Vacuum machines for infrastructure
In infrastructure work, soil, sludge and other material often has to be removed in a targeted way, including at locations where access is limited. Naaktgeboren develops vacuum machines for work on underground infrastructure, roads and drainage, rail and track, tunnels, civil engineering structures and civil maintenance.
Applications in infrastructure
In infrastructure, vacuum technology is used for a wide range of work in which soil, sludge, sediment or other material has to be removed in a controlled manner. From exposing underground infrastructure to maintenance on roads, railways, tunnels and civil engineering structures.
Underground infrastructure
For the targeted removal of soil around cables, pipes and other underground infrastructure. Vacuum technology can be used for vacuum excavation, digging trial trenches, exposing underground infrastructure and clearing cable and pipe routes.
Roads & drainage
For cleaning and maintenance work on roads and drainage systems. Vacuum technology can be used for cleaning gullies and drainage systems and removing sand, sludge and other material along roads.
Rail & track
For removing track ballast and other material around rail infrastructure. Vacuum technology can also be used for clearing trenches, vacuuming up material around the track and supporting maintenance work on rail and track.
Tunnels & civil structures
For cleaning and maintenance work in tunnels and around civil engineering structures. Vacuum technology can be used for cleaning tunnels and drains, removing sludge and other material and vacuuming out spaces that are difficult to reach.
Civil maintenance
For a wide range of maintenance work on civil infrastructure. Think of removing soil and sediment, clearing work zones and removing material around bridges and quay walls. Vacuum technology can also be used for specialist suction work.
The right machine starts with the application
No two applications are the same. The material, the work and the conditions on site determine which machine and configuration are most suitable. That is why we look at the application first, and then at the technology it requires.
What needs to be vacuumed up?
The type of material and its properties are decisive in the choice of machine and configuration. Think, for example, of soil, sand, sludge, sediment, ballast or other loose material.
What does the job require?
The quantity of material, the required capacity, the suction distance and the working method also help determine what is technically needed.
What needs to happen to the material?
Material does not always just need to be disposed of. Depending on the application, it can be discharged, moved or processed at another location.
Where will the machine be used?
The working environment places demands on aspects such as accessibility, safety and the build of the machine.
Based on these factors, we determine which machine and configuration best suit the application.
Machines for infrastructure
Depending on the material, the application and the working environment, a different machine or configuration may be required.
Frequently asked questions about vacuum technology for infrastructure
What is vacuum technology used for in infrastructure work?
Vacuum technology can be used for the controlled removal of soil, sand, sludge, sediment and other material. In infrastructure, the technology is applied in areas such as underground infrastructure, roads and drainage, rail work, tunnels and civil maintenance.
Can vacuum technology be used to expose cables and pipes?
Yes. Vacuum technology can be used to remove soil in a targeted way around cables, pipes and other underground infrastructure. The technology can also be applied for vacuum excavation, digging trial trenches and clearing cable and pipe routes.
Can vacuum technology be used for rail work?
Yes. In rail and track work, vacuum technology can be used to remove ballast and other material, clear trenches and vacuum up material around the rail infrastructure.
Can vacuum technology be used in tunnels and spaces that are difficult to reach?
Yes. Vacuum technology can be used to remove sludge and other material from tunnels, drains and spaces that are difficult to reach. The machine and configuration required depend on factors such as the material, accessibility and the required suction distance.
Which vacuum machine is suitable for my infrastructure application?
That depends on the work, the material and the location. Factors that play a role include the type and quantity of material, the required capacity and suction distance, accessibility and the way the material needs to be handled. On that basis, we determine which machine and configuration best suit the application.
Discuss your application
Not every infrastructure application calls for the same machine. Discuss your application with our specialists and find out which machine and configuration best suit your work.
Discuss your application