Introducing the Tubeshor ATC

Описание: An evolution of Tubeshor, the Tubeshor Active Thermal Compensator (ATC), is a revolutionary patent protect Tubeshor accessory that can reduce thermal loading by up to 90% compared to a mechanically locked off prop.

How does it work?

The Tubeshor ATC contains a 450tonne load capacity hydraulic cylinder coupled to a bladder accumulator which is pressurised to suit the individual prop and design geo-load before dispatch. Most of the time, the pressure of the hydraulic cylinder will be less than the pressure in the accumulator - which results in normal/static performance of the prop.

When higher temperature forces excessive prop thermal expansion which causes the pressure in the hydraulic cylinder to be greater than the accumulator, the gas within the accumulator will automatically compress to balance out the pressures.

This means that a further increase in prop length resulting from thermal expansion does not result in nearly the usual increase in prop load.

Features & benefits:

Reduction in props: Up to 90% reduction in thermal loading reduces prop loads, enables less and/or smaller props with wider prop spacings.

Reduced Cost: With less space is taken up within the excavation, savings can be made on equipment, labour, transport, and plant cost, as smaller plant can be used to install and remove the equipment.

Sustainable: Loads imposed on the permanent wall from the temporary props are reduced, enabling a lower cost wall design using less material and potentially reduce the volume of excavated soil, reducing project cost, and further reducing the carbon footprint.

Quick and easy installation and use: Prop installation and pre-loading on site is carried out in the same way as for any standard proprietary prop, so no special operative skills are needed with quick installation.

Autonomous mitigation: Mitigation of thermal load is autonomous with no need for external pumps or electrical power, which reduces complexity, the chance of malfunction and improves on-site safety.

Innovative monitoring: The prop load can be read by direct inspection on site, with the option to use e-Pins and Wireless Nodes to provide continuous prop load monitoring and data logging via a smartphone, tablet or laptop offering total peace of mind.

Inherently safe: Tubeshor ATC is CE certified and compliant with the European Pressure Directive.

Reduced CO2: Less material, transport, waste & smaller plant, lowers carbon footprint.

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