Pneumatic breakers, also called paving breakers or jackhammers, use compressed air to drive a heavy piston that breaks concrete, asphalt, and rock. They are a mainstay of demolition and construction work where a large amount of controlled impact energy is needed at the end of a handheld tool.

Breakers demand a compressor with ample airflow and the right working steel for the material at hand. Explore the full range of pneumatic equipment in our air tools category, and find moil points, chisels, and spades in our air tool steel collection.