Remote-controlled dredger

electric

Overview
The YG Robotic Dredge is a remotely controlled small dredging machine designed to remove sludge and sediment from tanks, basins and confined or hard-to-reach spaces. It enables sludge handling without personnel entry into hazardous areas and is intended for petrochemical, municipal, mining and other industrial contexts. The unit delivers continuous sludge transfer while maintaining operational safety.

Key capabilities
The robotic dredge is operated via wired or wireless remote control so the operator remains in a safe zone. It integrates high-efficiency, high-head submersible pumps capable of handling high-solids and viscous slurry. The modular, portable design allows disassembly for truck transport and rapid field reassembly. Optional configurations include an all-copper body and explosion-proof motors for use in crude-oil tanks and chemical plants.

Design and safety features

• Remote operation (wired or wireless) to avoid confined-space entry
• High-efficiency, high-head submersible pump for high-solids and viscous slurry
• Modular portable design — disassemblable and truck-loadable
• Optional all-copper body for corrosion resistance
• Optional explosion-proof motor for flammable environments
• Multiple layers of safety: remote operation plus physical protection

Applications

• Oil & Gas — cleaning heavy oil sludge from crude oil tanks
• Power & Mining — managing tailings ponds and settling basins
• Chemical Industry — removing toxic deposits from wastewater basins
• Municipal Engineering — cleaning reservoirs and large storm-water collection basins without manual entry

FAQ (selected)
What affects the dredging robot price? The price depends on model and customization: dredging depth, pump capacity, sludge characteristics and optional items such as explosion-proof motors.

Can the robotic dredge be used as an industrial tank cleaning robot? Yes. Its compact, remote-controlled design enables access to large storage-tank bottoms and often allows operation while tanks remain partially in service.

Can the robotic dredge be used for cleaning municipal pipelines? The standard robotic dredge is designed for large-area sludge removal in open or semi-open bodies. For narrow pipelines, sewers and culverts, specialized sewer-cleaning robots with dedicated propulsion are recommended.

How does the robotic dredge ensure safety in extreme environments? Safety is achieved by remote operation (keeping personnel out of hazardous zones) and optional physical protections such as an all-copper body for corrosion resistance and explosion-proof motors to prevent ignition in flammable atmospheres.

Robotic Dredge Parameter
Dimension: 1220*890*520mm
Speed: 2.5-4KM/h
Self Weight: 120kg
Designed Load: 100-300kg
Waterproof: IP68
Rated Torque: 100-500 NM
Track Width: 130mm
Reducer Efficiency: 65-85%
Gear Ratio: 1:10-1:40
Motor Voltage: 380ACV (customized as local voltage)
Motor: 0.75-1.5KW*2
Climbing Ability: ≤30° (can climb stairs)
Motor Rated Speed: 1500r/min
Maximum Span: 620mm
Cable Control Distance: Standard 50m, maximum 150m
Over-Obstacle Capacity: 130mm
Maximum Underwater Depth: 30m
Power Supply: Generator or 380V power supply

Technical specifications

• Remote control: wired or wireless
• Submersible pump: high-efficiency, high-head, suitable for high-solids viscous slurry
• Protection rating: IP68 waterproof
• Weight: approx. 120 kg; designed load 100–300 kg
• Mobility: track width 130 mm; climbing ability ≤30°; over-obstacle capacity 130 mm; maximum span 620 mm
• Drive: motor 0.75–1.5 kW ×2; motor rated speed 1500 r/min; gear ratio 1:10–1:40; reducer efficiency 65–85%
• Control cable: standard 50 m, up to 150 m
• Maximum underwater operation depth: 30 m
• Power supply: generator or 380 V (motor voltage customizable to local voltage)
• Optional configurations: all-copper body, explosion-proof motor for hazardous/flammable environments