Confined space dredging work, like sewer pipeline cleaning and inspection well desilting, has always been a high-risk job. Workers face dangers such as toxic gases, narrow spaces and poor ventilation, and safety accidents happen from time to time. An underwater dredging robot solves all these problems by replacing manual work with fully remote-controlled operation. Also known as a sludge cleaning robot, it is an intelligent dredging device that can walk underwater and clean sediment automatically. You only need to control it on the ground through the wireless remote control; there is no need to send workers into dangerous confined spaces. YG provides 6 different models of this equipment, including electric and diesel versions, with flow rates from 100m³/h to 250m³/h, which can meet the needs of different scales of dredging projects.
YG Underwater Dredging Robot Parameters
| Parameter | YG500 | YG600 | YG700 | YG800 | YG900 | YG1200 |
| Robot Dimensions (mm) | 1500*500*650 | 1500*600*650 | 1600*700*650 | 1600*850*700 | 1650*960*750 | 1900*1200*750 |
| Dredging Width (mm) | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | Suitable for large culverts |
| Travel Speed (m/s) | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 0–17 m/min |
| Pump Diameter (inch) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4or6 |
| Pump Flow (m³/h) | 100 | 100 | 160 | 160 | 200 | 250 |
| Pump Head (m) | 0–30 | 0–30 | 0–25 | 0–25 | 0–25 | 0–30 (Horizontal: 100–150m) |
| Hydraulic Station Dimensions (mm) | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2120*1240*1200 |
| Main Motor Power (kW) | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45KW (50KW) or Diesel 76KW (123KW) |
| Hydraulic System Pressure (Mpa) | 0–16 | 0–16 | 0–16 | 0–16 | 0–16 | Not specified |
| Particle Size (mm) | 15 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 0–40 (customizable) |
| Winch Speed (r/min) | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 |
| Pipe Length (m) | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30m/pack, 20kg pressure resistant, optional |
| Control System | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote |
| Lighting System | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 |
4 Applications of the Underwater Dredging Robot
This underwater cleaning robot has a wide range of applications and is suitable for various dredging and desilting scenarios:
- Municipal engineering: It is widely used for desilting of drainage pipelines and inspection wells. It can effectively prevent urban waterlogging and ensure the normal operation of municipal facilities. It is essential equipment for urban drainage system maintenance.
- Water conservancy & environmental protection: It plays an important role in river and lake dredging projects. It can clean up sediment and pollutants at the bottom of the water, help restore water ecology, and improve water quality.
- Industrial field: It provides maintenance services for chemical plant pipelines and sewage treatment plants. It can clean up sludge and sediment in industrial pipelines, ensure the continuity of industrial production and help enterprises meet environmental compliance requirements.
- Large culvert & tunnel desilting: The large underwater dredging robot model is suitable for desilting of large culverts and tunnels. It can walk stably in large spaces and clean up sediment efficiently.
Key Features To Look For In An Underwater Dredging Robot
More and more municipal and industrial teams are buying pipeline dredging robots to improve efficiency and safety. But many first-time buyers don’t know what features to look for. A high-quality pipeline dredging robot should have the following core features:
1. Accurate navigation and obstacle avoidance system
The underwater environment is dark and complex, and the robot needs accurate navigation and obstacle avoidance functions to work normally. A good robot should be equipped with sensors such as lidar, visual cameras and ultrasonic sensors, which can perceive the surrounding environment and avoid obstacles automatically.
Our robot is equipped with a variety of navigation sensors, which can accurately perceive the pipeline environment and avoid obstacles, ensuring stable operation in complex underwater environments.
2. Diversified operation tools
Different dredging scenarios require different operation tools. A good robot should be equipped with multiple operation tools to adapt to different sediment types:
- High-pressure water jet device: suitable for hard sediment and scale
- Mechanical arm: suitable for grabbing debris such as plastic bags and branches
- Suction system: suitable for pumping sludge and sewage for centralized treatment
- Our robot is equipped with a variety of operation tools as standard, which can handle different types of sediment and debris.
3. High-flow suction system
The suction system is the core component that determines dredging efficiency. A good robot should have a large-flow pump, which can pump sediment quickly and improve work efficiency.
Our robot has a pump flow rate of 100-250m³/h, which can quickly pump sediment and sludge. The dredging efficiency is several times that of manual work.
4. Rich optional configurations
Different projects have different requirements for equipment. A good robot should provide rich optional configurations to meet the needs of different scenarios:
- Explosion-proof motor: essential for chemical plant projects, which can work in explosive environments
- Camera: improves visual operation, and operators can see the underwater situation clearly
- High-pressure water pump: enhances cleaning ability for hard sediment
- Our underwater cleaning robot provides a variety of optional configurations, and you can choose the appropriate configuration according to your project needs.
- Choosing a robot with these core features can not only improve work efficiency but also ensure the safety and reliability of the dredging process.
- If you are looking for a reliable underwater dredging robot for your pipeline dredging projects, we are definitely your best choice.
4 FAQ About Sludge Cleaning Robot
A: The maximum working depth ranges from 30m to 90m according to different models. The maximum diving depth is 30-60m. You can choose the right model according to your project depth requirements.
A: Yes, we have an optional explosion-proof motor configuration, which is specially designed for chemical plants and industrial scenarios with explosion-proof requirements. It can work safely in explosive gas environments.
A: The processing capacity ranges from 100m³/h to 250m³/h according to different models. Compared with traditional manual dredging, it can greatly improve work efficiency and shorten the project cycle.
A: The standard configuration includes the robot body, hydraulic station, 50-meter hydraulic oil pipe and wireless remote control. The sewage pipe needs to be prepared by the customer, and we can also provide you with relevant purchase suggestions.
Dredging Robot For Sale– YG Machinery
If you need a dredging robot for sale for your municipal, water conservancy or industrial projects, contact us today. You just need to tell us your project type, pipeline size, working depth and sediment type, and we will recommend the most suitable model for you and provide a detailed quotation. We can also provide you with operational guidance and spare parts supply services to help you put the equipment into use quickly.
