Thrust & Gripper System
AssemblyHydraulic propulsion cylinders that push off the placed lining, plus radial grippers that brace the shield against the bore wall. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Thrust & Gripper System
4 top-level lines as of r177901| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrust Cylinder 4 parts | tbm-thrust-cylinder | 19× | 19 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Thrust Spreader Shoe | tbm-thrust-shoe | 19× | 19 | · | part |
| 3 | Gripper Pad | tbm-gripper | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Gripper Cylinder 4 parts | tbm-gripper-cylinder | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |