IMS, specialized in the production of one-truck transportable self-propelled dredging systems, has just introduced the patent pending 7012 HP JetMaster Versi-Dredge.
This new technology allows for heavy duty water jet excavation of consolidated materials, environmental dredging and water injection dredging.
The JetMaster has 100 HP (75 kW) dedicated to two independent high pressure water pumps integrated vertically through wells on both the port and starboard catamaran hull sections on the Versi-Dredge.
The 26 high pressure nozzles on the top and sides of the cutterhead shroud are protected with heavy duty armor plating to prevent damage when the operator is pushing the SolidsMaster into the material or when undercutting above water solids.
The nozzles have a maximum output of 500 gpm (31.5 lps). Each nozzle produces an impressive 250 psi (17.2 bar) to break up and liquefy consolidated materials.
“ We designed the JetMaster to increase the versatility of the 7012 HP. There is no other dredge in the world that has the ability to excavate compacted materials, perform water injection dredging, and then convert into a low turbidity environmental dredge system. This expanded capability allows our customers to tackle a wider variety of projects and contracts with minimal incremental capital investment. Instead of purchasing three types of dredges they can now purchase just on e,” says Ryan Horton, IMS Vice President.
The 7012 HP JetMaster Versi-Dredge can operate at a maximum depth of 33 ft. (10m) in all three JetMaster modes.