BASF unveils new TBM excluder grease
01 May 2009
BASF Construction Chemicals has entered the market of main bearing sealing greases with its own dedicated production plant.
The new product line, Meyco BSG excluder grease, for tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has been used up to now in significant quantities on selected machines of the leading manufacturers with excellent results, says a company spokesman.
“Additionally, the leading main bearing sealing manufacturers Merkel Freudenberg (Germany) and James Walker (UK) have qualified the Meyco BSG excluder greases,” he adds.
They are consequently appropriate for all worldwide operating TBMs, he says.
The Meyco BSG excluder greases round up BASF’s portfolio of speciality chemicals for TBMS along with:
• Meyco SLF and Rheosoil soil conditioning agents;
• Meyco ABR anti-dust and anti-abrasion agents;
• Meyco TSG tail sealants; and
• Meyco GA admixtures for annulus grouts.
Furthermore, for this market segment, BASF Construction Chemicals offers Meyco MP injection product, Rheocem microcements as well as concrete admixtures for segmental lining.
BASF Construction Chemicals has the most comprehensive range of speciality chemical systems for TBMs.
In combination with the technical support of local tunnelling specialists, BASF Construction Chemicals is able to offer a fast and all-inclusive service to the tunnelling industry, the spokesman states.
BASF’s Construction Che-micals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry.
Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure the success of its customers. Its admixture systems business unit helps customers specifically in the ready-mix, precast, manufactured concrete and underground construction industries.
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