Uses of Cutterhead Dredging

 

 

 

 

 

 

The better the cutter head performs the more productive the cutter suction dredger will be. Therefore, we have been developing cutter heads for decades, based on its practical experience with numerous types of soils and dredging vessels. Our cutter technology is driven by our fundamental knowledge of excavation, slurry creation and wear resistance, aided by 3D solid modelling and powerful computer analysis - cutterhead dredging.

The spinning of the cutter head in the soil constitutes the first step in an efficient and effective dredging process. It all starts with excavation. In general, a cutter head consists of various parts: a back ring; hub; blades; and specific cutting elements. The cutter is usually equipped with five or six blades that connect the hub with the ring. This must be able to rotate freely with respect to the suction mouth. We have a full range of cutter heads available ranging from the smallest Edge cutter heads for soft soils to the largest curvetooth cutter heads to be used with rock applications - environmental dredging.

The results of a long-lasting scientific research for maximizing the performance of a cutter head combined with the best practices from the field. This combination resulted in a long list of the most sought-after features for a state-of-the-art cutter head and makes the CurveTooth cutter head the new standard in the market. We have been delivering cutter heads for many decades. To support our customers, we still deliver cutter heads for cutter suction dredgers built almost half a century ago. And we will continue to do so.

In addition to our broad range of standard cutter types and sizes, there is always the possibility of a fully or partly custom-made cutter head. In case of very specific needs, either by application or for a specific dredger, a custom-built cutter head could be the best option. Furthermore, we also offer retrofit options.  For more information, please visit our site https://www.Pacificmaritimegroup.com/