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T Tunneling li with ith Akk Akkerman S Series i II 

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Equipment 

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Presented by: y 

Chris Sivesind 

Sales Engineer 

Akkerman, Inc. 

csivesind@akkerman.com 

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Part II of III 

November 28, 2012

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� Introduction 

Agenda 

� 5000 Series II Pump Unit System 

�� Tunnel Boring Machines - Series II 

� Increased capabilities and the enhancements for each 

� Support equipment: Haul Units, Yokes and IJS’s 

� Questions & answers

AKKERMAN 

�Founded in 1973 

�Privately held, family-owned and operated 

�Global sales and service 

�Engineered and manufactured in USA 

�Full range of innovative 

pipe jacking and tunneling equipment

AKKERMAN - Brownsdale, MN USA

5000 Series Pump Unit System

5000 Series II Pump Unit System: 

Design G Goals 

�� Better specifications equating to increased 

efficiency 

�� Improve ergonomics 

� Compatibility 

�� I Improve safety f t for f operators t 

� Integrated dual -feed pump 

� Same dimensions 

� Improved component availability 

� Improve aesthetics


Enhancements 

� Simplified p Design g 

� Two independent hydraulic 

systems 

� Integrated dual-feed 

capabilities while keeping 

same height dimension as the 

single-feed 5000 

� Overall dimensions changed by 

10” of added depth


Enhancements 

� Extended vertical clearance for laser 

� Improved operator’s station- eye level gauges and 

indicator dcatolights-hand g ts a dlevel e e hydraulic yd au c co controls t o s 

� Lower noise levels, electric motor for cooling circuit 

eliminated 

� Phase connection error indicator light 

�� Two reservoirs one for high and one for low pressure


Enhancements 

� Overall improved hydraulic plumbing resulting in fewer 

leaks 

� Easier to service 

� New operators can be trained quickly 

� Series II unit is compatible with all existing Akkerman 

TBM’s, Haul Systems and jacking yokes

5000 Series II Pump Unit System 

� 400 Tons of Jacking Force 

� Diameter Range 36”-144” 

� 120 GPM @ 3000 PSI Hydraulic y Dual Feed, standard on 

Series II TBM 

� Original g 5000 required q an auxiliary y pump p p to achieve dual 

feed-increased height clearance 

� IJS hydraulic pressures were reduced from 8400 PSI to 

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5800 PSI which will require the use of more IJS cylinders.

5000 Series II Pump Unit: Operator 

Station

5000 Series II Pump Unit System


O Operator C Control Station 

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5000 Series II Pump Unit System

Tunnel Boring g 

Machine- Series II

Tunnel Tunnel Boring Boring Machine’s 

Machine s 

TBMs direct install pipe from 48-114” (1,219 – 2,896 mm) OD 

The system is laser guided with a self-leveling, passive 

laser and steering joints to ensure line and grade accuracy 

for gravity flow installations 

TBMs have interchangeable cutter heads for various soil 

conditions diti with ith a rotating t ti drum d 

An optional closed face cutter face is available for unstable 

ground conditions 

An optional mixed face cutter face is available for non- 

displaceable spoils for the Series II TBMs 

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Tunnel Boring Machine - Series II 

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TBM vs. Slurry Microtunneling 

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Versus Slurry Microtunneling 

The TBM is accurate, installs a 

wide range of pipe sizes in varied 

geology, low cost of operation and 

with minimal training, face access 

for cutter head service and 

obstruction removal, not water 

tight 

General Slurry microtunneling requires a 

higher initial investment, 

experienced crew is necessary, 

use is diameter dependent, no 

face access, water tight shaft with 

pit seals installation 

48-94.5” 48 94.5 (1,200-2,400 (1,200 2,400 mm) Diameter Range 30-94.5” 30 94.5 (760 – 2,400 mm) 

Passive, laser Guidance System Active, laser 

22.5’ (6.8 m) Minimum Shaft Size 16’ (4.8 m) 

CConveyor and haul unit system S Spoil Management SSlurry 

separation equipment 

Most suitable for conditions 

allowing personnel entry 

Ground Conditions 

Ground Conditions Most suitable for saturated and 

flowing materials

Tunnel Boring Machine - Series II: Design 

G Goals 

� Better drive reliability 

� Increased torque 

� Capable of excavating mixed ground conditions as well as soft 

ground and soft/weathered rock 

� Bi-Directional Rotation, variable speed cutter head rotation 

�� Improved operator ergonomics 

� Simplify the hydraulics and minimize leak points 

�� Improve aesthetics 

� Easier to build

Tunnel Boring Machine - Series II: 

Enhancements 

� Fully sealed and lubricated tri-roller bearing-equating to 

better drive reliability 

� Motors capable of 5,000 psi high-pressure, producing higher 

torque q 

� Series II TBMs offer 40% more torque than first series TBM’s 

�� Simplified Hydraulic System

Tunnel Boring Machine–Series II: 

Enhancements 

� Operator Safety: machine e-stop 

� Improved p ergonomics- g controls are centrally y located and 

easier to operate 

� Robust construction for the expanded p range g of ggeology gy 

the machine is capable of excavating and increased 

distances projects are requiring.

Tunnel Boring g 

Machine - Series II: Interior

Tunnel Boring Machine - Series II: 

C Cutterhead O Options 

� Dirt cutterhead 

�� Carbide (bullet-bit) (bullet bit) Cutterhead bar 

� Sand shelves 

� Cl Closed d face f attachment h for f wet or unstable bl soils il 

� Mixed-ground cutter head

TBM Support Equipment: 524 Haul Unit 

�� 5 HP-Electric HP Electric Motor Motor-500 500 ft per 

minute 

� 36”-60” ID-Typical diameter 

range 

� Removable battery pack- 

minimal i i l ddowntime ti 

� Ability to use a 60” or 90” long 

bucket for greater capacity 

� Versatile

TBM Support Equipment: 1548 Haul 

Units 

� 15 HP 

�� Min Min. Diameter 60” 60 

� Adjustable width for use with 

20 or 24 gauge track 

� Accommodates 60” or 90” 

length buckets 

� Front and rear lights 

�� Battery charges while braking 

� 750’ per minute

TBM Support Equipment: Jacking g Yokes 

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TBM Support Equipment: 

Intermediate Jacking S Stations ( (IJS’s) S ) 

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AKKERMAN: Service and Support 

Akkerman is committed to exceeding 

customer expectations with integrity integrity, 

diligence and without compromise. 

Our dedicated and highly g y 

knowledgeable team of aftermarket 

sales and field technical support staff 

are available il bl ffor collaboration ll b ti and d 

assistance .

AKKERMAN Mission Statement 

Goal driven for customer success

Please join us us on January January 9, 9, 2013 for 

the final segment in our webinar series - 

Slurry y Microtunneling: g When and 

where to use it. 

Presented by Jason Holden, Sales 

Engineer with Akkerman 

Th Thank k you f for your ti time and d iinterest t t i in 

Akkerman products. 

www.akkerman.com 

www akkerman com

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