Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC has just announced the successful delivery and commissioning of an IMS® Dredges Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredge at a decommissioned quarry site in Ohio.
The dredge was purchased by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a multi-year project focused on efficient and environmentally responsible material removal, Ellicott said.
The 7012 HP is equipped with IMS’s Dredging GPS System and utilizes food-grade hydraulic oil to accommodate the project’s environmental sensitivity. The dredge features a GIW 12 in. x 10 in. (305 mm x 254 mm) submersible hi-chrome dredge pump, that is discharging material over a distance of approximately 3,900 ft. (1,189 m) with a static head of 83 ft. (25.3 m) to Synagro’s dewatering facility.
Also, the 7012 HP was selected for its patented self-propulsion system, which eliminates the need for shore or underwater anchors – an important advantage given the quarry’s steep high walls and limited accessibility for support vessels or anchor points.
The unit can dredge to a maximum depth of 30 ft. (9.1 m) and maintains single-truck transportability when fully assembled.
Additionally, the dredge can be launched using a single crane, streamlining mobilization and setup.