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DRILL HEAD [1 record]

Record 1 2005-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
CONT

The massive, almost twelve meters high cutterhead of the hydroshield tunneler consists of six spokes which remove the ground with ripper teeth and roller cutters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
CONT

Une tête de forage rotative est actionnée pour percer et réduire en miettes le roc (ou le sol) à traverser.

Spanish

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