M ULT I-S E RVI C E VE HI CL E S :

T RA CKLE S S LO G I S TIC S SOL U TION S

FROM TE C HN I - M TAL S YS T M E S .
Applications: tunnelling and mining
High load capacity up to 200 tonnes
Innovative independent suspension for high all-terrain mobility
Inclines and declines up to 25 percent
Specific adaptation and individual equipment for each construction site

T HE S IMPL E A N SW E R
T O COMPL E X R E Q U I R EM E NT S .
Techni-Mtal Systmes SAS completes the full-

Reliable, efficient, flexible. Multi-service vehicles

range portfolio of Herrenknecht AG with multi-

from Techni-Mtal keep the complex work proces-

service vehicles (MSV). Intelligent logistical support

ses of tunnelling and tunnel lining running in paral-

in tunnelling is prerequisite for the high availability

lel. With pneumatic tires or solid rubber wheels,

of the tunnel boring machines and thus for conti-

they do not require rails. Floor segments and paved

nuous and efficient construction progress. Powerful

tracks and roads outside the tunnel serve as the

and specifically adapted multi-service vehicles from

roadway. The key advantage of MSVs is their excel-

Techni-Mtal transport segments, building mate-

lent all-terrain mobility even on steep inclines and

rials and personnel reliably, safely and just in time.

declines. Thanks to an innovative independent suspension by Techni-Mtal, all the MSV's wheels have
ground contact at all times. The steered rear wheels
allow extremely tight turning radii.

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T HE IDE AL SO LU T I O N
FOR EV E RY T Y P E O F J OB .
Multi-service vehicles supply the TBM advance

Additional equipment such as cranes, concrete mi-

with segments and other building materials. Three

xers, grout tanks, lifting platforms, passenger cabs

model lines meet a maximum range of customer

Crane or cherry picker module for supply or tunnel

needs:

lining work

MSV Single: 4-, 6- or 8-wheel vehicles with a sin-

Operator platform for personnel transport

gle superstructure handle payloads from 10 to 65

tonnes. This vehicle type, in a one-meter-wide ver-

In addition to this Techni-Mtal has developed a

sion, can also be used for microtunnels.

powerful and safe personnel carrier:

MSV Double: 8- to 20-wheel vehicles with a double

PSV 20: The vehicles carry up to 20 people in the

superstructure offer payloads of 40 to 140 tonnes.

tunnel and on the construction site.

MSV Triple: 24-wheelers with a triple superstructure enable payloads from 120 to 200 tonnes.

Customized for your specific requirements. Techni-

The basic models of each series designed to trans-

Mtal adapts multi-service vehicles to meet indivi-

port segments and grout are equipped as standard

dual customer requirements. Options range from

with an automatic fire extinguishing system, a par-

rail modules for the final lining of the tunnel through

ticulate filter and a safety system for driving on

various drive and control systems, to special adap-

transverse gradients.

tations for all types of equipment.

Other applications include support of all work in

the tunnel and transport of reinforcements, rails and

Mobile in every situation. In tunnels MSVs use the

operating materials such as oil, grease, or pipes. For

floor segment as the roadway. With larger tunnel

these requirements the basic models can be exten-

cross-sections there is enough space on the floor

ded with the following options:

segment for the narrow MSVs from Techni-Mtal to

Enclosed and heated/air-conditioned cabs

pass each other. In smaller diameters the vehicles

Collapsible cab

can pass via heaped ramps.

M U LT I - S E R V I C E V E H I C L E S T O S U P P LY T B M T U N N E L L I N G
M SV SINGLE

M SV DOUBLE

M SV T RIP LE

Load capacity

10 65t

40 140t

120 200t

Width

1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.9m

1.5 1.7 1.9m

1.9m

Number of wheels

4, 6 or 8

8 20

24

Drive wheels

4, 6 or 8

8 20

12 or 24

Drive

100kW 150kW 200kW 315kW

200kW 315kW 400kW

315kW 400kW

Maximum speed

25km/h

20km/h

16km/h

Maximum incline

25%

20%

15%

Steering system

Electronic

Electronic

Electronic

Braking system

Active and static dual disc brakes

Active and static dual disc brakes

Active and static dual disc brakes

O U R EX PE RT I SE
I S YOUR ADVA N TAG E .

E F F I C I E N C Y A N D I N N O VAT I O N .

Flexibility:

Mobility:

Modular design of steel frame construction

Maximum speeds up to 25km/h

Wide variety of applications

Excellent braking performance even fully loaded

Variable loading options

No rail tracks required: easier tunnel cleaning

Extremely low sill

and easier back-up work during the advance

Loading and maintenance of vehicles away from

Innovative independent suspension: continuous

the tunnel entrance: no loading station at the

ground contact of all wheels and safe all-terrain

tunnel entrance necessary, flexible job-site layout

mobility outside the tunnel as well

Project-specific adaptation of working tools

Inclines up to 25%: safe driving in steep tunnel

(e.g. crane, cherry picker)

entrances and easy passing of oncoming traffic

in the tunnel
Tight turning radius with steering-linked rear
wheels (crab function)
Twin cab: no turning necessary in the tunnel

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S UCCESS F U L LY
U S ED ARO U N D THE W OR L D .

MSVs from Techni-Mtal are used worldwide on

alternative to conventional rail-bound supply in

tunnel construction sites. Thanks to their flexibility

tunnelling. Numerous references prove the success

and reliability they are the most economically viable

of projects teamed with vehicles from Techni-Mtal.

S U C C E S S F U L LY U S E D A ROU N D T H E WO R L D
TUNNELLING PROJECT

FA CTS

M ULTI- SE RV ICE V E H ICLE S

Gavet,
France

2x Herrenknecht Gripper TBMs S-765 and S-766

Diameter: 4,740mm
Tunnel length: 3,418m, 5,628m

3 MSVs 30*-2**-1200***
Incline: 5%
Maximum speed: 18km/h

Sluiskil,
Netherlands

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-727

Diameter: 11,340mm
Tunnel length: 2,290m

2 MSVs 134-2-1900, 1 PSV 20-1-1500

Incline: 10%
Maximum speed: 16km/h

Brisbane,
Australia

2x Herrenknecht Double Shield TBMs S-647 and S-648

Diameter: 12,340mm
Tunnel length: 4,270m

4 MSVs 80-2-1900
Incline: 5%
Maximum speed: 20km/h

Hong Kong,
China

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-630

Diameter: 9,250mm
Tunnel length: 4,800m

4 MSVs 94-2-1900, 3 MSVs 50-1-1900

Incline: 5%
Maximum speed: 20km/h

Sparvo,
Italy

Herrenknecht EPB Shield S-574

Diameter: 15,550mm
Tunnel length: 4,925m

1 MSV 180-3-2500 ATEX compliant

Incline: 8%
Maximum speed: 14km/h

Sochi,
Russia

Herrenknecht EPB Shield S-517,

Herrenknecht Single Shield TBM S-534
Diameter: 10,630mm, 13,210mm
Tunnel length: 2,828m, 3,148m

10 MSVs 50-1-1900
Incline: 4%
Maximum speed: 20km/h

Pittsburgh,
U.S.A.

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-374

Diameter: 6,920mm
Tunnel length: 1,381m

3 MSVs 15-1-1500
Incline: 10%
Maximum speed: 18km/h

Glendoe,
United Kingdom

Herrenknecht Gripper TBM S-351

Diameter: 5,030mm
Tunnel length: 7,524 m

4 MSVs 18-1-1500 with crane

Incline: 11.5%
Maximum speed: 18km/h

Paris,
France

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-127

Diameter: 11,565mm
Tunnel length: 9,810m

5 MSVs 40-2-2100, 4 MSVs 25-1-2100

Incline: 7%
Maximum speed: 18km/h
* Max. payload in t

** Superstructure

*** Vehicle width in mm

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AL L PRODU C T S,
A L L POSSI B I LI TI E S .
Maintenance. With a crane and cherry picker

The range of products for use in tunnels includes

multi-service vehicles to supply the tunnel boring

the multi-service vehicles can be used flexibly for

machine during excavation and vehicles for lining

all required maintenance. For the maintenance of

the tunnel (lighting, rails, curbs, etc.), maintenance,

railway tunnels, the MSV Rail Road is used.

and passenger transportation. Another contribution

for the timely completion of tunnels.

4 Passenger transportation. Multi-service vehicles

equipped with a spacious cab transport site personnel quickly and safely (also available as the Rail
USE IN TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION.

Road model).

1 Tunnelling. MSVs supply the tunnel boring ma-

chine with building materials such as segments,

A P P L I C AT I O N S .

grout, pipes, lubricants, tools and disc cutters. The

site personnel can be transported in a separately

Infrastructure: In large-diameter tunnel construc-

mounted cab or in a specially developed Personnel

tion (road, rail, subway) the multi-service vehicles

Service Vehicle (PSV).

from Techni-Mtal play to the strengths of their

entire product range. Specially designed vehicles

2 Lining. Multi-service vehicles can be equipped

with small external dimensions have proven them-

with a concrete mixer, which is used for concreting

selves in small diameter tunnels.

the road, the sidewalks or intermediate levels. In

railway tunnels they handle the transportation of

Mining: Techni-Mtal adapts multi-service vehicles

rails and sleepers for laying the track. Equipped

to the harsh environment in mines (high tempera-

with a cherry picker they are used for the installation

ture and humidity, excessive dust) for example, by

of lighting, ventilation, and cables.

installing efficient cooling systems. The structural

adaptations meet international ATEX specifications.

T ECH N I-MTAL SYST M ES.

Techni-Mtal Systmes SAS is a subsidiary of Herrenknecht AG,
the leading premium supplier of comprehensive technical
solutions in mechanized tunnelling. The trackless multi-service
vehicles from Techni-Mtal provide a powerful solution for
efficient and flexible supply and disposal in tunnelling and
mining. The individual project requirements define the logistics
concept, which is adapted locally to the circumstances of each
tunnel construction site according to customer specifications.
Specifically matched and in the highest quality.

Techni-Mtal Systmes SAS

Zone dActivits de Fiancey
F-26250 Livron-sur-Drme, France
Phone + 33 4 75 85 85 30
Fax + 33 4 75 85 85 35
info@techni-metal-systemes.com
www.techni-metal-systemes.com