04/2007 - mts1000A - Browns Bay, New Zealand

A mts1000A was operating as a part of major job for a wastewater project in Browns Bay in New Zealand. The mts1000A with OD630mm was equipped with an auger conveyance system.

This project attracted great public attention. The "New Zealand Construction News", for example, devoted the front page of its May 2007 issue to this project.

Jacking Container VC-20.04 with hoist

Technical data:

  • Dimensions: Standard 20'' container
  • Weight: 8000kg
  • Power pack for jacking station and auger drive: 75kW
  • Max. load hoist: 3,2 to

Prepared product pipes OD620mm
with auger conveyor

Steering Head BK-M-0630.01 and Jacking Station PS-M-2300kN-800.01 in Starting Shaft

Technical data jacking rig:

  • Min. shaft diameter: 2500mm
  • Jacking force: 2300kN
  • Torque auger drive: 20.000Nm
  • RPM auger drive: 0-50 1/min

Steering head BK-M-0630.01 in
Target Shaft

Technical data steering head:

  • Outer diameter steering head : 630mm
  • Outer diameter auger: 240mm
  • Steering head length: 1200mm