TT-UK/RSP Suction Excavator / Vacuum Excavator

The RSP Suction Excavation Technology offered by TT-UK has been specially designed for specialist construction activities in urban and suburban areas. It assures instant operability and fast vacuum excavation without the risk of affecting or damaging any unforeseen utilities. Use of vacuum excavation also reduces environmental impact by overcoming possible damage to tree roots, as the suction excavator clears past these without any damage.

The suction excavator works in a similar way to a cyclonic cleaner, but with immense suction power. The high negative pressure air current removes all materials through a suction nozzle using a flexible arm attachment fixed to the back of the vacuum excavator vehicle.

The spoil collected is deposited in a self-contained unit mounted on the suction excavator vehicle. When the container becomes full, the lid is hydraulically opened and the entire chamber is mechanically tipped over and the contents discharged into a low level skip. The spoil is then removed from site and taken to either a landfill or ideally, a recycling facility. Suction excavator units vary in size with the most common ranging from 18 to 32 metric tonnes GVM.

Operating suction excavation capacities of around 45m³ per day are commonly achieved here in the UK (figure based on a 26 metric tonne unit with a 7m³ container). The suction excavator is ideally suited for use in uncovering defective underground pipes and cables, which are too dangerous to expose using standard open cut procedures. It has received recognition for brand value innovation from BP & Shell, Balfour Beatty Rail/Utilities, Conroys and many other specialist plant hirers and contractors.

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• Faster and more efficient excavation compared to traditional open cut methods.
• Increased operational safety
• Reduced excavation sizes and subsequent cost savings.
• No mains or cable shutoffs required whilst excavating.
• Approved for use on contaminated ground.
• Approved for use when laying pipes and cables through existing infrastructure.