Nearly every region of the world has experienced some form of armed conflict, from world wars to civil strife. Some of these conflicts had profound impacts on the lands and communities they affected, leaving behind significant legacies, including unexploded ordnance (UXO).
With the exception of the conflict in Ukraine, there have been few international wars in recent years, but many local civil skirmishes have been held over recent decades that many countries continue to grapple with. Many areas of land that still remain undeveloped but have been earmarked for adoption may also contain the remnants of past conflicts long forgotten by present generations, with no physical record of where mines and other explosive ordnance may have been placed.
This issue is widespread worldwide, with potentially tonnes of UXO still lying undetected in many countries. As far as we understand it, as many as 78 countries are contaminated by landmines and other hidden explosive remnants, posing risks to both human life and the environment. When the Ukraine conflict ceases, there will have to be a major clearance operation to deal with Unexploded Ordnance remaining there.
Effective Solutions for Unexploded Ordnance during Land Clearance Operations
Ground crews operating land clearance projects within areas that may pose a risk of hidden UXO must be able to safely detect and dispose of UXO. Armtrac designs, builds, and provides state-of-the-art counter-explosive ordnance vehicles, machinery, and bolt-on equipment to address this challenge effectively.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of advanced machines and tools specifically designed to aid ground crews with UXO clearance, including:
- Armtrac 20T C-IED Robot Mk2—Unmanned Ground Vehicle: This versatile, remote-controlled robot supports various toolkits and can carry two attachments simultaneously. It detects and disrupts explosive ordnance, vegetation clearance, mechanical demining, and surface and subsurface IED disposal. Its hydraulic robotic arm can be equipped with a grapple, scrape bucket, strimmer, tiller, and disruptor for comprehensive UXO operations.
- Armtrac 100-350 Mk2: A cost-effective, wheeled machine ideal for explosive ordnance disposal. It features a 3m tiller and flail header for cutting thick vegetation and processing the ground up to 40 cm deep. It can be operated both directly and remotely.
- Armtrac Roller: Designed to protect detection and clearance vehicles from victim-operated explosive devices, this tool attaches to the front of vehicles like the Armtrac 100-350 to locate and activate UXO.
- Armtrac Sifter: Compatible with Armtrac 100-350, 75T-230, and 400, this tool enhances mine-clearing efficiency by lifting tilled soil up to 750mm deep. It uses overband magnets and a magnetic head roller to separate and collect ferrous metals, landmines, and UXO for safe disposal.
- Armtrac Strimmer: This unique tool is effective in areas where other clearance machines may fail. It features a single flail header that can be used horizontally and vertically for vegetation clearance and exposure of UXO.
- Armtrac's innovative equipment plays a vital role in making the world safer by addressing the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance.
Explore our range of unexploded ordnance detection and clearance vehicles, tools, and equipment to quickly find a suitable solution to meet your needs. However, do not hesitate to contact our friendly team to discuss the details of your ground clearance project so we can advise you on the best choice of vehicles, tools, and accessories for the best results.
Why Work With Armtrac?
We understand that UXO is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It can threaten human safety and impede development when clearing former conflict sites for redevelopment or handing them back to the local community. Armtrac makes re-inforced manned and remote-controlled unmanned vehicles that can help clear UXO quickly, efficiently while protecting the safety of ground clearance crews.
Armtrac's UXO detection and clearance vehicles are designed to help ground crews work more effectively and safely. They can be equipped with various sensors that can detect UXO, including metal detectors, ground-penetrating radar, and magnetometers. The vehicles can also be equipped with robotic arms to dispose of UXO safely.
Armtrac's UXO detection and clearance vehicles can help ground crews to:
- Carry out more effective sweeps: The vehicles' sensors can quickly and efficiently cover a wide area and detect UXO that other methods might miss.
- Operate more safely: The vehicles can be used to clear UXO from areas that are considered very high threat and may be too dangerous for human crews to enter.
- Boost performance when under tight time constraints: The vehicles can work quickly and efficiently, even when time is limited.
Contact us today if you are looking for a way to improve your UXO clearance operations.
