Storage efficiency for tunnelling segments
As production volumes increase, many manufacturers are looking for smarter and more efficient solutions. A recent project with AFCONS shows what’s possible.
Read moreAerolift provided CREG with the vacuum lifting solution used in the tunnel boring machines for the Red Line Project in Israel, Tel Aviv. The Red Line Project is intended to extend the existing metro system with 24 kilometres, of which 11 kilometres are underground. A total of 6 TBMs are being used for this project, of which the first have already reached a breakthrough.
The complete lifting solution we designed for inside a tunnel boring machine (TBM) consists of two vacuum lifters. The first vacuum lifter transports the tunnel segments and keystones to the segment feeder of the erector. To meet the erector’s position the suction pad is able to rotate 90 degrees during the transport.
The second vacuum lifter operates as part of the erector and perfectly matches the interface of the TBM. To meet every required position the lifter is able to turn 360 degrees.
Red Line Project
As production volumes increase, many manufacturers are looking for smarter and more efficient solutions. A recent project with AFCONS shows what’s possible.
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Demoulding, lifting, and turning of tunnel segments and keystones in one movement. Safe and efficient!
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Complete lifting solution for inside the tunnel boring machine. All movement are done by an Aerolift vacuum lifting device.
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