Sludge removal in industrial sedimentation tanks, wastewater pools, oil storage tanks, mining pits, and municipal drainage systems has long been a high-risk and costly challenge.
In environments such as:
- chemical plants
- petrochemical oil tanks
- coal mine sedimentation ponds
- cooling tower circulation tanks
- underground box culverts and drainage channels
traditional manual cleaning or excavator-based methods are often impractical, dangerous, or inefficient.
👉 Workers face toxic gases, limited space, and high safety risks.
👉 Equipment is restricted by narrow access (≥600mm pipelines, culverts, tunnels).
The dredging robot is an intelligent underwater cleaning machine designed for confined, hazardous, and sludge-heavy environments.
It integrates:
- remote control system
- tracked underwater chassis
- powerful suction + slurry pump system
- pipeline conveying system
- explosion-proof motor
👉 enabling continuous sludge removal without manual entry.
Dredging Robot Parameters
| Parameter | YG500 | YG600 | YG700 | YG800 | YG900 | YG1200 |
| Robot Dimensions (mm) | 1500*500*650 | 1500*600*650 | 1600*700*650 | 1600*850*700 | 1650*960*750 | 1900*1200*750 |
| Dredging Width (mm) | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | Suitable for large culverts |
| Travel Speed (m/s) | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 3–15 | 0–17 m/min |
| Pump Diameter (inch) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4or6 |
| Pump Flow (m³/h) | 100 | 100 | 160 | 160 | 200 | 250 |
| Pump Head (m) | 0–30 | 0–30 | 0–25 | 0–25 | 0–25 | 0–30 (Horizontal: 100–150m) |
| Hydraulic Station Dimensions (mm) | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2200*1200*1700 | 2120*1240*1200 |
| Main Motor Power (kW) | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45KW (50KW) or Diesel 76KW (123KW) |
| Hydraulic System Pressure (Mpa) | 0–50 | 0–50 | 0–50 | 0–50 | 0–50 | Not specified |
| Particle Size (mm) | 15 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 0–40 (customizable) |
| Winch Speed (r/min) | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 | 0–10 |
| Pipe Length (m) | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30–50 Optional | 30m/pack, 20kg pressure resistant, optional |
| Control System | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote | Wireless Remote |
| Lighting System | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 | Underwater LED*2 |
Key Advantages for Industrial & Confined Applications
✔ 1. Safe Operation in Hazardous Environments
Ideal for:
- oil sludge cleaning in storage tanks
- chemical wastewater pools
- toxic industrial sedimentation tanks
👉 No need for workers to enter confined or explosive areas.
✔ 2. High Efficiency in Heavy Sludge Conditions
Combined with a sand pump for sludge transport, the system ensures:
- continuous suction
- stable discharge
- up to 40% higher efficiency than traditional methods
✔ 3. Perfect for Narrow & Confined Spaces
Designed for:
- municipal pipelines ≥600mm
- underground culverts / box channels
- bridge bottom sediment zones
- narrow river channels
👉 Works where excavators and dredging vessels cannot enter.
✔ 4. Strong Adaptability to Complex Terrains
Suitable for:
- shallow water (0.6–1.5m)
- uneven tank bottoms
- sludge layers over 1 meter
✔ 5. Lower Cost, No Heavy Infrastructure
No need for:
- cranes
- dredging vessels
- large platforms
👉 Perfect for contractors and industrial facilities.
✔ 6. Environmentally Friendly Sludge Removal
- minimal water disturbance
- precise localized dredging
- ideal for eco-sensitive zones
Where Can Dredging Robots Be Used?
Dredging robots and sludge cleaning robots are widely used in:
Dredging robots are widely used in:
1. Industrial & Chemical Sludge Removal
- chemical plant sedimentation tanks
- oil sludge cleaning in storage tanks
- petrochemical wastewater pools
- steel plant sludge pits
2. Mining & Energy Industry
- coal mine sediment ponds
- tailings ponds
- power plant ash slurry tanks
3. Municipal Drainage & Pipeline Cleaning
- sewer pipelines (≥600mm diameter)
- underground drainage systems
- box culverts & dark channels
💧 4. Water Treatment & Circulation Systems
- wastewater treatment plants
- cooling tower circulation tanks
- reservoir sedimentation zones
🌉 5. Special Narrow Water Areas
- bridge bottoms
- narrow rivers
- urban drainage channels
Nigeria Case Study about dredge robot
A customer from Lagos, Nigeria needed to clean an industrial wastewater sedimentation tank with:
- sludge depth over 1.2m
- extremely narrow access
- high safety risks for workers
✔ Solution:
We provided a dredging robot + slurry pump conveying system
✔ Results:
- 1,800 m³ sludge removed in one week
- efficiency increased by 40%
- zero manual entry required
👉 Perfect solution for industrial sludge and confined tank cleaning
Why Choose YG Dredging Robot?
- Rich experience in industrial sludge removal solutions
- CE / ISO certified
- Customized for tanks, pipelines, and mining environments
- Complete system: robot + slurry pump + pipeline + separation system
- Exported to 20+ countries
Get Your Sludge Removal Solution
If you need:
- sludge removal in confined tanks
- oil sludge cleaning solutions
- pipeline dredging equipment
- industrial wastewater treatment support
👉 Contact us now for a customized solution.