QUASAN TY-320 Horizontal Crawler Drilling Rig Supports Changbanpo Tunnel Construction in Xiangyi Expressway Project

Project News Update – Yichang Section, Hubei, China

QUASAN has successfully applied the TY-320 Horizontal Crawler Drilling Rig in the Changbanpo Tunnel construction project, part of the Xiangyi Expressway (Yichang section). This marks another important milestone in the application of advanced hydraulic drilling equipment in China’s large-scale tunnel engineering projects.

Project Overview: Changbanpo Tunnel Engineering Challenge

The Changbanpo Tunnel is located in a complex mountainous region of Yichang, where engineers face several technical challenges:

• Hard rock geological formations

• Unstable surrounding rock conditions

• Narrow underground working space

• High safety requirements for deep tunnel excavation

To ensure construction efficiency and safety, high-performance drilling equipment is required for pre-support and reinforcement operations.

Equipment Highlight: QUASAN TY-320 Horizontal Crawler Drill Rig

The QUASAN TY-320 hydraulic crawler drilling rig is designed specifically for demanding underground engineering environments. It integrates strong power performance with excellent mobility, making it ideal for tunnel construction applications.

Key Technical Advantages:

• Fully hydraulic control system for precise drilling operation

• Strong crawler chassis for stable movement in rugged terrain

• High drilling efficiency for rock and hard strata conditions

• Compact design suitable for tunnel and confined spaces

• Reliable continuous operation for long-term construction projects

Application in Tunnel Construction

During the Changbanpo Tunnel construction process, the TY-320 is mainly used for:

• Advance geological exploration drilling

• Tunnel face support and anchoring holes

• Grouting reinforcement drilling

• Pre-excavation stability improvement

The equipment significantly improves excavation safety and reduces construction risks in complex geological conditions.

Engineering Performance Benefits

By introducing the TY-320 drilling rig, the project team achieved:

✔ Faster tunnel excavation progress
✔ Improved rock stability control
✔ Reduced manual labor intensity
✔ Higher drilling accuracy and consistency
✔ Enhanced construction safety level

QUASAN Commitment to Infrastructure Development

As a professional manufacturer of crawler drilling rigs, QUASAN continues to support global infrastructure projects with advanced drilling technology.

The successful application of the TY-320 in the Changbanpo Tunnel demonstrates the company’s capability in providing reliable solutions for modern tunnel and underground engineering projects.

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