Atlas Copco's RTEX wins Executive Hire Show's Innovation Award

When developing the RTEX, Atlas Copco reviewed the fundamental mechanism used in pneumatic breakers which discharge air whenever the piston moves up or down. RTEX only consumes air on the piston’s return stroke. Air from the innovative chamber on top of the breaker is used to push the piston down without discharging any compressed air. This allowed the piston to be longer and heavier which improves the energy transfer from the stroke mechanism to the chisel. It also reduces vibrations at the core - the pressure on top of the acting piston is constant so does not generate vibrations like conventional breakers, removing the need for vibration damping. By moving the valve to the bottom of the breaker the operation utilizes minimal energy and gives high impact power. Weighing only 25 kg, the RTEX has the breaking performance of top class 30-35 kg breakers. RTEX is more compact, making it easier to work in tight areas and offering a more comfortable working position. Stiff handles ensure the operator benefits from the RTEX’s vibration reduction measures regardless of how hard they push down on the handles. Combined with the Sofstart™ function, the stiff handles make it very easy to control the RTEX particularly when making that crucial first cut.