PORTS & HARBOURS

Hydrodemolition Speeds Panama Canal Lock Repairs

23 years ago

Conjet hydrodemolition equipment is playing a key role in removing concrete and assisting with the replacement of the Panama Canals special tow track rail system. The track is used by powerful electric rack and pinion drive locomotives to assist in towing and guiding ships through the canals three sets of twin lane locks.

Installing new sections of prefabricated tow track along the tops of the locks.

Conjet hydrodemolition equipment is playing a key role in removing concrete and assisting with the replacement of the Panama Canals special tow track rail system. The track is used by powerful electric rack and pinion drive locomotives to assist in towing and guiding ships through the canals three sets of twin lane locks.