PTM for soft to medium hard sea beds

PTM for large diameter pipes

One interesting characteristic of the Post-Trenching Machines is the ability to operate in only a few centimetres of water and to approach the shoreline. This allows the PTM to carry out works right onto the beach face. This innovative method eliminates the inconvenience of pre-trenching and the possibility of infilling of the excavation by wave action. This approach helps reduce very expensive stand-by time as well as costly pipe or cable laying spread.
Tecnichal Characteristics
Weight in Air 5/7 ton
Weight in water Adjustable
Lenght 4,5 m.
Width 3,5 m.
Pipe characteristics Any Thickness ø or material
Buryong m.0,5 - 1,8 per pass (with the possibility of more passess)
Trenching Velocity 20/200 m/h
Propulsion Self propelled (hydraulic drive)
Steering Along the pipe


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