An amphibious excavator is a special construction machine that can work on water.
Its design and construction allow it to operate stably in the water, both to meet the needs of water construction and to cope with excavation work on land, with high flexibility and versatility.
1. Design features: 1Pontoons: Amphibious excavators are typically designed in the shape of a boat, with the shape and weight of the hull allowing it to float in the water and provide a stable working platform.
The hull is usually made of special materials to ensure that it has sufficient strength and stability.
2.Floats: On both sides of the hull, floats are usually also installed.
The float is inflated, and the buoyancy can be adjusted as needed to keep the excavator in balance in the water.
The float also allows the excavator to run stably on the water and prevents accidental overturning.
3.Bottom platform: The bottom of the hull usually has a platform on which the excavator can carry out work.
This platform is usually wider to increase its stability and weight capacity.
This platform also usually has a non-slip design to prevent accidental slipping while working.
4.Telescopic boom: Amphibious excavators are usually equipped with a telescopic arm.
This allows the excavator to flexibly adjust the digging depth to suit the construction needs of different water depths.
The telescopic boom can also help the excavator to work underwater, making it more flexible and efficient.
Second, the working principle: 1Working on water: When the amphibious excavator needs to work on the water, the driver will bring the machine close to the water body and make the excavator float on the water by adjusting the balance of the float and the hull.
Then, by operating the lever or button, the driver can control the movement and movement of the excavator, allowing for excavation, cleanup, and other construction work on the water.
2.Underwater work: If work needs to be carried out underwater, the driver will extend the excavator telescopic boom to the appropriate depth and then control the bucket to dig.
Due to the design and construction of the excavator, water does not enter the inside of the machine, thus guaranteeing the safety and normal operation of the excavator.
3.Land work: When excavation work needs to be carried out on land, the excavator can be driven by its own drive or towed to the work site.
The work on land is similar to that of a normal excavator, where it can be done for digging, loading, leveling, and other work.
3. Uses and advantages: 1Water Cleanup: Amphibious excavators can be used to clean water areas such as rivers, lakes, and ports to remove silt, weeds, and other impurities to keep water bodies clear and clean.
2.Underwater construction: The excavator has a strong resistance to water pressure, and can carry out excavation, repair and installation work underwater, such as repairing water pipes, building underwater channels, etc.
3.Cofferdam construction: Amphibious excavators can be used for cofferdam construction, transport the required materials to the construction site, and carry out excavation and compaction work to ensure the stability and safety of the cofferdam.
Amphibious excavators achieve the ability to work on water through their unique design and construction.
Its versatility and flexibility allow it to play an important role in both land and water environments, providing an efficient and safe solution for water engineering and underwater construction.