What tools and machines are key in pipe ramming?

Q: What tools and machines are key in pipe ramming?

Pipe ramming requires hydraulic presses, cutting heads (open or mixed shield), laser guidance equipment, bentonite lubrication systems and thrust chambers. This equipment allows the insertion of the trenchless pipe with millimetric precision. Eurohinca adapts its machinery according to the type of terrain and length of the crossing.

⚙️ Essential equipment in pipe ramming

The pipe ramming employs heavy machinery and advanced technology to push and control the pipe without the need for trenching. The following are the most commonly used elements:

Hydraulic pusher pressesThe force generated by the force of the pipe: located in the attack shaft, they generate the force necessary to push the pipe through the ground.
Cutting head or open shieldCutting the ground, with mixed or pressurized options depending on the geology.
Laser or theodolite guidance equipmentThe new system: guarantees millimetric precision in trajectory and alignment.
Bentonite lubrication systemreduces friction between pipe and ground, avoiding clogging and protecting the integrity of the pipe.
Thrust chamber and arrival wellSafe structures for pushing and retrieving the head.

Eurohinca has its own machinery adapted to each project, as highlighted on its web page at what is pipe jacking.

To learn more about trenchless equipment standards, you can check the NASTT trenchless machinery technical guide.