Bell Dredging has once again proven its expertise in dredging technology with the successful delivery and installation of five Bell A-frame dredgers for the Thai government. Stef van der Bel of Bell Dredging, looks back on this special project.
"We built five Bell A-frame Dredgers 250 in three weeks at various locations throughout Thailand," Stef begins. "That was a logistical challenge, but our team did a great job, as did the local partners we worked closely with. It is therefore a milestone to be proud of. Within two days of our team's arrival, the first dredger has already been delivered, underlining Bell Dredging's efficiency and technical expertise."
Bell Dredging has a strong international character and is active in projects all over the world. From Europe to Asia, Africa and the Americas. "In addition to our standard product range, we respond to our customers' unique needs with our customized solutions, regardless of location or circumstances," explains Stef. "Our expertise in dredging solutions also led to this special collaboration with the Thai government." Stef explains that it came about through a local intermediary, who coordinated the tender for the government. "The government was looking for a solution that met specific requirements, such as capacity and dimensions. Thanks to our advanced technology, flexibility and global experience, Bell was selected to supply five A-frame dredgers."
Bell Dredging offers a wide range of options with their A-frame dredgers, tailored to specific customer needs. The diameter of the dredge pumps range from 100 to 400 mm, making them usable for a variety of sediments and depths. "In addition to our diesel-hydraulic models, we also supply electric-hydraulic and all-electric variants. This makes our systems suitable for a variety of applications, from small reservoirs to deep reservoirs," Stef said.
The dredgers for Thailand are equipped with a diesel-hydraulic system, with two diesel engines per engine room. One engine is for hydraulics: the relocation winches for moving the dredger, the lifting winches for raising and lowering the pump and driving the hydraulically driven Bell 250 itself. The second motor drives the water jet pump, which supplies the sand head with high-pressure water. "The Bell A-frame Dredger 250 is distinguished by its great suction power and modular design. The versatility of our dredgers makes them suitable for a variety of applications," adds Stef, explaining that one of the A-frame dredgers will be used in Thailand to deepen a drinking water reservoir. "Another dredger will be used at a power generation dam, which involves considerable depth. The other dredgers will be used to remove sediment from irrigation reservoirs."
With this success, Bell Dredging is not only focusing on further cooperation in Thailand, but also on future global projects. "We will continue to innovate and deliver dredging solutions to suit every demand, whether standard models or customization," concludes Stef.