to the truck beds.

 

The production rate for the breaking was calculated at 1,400 square yards per hour. With production rates such as this....operator and fuel costs could be kept at a minimum. Schedules can be tightened accordingly.

 

The debris was sized right for crushing. With delivery of correctly sized material to the crusher, the production time at the crusher was maximized. Further reducing project time and cost.

 

Stapleton Airport Runway Demolition

 

Average size of debris was found to be 12 to 14- inches.

 

The IMPACTOR 3000 and Caterpillar 990 make an unbeatable team. A team you're sure to see around many airports in the future.