CENTERLINE
The vertical distance between the center of the front drive and the ground plane.
CLEANING
An action of a boring machine that occurs when the auger is rotating while axially
stationary.
CLUTCH
A mechanical device that engages or disengages rotary torque from a power source.
COLLARING
The initial entry of casing or a cutting head into the earth.
CONTROL LEVER
A handle that activates or deactivates a boring machine function.
CRADLE MACHINE
A boring machine typically carried by another machine that uses winches to
advance the casing.
CROSS MEMBERS
The lateral supports under the track.
CUTTING HEAD
An extension of the auger containing one or more bits to cut or dislodge earth.
DEAD MAN
A fixed anchor point used in advancing a saddle or cradle type boring machine.
DEWATER
Any method used to lower the water table in the vicinity of the bore.
DOG’s
Movable protrusions in the push bar that engage holes or blocks in the track.
DRILL STRING
System of rods used in conjunction with a cutting bit or compaction bit attached to the
front drive.
DRIVE CHUCK
The female hex connector located within the casing pusher.
ENTRANCE PIT
An opening in the earth of specified length and width for placing the machine on line
and grade.
ESTOP (EMERGENCY STOP)
A red manually operated push button that, when activated, stops all
functions of the machine.
EXIT PIT
An opening in the earth located at the expected exit or end of the bore.
EXTENSION TRACK
An additional section of track used in front of the master track.
FACE
Wall of the entrance pit into which the bore is made.
FEMALE HEX CONNECTOR
A hexagonal shaped socket.
FINAL DRIVE
The final reduction unit in the drive line.
FLIGHT
The spiral plates surrounding the tube of an auger.
FORWARD
The clockwise rotation of the auger as viewed from the machine end.
FREE BORING
Boring without casing.
FRONT DRIVE
The female hex connector bolted directly to the gearbox of the boring machine and
transmits power from the machine to the auger.
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