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Auger boring also referred to as horizontal boring or jack and bore is one of the oldest tried and true semi- trenchless construction methods of the past and still remains one of the most economical and dependable ways to make crossings beneath highways, railroad tracks and other challenging obstacles. Auger boring consists of a rotating cutting head and auger, internal to a steel casing that is being advanced hydraulically. The internal auger turns to remove soils while the hydraulics advance the casing. Typically an entrance and exit pit must be excavated in order to accommodate the auger bore equipment.


Advantage

Auger Boring is one of several trenchless methods of installing new steel casing varying in size from 8 “to 80” in diameter with minimal excavation, therefore providing little or no disruption to surrounding businesses, residents or the environment.

Another key factor provided by the use of Auger boring is the fact that no voids are created as the casing is advanced ahead of the cutting head in most instances allowing the soils to be enveloped internal to the steel casing and only then are the soils extracted by the turning auger. This is the primary reason that many Rail Road Companies only accept Auger Boring beneath Rail Road Tracks.


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We provide expert personnel in the field of auger boring with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Our auger equipment can cut through soil and rock to install pipes in excess of 400 feet if necessary (soil conditions dependant). We take pride in offering you this century old technology paired with the most innovative technologies offered today.

 

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