In October 2021, the breakthrough of a Robbins Crossover XRE TBM was the cause of much celebration. A team of personnel from Kolin Construction, Turkish …
The XRE TBM is capable of "crossing over" (X) between two modes, rock (R) and EPB (E), and its fine-tuned design represents a new generation of Crossover …
Robbins EPBMs control the stability of the tunnel face and subsidence of the ground surface by monitoring and adjusting the pressure inside the cutterhead chamber to …
Soft ground, EPB TBM-driven tunnels provide a challenging environment for continuous conveyors due to the variety of materials present. The design of both horizontal and vertical soft ground …
These field-tested features include a single-direction cutterhead for more efficient excavation in abrasive ground, and multi-speed gearboxes. The specialized …
Les tunneliers EPB (Earth Pressure Balance) soutiennent le front de taille grâce à la pression exercée par la terre à l'intérieur de la chambre d'excavation, qui est évacuée …
A team of personnel from Turkish State Railways (TCDD), Kolin Construction, and Robbins field service have met to observe the breakthrough of the …
On May 23, 2019, a celebration was in order: The last of six 8.93 m (29.3 ft) diameter EPBs had completed excavation at Lot 4 of Mexico City's Tύnel Emisor …
Mexico's largest TBM, a 10.2m (33.5ft) diameter Robbins EPB, completed its successful tunneling run on March 1, 2012. The machine, for a consortium of ICA, …
The XSE TBM—standing for a Crossover (X) between Slurry (S) and EPB (E), fits the bill in many cases. In variable ground the XSE combines the best aspects of both proven …