Savannah Adkins-Heron, Terramac, USA, explores the use of rubber tracked carriers on pipelines. Pipeline construction is not for the weak. Like the crews, the equipment needed to meet pipeline demand must be powerful and efficient. When equipment meets those requirements and offers versatility and reliability in the field, that's the golden ticket. Low ground pressure and good traction are essential for traversing the expansive terrain variation on challenging pipeline right-of-ways (ROWs). Terramac rubber-tracked crawler carriers possess each of these elements making them an adaptable equipment solution for tackling pipeline projects. Traditionally, wheeled trucks and steel-track carriers have been the go-to equipment option for many pipeline applications, but contractors discovered that productivity can suffer when these heavy-duty haulers get stuck in wet and muddy terrain. Terramac rubber track crawler carriers are specifically designed for operating on steep grades and working angles where standard trucks and wheeled vehicles can't. Loaded, they exert minimal ground pressure between 5.3 - 8.3 psi which allows for greater weight distribution and flotation to traverse poor ground conditions. Furthermore, when compared to traditional equipment, the smaller footprint of Terramac carriers creates less soil disturbance and need for remedial repair work which helps protect project budgets.
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