Doing more with less thanks to PowerBooster

Successful with thoughtful demolition tools

In the demolition and recycling industry, high-quality attachments are a must. After all, quality and reliability ensure high productivity and prevent machine downtime. Thanks to innovative PowerBooster technology, NPK's pulverizers and shears also increase efficiency on projects.

For many years, DemTech BV from Zoeterwoude has been a trusted address for the purchase, rental or service of NPK attachments. Like no other they know that this Japanese quality product is not only designed for a long life, but also contributes to smarter work with less environmental impact. "An important tool here is the PowerBooster," Arthur Polak explains. "This is a unique pressure multiplier on the cylinder that makes it possible to do more work with lighter equipment. NPK is therefore known for the highest production with the least input. This ultimately results in fewer running hours, fewer man hours and less fuel consumption."

The PowerBooster allows for a smaller cylinder that requires less oil flow to open and close at breakneck speed. Thanks to a maximum working pressure of 260 instead of the usual 350 bar, NPK achieves an ultra-short cycle time of less than four seconds. However, as soon as resistance develops in the jaws, the patented technology is activated and builds up a pressure of up to 850 bar. In addition to more production and maximum power, the shorter cycle time also results in lower consumption. A savings of 25 to 50% per cycle is real, according to Arthur. "With an electric excavator, this becomes even more obvious. Bork Group achieves as much as 40% more cycle time with their SV-250R concrete shears than with a conventional attachment."

Smaller machine

Another advantage is that NPK runs on machines that are often a few classes smaller than those of its competitors. For example, you are talking about using a 35-ton crawler crane on a demolition job instead of the usual 50-ton crane. In this way, DemTech contributes to lower operating or investment costs and thus a significant CO2 reduction. "After all, the PowerBooster works with a pressure increase of factor 3. This means that three times as much power is created in the cylinder as goes in. The lower operating pressure and oil flow ensure that a smaller demolition tool is sufficient to achieve the same pinch force. Coupled with a long service life and good reliability, NPK guarantees a lot of turning fun with high efficiency."

Nowadays, demolition companies are increasingly finding that clients consider the Environmental Cost Indicator (EQI) value important. In order to qualify for such a project, it must be demonstrated that work is being done sustainably with an eye on reducing emissions of harmful substances. The advantages of the NPK PowerBooster - such as fuel savings, the ability to work faster and the use of lighter machinery - help achieve a more favorable MKI value.