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Supplement of New H-8 Hydromill
issue no. 1/2010 New SR-30
New SC-100 Crawler Crane
New SM-5 & SM-3
DMS
New Cab
New SMT-500 & SDM-35
New Technologies
Innovation

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1 2010
 contents
4 NEW PRODUCTS
SC-65 Hydraulic Crawler Crane
SC-100 Hydraulic Crawler Crane
New Cab
16 NEW APPLICATIONS
SR-90 TTJ Hydraulic Rotary Rig
colophon 20 NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Drilling Mate System
Soilmec Journal – Year 5, Supplement of issue No. 1/2010

Editorial Director: Simone Trevisani 22 INNOVATION

Editor in Chief: Franco Cicognani
Coordination Director: Federico Pagliacci 24 CORPORATE
Coordination: Lisa Comandini, Sara Trevisani,
New Stand Features
Paolo Valzania (Communication Dept. Trevi Group)
Creative Director: Piergiorgio Balestra New SR-100 model
Editorial staff: Sillabario srl – Milano
Pictures: Soilmec photographic archives
Published by: Communication Dept. Trevi Group
Printed by: Litotipografia CILS – Cesena – Italy
This journal is registrated at the Law Court of Forlì –
Italy – n° 26/2006
 Soilmec… means innovation
Here we are! After just three years we are back to Bauma.
I must confess that I am awaiting the opening at the Munich
exhibition with some trepidation.
You know what? After so much work on the new products, new
services, new technologies and new accessories, now the time has
finally come to show them all to you, dear loyal clients, who never
failed to trust us.
There’s always a bit of emotion at these moments, because it‘s
Simone Trevisani, Managing Director the time where the final synthesis of long and demanding work of
analysis, design, production and testing is disclosed.
For this Bauma 2010, which is right after the celebration of the 40th Soilmec Anniversary,
we wanted to nickname our presence at the exhibition with the slogan “is innovation”.
A synthesis, translated in many languages, which is aimed at underlining the instinctive attitude
of our company to always look ahead, to explore new paths, to think about solutions that are
more and more suitable for meeting the requirements of our customers.
This was in the past and this will be in the future. Since innovation doesn’t exclusively come
from the core of Technical or R&D Departments, but from everywhere. It’s a cultural approach,
a way of being and of interpreting one’s own work.
Simone Trevisani
 New SC-65 Hydraulic Crawler Crane

Electronics
take control
At Bauma 2010, Soilmec will introduce the new SC-65, the latest of the “heavy
duty” crawler cranes. SC-65 is the first Soilmec crane with an electro-hydraulic
proportional control system that provides
accurate and simultaneous movements.
Regarding performance, the maximum
capacity is 65.7 tons with a working
radius of about 3.5 m; the diesel engine
power (403 kW) and the hoisting force
(240 kN) are greater than those of the
main competitors’ cranes.

new products
Premiere at Bauma for the first
Soilmec crane with electro-hydraulic
4 proportional control system that provides
accurate and simultaneous movements
Another advantage is the new Soilmec cab (read the
article at page 11), very comfortable for the operator and,
especially, its innovative control panel. Finally, we have to
highlight the different possible operating configurations
(crane, hydraulic grab, cable grab, hydraulic rotary, etc.),
which allow the SC-65 to be suitable for a large range
of building yards.

SC-65
hydraulic crawler Crane

Max lifting capacity 65,7 t / 144842 lb

Engine power 403 kW / 540 HP

Max winch line pull 24 t / 53953 lbf

Operating weight 67 t / 147708 lb

Max boom length 51 m / 167 ft

 new products
H-8 hydromill on Soilmec SC-120 crawler crane
5

The new H-8 hydromill is applied for the first time on

the SC-120 with a DMS controlled electroproportional
installation. On the module displayed at the exhibition,
major internal improvements were carried out in order to
rationalize the correction system, clearly improve the hydraulic
seals pertaining to the underground portion and implement
flotation control through the DMS system. Other main and
clearly visible changes can be found on

SC-120/H-8 the new hydraulic cylinder-based milling

drum orientation system and in the
hydraulic crawler CRANE W. HYDROMILL
introduction of a quick disassembly
Max diaphragm section 800x3000 mm / 31.4x118.1 in system for the drum motors, designed
Max diaphragm depth 60 m / 182.9 ft with the goal of reducing replacement/
Max torque on wheel 87 kNm / 64168 lbfft maintenance downtime significantly,
Max drilling speed 27 rpm / 27 rpm while preserving the uniqueness of the
Main winch 376 kN / 84525 lbf
Soilmec milling module, which must
still be equipped with inclination plate
Max power 522 kW / 699.4 HP
for the single milling drums, a further
Approx. weight
178 t / 196 ton
(crane+hydromill) correction system in addition to the spacers. Another innovation
concerns the reduction in the number of hydraulic hoses feeding
the cutting module.
new products
SC-100 Hydraulic Crawler Crane
6 Two importants add-ons: the “Cougar” hydromill
application and the SA-40 rotary attachment application

This new model has a

SC-100/SA-40 redesigned machine frame to
limit the transportable weight
hydraulic crawler CRANE W. HYDRaulic rig
to 50 tons and an electro-
Max pile diameter 4000 mm / 157,5 in
hydraulic system completely
Max pile depth 94 m / 308.4 ft
revised for an electro
Rated power 480 kW/ 643 HP
proportional management
Max torque 413 kNm / 304608 lbfft controlled by the DMS system.
Main winch 370 kN / 83176 lbf Two add-ons of significant
Service winch 145 kN / 32596 lbf importance are the “Cougar”
Crowd force (pull up/pull down) 250 kN / 56200 lbf
Hydromill application,
which uses a 563 kW diesel
Approx. weight 134 t / 147.7 ton
engine, and the SA-40 rotary
attachment application, which
features 400 kNm of torque.
The machines will be equipped with the new cab completely redesigned in line
with the latest ergonomic criteria.
SR-30 with guided hydraulic grab

The SR-30 with the guided hydraulic

grab (GK5) widens and completes the
range of equipment dedicated to the
execution of diaphragm walls. The new
series is particularly suitable for working
in medium/easy soils where productivity,
excavation verticality and easy handling in
narrow spaces are the main requirements.
These features are possible thanks to
the telescopic Kelly bars made of four
elements (one is fixed while the other
three are telescopic) and to the mast
which can rotate by +/-45°. The main
advantage offered by the SR-30 rig is
that it can be transported complete
with the mast folded on the rig and
the grab frame already assembled,

new products

so that, as soon as the rig arrives on the site, it is ready to lift the mast and for the
rig to immediately start work, hence reducing the assembly time. It can carry out
diaphragm walls with a thickness variable from 400 to 800 mm (the optional kit for
thicknesses of 300-600 mm is also available), width from 2,000 to 2,500 mm and a
max depth of 31 m (with a 5 m extension).

SR-30/GK-5
hydraulic rig

Panel thickness 400-800 mm / 15.7-31.5 in

Panel width 2000-2500 mm / 78.7-98.4 in

Max diaphragm depth 31 m / 94.5 ft

Rated power 164 kW / 220 HP

Main winch 135 kN / 30348 lbf

DIAPHRAGM WALL

Grab weight (c/w kelly) 14 t / 15.4 ton

Grab total lenght (c/w kelly) 14 m / 42.7 ft

Approx. weight (rig+grab) 40 t / 44 ton

 New SM-5 & SM-3 Microdrilling Rigs

Small size
high performance
Thanks to the new SM-3 and SM-5 microdrilling rigs, the Group has now the capability
of meeting the needs of subsoil engineering with machines sized between three and
thirty two tons.

The new SM-5 is a compact drill rig weighting 5.5 tons, available both with a
combined kinematic mechanism that includes a telescopic arm, a +/- 90° side
tilting and a slewing ring on mast (standard version) and, in the G version, a fixed
kinematic mechanism and coring rotary, for soil-investigation.
The significant installed power, 72 kW, allows achieves high performance despite
small dimensions, thanks to a wide rotary selection with torque values ranging
between 690 daNm and 2100 daNm.

new products
Soilmec completes its microdrilling line
by expanding its product range to the field
8 of renovation and limited space consolidations

The new SM-5 microdrilling rig.

The new SM-3 microdrilling rig.

SM-3 is a new micro drilling rig specially designed to satisfy those customers who
new products
need to have high-range performance even in narrow and constrained
spaces. The main unit shows up expandable crawlers (780 mm-1130 mm), outriggers,
telescopic zoom, mast tilting +/- 15° and slew ring for working area +/- 180°. The 9
SM-3 can be equipped with a wide range of rotary heads (up to 900 daNm) to meet
different drilling works requirements. Its modular mast offer the chance to have three
different strokes for 1, 1,5 and 2 m long rods and is complete with a hydraulic-
motor-crowd-system (also a cylinder-crowd-system is available). The main unit comes
with a separated 2.5 ton weight power pack (75 kW electric or 85 kW diesel or 115
kW diesel) equipped with expandable crawlers as well (800-1150 mm).
The versatility of the micro rig is even proved by the possibility of installing a
special mast light extension given way to the Jet Grouting technology and able to
use JG rods up to 90 mm diameter.

SM-5 SM-3
MICRODRILLING RIG MICRODRILLING RIG

Engine power (diesel option) 72 kW / HP 96.8 75 kW (85) / HP 100.5 (114)

Feed stroke 1400-1900-2500 mm / 3.28-4.9-6.56 ft 1.400-1.900-2.500 mm / 3.28-4.9-6.56 ft

MAST
Max feed force 40 kN / 9000 lbs 40 kN / 9000 lb

Max torque 972 daNm@49 rpm / 7174 ft.lb@49 rpm 900 daNm@45 rpm / 6642 ft.lb@45 rpm
ROTARY
Max drilling speed 862 rpm 430 rpm

CLAMP & BREAKER Diameter 50-220 mm / 1.96-8.66 in 50-220 mm / 1.96-8.66 in

Max treatment depth 8 m / 26,24 ft 7,3 m / 24 ft

JET GROUTING VERSION
Operating weight (approx.) 5,6 t / 12346 lb 3,5+1,5 t / 7,716+3300 lb
 SMT-500 & SDM-35
Soilmec Mud Treatment
& Detritus Management
In decades of activity, the know-how acquired by the Trevi Group with regard to the
execution of diaphragm walls by means of hydromill, as well as the direct experience in
the oil field, have allowed the Group’s R&D to develop a new Mud Treatment System
(SMT-500) which covers the most updated and advanced technical solutions, in order to
offer a dedicated company unit to be used as alternative to the conventional ones. The
problem linked to the space availability in metropolitan sites is a recurrent reality
and, for this reason, our experience has allowed the execution of a unit which covers the
system of tanks and mud stirring in order to reduce as much as possible the overall
dimensions on the map and gain vertical space. The unit is assembled on
the top of the tanks and it is conceived in such a way as to be compact and
functional with regard to the operator’s activities. The innovative design of
the mud treatment unit, which is characterised by the remarkable height
at which separated solids are unloaded, has also allowed to develop the
project ‘Detritus Management’ (SDM) where the excavation debris are
destined to be piled up. This unit is schematically characterized by

new products
Soilmec presents the new SMT-500
and SDM-35, mud treatment system
10 and sludge treatment plant with
an innovative design

a hopper provided with a controlled unloading system through

SMT-500 a screw conveyor placed on the bottom. The installation in the
doorway allows to transit behind the hopper
MUD TREATMENT PLANT FOR HYDROMILL
of the vehicles in order to make automation
Nominal flow rate

Max feed density

500 m3/h / 294.29 ft3/min

1,25 t/m3 / 78.03 lb/ft3

Installed power
Scalper screen
Dewatering screen
1st stage hydrocyclones
Cut point D50
2 stage hydrocyclones
nd
Cut point D50
Storage tanks capacity
(“extended” type)
2x112 m3 / 2x3955.25 ft3
Mud agitation system
Transport configuration 2x30’ HC open top container
Approx. dry weight
possible during the loading phase. The
debris’ storage capacity is sufficient to
SDM-35
DETRITUS MANAGEMENT PORTAL FOLDING
207,6 kW / 278.40 HP
guarantee the unit activity: the exhibited
Storage capacity 35 m3 / 1236.01 ft3
3.68 m2 / 39.61 ft2 version shows a storing capacity of 35mc.
Installed power 39,6 kW / 53.10 HP
3,1 m2 / 33.37 ft2 This solution has the merit of avoiding the
Discharge flow rate 240 m3/h / 141.26 ft3/min
2x380 mm / 2x15 in construction of storing tanks during the
works, but, especially, of further reducing Screw conveyer speed 17.9 rpm
60 μm
the overall encumbrance within the site SMT-500 Solid production fully monitored
15x100 mm / 15x4 in
and its increased cleaning requirement. Discharge cycle automatic or manual setting
20 μm
Moreover, the adoption of the SDM Discharge weight setting free
allows elimination of a rig (excavator
Discharge control automatic
or bucket) and relevant operator, hence
integrated Drainage system integrated
cutting site costs. For both exhibited units,
Transport configuration 1x20’ open top container
the “folding” solution allows the maximum
45 t / 49.60 ton Approx. weight (rig+grab) 18 t / 19.84 ton
optimization of volume and transport
logistics, but without compromising the
easy and quick set-up on the site.

The new cab offers a very
comfortable working space.
The new large size DMS monitor.
New Cab
The wide cab offers outstanding operator comfort and confidence.
The large seat and the joystick consoles are adjustable. The new
ergonomic electro-proportional joysticks with day/
night illuminated push buttons provide
fast, safe and productive operation. A
capacitive sensor, if activated, avoiding to
push continuously the dead man button. The
elegant and wide cab is more than a working
post. The instruments and controls are
ergonomically located to ensure unbeatable
comfort and safety. The new large size
DMS monitor ensures the complete
operational control. All the working
area is under control with the new high
resolution 7” LCD colour camera monitor.
With four video inputs, it can be split in
four quad at the same time.
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 SM-18
hydraulic DRILLING RIG

Engine power 176 kW / HP 239

Feed stroke 4.400-5.700-7.000-9.800 mm / 14.44-18.7-22.97-32,15 ft

MAST
Max feed force 113 kN / 25,392 lbs

Max torque 3.700 daNm@32 rpm / 27,290 lbft@32 rpm

ROTARY
Max drilling speed 300 rpm / 300 rpm

CLAMP & BREAKER Diameter (optional) 50-315 (60-415) mm / 1.96-12.4 (2.36-16,34) in

Max treatment depth 20,4 m / 66.93 ft

JET GROUTING VERSION
Operating weight (approx.) 21 t / 46,300 lbs

Soilmec SM-18 multipurpose drilling rig was developed from the fusion of Trevi Group
jobsite experience and Soilmec technological research, thus perfectly responding to
the needs of professionals worldwide. This rig offers higher performances: greater
drilling depths due to higher hoist force (more than 11 tons), and engine power totally
transmitted to the tool through a rotary with a power capacity of 160 HP. Soilmec
SM-18 is faster: load-sensing control system on hydraulic power; over 500 l/min
oil flow given by twin piston pumps; higher speed on any drilling movements.
new products
SM-18 JG Microdrilling Rig
12

Last but not least, Soilmec SM-18 is safer: the control of all operations is hydraulic
and proportional; remote control board for each function to find the best working
position in any condition; noise reduction thanks to engine speed set to only 1,900
rpm; innovative emergency stop for drilling functions, safety light for active drilling
mode, telescopic counterweight and telescopic stabilizers for increased stability, easier
maintenance c/w faster fault checks.

SGM-45
CONTAINERIZED GROUT MIXING UNIT
Mixing capacity (@ c/w=1)
Batch volume
Stirrer capacity
Charge pump
Upper silos capacity
Installed power
1x20’ container (mixing unit)
Transport configuration
Approx. dry weight
SGM-45 Grouting Mixing Unit
The layout of the containerized cement mixer is
a classic design, built taking into account site
maintenance and operational needs. In terms
of controls, the plant is available in several
configurations ranging from the simplest one,
which allows monitoring only
the plant, up to the most
sophisticated with touch-
screen controls that allow a
45 m3/h / 26.49 ft3/min more intuitive management of
2 m / 70.63 ft
3 3
the plant and the equipment
4,5 m3 / 158.92 ft3 (pumps and drilling machines)
integrated on stirrer interfaced with it. The most
advanced versions include
2x27 m3 / 2x953.50 ft3
the Soilmec DMS. The
66 kW / 88.51 HP
configuration shown at the
2x20’ container (silos) exhibition also displays a pair of high capacity silos (up to 58 m3)
16 t / 17.64 ton
featuring a 61% increase compared to previous models, greatly
boosts product management flexibility and optimizes the logistic
supply of materials.
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7T-600J High Pressure Pump
The 7T-600J high-pressure grouting pump with separate fluid-end
is the result of the long experience gained by Soilmec in this field. The 2
speed gearbox, developed in cooperation with Drillmec in order to meet
the site requirements, offers a simple product which can cover all load and
pressure needs set forth by the various technologies in just two speeds and
without having recourse to more complex automotive commercial gears
that are usually employed. The automotive gears make
use of 8 or 19 speeds in order to cover the same ranges,
involving higher risks for the operator when choosing the 7T-600J
high pressure pump 3 gear ratio
proper speed. The engine with a maximum power of 600
HP achieves a maximum flow of 500 l/min with the Soilmec Installed power 447 kW / 600 HP
gear (also available with ZF ASTRONIC gear – maximum Max delivery 802 l/min / 212 Us gal/min
capacity 772 l/min), and a maximum pressure of 650 bar. Max discharge pressure 65 MPa / 9427 psi
The upgraded version will include the 3 speed gearbox Plunger diameter 3 1/2 - 4 - 4 1/2 in
for higher performances. Another innovation in this sector is
Stroke 7 in
the introduction of an interactive display where the operator
New Soilmec 3 gear ratio
sets the delivery and pressure values required by the project
Approx. weight 15,5 t / 17 ton
and then obtains the selection of the gear and the diesel
engine rotation speed. The equipment can be provided with
a remote control and also with a DMS system.
new products
Drillmec HH-102 Drilling Rig
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The Drillmec HH-102 is a fully hydraulic drilling & workover

rig, semi-trailer mounted and able to handle either range 3 or HH-102
range 2 drill pipes, with a maximum static hook load capacity hydraulic HOIST
of 100 metric tons. The HH-102 has been manufactured fully Imput power 575 kW / HP 780
in compliance with EC rules and related ATEX certifications
Static Hook Load Capacity 100 m ton / 220000 lbs
and API Specifications. The main innovations of this hydraulic
Max Pull Down 20 m ton / 44000 lbs
drilling rig are aimed to enhance safety, performance and
Max height from ground level 26.4 m / 86.8 ft
environmental sustainability, to improve the ratio of actual
drilling time vs. moving and rig up down time, to increase the rig Clear height from RT level 16 m / 52.5 ft

efficiency and to reduce the cost of drilling. The operator works RT rated capacity 100 m ton / 220000 lbs

from a comfortable and ergonomic drilling console. Most of Cap.ty 100 m ton / 220000 lbs
the routine operations are completely automatic. The hoisting Top Drive
rpm max N 154
Data
system is based on a single hydraulic cylinder telescopic mast max torque 3584 daNm / 26435 ft lbs
with an integrated hydraulic top drive. The HH-102 is equipped
Line N2
with an innovative vertical racking system, made of two Drilling Line
Nom. Diam. 34 mm
bins mounted on low bed trailer, which contain all the drill pipes Data
Breaking Strenght 112 m ton / N 247430 lbs
and drill collars. The vertical pipe racking system contributes to
DP 3 1/2” 2900 m / 9500 ft
quick rig up and rig down and reduces the rig footprint
Vertical Pipe
DP 5” 1800 m / 5900 ft
allowing to work in small locations. The two pipe bins can be Rackl Cap.ty

transported and handled full of tubular. The rig is also equipped DC 110 m / 360 ft

with an hydraulic power tong, automatic power slips and an

hydraulic power wrench, which speed up the tripping time.
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 SR-90 TTJ Hydraulic Rotary Rig

Twin Turbojet
for soil mixing
Following the positive global market feedback, Soilmec proposes the
SR-90 TTJ
HYDRaulic ROTARY rig
SR-90 in a new configuration: the TTJ Twin Turbojet. This new solution
for soil mixing consists of double TJ string mounted on the same rig Max pile diameter 1600 mm / 63 in

designed for best breaking-up and mixing of the soil and for maintaining Max pile depth 24,4 m / 80 ft

the vertical direction of the treated panel. The second gear can Rated power 400 kW/ 536 HP

range from: 126 kNm @ 16,7 rpm to 36 kNm @ 58 rpm. The Max torque 179 kNm / 132021 lbfft
depth of the rig will reach 24.5 m using two 1,600 mm diameter tools. Extraction force 940 kN / 211317 lbf
The distance between the two drilling axis is adjustable from 1,200
EXTERNAL POWER PACK (optional)
mm to 2,000 mm. An important innovation introduced on this new
Rated power 560 kW / 750 HP
model is the DMS monitoring system combined with an innovative
Approx. weight 117 t / 129 ton
GPS positioning system for drilling works. Further more, the SR-90 TTJ
is provided with a system suitable for dialoguing by radio in order to
operate the controls’ rear-action of the high pressure Soilmec pump.

new applications

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Soilmec SR-90 hydraulic rotary rig

in TTJ configuration.
 Soilmec SR-80 drilling rig
in CAP version.
new applications

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SR-80 CAP Hydraulic Rotary Rig

Double rotary
SR-80 CSP for cased augered piles
HYDRaulic ROTARY rig
The versatile SR-80 drilling machine used both with telescopic bars and
Max pile diameter 800 mm / 31.5 in Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) is here on display in its double rotary
Max pile depth 23,5 m / 77.1 ft version for Cased Augered Piles (CAP). This technology maintains the
Max cased depth 17,5 m / 57.4 ft typical speed of auger drilling while adding the privilege of the casing
Rated power 330 kW / 448 HP protecting and driving the hole, which makes the machine particularly
Max torque 291 kNm / 214626 lbfft
suited to perform cased secant piles (CSP). Ultimately this technology
is proposed in some cases as a winning alternative to the traditional bored
Casing extraction force 370 kN / 83188 lbf
pile. The lower rotary featuring a large passageway allowing the separate
Casing rotary torque 189 kNm / 119483 lbfft
extraction of the auger whenever required, leaving the casing in place.
Relative movement between rotaries 18860 mm / 742.5 in
Finally, in order to ensure jobsite safety, the SR-80 is equipped with a
Approx. weight 99 t / 109.5 ton spoil collecting and conveying system. This system is characterized
by its simplicity and the fact that it does not hinder the drilling stroke,
which can still reach the maximum depth afforded by the machine.
 SR-30 Crowd Winch Rotary Rig
Soilmec, in line with its past policies, introduces
the use of the crowd winch system also on
the SR-30. The application incorporates new
features present on top of the line products
in terms of quick LDP / CFA conversion, as
well as the innovations
introduced on pull down
rope tensioning. It is also SR-30 WCS
hydraulic rotary rig
possible to remove the
lower portion of the mast while maintaining the pull down ropes Max pile diameter 1500 mm / 59 in

in position, so that it becomes possible to drill diameters that are Max pile depth 50 m / 164 ft

greater than the below mast centre-to-centre distance. The mast with Rated power 164 kW / 220 HP
its foldable lower and upper portions allows limiting overall dimensions Max torque 130 kN / 95881 lbfft
for transportation purposes. Of particular interest are the jib which
Main winch 135 kN / 30349 lbf
positions by “gravity”, as well as some rotary locking solutions
Service winch 65 kN / 14612 lbf
performed through pins. The fold-down lower and upper mast portions
Crowd force (pull up/pull down) 200 kN / 44961 lbf
allow limiting overall dimensions for transportation purposes. The new
mast design allowed implementing the pull down double connection Approx. weight (c/w 4x11 kelly bar, w/o tool) 39,5 t / 43.5 ton

in the crowd cylinder version so to increase the clearance in case of

casing driving, at the loss of the rotary stroke.
new applications

18 GC-11 Cable Grab

The last mechanical (cable) grab created at Soilmec

allows producing diaphragm walls with a thickness
ranging from a minimum of 600 mm to a maximum
of 1,200 mm, and a width from a minimum of
2,500 mm to a maximum of 3,000 mm. The grab
body can be extended by 3 meters, by inserting
an optional extension. Additionally, extra
counterweights to increase the weight will also
be available. The equipment has a weight ranging
between 10.5 tons and 18 tons depending on
its configuration. The 30 mm diameters handling
rope allows closing
the jaws through a
SC-65/GC-11 5-line pull (there
hydraulic crawler crane w. mechanical grab are 6 sheaves).
diaphragm wall

Grab weight (1800x2800) 14,5 t / 16 ton

Grab total lenght (c/w ext) 11,2 m / 34.13 ft

Approx. weight (crane+grab) 82 t / 90.3 ton


Soilmec DMS will increase your business.
Drilling Mate System
is the exclusive Soilmec device
that monitors equipment
performance, operation
and conditions,
reporting information
in real time via GPRS.
DMS
you will never work alone
new applications
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> 24/7 worldwide Soilmec monitoring
> Short-time spare parts recovery
> No delay, more income
> Customizable automatic reports
> Better plannings
> Enhanced equipment’s performance and life
> Safer work
www.soilmec.com
 DMS
Drilling Mate System
new technologies
new developments
In the mid ‘90s Soilmec was the first Company in its
sector that began implementing the electro-proportional
20 control of drill rigs using the CAN-OPEN protocol

DMS is mainly aimed at reducing/avoiding rig and production standstill. The

operator can achieve useful hints by using all potentialities offered by the system,
such as:
• Remote control (via GSM/GPRS and, as alternative, by satellite data transmission)
• Failure detection
• Details of rig and engine alarms
• Maintenance management
 DMS (especially in combination with the DMS Manager) allows increasing the
qualitative standard of the performed work because:
• It reduces/avoids the standstill time of the equipment and allows interpretation of the
sent signals (DMS Manager)
• It monitors, in real time, the status of the rig and the functional parameters of the
performed work (DMS Manager)
• It allows a fast consignment of the production report to the customer and to control
the site production (DMS PC)

Over the past two years Soilmec has extended the DMS method to all
drilling technologies. Among these: Turbojet, CSP, Bucket and Jet Grouting.

DMS for Turbjet (left) and

DMS for Bucket (right).

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DMS STANDARD – This tool stands alone on the rig. Interfacing with
the power pack of the diesel engine, alarm filing, failure detection and
maintenance management.

DMS PC – Software
for processing site
data, daily production
reports and (latest
innovation) it offers the
possibility of drawing
3D graphs which show
more piles/panels in
order to check the
work progress.

DMS MANAGER –
Alarm display and recording, event filing, remote control and real time
assistance.
innovation
Soilmec at Bauma 2010, will introduce at its exhibition
booth an “Innovation area” dedicated to the presentation
22 of the latest technological innovations it developed

The innovation historical itinerary will display a section dedicated to a variety of

Soilmec patents that since 1983 are a synonym of the Group’s constant attention to
research and technological development. Over the course of the event a series of tools
developed and tested in 2008/2009, dedicated to specific technological applications,
will be introduced; the fields of the applications are:
• DEEP SOIL MIXING (DM)
• DISPLACEMENT PILES (DP)
• VIBRODRILLING (VD)

TCT (Tensioning Compaction Technology) - A TCT Soilmec displacement piling

system (DP) provides improved soil strength and load transfer to the surrounding
ground. The TCT tool penetrates in the ground as a simple continuous flight auger
tool, with a minimum power requirement to achieve the drilling rate. During the
extracting phase, a counter rotation closes the bottom of the tool and the conical
shape moves out the surrounding soil. As the TCT tool is extracted, the granular soils
are displaced resulting in a localized increased relative density and strength around the
pile, depending upon soil conditions. Minimal soil quantity comes to the surface.
TCT Soilmec displacement piling
system.
TJ (TurboJet) - The Turbojet is a Deep Mixing Method (DM) realized through the
combination of mechanical mixing and jet grouting techniques with the target to increase
the daily production rate of mixed soil and to guarantee the column diameter. During the
down stroke phase, the cement-based grout is ejected at high pressure through nozzles
 to desegregate the soil which is blended by the specially designed tool. The column
diameters vary from 600 to 2,400 mm, the max depth is over 30 metres, and both
cohesive and loose soil can be successfully treated. A special telescopic extension (TKTJ)
has been designed to increase the consolidation depth without modification of the standard
rig. The relevant advantages are: higher drilling depth, lighter rig for deeper hole, continuous
jetting during handling time, greater depth specially in low headroom works. When refering
to the to SR- 90 the depth is increased from 24.5 m up to 32 m using the TKTJ.

EJG (Elliptical Jet Grouting) - This innovative Jet Grouting process enables the
execution of thin diaphragm walls guaranteeing reduced construction time, less cement
consumption and reduced spoil. A theoretical reduction of 50% in number of columns
executed with elliptical jet with respect to the initial projects where cylindrical columns
were foreseen can give a total reduction of the time execution work over than 40%.
Easier connection and control with the new DMS-Jet monitoring control.

EJG is an innovative
Jet Grouting process.
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DPS is an innnovative system
to control the drilling deviation
of the hole.
ETJ (Enhanced Trevi Jet) - ETJ is the new generation of enhanced jet grouting
monitor. ETJ has been developed by Trevi Group experience, in order to increase the
jetting efficiency in terms of performed diameter or power requirement at the high
pressure pump. Benefits are: Mono-fluid - diameter variation 25-50%, treated volume
60-100%; Bi-fluid - diameter variation 15-20%; treated volume 25-40%.
VD Head (Vibrodrilling Rotary) - The VD head is assembled by combining one
conventional rotary to a Vibrator unit: Rotation & Vibration reduce the friction in
cohesiveness soils ensuring an high drilling rate, comparable to top hammer or DTH
performances. The reduction in the skin friction between soil and tools, produced by the
action of the combined vibration and rotation, allow reduction of the needed torque
and avoid the string getting stuck in the hole.

Vibro technology for geothermal drilling - Vibrodrilling technology can be easily Vibrodrilling technology
adapted for Geothermal drilling. VD-212 can perform a geothermal hole using a can be easily adapted
for Geothermal drilling.
simpler tube, with lost bit, displacing the surrounding soil. A lost bit allows to insert the
geothermal heat exchanger loop before retrieving the casing. If compared to traditional
system, the reduction of the drilling time is around one half.

DPS (Drilling Positioning System) - As other innovative technologies, also DPS, has
been developed by joint collaboration between Trevi and Soilmec. DPS can control the
drilling deviation of the hole, specially for ground improvement works, bottom plugs,
and for any jet-grouting application.
 Soilmec at Bauma

New exhibition area

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Soilmec increased the exhibition surface at Bauma
24 moving from 1.081 m2 in 2007 to 2.200 m2 in 2010

Total restyling of the stand Soilmec

• Increased covered surface.
• Terrace with panoramic view of the rigs.
• New inside areas, among which, one dedicated to the display of DMS.
• Technological gallery showing all Soilmec innovation milestones.
• New Store with new products (see next page).
• Warm and inviting colours to create a relaxing and hospitable atmosphere.

EXHIBITION
40 years of innovation
An exhibition dedicated
to the innovations which
mainly characterized
Soilmec’s first 40 years of
activity. The exhibition is to
be seen at the upper level
of the stand and it shows
the history of the patents
signed by Soilmec through
a series of frames. Visitors
will receive a free collection
of postcards.
 Soilmec new website
Your world in our homepage

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Soilmec new corporate website will be on-line,
with new layout and graphics, complete product
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and on-line service for after sales and spare parts
• New layout and graphics, according to the new corporate identity guidelines
• New catalogue
• Technical sheets covering all the ranges and configurations
• 3D models
• Visual product search in homepage, with a preview of main information
• New worldwide offices archive
• New network files with all information, according to “Soilmec Directory” project
• Direct link to After Sales services and SPOL (Spare Parts Online Center)

www.soilmec.com
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26 Come and discover

our new products
 New SR-100 model
CAP Version

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New SR-100 model
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A new model for Soilmec collection is available. It will be on sale in the Soilmec Store,
inside the Stand at Bauma 2010. It is the exact reproduction of SR-100 in CAP version
and will be added to the already existing SR-70 and SM-21.

www.shop.soilmec.it

SR-70 SM-21