Advanced Cutter Suction Dredger for Sediment Extraction in Rivers Ports and Lakes with Automatic Control
product description:
A cutter suction dredger (CSD) stands as a paragon of specialized marine engineering equipment, playing an indispensable role
in an extensive spectrum of maritime and coastal construction projects. Renowned for its sophisticated design and exceptional
functionality, the CSD has become the cornerstone of numerous large-scale and intricate dredging operations worldwide.
The working process of a cutter suction dredger is relatively straightforward. First, the cutter head rotates at high speed, cutting
and loosening the sediment on the bottom. This action breaks up the soil, turning it into a slurry of sediment and water. The mud
pump, which creates a powerful suction force, then draws this slurry through the suction pipe. Once inside the pump, the slurry is
pressurized and pushed through the discharge pipeline. The pipeline can be extended over long distances, either on - board or
using floating hoses, to deposit the material at the required location, such as a spoil ground or a reclamation site.
Product Parameters
| model | YSCSD100 | YSCSD150 | YSCSD200 | YSCSD250 | YSCSD300 | YSCSD350 | YSCSD400 | YSCSD450 | YSCSD500 |
| Total power | 20-60kw | 45-100kw | 75-200kw | 90-300kw | 190-600kw | 290-800KW | 350-1000KW | 450-1200KW | 600-1500KW |
| Output per hour | 30-45m³/h | 50-90m³/h | 90-120m³/h | 140-195m³/h | 225-330m³/h | 330-390m³/h | 420-480m³/h | 480-570m³/h | 540-630m³/h |
| Water flow rate | 200-300m³/h | 350-600m³/h | 600-800m³/h | 950-1300m³/h | 1500-2200m³/h | 2200-2600m³/h | 2800-3200m³/h | 3200-3800m³/h | 3600-4200m³/h |
| Pumping depth | 0-20m | 0-25m | 0-25m | 0-30m | 0-30m | 0-30m | 0-30m | 0-30m | 0-30m |
| Lift head | 20-40m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m | 20-65m |
| Transport distance | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m | 20-2000m |
| Sand discharge pipe diameter | 4”100mm | 6”150mm | 8”200mm | 10”250mm | 12”300mm | 14”350mm | 16”400mm | 18”450mm | 20”500mm |
| Cutter head diameter | 600mm | 800mm | 900mm | 1000mm | 1200mm | 1300mm | 1500mm | 1700mm | 2000mm |
The above technical parameters are for reference only,specific device configuration depends on the conditions of each project,
customer and technical requirements.
Key Components & How It Works
A CSD operates using a rotating cutter head + suction pipe + discharge system:
✔ Cutter Head – A rotating device with blades or teeth that cuts and loosens the seabed material.
✔ Suction Pipe – A large-diameter pipe connected to a high-power centrifugal pump that vacuums up the loosened sediment.
✔ Discharge System – The dredged slurry (water + sediment) is pumped through floating pipelines to a disposal site or processing
area.
✔ Spud Poles & Anchors – Provide stability and allow the dredger to swing side-to-side for systematic excavation.
✔ Optional Screening & Separation – Some advanced CSDs have onboard dewatering systems to separate water from solids.
The cutter head is a rotating, toothed component at the front of a cutter suction dredger. It cuts and loosens underwater soil (e.g.,
sand, clay, or rock), which is then mixed with water and pumped away via the suction pipe. Designed for efficiency, it handles
various seabed materials and is key to dredging projects like port maintenance or land reclamation.
The control room is the command center of the dredger, equipped with advanced monitoring and control systems. Operators use
joysticks, touchscreens, and sensors to manage the cutter head, suction pipe, pumps, and positioning systems (like GPS or DP).
Real-time data on depth, pressure, and efficiency ensures precise and safe dredging operations.
The dredge pump is the core component that transports the slurry (a mix of water, sand, and sediment) through the pipeline.
Designed for heavy-duty performance, it handles abrasive materials with high efficiency.Key features include wear-resistant
materials, strong suction capacity, and variable speed control to optimize production.
The cutter suction dredger can be used with many other ancillary devices,including sand processing equipment:stone crusher,
sand screening machines,and sand washing machines,and mineral processing equipment:iron separation equipment,gold
mining and equipment,etc.
Certifications
company profile:
Shandong yongsheng dredging machinery Co.,LTD.is located in Huanglou Street, Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, China.
It has 2 production bases , total area near 2000m2, and more than 20 years manufacturing experience in water area environmental
protective equipment. It is a professional supplier of integrated with R&D, consultation, manufacturing and after-sale service.
Yongsheng now has obtained certification: ISO9001.
service:
1.We also have supporting facilities for the cutter suction dredger, such as mud discharge pipelines, mud pump accessories,
pipeline floats, etc. The accessories on the dredger are all reserved in stock to ensure timely shipment during later use!
2.When customers encounter quality problems during the use of the cutter suction dredger in the later stage, we will first
provide video guidance to solve the problem as soon as possible. Then, for major quality issues, we will arrange for technical
personnel to go to the site as soon as possible to ensure the customer's normal use of the dredger.
3. We will also conduct regular follow-up visits to customers to gain a better understanding of the dredger!
contact us
whatsapp:+86 150 6343 7191
email:lily@dredgerys.com
Shandong Yongsheng Dredging Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
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