McLaughlin's Steerable Rock System (SRS) allows operators to maneuver auger boring machines in tough ground conditions for an on-grade bore.
- Bore in solid and fractured rock ground conditions
- Operate in rock up to 25,000 psi
- Half-open faced design allows fractured rock to be pulled into cutting head where it is crushed or swallowed; creates a consistent boring path
- System of disc cutters and rock picks navigate varying rock conditions
- Disc cutters designed to break up solid rock as they rotate
- Rock picks pull remaining fractured rock disc cutters could not disperse
- Full-rotational turntable eliminates need for a single main bearing
- Automatic grease system constantly lubricates turntable
- Four steering flaps hydraulically actuated allow head to stay on grade
- Built-in water level monitors grade throughout the bore
- Two halogen lights in control station indicate lateral (left and right) steering head movements
- Self-contained control station regulates movement of steering head and all hydraulic, water and electrical lines
- Compatible with any make or model of auger boring machine with necessary torque requirements
- Available in sizes 36 to 60 in.
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