A dredge or dredger is essentially the same type of
equipment which is called differently depending on the person and location. Dredges
are commonly called dredges in the Americas, whereas the word dredgers are most
commonly used worldwide. These types of machines can be used for a variety of
mining applications and dredging projects. There are a few types of hydraulic dredges that are manufactured and customized to aid in specialized dredging
projects such as the Auger dredge, Cutterhead dredger, Plain-Suction dredge,
Hopper dredger, Chain Ladder dredge, and Ladder pump dredger. Each of these
types of hydraulic dredges is unique and has its advantages and disadvantages
when it comes to dredging projects, because of different variables that could
potentially hinder the dredging project.
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| Dredges for dredging projects |
For example, the location of the area where the dredging
project is taking place. The dredge may not be feasible to dredge in the location
because of its size. The dredger may not have the correct dredge parts equipped
on the dredger to dredge the different types of materials or sediment. All of
these brief factors are key components that could hinder the effectiveness and
productivity of the dredger while also hindering the success of the dredging
project and/or mining application, if a detailed dredge plan has not been correctly
developed and implemented.
Dredgers can be used for a multitude of dredging projects
including some of the following: Environmental remediation, land reclamation,
marina construction, mining, beach restoration, irrigation, channel and canal
maintenance, and dredging for sand and gravel, and for other types of materials
such as gold and other precious metals.
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| Dredge used for dredging project |
Custom Dredge Works provides all of these types of dredgers,
and different types of dredging equipment that can help improve the environment
from natural disasters such as bad storms and hurricanes, which typically
damages the environment. Using hydraulic dredges can assist in repairing the
environment before and after a natural disaster strikes.
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| Dredger for mining application |
