Our fleet of machinery grows with the addition of the first microtunnel boring machine.

Catalana de Perforacions has decided to take a step forward and continue innovating and offering a wide range of solutions in drilling and underground works. Its latest acquisition? A microtunnel boring machine.

It has opted for a Herrenknecht AVN2000 with extensions to 3000, one of the most advanced machines on the market for drilling and underground works projects.

This step marks an important milestone in the company’s history and its commitment to continuous technological evolution, enabling it to tackle microtunnelling projects of great technical complexity.

The demand for efficient and sustainable drilling and underground construction solutions has grown significantly in recent years.

In line with our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, the acquisition of this new machine enables us to carry out large-scale, high-profile projects in the sector, offering a new solution in the company’s catalogue and expanding the drilling diameter, providing a precise technique with minimal environmental impact.

With the addition of the company’s first microtunnel boring machine, Catalana de Perforacions expands its project execution capacity to offer:

• Tunnel construction with greater precision and safety
• Non-invasive solutions in urban and sensitive areas
• Larger and more versatile drilling diameters
• Greater autonomy in specialised projects in the sector

This technological leap forward enables us to compete in new markets and strengthen our position within the sector.

Herrenknecht’s AVN is internationally recognised for its robustness and adaptability to different geologies, from sand and silt to consolidated rock. The new machine will enable us to construct microtunnels of greater length and diameter, while maintaining a high level of precision and reducing the risks associated with excavation in complex terrain.

Key features:

• Excavation diameter expandable up to 3000 mm thanks to available extensions
• Cutting wheel adaptable to the geology of the terrain
• Hydraulic extraction system that ensures a continuous flow of work
• High thrust and pressure capacity, especially useful for long lengths or difficult-to-excavate terrain
• Advanced guidance and navigation technology, ensuring exact alignments

This set of features makes the AVN2000 an ideal machine for highly technical projects, offering the reliability and safety we seek in our fleet of machinery.

For Catalana de Perforacions, the acquisition of this first microtunnel boring machine is a key strategic investment. Not only does it allow us to expand our catalogue of solutions, but it also strengthens our presence in projects, both nationally and internationally, especially in markets where microtunnelling is an established technique.

Since our inception in 1968, we have evolved by incorporating state-of-the-art machinery and technology. The arrival of our first microtunnel boring machine represents a new step forward in our constant pursuit of quality, efficiency and technical excellence.