Trenching equipment - Revision history

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	=== Skimmer ===		=== Skimmer ===

−	Also known ~~as a~~ trenching ~~machine~~, ~~a skimmer is~~ used for excavating long trenches, such as those necessary for pipelines. They will normally dig trenches 0.25-1.5 m wide and up to ~~depths of~~ 3 m, where a high degree of accuracy is required. The machine moves forwards ~~when~~ excavating with buckets either mounted on a wheel at the front, or on a chain which is carried by a jib.	+	Also known trenching machines, skimmers are used for excavating long trenches, such as those necessary for pipelines. They will normally dig trenches 0.25-1.5 m wide and up to 3 m deep, where a high degree of accuracy is required. The machine moves forwards, excavating with buckets either mounted on a wheel at the front, or on a chain which is carried by a jib.

	=== Micro trencher ===		=== Micro trencher ===

−	~~A micro trencher is~~ used ~~specifically~~ for excavating ~~small width~~ trenches, usually in an urban ~~area~~. Widths ~~that can be achieved~~ range from 30-130 mm (1.2-5.1 in), with depths of 500 mm (20 in) or less.	+	Micro trenchers are used for excavating narrow trenches, usually in urban areas. Widths range from 30-130 mm (1.2-5.1 in), with depths of 500 mm (20 in) or less.

−	The reduced trench size means that there is a reduction in the volume of excavated waste material, and disturbance ~~to vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic~~ can be minimised. They are sometimes radio-controlled and are used for road maintenance and to gain access to utilities under the road surface.	+	The reduced trench size means that there is a reduction in the volume of excavated waste material, and disturbance can be minimised. They are sometimes radio-controlled and are used for road maintenance and to gain access to utilities under the road surface.

	=== Portable trencher ===		=== Portable trencher ===

−	Portable trenchers are lightweight and easy to handle, and can used to ~~install~~ landscape edging and irrigation lines. They use a chain or a blade, similar to a rotary lawnmower, ~~to rotate~~ in a vertical plane.	+	Portable trenchers are lightweight and easy to handle, and can used to instal landscape edging and irrigation lines. They use a chain or a blade, similar to a rotary lawnmower, rotating in a vertical plane.

	=== Tractor mount trencher ===		=== Tractor mount trencher ===

−	~~This is~~ a type of chain trencher, ~~and is~~ pulled by a creeping gear tractor which must be able to go as slowly as the trencher’s trenching speed.	+	Tractor mount trenchers are a type of chain trencher, pulled by a creeping gear tractor which must be able to go as slowly as the trencher’s trenching speed.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A trench is ~~defined as~~ an excavation ~~when its~~ length greatly exceeds ~~its~~ depth. Shallow trenches are usually considered to be less than 6m deep and deep trenches greater than 6 m. Depending on the dimensions of a trench, excavation can ~~either~~ be carried out by hand or ~~using~~ a mechanical digger.	+	A trench is an excavation the length of which greatly exceeds the depth. Shallow trenches are usually considered to be less than 6m deep and deep trenches greater than 6 m. Depending on the dimensions of a trench, excavation can be carried out by hand or by a mechanical digger.

−	There ~~are various different kinds~~ of equipment that can be used for excavating trenches.	+	There is a wide range of equipment that can be used for excavating trenches.

	= Hand trenching tools =		= Hand trenching tools =
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	=== Trenching shovel ===		=== Trenching shovel ===

−	This type of shovel is usually employed after a powered trencher and is designed to clear loose material from the bottom of a narrow trench. ~~Their~~ narrow width means ~~that~~ they are not suitable for digging ~~with~~.	+	This type of shovel is usually employed after a powered trencher and is designed to clear loose material from the bottom of a narrow trench. The narrow width of trenching shovels means they are not suitable for digging.

	=== Trenching hoe ===		=== Trenching hoe ===

−	Also known as a grub hoe, this is used ~~from~~ standing at ground level, chopping soil loose and dragging it up the ramped end of a trench.	+	Also known as a grub hoe, this is used standing at ground level, chopping soil loose and dragging it up the ramped end of a trench.

−	= ~~Trencher~~ =	+	= Trenchers =

−	~~A trencher is a piece~~ of mechanical equipment ~~that is~~ used to excavate and prepare trenches. ~~There are many different~~ kinds of ~~trenchers that~~ can be used ~~according to~~ the width and depth required and the ~~hardness~~ of the ~~surface~~ to be cut.	+	Trenchers are pieces of mechanical equipment used to excavate and prepare trenches. Different kinds of trencher can be used depending on the width and depth required and the nature of the material to be cut.

	=== Wheel trencher ===		=== Wheel trencher ===

−	Also known as ~~a rockwheel~~, ~~this type of trencher is~~ fitted with a toothed metal wheel and can be used in hard or soft soils. It can also be used for cutting pavements and for ~~gaining~~ access to utilities under roads. It can be mounted on tracks or rubber ~~tires~~.	+	Also known as rockwheels, wheel trenchers are fitted with a toothed metal wheel and can be used in hard or soft soils. They can also be used for cutting pavements and for creating access to utilities under roads. They can be mounted on tracks or rubber tyres.

−	Depending on ~~the~~ diameter, there are 6-8 cutting elements placed around the wheel which bear ~~the~~ high-strength steel teeth, arranged in a semi-spherical configuration to increase material removal ~~from the trench~~.	+	Depending on diameter, there are 6-8 cutting elements placed around the wheel which bear high-strength steel teeth, arranged in a semi-spherical configuration to increase material removal. The design of the wheel enables cutting of varying depths, and a constant soil working angle with a relatively small wheel diameter.
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−	The design of the wheel enables cutting of varying depths, and a constant soil working angle with a relatively small wheel diameter.	+

	=== Chain trencher ===		=== Chain trencher ===

−	This ~~type of~~ chainsaw-like trencher uses a digging chain or belt to cut ground. The belt is driven around a rounded metal frame or boom, the angle of which can be adjusted to control the cut depth. The boom ~~should be~~ held at a fixed angle while the machine slowly ~~creeps to cut a trench effectively~~.	+	This is a chainsaw-like trencher which uses a digging chain or belt to cut the ground. The belt is driven around a rounded metal frame or boom, the angle of which can be adjusted to control the cut depth. The boom is held at a fixed angle while the machine slowly moves.

	Chain trenchers are used to cut hard ground, and are flexible enough to be able to cut narrow, deep and wider trenches for utilities. A conveyor belt on either side of the trencher removes the excavated materials.		Chain trenchers are used to cut hard ground, and are flexible enough to be able to cut narrow, deep and wider trenches for utilities. A conveyor belt on either side of the trencher removes the excavated materials.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Breaker.
	* Construction plant.		* Construction plant.
	* Construction tools.		* Construction tools.

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= Introduction =

A trench is defined as an excavation when its length greatly exceeds its depth. Shallow trenches are usually considered to be less than 6m deep and deep trenches greater than 6 m. Depending on the dimensions of a trench, excavation can either be carried out by hand or using a mechanical digger.

There are various different kinds of equipment that can be used for excavating trenches.

= Hand trenching tools =

Spades or digging shovels can be used for the first foot of trench depth, but for deeper trenches, special hand trenching tools and shovels are more appropriate. These allow the user to stand straighter and remain at ground level.

=== Trenching shovel ===

This type of shovel is usually employed after a powered trencher and is designed to clear loose material from the bottom of a narrow trench. Their narrow width means that they are not suitable for digging with.

=== Trenching hoe ===

Also known as a grub hoe, this is used from standing at ground level, chopping soil loose and dragging it up the ramped end of a trench.

= Trencher =

A trencher is a piece of mechanical equipment that is used to excavate and prepare trenches. There are many different kinds of trenchers that can be used according to the width and depth required and the hardness of the surface to be cut.

=== Wheel trencher ===

Also known as a rockwheel, this type of trencher is fitted with a toothed metal wheel and can be used in hard or soft soils. It can also be used for cutting pavements and for gaining access to utilities under roads. It can be mounted on tracks or rubber tires.

Depending on the diameter, there are 6-8 cutting elements placed around the wheel which bear the high-strength steel teeth, arranged in a semi-spherical configuration to increase material removal from the trench.

The design of the wheel enables cutting of varying depths, and a constant soil working angle with a relatively small wheel diameter.

=== Chain trencher ===

This type of chainsaw-like trencher uses a digging chain or belt to cut ground. The belt is driven around a rounded metal frame or boom, the angle of which can be adjusted to control the cut depth. The boom should be held at a fixed angle while the machine slowly creeps to cut a trench effectively.

Chain trenchers are used to cut hard ground, and are flexible enough to be able to cut narrow, deep and wider trenches for utilities. A conveyor belt on either side of the trencher removes the excavated materials.

=== Skimmer ===

Also known as a trenching machine, a skimmer is used for excavating long trenches, such as those necessary for pipelines. They will normally dig trenches 0.25-1.5 m wide and up to depths of 3 m, where a high degree of accuracy is required. The machine moves forwards when excavating with buckets either mounted on a wheel at the front, or on a chain which is carried by a jib.

=== Micro trencher ===

A micro trencher is used specifically for excavating small width trenches, usually in an urban area. Widths that can be achieved range from 30-130 mm (1.2-5.1 in), with depths of 500 mm (20 in) or less.

The reduced trench size means that there is a reduction in the volume of excavated waste material, and disturbance to vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic can be minimised. They are sometimes radio-controlled and are used for road maintenance and to gain access to utilities under the road surface.

=== Portable trencher ===

Portable trenchers are lightweight and easy to handle, and can used to install landscape edging and irrigation lines. They use a chain or a blade, similar to a rotary lawnmower, to rotate in a vertical plane.

=== Tractor mount trencher ===

This is a type of chain trencher, and is pulled by a creeping gear tractor which must be able to go as slowly as the trencher’s trenching speed.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Construction plant.
* Construction tools.
* Dredging.
* Earth-moving plant.
* Excavating plant.
* Groundworks.
* Trench support.
* Tunnelling.
* Types of crane.
* Types of roller.

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