World Pipelines - March 2020

TERRAMAC,

USA

erramac crawler carriers, for use along pipeline right-

of-ways (ROW), are designed to provide versatility

and the ability to conquer off-road terrain. Flotation

from the units’ rubber tracks and minimal PSI enables

these carriers to travel lightly in adverse ground conditions,

climb quickly on rugged terrain, and reach remote areas while

minimising environmental damage.

Contractors utilise Terramac’s compact RT6, mid-size RT9,

and larger RT14 straight frame units for their customisation

options and key features. These carriers can accommodate a

variety of support equipment for every stage of the pipeline

process.

Terramac units accommodate personnel carriers with

cabin capacities of 10 to 25 crew members, to transport

workers to and from a jobsite. These carriers are ROPS and

FOPS certified, and feature tool storage space, seat belts, and

heaters for added safety and comfort.

Terramac crawler carriers equipped with hydro/air

vacuum excavation units are designed to provide a safer,

faster, and more cost-efficient exposure of the pipelines.

Various types of vacuum excavation systems are available

on Terramac carriers, for effective potholing in all soil

conditions.

Terramac straight frame units feature heavy-duty carrying

capacities and are offered with three standard options:

flatbeds, conversion beds,

and rock beds. Flatbed

carriers haul mats to be laid

in preparation for heavier

equipment to come through, while

dump bed carriers that are fully

loaded exert a very low PSI. The bed

versatility allows Terramac units to

haul various types of materials, including

crib blocks to set pipe on during the

welding phase, and sand bags to pad the

pipe in the trench.

The company also offers the RT14R, a 360˚

rotating carrier designed to offload materials

faster than standard straight frame models.

The RT14R provides contractors with a solution

designed to tackle a range of tasks while improving

efficiency, safety, and cost savings.

Equipped with a specialised fifth wheel attachment,

Terramac carriers can pull a stringing trailer in boggy

terrain without the need for additional support

equipment, saving time and money. These units enable

crews to string the pipe from end-to-end along the ROW,

and eliminate the use of heavy haulers which can become

stuck in adverse ground conditions or cause soil damage.

Combining a Terramac crawler carrier with a tac rig can

create a powerful all-in-one welding unit. Tac rigs equipped

with up to four welders, shade canopies, compressor,

generator, electrical panel, and more, can be easily

mounted onto the Terramac RT6, RT9 and RT14.

Terramac carriers are prominent on land

reclamation and restoration projects. Customised

with a hydroseeding unit, contractors can fertilise

and mulch the land in one simple process.

Terramac carriers with a straw blowing unit are

also designed to be more productive than

alternative methods, such as trailers that

frequently get stuck, or manpower that

is slow and inefficient. Other available

support equipment for restoration

includes bark blowers and water tanks.

The RT6, RT9, and RT14 Terramac

carriers are designed to provide

an unprecedented degree of

customisation, and can be

used from start to finish

on a pipeline project. The

result is the ability to take

workers, equipment, and

raw materials to any job

location to complete

the pipeline on time

and on budget.

A hydroseeding unit mounted on the Terramac RT9 for

environmental reclamation.

The Terramac RT14 flatbed hauls and places mats with ease

along the right-of-way.

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