# Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors, Division 28: Hydraulic hammer

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Equipment which uses the hydraulic power source of the carrier machine to accelerate a piston (sometimes gas-assisted), which then hits a tool. The stress wave generated by kinetic action flows through the tool into the material, which causes the material to break. Hydraulic hammers need a supply of pressurised oil to function. The complete carrier/hammer unit is controlled by an operator, usually seated in the cabin of the carrier.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2000/14/annex/I/division/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2000-14/annex-I/division-28
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