Reliable Performance For Tunnel Boring Machines

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Reliable performance for

tunnel boring machines


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A global partner to help you


break through

No matter which climate you work in or which geological conditions you


deal with, performance and reliability are first on your mind. You need the
right combination of power, control and function for your tunnel boring
machine – whatever its technology. With flexible system solutions from
Bosch Rexroth, you have all the tools to optimize productivity and results.

40 years and countless tunnels

Boring is much more than extending a tunnel from A to B.


With challenges both above and below ground, finishing on
time takes force and precision in equal measure. It takes not
just raw power, but the right amount of power at the right
point in time. For four decades, Rexroth system solutions
have offered the ideal combination of power and control.

Rock-solid experience
Over the years our safe, reliable and efficient systems have
improved all kinds of tunnel boring machines. In total, our
drive and control solutions have served more than 1000
tunnel boring machines worldwide. Combined with our
expertise in application engineering, our high-quality sys-
tem solutions are a unique opportunity to enhance your
tunneling performance and productivity. Backing them up is
a global network of resources, including production plants,
sales offices and service facilities.

TBM benefits from Bosch Rexroth:


f Maximized uptime and performance through proven and
reliable drive and control systems, built with high-quality
components
f Space savings and simplified construction through
compact and powerful solutions
f Efficiency and operating safety through a high level of
controllability
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Technology to put you


at the cutting edge

Cutting. Thrusting. Lining. Transporting. On a tunnel boring Cutter head drives – features
machine, these functions and more must work smoothly and f Robust and reliable design that withstands vibrations and
reliably for safe and efficient operations. Bosch Rexroth is a performs well in even the toughest conditions, allowing
one-stop shop for everything you need to make that happen. you to maximize uptime
System solutions from Bosch Rexroth comprise cutting-edge f Compact construction that enables space- and weight-
technologies, matched perfectly to each other and to your saving solutions
application. You get reliable tools for boosting production and f High breakaway torque and power density that give you
performance, built on our long experience with tunneling and power when you need it
tunnel boring machines.
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Screw conveyor drives – features enable high power with precise movement, ensuring
f Robust design that ensures reliable operation and maxi- powerful and controlled propulsion
mized uptime f Robust design that ensures reliable operation and maxi-
f Compact construction that enables space- and weight- mized uptime
saving solutions f All functions in a complete system solution from one
f A wide range of powerful motors with everything from reliable supplier
low speed to high speed solutions.

Erectors drives – features


f Compact construction that enables space- and weight-
saving solutions
f Robust design that maximizes uptime and operating
reliability
f All functions in a complete system solution from one
reliable supplier: travel cylinder, lift/grab cylinder, pumps,
motors for rotation, etc.

Thrust/propulsion drives – features


f Control systems and a unique range of pumps that
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Going the distance


– right by your side

Our mission is to supply excellent solutions that ensure you get the
most out of your processes. As an active long-term partner, we support
and improve your operations by providing experience, know-how and
excellent service.

With our global network of knowledge and service, we Our highly experienced local service staff can take care
offer on-the-door-step support that goes well beyond the of your system solutions so that you can concentrate on
ordinary. Our engineers are not only experts in our own the most important aspect of all – your core business.
solutions, but also specialists in your applications. As a
system partner, we take on the responsibility for retrofit No matter where in the world you operate, you can rely
and modernization work, for upgrading previously-installed on Bosch Rexroth for fast, professional assistance. With
machines to the latest state-of-the-art in safety technology, 160 service centers in over 80 different countries, we
and for increasing the energy efficiency of the entire are always close at hand. Our service is your key to
production system. higher productivity.

Range of Rexroth Services for


Machinery Applications and Engineering

Spare Parts Preventive and


Predictive Services

Repairs Retrofit and


Modernization

Field Service

Detailed information
www.boschrexroth.com/service
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Tough application,
ingenious solution Exactly

Advantages
Efficiency and operating safety Maximized uptime and perfor-
through a high level of controlla- mance through proven and reli-
bility able drive and control systems,
built with high-quality compo-
Space savings and simplified nents
construction through compact
and powerful solutions
Bosch Rexroth Mellansel AB
SE-895 80 Mellansel
tel: +46 (0)660 870 00
www.boschrexroth.com

Find your personal contact person here:


www.boschrexroth.com/contact

Further information:
www.boschrexroth.com/tbm

R999000347 (2015-04)
© Bosch Rexroth AG 2015 Our policy of continuous development requires that we reserve the right to make
Subject to revisions! changes without specific notice.

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