J a c k i n g Pr o d u c t s

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Tracey Concrete manufacture a comprehensive range of high quality Jacking Products to suit the requirements of the latest
generation of pipe jacking systems. Jacking pipe tunnelling is a cost effective alternative to deep open cut pipe laying trenches
which may not be practical due to the major disruption associated with open cut excavations, especially in urban areas. Tracey
Concrete have a long tradition of producing high quality concrete pipes and our Quality Systems are recognised internationally.

Jacking Pipes lowered

onto guide rails

Control
Room Railways Footpath Buildings, Roads
Services and Traffic
Rivers Tunnelling can continue with no
Depth can vary disruption to above

Main Jacks to
push jacking
pipe and
cutting head
Work Station Interjack station, if Lubrication pipe, Standard First lead Cutting head, type can Line of pipeline Receiving
required, consist of if required, usually Jacking pipe pipe may vary vary, as can method of to be excavated Workstation
lead and trail pipe every 3rd to 5th depending on removing excavated
with interjack station standard pipe cutting head spoil through pipe to
placed in centre used ground level

A D V A NT A G E S OF J a c k i n g P i peS

E n v i r o n m e n ta l B e n e f i t s Economic Benefits
• Minimum excavation • Reduced levels of re-instatement
• Reduced noise, dust & dirt • Lower maintenance costs
• Reduced risk of settlement • Speed of installation
• Reduced disruption to surrounding areas • Construction work does not depend on the weather
• Less spoil • High degree of reliability and cost effectiveness
• 90% less vehicle movements • No requirement for secondary lining

Jacking Pipes lowered

onto guide rails

Drainage
Services

Control
Room

Standard Excavated spoil First lead pipe Cutter head type may
Jacking Pipes may be removed may have vary depending on project.
by trolly or rebate to fit e.g. open hand shield
Work Station conveyor cutting head cutter boom shield
(maybe piled) steel shield backactor shield

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S t a n da r d J a c k i n g P i pe s
Tracey Concrete Jacking Pipes incorporate the tried and
tested butt end joint system with cast in steel band. Tracey
Concrete Jacking Pipes are manufactured in accordance
with BS EN 1916 and BS5911-1, BSI Kitemark certification.
The butt ends joint design enables jacking forces to be
transmitted over the maximum concrete area of the pipe
hence reducing possibility of damage due to jacking loads.
A compressible packing must be used to ensure even
distribution of the jacking loads. The cast-in mild steel
collar ensures no lateral displacement of the pipe during
jacking. Stainless steel collars can be supplied on request.

D E SI G N D A T A

CØ
AØ

A DN:  Inside  diameter  of  pipe 600 900 1200 1500 1800
B Wall  Thickness 80 100 115 140 160
C External  Diameter 760 1100 1430 1780 2120
D Effective  length 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500
E Overall  length 2090 2600 2600 2630 2630
F Approx  weight/  pipe  (kg) 940 2200 3220 4360 6020
G Max  jacking  force  (Tonnes) 250 450 700 1100 1600
H Works  Proof  Load 48 72 97 121 145
I Max  load  (kN/m) 72 108 114 180 216
J Number  of  Longitudinal  Bars 12  x  6mm 12  x  6mm 24  x  6mm 24  x  6mm 24  x  6mm
K S P E sCIFIC
Helical   teel  and  pAitch
TION 8mm/60mm 8mm/60mm M A8mm/60mm
T E RI A LS 8mm/60mm 8mm/60mm
L The Jacking Pipes are
Steel  Band  Width  &  Depthdesigned and
220mm  x  6mm 220mm  x  8mm 220mm  x28
manufactured Concrete Day Strength:
 8mm 220mm  x  860
mmN/mm
2
220mm  x  10mm
to meet the requirements of BS 5911-1:2002 Cement: CEM II/A-V
- Specification for unreinforced and reinforced Aggregates: To BS 882
concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings Reinforcement to BS 4482
with flexible joints. Joint Bands: From mild steel complying with BS
EN 10025; Welding to BS 5135
B SI K i t e m a r k Seals: 2 Fin Elastomeric Seal in EPDM to BS 2492
BSI Kitemark Licence Number - KM 12296 Grout Plugs: 1.25” BSP sockets

Q U A LIT Y M A N A G E M E NT
To BS EN ISO 9001:2000
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LU B RIC A TION P i pe s
Lubrication pipes look like a standard jacking pipe but have lubrication socket
lubricating grout sockets cast into the pipe, at customers
request. This lubricating grout socket is normally 1 ¼” Lubrication Pipe
BSP steel sockets fitted with plugs. Non-return valves are
supplied as standard. lubrication socket

The ratio of lubrication pipe to standard jacking pipe will

vary depending on ground conditions.

Tracey Concrete Jacking Pipes are manufactured with Lubrication Sockets Location
coloured steel bands so as to ensure ease of identification (unless otherwise requested)
on site:
• Lubrication Pipes - Yellow steel band
• Standard Pipes - Blue steel band
Lubricant pumped into small space

Hyd and other

hoses, not shown
Grout Hose for clarity

Lubricating pipe Standard Jack pipe Standard Jack pipe Lubricating pipe

F i r s t Lead P i pe
Placed at the front of usually shorter tunnel drives to locate
the various cutter shield used which will be made to fit over
First Lead Pipe
the rebate on pipe.

I n t e r m ed i a t e J a c k i n g S tat i o n s ( I n t e r ja c k s )

trust rings

hyd
cylinders

Trail Lead
hyd cylinders
Pipe pipes extend and Pipe
retract

Interjack supplied and

assembled by contractor INT E RM E D I A T E
Trail pipe long rebate and in closed position into lead Lead pipe long steel shield to
two rubber gaskets at end pipe when introducing fit over rebate on trail pipe. J A CKIN G
pipes into tunnel ST A TION
A RR A N G E M E NT

An Intermediate Jacking Station is a fabricated steel cylinder fitted with hydraulic jacks that are installed temporarily into the
pipeline between two Interjack pipes ~ Trail Pipe & Lead Pipe

Interjacks are commonly used on drives were jacking forces exceed the maximum that the pipes or jacks are capable of.
Interjacks reduce the forces by pushing the pipes in front of the interjack first which means the main jacks are only required
to push the rear section of pipes.

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I n t e r ja c k T r a i l a n d Lead P i pe D e t a i l s

E - As std pipe overall length

D
See joint detail below

Interjack Trail pipe are as corresponding

standard jacking pipe except for long
rebate and double seal on different spigot.
(interjack)
NOTE: With certain cutting shields can
A TRAIL PIPE also be sold separately as the first lead pipe
Steel
Band

B
Rebate depth
to suit seal joint
Joint Details as Rebate 1500
per corresponding
diameter of standard 1400
jacking pipe 1600

Steel Sheild
Steel ring
welded to
Sheild Drive Direction
The Contractor assembles the
hydraulic interjack station, into (interjack) A
steel shield of lead pipe, before
LEAD PIPE
trail pipe is introduced to fit
into lead pipe Joint Details as per
corresponding diameter of
standard jacking pipe

1400

E - As std pipe overall length

Typ i c a l T r a i l a n d Lead P i pe J o i n t D e t a i l

SW =
Lubricant SW SW seal width, varies
is filled with pipe diameter long steel shield
between seals between 45 and 60
60 25
Long Rebate

rubber seals

(spigot)
TRAIL PIPE LEAD PIPE
spigot of trail pipe will slide back and
forward as interjack engages and
releases

typical shape of steel ring

rubber seal
Separate MDF packer
(for load distribution)
before after compression

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 J OINTIN G D E T A ILS

The Non-Integrated Seals, available from Tracey Concrete Ltd, are designed as
a sliding seal. The special design on the joint and seal make the system easy to
use during jointing.
The seal is compressed when the pipe spigot is inserted into the socket, creating
a positive seal under both internal and external pressure.
The special design gives:

* low assembly force

* excellent sealing capability under both internal and external pressure
Typical rubber seal before compressed
* good distribution of transverse shear load

J OINT INSTRUCTIONS Rubber seal

1 . Stretch the seal onto the pipe spigot and position

against the shoulder as shown.
Equalize the tension by lifting and releasing the seal at
several points

2 . Apply forsheda lubricant on the socket. This must

be evenly spread over the surface of the entire
socket.

3 . Advance the pipe so that the rubber seal is in uniform

contact with the edge of the steel collar of the pipe
with which it is be jointed

Packer
4 . Centre the spigot into the socket and assemble

H A N D LIN G

Pipe size ID Lifting anchors To provide a safe and efficient means of lifting Jacking Pipes they are supplied with
DN 900 2 No. RD20 suitably designed cast-in lifting anchors as specified
DN 1200 2 No. RD24
DN 1500 2 No. RD30
DN 1800 2 No. RD36 LIFTIN G

Pipes should be lifted using a two legged chain with universal lifting eyes and two shortening clutches
15 for altering chain lengths to ensure vertical loading of lifting anchor. Under no circumstances should
to 60
the lifting system be used to lift more than one pipe at a time or to aid the jointing of pipes. Ensure
that the crane hoist is centrally placed between the two anchors and lift the pipe. Lifting should be
carried out slowly and steadily, avoiding all shocks and impacts. After lifting of the pipe the lifting eye
should be removed and the lifting hole filled

STOR A G E

Where stacking is necessary, this must be on level ground and the bottom layer of pipes securely chocked to prevent pipes
from rolling or stack from collapsing. For safety reasons, pipes should not be stacked in layers higher than 2.0m. It is important
to store rubber seals away from strong sunlight and frost.

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 Products also available from
Tr a c e y C o n c r e t e i n c l u d e :

Spigot & socket pipes

Manhole rings & coverslabs
Preformed bases
Catchpits

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