Mechanized sinking of deep shafts in hard rock

Herrenknecht AG has developed excavation applications for different project requirements to match the mining industry's needs. The Shaft Boring Cutterhead (SBC) is a new mechanized shaft sinking unit designed for the safe and fast excavation of deep blind
shafts with diameters up to 9m and depths of up to 1,500m in hard rock conditions. The SBC's specification is based on the experiences from six past shaft sinking projects and was developed in cooperation with a global shaft sinking company. This new generation of blind shaft machinery aims to update and adapt existing technology to current conditions and requirements. This presentation will outline the design of the SBC forthe safe and rapid sinking of shafts in the future.