GBM 240A Jacking Frame - Akkerman

Equipment

Akkerman Inc.

The GBM 240A is the industry-leading pilot tube system for accurately guiding horizontal auger bore equipment. With hundreds of systems being used globally, industry leaders rely on the accuracy and versatility that the 240A adds to their trenchless toolbox.

Features:
  • Establish line and grade accuracy critical for gravity flow installations.
  • Adjustable base frame adapter fits all major auger bore machines.
  • Minimize project cost by reduced casing diameter requirements.
  • Achieve longer auger bore installations with straight alignments.
  • Avoid tripping augers to survey alignment and adjust for deviations during standard boring.
  • Probe for obstructions or detail changing ground conditions along the alignment during the pilot tube installation.
  • Utilize for several other trenchless installations such as guided pipe ramming, guided reaming, probing, pipe roofing, foundation securing, geothermal, etc.
  • Utilize as a stand-alone system in a 10-ft shaft to direct install product pipe up to 24in OD.
  • Installs pilot tubes in a wide range of ground conditions including rock.
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GBM 240A Jacking Frame

Specifications
ModelTorqueThrust/PullbackWeight
240A10,500 ft-lbs.100/50 ton4,500‐lbs.
ModelHPHydraulicControl
P4075D75hp Diesel(2) – Variable PistonRemote Pendent
P100E100hp Electric(2) – Variable PistonRemote Pendent
ModelHPPumpCapacity
1525B/D20hp Diesel10gpm / 2,500 psi525 gal.
1525B/E20hp Electric10gpm / 2,500 psi525 gal.
1325B/G14hp Gas6gpm / 2,500 psi325 gal.
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Testimonials

Mextune / Group S de RL de CV

In recent years we have acquired different spare parts for our Akkerman brand TBMs, which have allowed us to have the equipment ready. We have used our tunnel boring machines in 2 emergency projects recently:

  • Completion of the construction of the El Valle Collector, with reinforced concrete pipe of 2.13 meters inside diameter for the municipality of Tlajomullo de Zuniga Jalisco.
  • Construction of the Jamapa Collector in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos (New construction). With 1.22m RCP pipe.

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