IHC Beaver® 45 Cutter suction dredger

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The IHC Beaver® 45 is reliable, fuel efficient and has low maintenance Reliable and efficient
The IHC Beaver® is well known for its robust construction, reliable
costs. This robust and highly productive dredger is equipped with operation and excellent performance. To date, Royal IHC (IHC) has
state-of-the art technology, including the following key features: supplied more then 800 of these standard cutter suction dredgers
worldwide.
• low cost per cubic metre
• an exceptional rate of pumping power Transportable and deliverable from stock
IHC Beaver® dredgers can be dismantled for transport via road,
• first class ergonomics and diagnostics rail or sea. A wide range of optional equipment is available, as
• Cutter Special® pump that combines high efficiency and a large well as complementary auxiliary equipment, such as work boats
and discharge pipelines. These vessels are mostly delivered from
ball passage to provide a high level of availability stock.
• low maintenance and efficient power distribution with a single
Service and support
diesel engine IHC can provide a complete package of spare parts, maintenance
• environmentally friendly solutions, such as LED lighting support, equipment training programmes, dredging advisory
services and dredge operators for hands-on instruction and
• enhanced safety features. commissioning.

Main parameters
Dredging depth 10.0m (larger depth optional)
Discharge diameter 450mm (larger diameters optional)
Total power 746kW
 IHC Beaver® 45 ­Cutter suction dredger
Dimensions Spuds
Length overall (ladder raised), approx. 26.1m Length 13.85m
Length over pontoons 16.50m Diameter 457mm
Breadth 6.81m Weight 2,260kg
Depth 2.01m
Side pontoons 11.75 x 1.89 x 1.97m Spud hoisting cylinders
Mean draught with full bunkers 1.40m Force 100kN
Maximum standard dredging depth 10.0m Spud stroke (each time), approx. 3.5m
Suction pipe diameter 450mm
Discharge pipe diameter 450mm Deck crane
Total installed power 746kW Lifting power 20kN
Outreach 2.8m
Swing width with 35˚ swing each side
At maximum dredging depth 23.0m Other features
At minimum dredging depth 28.5m • standard design, allowing for short delivery times and competitive
pricing
Dredge pump • spare parts available form stock
Type IHC HRCS 108-23-45, single-walled • durable heavy-duty marine engine compliant with IMO Tier II
Engine type Caterpillar C32 TTA Acert • efficient fuel consumption
Continuous engine power 746kW @ 1,800rpm • fresh-water engine cooling system
Specific fuel consumption 204.9g/kWh • dredge pump driven through integrated bearing block,clutch and
Ball passage 225mm reduction gearbox
• white iron-wear parts for the dredge pump
Electrical installation • cutter drive accepts temporary overload, resulting in high maximum
Voltage 24V DC cutter power
Battery capacity 400 Ah • reliable hydraulic system
• completely assembled and fully tested afloat before delivery
Cutter • dismountable and transportable by road, rail or sea
Type IHC 1330-120, • ready for operation on arrival at site
5-bladed cutter • one-man operation
Power at shaft 110kW • wide range of services and auxiliary equipment available
Diameter 1,330mm (including work boats, boosters and pipelines).
Maximum speed, approx. 34rpm
Optional extra's
Ladder and swing winches • spud-carriage installation
Line pull, first layer 57kN • anchor booms
Maximum line speed 25m/min • swivel bend
Wire diameter 18mm • non-return valve and vacuum-relieve valve
Drum diameter 390mm • production measurement, automation and positioning system
Swing wires length 100m • Operator Assist System for online monitoring
Anchor weight 360kg • increased discharge pipeline diameter
• increased dredging depth
• life-cycle support packages (including training, technical support etc.)
• optional packages: comfort (including air conditioning);
HSE (health, safety and environment); nautical; and inventory plus.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form or by any means is not allowed,
Discharge pipe diameter = 450mm Output calculated for:
Dredging depth = 10.0m

without prior permission in writing from IHC Merwede Holding BV.

1000 Maximum volumetric concentration of in situ solids of 25% Soil type Decisive grain size Situ density
Final elevation at end of discharge pipe = 4.0m
A Fine sand 100μm 1,900kg/m3
800 B Medium sand 235μm 1,950kg/m3
C Coarse sand 440μm 2,000kg/m3
Pump output in m3 of in situ solids

D Coarse sand and gravel 1.3mm 2,100kg/m3

per effec ve pumping hour

600 E Gravel 7mm 2,200kg/m3

400

Note
Calculated output curves only indicate pumping capacity, based on the average
200
available power on the pump shaft and free-flowing material. In actual practice,
E D C B A properties may vary from free-flowing, easily excavated to compacted,
hard-to-excavate material. When used for estimation actual outputs, the nature
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10.000 of the material to be dredged and local job conditions must be considered.
Discharge length in metres Please consult IHC for dredging conditions outside these curves.

IHC Holland BV
P.O. Box 204, 3360 AE Sliedrecht
Molendijk 94, 3361 EP Sliedrecht
The Netherlands

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