WHEN TO USE SUCTION EXCAVATION

When to use suction excavation
When to use suction excavation
Without question, suction excavation is the answer

Suction Excavation is incredibly flexible!

The range of uses is as wide and varied as the imagination and ingenuity of the engineers that specify it on their projects.

In simple terms, if you need to remove soil, spoil, aggregate or viscous materials (e.g. mud, slurry etc) then suction excavation may be the most viable option.

To see examples of suction excavation in action on a variety of projects view the video from 3 minutes 50 seconds to 5 minutes 20 seconds.

Listed below are just a few of the applications for which suction excavation is regularly used.

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When to use suction excavation
When to use suction excavation
When to use suction excavation

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Applications

Think suction excavation would work on your project? Not sure? Call our engineers on 01569 730 590 and they will be happy to provide you with advice and guidance.

Often working in the highway, and excavating close to existing utilities, the ability to expose HV and LV cables, gas pipes and water mains is one of the principal benefits of using suction excavation.

Over recent years there has been a significant move towards the use of SuDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) for managing rainfall on development sites. Suction excavation is ideal for clearing blocked or ineffective SuDS features such as gulleys, swales, filter drains and retention ponds.

The ability of suction excavators to remove material both vertically and horizontally makes them ideal for projects where site access is compromised in some way.

WMD suction excavators are equipped with a pump which enables them to remove viscous substances such as mud and slurry. Suction excavation can be quicker to site than alternatives.

An awkward job with traditional approaches at the best of times. Suction excavation is ideally suited to remove ballast quickly and effectively.

Suction excavation is ideal for work on and around substations where the potential for a cable strike using traditional techniques is high.

Access within many manufacturing facilities is limited. A suction excavator located externally provides a ‘flexible’ alternative to, for example, tracked mini-diggers. All debris is contained within the suction hose, keeping the manufacturing environment clean and tidy.

Removing soil and spalling concrete from piles is straightforward with suction excavation.

Tree roots are a major headache on some projects. Employing suction excavation means you can remove soil from around the roots without environmental damage.

The suction excavation hose can remove material up to 45m vertically or up to 120m horizontally making it ideal for work in tunnels and culverts, particularly where access is restricted.

Removal of dust and construction debris from old structures can be problematic – particularly if there is a risk of damaging the structure or its contents. A suction excavator may provide a suitable option as long as the material that needs to be removed can be accommodated by the hose.

Suction excavation quickly removes old roof gravel enabling repair or replacement works to begin.

Refineries and chemical plants are sensitive industrial locations. With suction excavation dust and debris is minimised. The telescopic reach of suction excavators enables them to reach locations which would otherwise be inaccessible due to process pipework.

Accidents can happen! Clear the road and get the traffic moving using suction excavation. Minimal debris is left behind.

HOW TO HIRE A SUCTION EXCAVATOR?

Call us on 01569 730 590

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