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TERRA-HAMMER Steel pipe raming systems

Applications

Pipe ramming with the steel giant TERRA-HAMMER

    The steel pipe rams of TERRA are one of the most fastest and strongest rams you can find in the world market. With its enourmous ramming force and the low air requirement the Swiss engineers have proven their talent in the art of engineering. With the steel pipe rams of TERRA you can ram steel pipes from 150 mm (6“) up to 3000 mm (120“).

Pipe ramming with the steel giant TERRA-HAMMER
Pipe ramming with the steel giant TERRA-HAMMER

Heavy main piston – 3 years of warranty (industry leading)

    The heavy main pistons (strikers) produce the unusual high impact and ramming energy. The main piston weighs up to 60 % of the machine. Even the largest main pistons with a weight of 1.5 tonnes are produced from one single piece. Therefore there are no critical joints. Due to the heavy main piston the ram has an enormous ramming force. The impulse is transfered where it is needed – in the head! This is possible through the hollow head design. TERRA offers a warranty of 3 years for all main pistons.

Heavy main piston – 3 years of warranty (industry leading)
Heavy main piston – 3 years of warranty (industry leading)

Smart hollow head design

    The TERRA-HAMMER is not afraid of any comparison to conventional rams due to TERRA's tremendous power and enormous speed. If you compare the main pistons of TERRA to other conventional main pistons, you can see, that the TERRA main pistons are longer. The ram itselfe remains shorter but stronger at the same time. This is only possible because TERRA has invented the hollow head design. The impulse is transfered where it is needed – in the head. Thanks to the acceleration ports in the main housing the main piston can be moved with low air consumption.

Smart hollow head design
Smart hollow head design

Horizontal application

    Steel pipes up to Ø 3'000 mm are rammed horizontally through the ground. The ram sits behind the steel pipe. Depending on ground conditions and steel pipe diameter drive lengths up to 120 m are possible.

Horizontal application
Horizontal application

Vertical application

    The steel pipe rams of TERRA can also be used vertical. You can ram bollards into a lake with your TERRA ram.

Vertical application
Vertical application

Pipe roofing

    The TERRA-ram can also be used in tunnel constructions. It rams several steel pipes parallel to produce a roof.

Pipe roofing
Pipe roofing

HDD assist

    When pulling in long steel pipes with HDD drill rigs, the TERRA ram gives dynamic assistance at the rear of the steel pipe. This leads to higher productivity and longer drilling lengths.

HDD assist
HDD assist

HDD casing

    When a HDD drill takes several months there is the risk, that the entry of the drill collapses. In such a case it is useful to ram a steel pipe 30 ‐ 50 m (100 ft) as a protection pipe into the ground.

HDD casing
HDD casing

HDD rescue

    When a HDD drill is jammed, the TERRA ram helps to rescue the rods.

HDD rescue
HDD rescue

Ramming diagram

    The size selection of the TERRA‐Ram depends on the diameter of the steel pipe, also the total length of the ramming job. The chart below can be used to select the most suitable size of TERRA‐Ram.


    This chart can be used if ramming through medium strength ground. When ramming through much softer or harder ground a smaller or larger TERRA-Ram may be required. The above diagram is valid only for medium strength ground. TERRA cannot be held liable for any unsuccessful ramming job which was assumed possible based on the chart above, it is offered as a guide only.

Ramming diagram
Ramming diagram

 

Technical Data, metric

TERRA-HAMMER Diameter ø mm Length m Weight kg Frequency 1/min Consumption m3/min Pressure bar Expanders ø mm

T = TERRA-HAMMER with fused on earth displacement head
TU = TERRA-HAMMER with interchangeable head adapters
TR = TERRA-RAM, for steel pipe ramming and pipe bursting (berstlining)
S = TERRA-HAMMER Version S, with quick reverse (1/4 turn of the air hose)
F = TERRA-HAMMER Version F, with remote control reverse
S/F = TERRA-HAMMER, available in Version S and Version F
K = TERRA-HAMMER Version K, not glued, can be serviced without heating
SK = TERRA-HAMMER Version S + Version K
KOK-LD = TERRA-HAMMER with traceable KOK-LD adapter


Technical specifications can be changed without previous notice.
TR 200mini
200 mm
0.90 m
112 kg
550 /min
4.0 m3/min
6-7 bar
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TR 220
220 mm
1.60 m
315 kg
320 /min
7.0 m3/min
6-7 bar
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TR 360
360 mm
1.75 m
663 kg
280 /min
12 m3/min
6-7 bar
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TR 565
565 mm
2.30 m
2'535 kg
195 /min
34 m3/min
6-7 bar
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Technical Data, us

TERRA-HAMMER Diameter ø inch Length inch Weight lbs Frequency b/min Consumption cfm Pressure psi Expanders ø inch

T = TERRA-HAMMER with fused on earth displacement head
TU = TERRA-HAMMER with interchangeable head adapters
TR = TERRA-RAM, for steel pipe ramming and pipe bursting (berstlining)
S = TERRA-HAMMER Version S, with quick reverse (1/4 turn of the air hose)
F = TERRA-HAMMER Version F, with remote control reverse
S/F = TERRA-HAMMER, available in Version S and Version F
K = TERRA-HAMMER Version K, not glued, can be serviced without heating
SK = TERRA-HAMMER Version S + Version K
KOK-LD = TERRA-HAMMER with traceable KOK-LD adapter


Technical specifications can be changed without previous notice.
TR 200mini
7.9"
35"
247 lbs
550 /min
140 cfm
100 psi
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TR 220
8.7"
63"
694 lbs
320 /min
245 cfm
100 psi
-
TR 360
14"
68"
1,460 lbs
280 /min
420 cfm
100 psi
-
TR 565
26"
91"
5,588 lbs
195 /min
1,190 cfm
100 psi
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Your benefits

Heavy main pistion:

Main piston weights up to 60 % of total weight

Unique hollow head design:

Shorter than comparable ram due to hollow head design

Low air consumption:

40 % less air consumtion than comparable rams

Service-friendly:

Simple construction provides highest reliability

3 year warranty:

for all main pistons
 
 

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  Technical Data

Applications

Dynamic Ramming - Steel Pipe Ramming - HDD assist

Dynamic Ramming - Steel Pipe Ramming - HDD assist

Mole as steel pipe ram without any modification

Vertical ramming with the TERRA-HAMMER

Dynamic Pipe Cracking

Dynamic Pipe Cracking

 

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