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Accurate, Small Diameter Pipe Jacking: Applications With and Without Pilot Tubes
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Accurate, Small Diameter Pipe Jacking: Applications With and Without Pilot Tubes

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Introduction
Akkerman, founded in 1973, is a family-owned company based in the USA, specializing in the engineering and manufacturing of pipe jacking and tunneling equipment. They offer a global sales and service network.

Guided Boring Machine (GBM) Concept
The GBM, first manufactured in 2001, is designed for installing small diameter pipes with high precision in grade and alignment, suitable for sewer, water, and utility industries. It features a quick setup, small footprint, and versatility, accommodating pipe diameters from 4 to 48 inches (102-1220mm). Common pipe materials include clay, concrete, Hobas, polycrete, and steel casing.

Installing Pipe With the GBM
The GBM method is highly accurate for installing pipes in displaceable ground conditions with an N Value or SPT of less than 50, supporting drive lengths up to 500 feet. It includes a guidance system for various boring techniques and is suitable for non-pressurized soils.

Using Pilot Tube Technology
Pilot tubes are used for obstacle detection and guidance, offering accuracy of ¼ inch at 300 feet (6mm at 92m). The system includes dual wall pilot tubes with lubrication and air/nitrogen options.

GBM Versus Slurry Microtunneling
The GBM system is cost-effective, requires minimal crew training, and operates in a small work area. In contrast, slurry microtunneling demands a higher initial investment, experienced crew, and is diameter dependent. GBM is suitable for non-pressurized soils, while slurry microtunneling is better for saturated and flowing materials.

GBM Accessories
- Powered Cutter Head (PCH): Used for upsizing in various ground conditions, available in models with different shaft and pipe diameters.
- Powered Reaming Head (PRH): Allows installation of multiple diameters with one kit.
- Eliminator: Designed for non-displaceable soils, featuring bullet teeth and HP jetting nozzles.

GBM Jacking Frames and Power Packs
Akkerman offers versatile jacking frames with different pipe OD capacities and shaft sizes. Power packs are matched to the jacking frames, providing necessary hydraulic power.

Guidance for Auger Boring Machines
Guiding auger rigs improves accuracy, allows longer drives, uses smaller casing sizes, speeds up installation, and helps detect obstacles early.

Service and Support
Akkerman is committed to customer satisfaction with a dedicated team for aftermarket sales and technical support, ensuring integrity and diligence in service.
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Accurate, Small Diameter Pipe Jacking: Applications With and Without Pilot Tubes-1

Accurate, Small Diameter Pipe Jacking Applications With and Without Pilot Tubes Troy Stokes

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Guided Boring Machine (GBM) Concept Installing Pipe With the GBM Using Pilot Tube Technology Questions & Answers

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Privately Held, Family-Owned and Operated Global Sales and Service Full Range of Pipe Jacking and Tunneling Equipment

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AKKERMAN Guided Boring Machine First GBM Manufactured in 2001 Diameters: 4-48in (102-1220mm) OD Quick Setup Small Footprint Versatile Common Types of Pipe: Clay Concrete Hobas Polycrete Steel Casing

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Guided Boring Method … What Is It? An extremely accurate method of installing small diameter pipe with the grade and alignment precision required to meet the demands of the sewer, water and utility industry.

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Displaceable Ground Conditions *** N Value or SPT = < 50 *** Pull Back (PVC, HDPE, etc.) Hybrid: Guidance System for Auger Boring Guidance System for Pipe Ramming Guidance System for HDD

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GBM vs. Slurry Microtunneling Guided Boring Machine (GBM) Slurry Microtunneling The GBM system offers a low cost of operation, a small work area and minimal crew training, can use pilot tubes for obstacle detection Slurry microtunneling requires a higher initial investment, experienced crew is necessary, use is diameter dependent, water tight shaft with pit seals Diameter Range Guidance System Active, laser Minimum Shaft Size Auger/dirt bucket system Spoil Management Slurry separation equipment Displaceable with pilot tubes Ground Conditions Most suitable for saturated and flowing materials Active,...

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Guided Boring Operation Guided Boring Machine 3-Step Process M Step 1: Precise Installation of Pilot Tubes Step 2: Advancing Casings and Augers Along Pilot Tube Path Illuminated Target shown on the Computer Screen Monitor Step 3: Augers and Casings Step 3: The Powered Reaming Head (PRH) Step 3: The Powered Cutter Head (PCH) Typically for Installations of 11" OD up to Typically for Installations of 14" OD up to Typically for Installations of 20" OD up to 16" Final Product Pipe _ 20" Final Product Pipe M 28.5" Final Product Pipe

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GBM Guidance System Accuracy = ¼ in @ 300ft (6mm @ 92m)

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Dual Wall Pilot Tube Lubrication Air / Nitrogen

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Quick Assembly Long Life Universal Designed for Pull Back

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GUIDED BORING METHOD WITH POWERED CUTTER HEAD Step 1: PRECISE INSTALLATION OF PILOT TUBES The firs': step s the Tati'JaSori rf sr« p-a', luoe a** ie ana g-™*e Step 2z ADVANCING THRUST CASINOS ALONG PILOT TUBE PATH The second csep a to '-oCaw tne pilot iutoe mrtn 4 reon* ng heed or attwf jpuirtg 'mi and stniyJond thn,nl eating* Step 3: INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT PIPE WITH POWERED CUTTER HEAD in the ffirfTi ctep. the porttiea t_r:er nead fcAHK he ttvust cac-ngt n - raraue me tore t&

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The Powered Cutter Head (PCH) is an upsizing tool for a variety of ground conditions PCH Model Frame Type

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GUIDED BORING METHOD WITH POWERED REAMING HEAD Step 1: PRECISE INSTALLATION OF PILOT TUBES The f*sl step is the- installation of the p::ot tube on lire, and grade Step 2: ADVANCING THRUST CASINGS ALONG PILOT TUBE PATH The second slep is 10 SC+IDW the pilot tjbe with a ream4ig head or other upsizing tool and standard 1 V QDihrusf. casingp. Step 3: INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT PIPE WITH POWERED REAM IMG HEAD In the third step, the powered reaming head fallows the thrust casings to increase the bore to match the product pipe d aniEter.

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Powered Reaming Head (PRH) Kit = 14 / 16 / 20” (350 / 400 / 500 mm) OD Install Multiple Diameters With One Kit

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Designed for Non-Displaceable Soils Bullet Teeth Hollow Augers Works With All Sizes of GBM Jacking Frames

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GUIDED BORING METHOD WITH POWERED CUTTER HEAD Step 1: PRECISE INSTALLATION OF PJLOT TUBES The firs': step s the ^la a^on of tiepka! m Step £ ADVANCING THRUST CASINOS ALONG PILOT TUBE PATH The second crep s to Inflow tne p-toi h/be inra reon* r>ead Df -other upwuig looi. arid stn-ntjard thjuss casings. Slep 3: INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT PIPE WITH POWERED CUTTER HEAD \TI the th*u step, the powered C^TST wad to. orvs lw thru-si casings u -nc^Me tne tors ta motefi the product p pe d^i™tr.

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Akkerman GBM Jacking Frames offer unmatched versatility and advanced engineering GBM Model Frame Type

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Every jacking frame needs hydraulic power, Akkerman Power Packs provide the right match Pump Unit Model Power Level

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Guidance For Auger Boring Machines

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Why Should I Guide My Auger Rig? Improved Accuracy Longer Drives Possible Smaller Faster Bullet Teeth Casing Sizes Less Find Dewatering Obstacles Before They Find You!

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Typical Casing Accuracy “The 1% Rule” 3’ per 300’ Drive Avg Deviation

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GBM Frame Mounted on Auger Rig

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Auger Boring Sighted Down Machine Center Of Pilot Tubes Auger Boring

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GBM Frame Mounted on Auger Rig

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GBM Frame Mounted on Auger Ri Auger Boring Sighted Down Center Of Pilot Tubes GBM Single Stage Frame With Auger Boring Adapter Pilot Tube Auger Boring Steel Casing

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Steel Casing Adapter

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GBM Frame Mounted on Auger Ri Auger Boring Sighted Down Center Of Pilot Tubes GBM Single Stage Frame With Auger Boring Adapter Dua|.Wa||ed Pilot Tube Auger Boring Steel Casing Two Stage Weld-On k \ Reaming Head steel Casing ^ Weld-On Reaming Head Pilot Tube

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Steel Casing Adapter

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GBM Accessories – Auger Boring Weld-On Reaming Head Adapters Pilot Tube Swivel

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Service and Support Akkerman is committed to exceeding customer expectations with integrity, diligence and without compromise Our dedicated and highly knowledgeable team of aftermarket sales and field technical support staff are available for collaboration and assistance

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“At Akkerman, Right is Right!”

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