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Bricking Solutions also has refined hydraulic jacking equipment through finger tip controls, pressure gauges and ergonomic design to help make the critical keying process as error free and repeatable as possible. The pneumatic shim driver and associated tools reduce fatigue and increase productivity for the shim driving process. We developed the best product for driving steel shims between key bricks and offer our custom shanks in all of the primary shaft configurations.

The Problem:

The shimming between key bricks is the most common way of securing each row of bricks into place. Most brick installation requires the placement of special sized key brick, followed by inserting a steel shim(s). It is most important that the proper shimming pressure is given to maintain the radial integrity of each row. Over the years we have observed many different methods of driving shims the most common of which is by hand. It is difficult to hammer with a consistent blow, the shims wander, bind and eventually fracture the brick.

The Solution:

To remedy the shimming problem, Bricking Solutions designed a shim driving gun with steel shanks and shim driver head. By using our pneumatic shimming gun by which you can control the force of the blow while keeping consistent pressure on the shim being driven. The secret of our design is in the shim driver head. The head is 5" long and fits onto the shank. The face of the head has a 1/4" wide by 1/4" deep slot that runs the length of the head. By sliding the slot over the shim and activating the hammer, the shim can be driven rapidly and with great control.

Justification:

• Reduce lost time when bricks are damaged and need to be replaced

• Reduces worker fatigue compared to manual methods

• Ensures tight radial alignment of brick

Features:

• Driver is fast, safe, and efficient

• Slotted shim driver head allows for high impact on shim and ensures tight radial installation

• Variable throttle allows for smooth starts and powerful finish

More Information:

• Quotation Request (PDF)

• Shim Driving - Brochure (PDF)

• Shim Driving - Video (MOV)

• Bricking & Keying - Video (MOV)
  

Please contact us today to learn more about our shim driving equipment.