Shields
IHI developed the world’s largest shield and rotating shield tunneling machines, which have greatly improved construction efficiency.
Shield Tunneling Machines
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Large-diameter shield tunneling machine
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Combination circular shield tunneling machine
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Horizontal Multiple-micro shield tunneling machine
This shield machine, used in the construction of box-shaped large-section tunnels such as road tunnels, can be flexibly adapted to any section shape.
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Double-O tube shield machine
This shield tunneling machine drills inbound and outbound lanes at a time, for example, for subways.
This machine provides economic advantages with shortened construction time and reduced drilling soil volume and is employed in foreign countries as well. -
Rotating shield tunneling machine
Single machine can excavate shaft from the ground, and continuously tunnel by right angles. IHI's new technology developed through joint research with users.
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Upward-facing shield tunneling machine
This shield tunneling machine tunnels upwards from an existing tunnel towards the surface. This minimizes the affect on the surface during construction of a tunnel, so that it is more friendly to the environment.
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Rectangular type shield tunneling machine
This shield tunneling machine is used, for example, to construct grade-separating tunnels to solve congestion at the intersections or busy railroad crossings. It drills a large section by repeatedly moving back and forth between start and drilling locations.
Automatic Segment Assembling Systems
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Automatic segment assembling system
IHI mechatronic technology has substantially improved tunneling efficiency and safety
through the automated assembly of segments for tunnel walls.
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