Key Driver / Wedge Striker
Key Driver / Wedge Striker
The NKH Hammers Key Driver (Wedge Striker) is a heavy-duty industrial solution designed for the precise installation, removal and adjustment of wedges in forging and mechanical equipment. It is widely used in metallurgy, mining, construction and machinery manufacturing industries.
By applying controlled hydraulic or mechanical force, the machine ensures accurate wedge positioning, improved equipment stability and reduced manual effort during assembly and maintenance operations.
Working Principle
Workpiece Clamping
The workpiece is securely clamped on the machine bed to maintain stability during operation.Force Application
A hydraulic cylinder or mechanical drive system generates strong pushing or pulling force to insert or extract the wedge smoothly and efficiently.Precision Control
The control system allows adjustment of force and speed to ensure safe, accurate, and consistent wedge installation or removal.
Advantages
- Improves productivity and operational efficiency
- Reduces manual labor and handling risks
- Ensures accurate alignment of wedges and components
- Minimizes machine downtime during maintenance
- Enhances safety in forging and assembly operations
- Cost-effective solution for industrial wedge handling
Applications
- Forging and metallurgical industries
- Mining and heavy engineering plants
- Construction equipment maintenance
- Machinery manufacturing and assembly lines
- Industrial maintenance workshops
Why Choose NKH Hammers Key Driver (Wedge Striker)?
NKH Hammers Key Driver (Wedge Striker) machines are manufactured using high-quality materials and precision engineering standards. Each machine is designed to deliver consistent performance, durability and operational safety in demanding industrial environments.
With proven reliability and strong after-sales support, NKH Hammers provides efficient wedge striking solutions tailored to modern forging and heavy machinery industries.
Key Driver / Wedge Striker Features
- High force output for heavy industrial applications
- Precise and controlled wedge striking mechanism
- Safe and reliable operation
- Robust construction for long service life
- PLC-based Low maintenance and easy operation
- Suitable for continuous industrial use
- Customizable capacity as per customer requirements
Technical Specifications
| Model | Unit | KD-20 | KD-30 | KD-40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Blow Energy | ft ✷ lb. @ 90 PSIG kjoule @(kn @ 6 bar) |
171 7.6 |
3840 17.1 |
6600 29.4 |
|
| Piston Stroke © | mm / inch | 500 / 20 | 760 / 30 | 1020 / 40 | |
| Cylinder Bore | mm / inch | 127 / 5 | 250 / 10 | 250 / 10 | |
| Overall Length | Retracted (A) Extended (B) |
mm / inch mm / inch |
1330 / 52.5 1980 / 78 |
2030 / 80 2520 / 99-¼ |
2060 / 81 3070 / 121 |
| Body Length (D) | mm / inch | 1060 / 42 | 1410 / 55-½ | 1690 / 66-½ | |
| Width (F) | mm / inch | 890 / 35 | 800 / 31-½ | 1080 / 42-½ | |
| Overall Height (E) | mm / inch | 580 / 23 | 1170 / 46 | 1170 / 46 | |
| Height Of Centerline (F) | mm / inch | 290 / 11-⅜ | 220 / 8-½ | 220 / 8-½ | |
| Weight | lbs. / kgs. | 4090 / 1800 | 4525 / 2053 | 6672 / 3026 | |
- Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- All data is proposal and can be adjusted according to customer’s requirements.