Tunnelling

Cutter heads, drilling tools, and supplementary equipment.

Manufacturing of TBM cutter heads, shields and large-scale equipment systems that support the TBM and its backup system, developed to meet the project requirements and specific needs of the client, as well as based on the client’s existing designs. Thanks to the experience gained over the last four decades, the Palmieri Group is able to positively respond to every specific need, offering tailor-made solutions and designs that take into account all work requirements and geological specifications, providing customers with the most suitable and customized solutions in the industry.

CUTTER HEAD TBM

Since the 1990s, when Palmieri S.p.A. designed and supplied its first TBM cutter head, the Palmieri Group has manufactured and refurbished over 80 TBM cutter heads, with diameters reaching up to 15 meters.

TUNNELING EQUIPMENT

The backup system is a crucial component of tunneling equipment; its proper design and engineering are essential to ensuring the optimal performance of the entire tunneling system. The Group can conceptualize and design a diverse range of TBM backup systems, available in various configurations, and produce sliding backups and other types, all specifically tailored to the project requirements and the equipment that will be used.

DISC CUTTERS AND DRILLING TOOLS

Tailoring the product to the specific application is a fundamental priority for the Palmieri, which is why it offers the widest range of cutters, from 6″ to 20″ (150 to 500 mm), essential for meeting the needs of both the smallest and largest TBMs. This commitment affords Palmieri’s clients access to an extensive range of rock cutting tools, engineered to be compatible with all brands of tunnel machines, suitable for use in a variety of ground conditions.