Herrenknecht
Booth number: 1C350
www.herrenknecht.com
About us
German company and global leader in tunnel boring technology, microtunneling, and mechanized vertical shaft sinking solutions.
Herrenknecht develops, designs, and manufactures high-technology tunneling machines, auxiliary equipment, and complete solutions for a wide range of applications—from transportation and metro tunnels to utility infrastructure, mining, and exploration—adapting to all types of geology and diameters.
With more than 45 years of experience, over 5,700 projects completed, and an extensive network of partners and experts, Herrenknecht not only supplies cutting-edge technology but also provides specialized technical consulting and comprehensive services, supporting its clients from project planning and design through to continuous operation and equipment maintenance.
Address
AVENIDA DEL VALLE SUR 570 / EDIFICIO
8581151 Huechuraba
Chile
E-mail: hk-chile@herrenknecht.com
Phone: +56 9224 79900
Internet: www.herrenknecht.com
Contact person:
Pia Valenzuela
Manager’s Assistant
E-mail: valenzuela.pia@herrenknecht.com
Phone: +569 42669616
Products & Services
As the leading premium supplier of comprehensive technical solutions in mechanized tunnelling, Herrenknecht is the first port of call for underground infrastructure projects around the world. For all diameters, in any geology and in all application areas – railway, metro, road, utility (supply and disposal), pipelines, hydropower, mining and exploration.
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
Geology
Rock, Hard, stable rock such as granite, gneiss or basalt
Diameter
Gripper TBM 3.5 – 12.5m, Shield Gripper 3.0 - 3.5m
Lining Lowering Systems (LLS)
Main Applications
Mechanised shaft sinking
Typical diameter
Ø 4.5 – 12 m
Typical length
up to 2,000 m
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Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM)
Main Applications
Pilot flues, open-ended flues, ventilation ducts, exhaust ducts, ore transfer ducts
Typical Diameter
Ø 0.7 – 2.0 m
Typical Length
up to 70 m (100 m)
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BBM
Raise Boring Rig (RBR)
Main Applications
Ventilation, production and service chimneys
Typical Diameter
Ø 1.5 – 8.0 m
Typical Length
up to 2,000 m
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RBR
Reef Boring Machine (RBM)
Main Applications
Selective mining of veins and lodes
Typical Diameter
Ø 0.8 – 2.0 m
Typical Length
up to 2,000 m
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