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The dredging industry plays a critical role in maintaining navigable waterways and preventing flooding by removing sediment, silt, and debris from the bottom of water bodies. Additionally, dredging is also used for land reclamation, beach nourishment, and environmental remediation purposes.
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A cutterhead has rotating blades or teeth to break up or loosen the bottom sediment and debris so that it can be sucked through the dredge.
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Dredging is carried out in many different locations around the world for many different purposes, but the main objectives are usually to recover material of value or use, or to create a greater depth of water.
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By dredging our waterways, we unlock their potential - improving navigation, enhancing flood protection, and creating new opportunities for commerce and recreation.
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Since the 1960's, dredging has bounced back as a popular mining method. Modern dredges are far more compact and more efficient than the original ones were, letting you mine in areas previously inaccessible.
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Dredging is carried out in many different locations and for many different purposes, but the main objectives are usually to recover material of value or use, or to make a navigational channel deeper and wider.
Cutter Suction Dredges: The Workhorse of Modern Dredging Among the many types of dredging equipment used across the industry, cutter suc...
