Model: Catamount

The revolutionary Catamount line of piercing tools from HammerHead^® offers the industry a reciprocating head tool that is easy to start, regardless of air pressure level, and is the first pneumatic piercing tool head effective in both hard and soft soil conditions. The new Catamount tool line is currently available in 2.5" (64 mm), 3" (76 mm) and 4.375" (111 mm) diameter tools.

Smart Head Technology
HammerHead designed the Catamount so the head is driven by air that resets the head, eliminating the need for mechanical springs, which are a common source of failure in trenchless tool designs. This design allows for a faster and easier start by eliminating the need to overcome recoil found in competitive models. The Catamount design takes full advantage of reciprocating head technology by increasing production rates in all soil types and also reduces tool swim at any operating pressure.

Power Port^®
This patented quarter-turn reverse feature pneumatically locks the tool into forward or reverse gear, preventing accidental direction change during the bore. The valve whip is designed to be flexible, preventing tool binding if a bore collapse occurs.

One-Piece Body
The Catamount design features a one-piece body made of heat-treated alloy steel versus welded or tubular construction. This design allows HammerHead to use a much heavier striker, increasing overall impact force. The one-piece body also provides better durability and tool life.

Striker Wear Rings
The one-piece striker contains a set of wear rings that eliminates metal-to-metal contact, providing a sustaining level of performance.

Clamped Rear Anvil
The patented rear anvil is a hallmark of the HammerHead piercing tool design. This feature provides up to 200 percent more clamp load than competitive models and offers fast and easy field maintenance capable of being performed on the tailgate of your truck.

Specifications

Resources

	HammerHead Catamount Brochure
	Piercing Tool Line Brochure (English)

Job Stories

There’s a New and More Productive Cat in Town - October 30, 2008

The Catamount™ line of piercing tools from HammerHead

Stitch Boring the Last Mile - September 29, 2008

When contractors install large amounts of gas or fiber installations, stitch boring with piercing tools is one of those industry standards that is preferred.

Piercing Tools Make the Difference for Cable Contractor - July 28, 2008

Tools help company install up to 10,000 feet of cable per week.

» More Job Stories