Tunnel Boring Machine Solutions

Sika Canada offers specialized solutions for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) projects, including soil conditioning and foaming agents, annular grout admixtures, admixtures and fibers for precast tunnel segments, and tail seal greases. These technologies help optimize TBM performance, improve excavation face stability, maintain watertightness during tunneling operations, and support the safe and efficient advancement of underground construction projects. Backed by extensive expertise in mechanized tunneling, Sika provides contractors with proven solutions tailored to the geological conditions and specific requirements of each project.

Tunneling Solutions Brochure

Shotcrete and Tunneling Solutions

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Bi-Component Backfilling Grout

Sika® Stabilizer-5010 TBM CA

Retarding and water-reducing admixture for cement / bentonite injection grouts

Sika® Stabilizer-6015 TBM

Set accelerating admixture for cement or bentonite stabilized and retarded injection grouts

Sika® Stabilizer-6018 TBM

Set accelerating admixture for cement or bentonite stabilized and retarded injection grouts

Foaming Agents

Sika® Stabilizer-1118 TBM CA

FOAMING AGENT FOR TBM - EPBM TUNNELING

Sika® Stabilizer-1514 TBM CA

Anti-clogging foaming agent for Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)

Sika® Stabilizer-1518 TBM CA

FOAMING AGENT FOR TBM-EPBM TUNNELING

Polymers

Sika® Stabilizer-3710 TBM

Strong thickener for soil conditioning in EPB TBMs

For admixture and fiber solutions for precast concrete segments, please consult the following page : Concrete Admixture

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Solutions for Tunnel Boring Machines

Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are very advanced equipment used as an alternative to drilling and blasting through rock and “conventional mechanical excavation” in soft ground. Sika provides a wide range of products designed specifically for use with a variety of TBMs, throughout the whole tunnel excavation and construction process.

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Solutions for Tunneling

Cost overruns and tight timelines are a common thread for tunneling projects. From concrete admixtures and shotcrete to waterproofing membranes and injections, Sika tunneling technology stands up to the highest quality standards and contribute to efficient tunneling construction.

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Products for Fast Excavation with Microtunneling

Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are commonly found with diameters from five to 17 meters. There are also microtunnel boring machines which are smaller, with an excavation diameter up to four meters. Today, these microtunnel boring machines are extensively used to construct many kilometers of underground infrastructure worldwide. Microtunneling is a fast alternative to conventional pipe installation systems, since it is a fully automated method of boring and pipe installation without the need for disturbing the surface.

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Tunnel Boring Machine Solutions