Canopy Tubes
Overview
From high reach, long stroke canopy tube rigs to restricted access rigs that can work in 2m headroom, we install canopy tubes from 114 to 508mm diameter up to 40m length
Canopy tubes (also known as Umbrella Tubes and Roof Spiles) are used to provide roof support for tunnelling operations. They are most commonly used at tunnel portals and cross passages where ground conditions tend to be weak and roof support needs to be installed in advance of tunnelling. In weak ground, canopy tubes can be used to support the entire length of tunnel using overlapping fans. RGE’s canopy tube expertise includes design, material specification, installation and monitoring. Our canopy tube rigs range from restricted access that can work in as little as 2m height and 4m width up to our largest rigs that can install canopy tubes up to 508mm diameter at heights up to 6m above platform level.
Key Attributes
- Roof support in advance of tunnelling
- Time saving
- 114 to 508mm diameter
- Up to 40m length
- Restricted access down to 2m headroom
Contact RIX Ground Engineering
Our excellent technical and operational knowledge allows us to tailor make solutions that give our clients the combination of cost, time and quality that best fits their requirements.
Contact the team at RIX Ground Engineering (RGE)
RGE is part of the family of RIX companies offering specialist geotechnical services across Australia and New Zealand. Our resources include over 50 major items of plant and 150 employees.
We are unique in the comprehensive range of services we supply, including ground engineering, ground improvement, shotcrete, retaining walls, piling, slope stabilisation, rope access asset maintenance, mining, tunneling, demolition and earthworks.