MTBM Lubrication & Jacking Cans
The Akkerman lube and jack can is an extreme asset for any contractor looking to reduce risk on a microtunneling project. These units mount directly behind an Akkerman MTBM head and serve three very distinctive benefits that promote a successful project.
Benefits
- The unit contains a primary stand-alone injection system that ensures proper delivery of pipe lubricant to the annulus directly behind the MTBM. The bentonite injection system is remotely controlled and monitored by the operator or ran in automatic mode.
- The unit contains propulsion jacks housed in a sealed telescopic can that is remotely controlled by the MTBM operator at the surface. This allows smooth and dynamic advancement control of the excavation at the cutterhead in adverse ground conditions and rock.
- An on-board hydraulic power pack not only supplies power to the propulsion cylinders when selected, and the operator can remotely control multiple intermediate jacking stations with lines supplied from the MTBM eliminated high-pressure hydraulic lines from the launch shaft.
FEATURES:
- On‑board powerpack is interchangeable between similar diameter units.
- Lube and Jack Can provides flexibility in the pipe string for line and grade accuracy.
- Reduces pipe jacking loads by properly injecting bentonite lube into the annulus.
- Control software supported by Akkerman Microtunnel Control systems.
- Allows the operator to efficiently control face pressure at the MTBM cutterhead.
- The lube can serves as the primary Automatic Bentonite Injection System, promoting efficient jacking loads along the entire project.
Testimonials
Akkerman equipment is some of the best machinery available that is backed up by a team of professional trenchless experts. We have multiple Akkerman units that are very reliable and always leading technology. I can’t say enough great things about the customer service, when I need something, day, night, Christmas, Thanksgiving! they always respond and get us what we need without fail, which is critical in our industry.
Shawn Gaunt, President
The Tunneling Company Inc.