Vulcan Tool Asphalt Cutter 1045 5 Inch Wide Blade 1-1/8 Inch Hex Shank (Shot Peened Steel Electric Pneumatic Demolition Hammer Breaker Chisel)

Vulcan Tool 1045 5-Inch Wide 1-1/8-Inch Hex Shank Asphalt Cutter

The Vulcan Tool 1045 5-Inch Wide Asphalt Cutter executes straight-edge trenching, pavement scoring, and utility patching across asphalt roadways. Forged from high-grade alloy steel with a shot-peened surface treatment, this 11-inch breaker chisel fits standard 1-1/8-inch hex tool retainers on electric and pneumatic demolition hammers. Its 5-inch broad cutting edge focuses downward kinetic impact to shear compacted bitumen cleanly without binding in hot blacktop.

Best Used For:

• Roadway Utility Trenching: Slicing straight relief borders through asphalt courses prior to backhoe excavation for pipe installation.
• Pavement Patching & Repair: Squaring pothole boundaries and deteriorated road seams for seamless asphalt patching.
• Parking Lot Resurfacing: Stripping and edging perimeter asphalt aprons away from concrete curbing and gutters.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 5-Inch Broad Chisel Profile: Maximizes linear cutting coverage per stroke to expedite surface scoring through dense aggregate layers.
• 1-1/8-Inch Hex Shank: Industry-standard 6-inch notched shank seats securely in heavy electric breaker hammers and air-powered paving breakers.
• Shot-Peened Hardening: Mechanical surface peening relieves internal tensile stress, boosting fatigue resistance under severe percussive impact.
• Protective Clear Coat: Prevents premature rust accumulation and oxidation while stored on open jobsite service trucks.
• Dedicated Bitumen Geometry: Wedge-tapered blade engineered specifically for blacktop penetration (not rated for concrete demolition).

What's Included

• (1) Vulcan Tool 1045 5-Inch Wide Asphalt Cutter with 1-1/8-Inch Hex Shank (11-Inch Overall Length)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Maintain a vertical 90-degree penetration angle when cutting asphalt to avoid excessive side-load leverage on the 1-1/8-inch hex shank, and keep the chisel out of reinforced concrete sub-bases to preserve the sharpened cutting edge.