30.11.2023
By Nick Drew – November 14, 2023 … Our followers and indeed, readers of Earthmovers Magazine, may recall that during my recent visit to Maxpo in Finland, I was fortunate enough to get a first look at the new Lekatech electric hammer for excavators.
30.11.2023
By Nick Drew – November 14, 2023
Our followers and indeed, readers of Earthmovers Magazine, may recall that during my recent visit to Maxpo in Finland, I was fortunate enough to get a first look at the new Lekatech electric hammer for excavators.
Lekatech Oy is a Finnish based technology business who are introducing this revolutionary impact hammer which is based on their patented linear electric motor technology.
Lekatech’s electric hammer disrupts the traditional hydraulic impact hammer market, catering to both urban and mining environments, especially with the integration of electric carrier machines. The electric hammer increases energy efficiency by 70 percent compared to its hydraulic counterparts.
The company states that this electric powered attachment is a major advance in hammer design and construction. Not only is it lighter on the end of the dipper arm, its high-power impact, produces much lower vibrations, making it a lot more comfortable operating experience for the machine operator, in addition to offering low emissions and operating costs.
"Our technological breakthrough not only enables more energy-efficient earthmoving and mining operations, but also strengthens the realization of a green transition in these fields", says Antti Anttila, CEO of Lekatech.
"We are proud of the strides we have taken over the past five years in developing linear motor technology", Anttila adds.
As part of their extensive field trial operations, Lekatech set up the hammer at the famous Seepsula quarry near Helsinki, a place you might also recall that I visited in 2022 to see the Komatsu PC2000 in operation, as featured in Earthmovers Magazine.
In the video below experienced hammer operator Jasper Kultanen talks to Lekatech’s Satu Rämö and offers his feedback on the product, its in Finnish but there are English subtitles.
Read article in Maga Earthmovers Magazine
14.11.2023
Kaj Koskela has been appointed to the role of Director, Sales & Business Development at Lekatech Oy. He started on the 13th of November in the new role. Kaj has worked for several years in the Breaker Business in leading positions of Sales and Business Management.
14.11.2023
Kaj Koskela has been appointed to the role of Director, Sales & Business Development at Lekatech Oy. He started on the 13th of November in the new role.
Kaj has worked for several years in the Breaker Business in leading positions of Sales and Business Management. His recent position was CEO of Marakon Group, a Global Leader in Breaker Booms and Hammer distribution. Prior to that, he acted as Vice President, Business Unit Breakers at Sandvik. His valuable experience in the machinery of construction and mining businesses is a great asset for Lekatech.
Lekatech welcomes Kaj sincerely to strengthen the Sales and Business Development of the revolutionary Electric Hammer.
We wish him all of success in his new role!
Antti Anttila
CEO, Lekatech Oy
10.11.2023
Miikka Herranen has been appointed to the role of Product assembly, Production at Lekatech Oy. He has started on the 1st of November in the new role. Miikka has educational background in construction. He is experienced with all sorts of off-road machines and installation work related to them.
10.11.2023
Miikka Herranen has been appointed to the role of Product assembly, Production at Lekatech Oy.
He has started on the 1st of November in the new role.
Miikka has educational background in construction. He is experienced with all sorts of off-road machines and installation work related to them. Miikka is responsible for assembling the Lekatech products. His role is also to support in hammer testing.
We welcome Miikka to Lekatech and wish all of success in his new job!
Antti Anttila
CEO, Lekatech Oy
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