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Search this site on Google search - [Catalogue](https://www.ljwelding.com/catalogue/) - [About](https://www.ljwelding.com/about-us/) - [Case Studies](https://www.ljwelding.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.ljwelding.com/contact-us-today/) [![ljwelding](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/mobile-logo.png)](https://www.ljwelding.com/) ** Search this site on Google Search Google # CASE STUDY: TUNNEL INSTALLATION USING HDD PIPE TUNNEL ROLLERS Los Bronces Project, Chile ![Chile](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/cl.svg) ![rigging roller chile ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile3.jpg "rigging roller chile ") ### Project: Pipe was to be installed in a tunnel in a copper mine; the customer required pipe tunnel rollers for both installation and permanent support of 18-32″ diameter heavy wall pipe. ### The LJ Welding Solution: Custom [pipe tunnel rollers (pipeline rollers) rated to 10 tons capacity each](https://www.ljwelding.com/products/pipeline-equipment/pipeline-rollers/10-ton-heavy-duty-pipeline-rollers-4-in-to-48-in-od-hzm10-100) and designed to compensate for tight installation, pipe diameter range, and specific mounting requirements were designed and built. ### The Result: Designed and built to the customer’s exact requirements with staged delivery beginning within 4 weeks of order. The customer placed repeat order with the confidence that LJ would deliver high-quality pipe tunnel rollers—reliably and on time. --- ###### [REQUEST A QUOTE](https://www.ljwelding.com/request-a-quote/)[CONTACT US](https://www.ljwelding.com/contact-us/) Photos #### Photo Gallery - ![Finished Unit](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile.jpg "Finished Unit") - ![Finished Unit](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/Finished-Unit-1.jpg "Finished Unit") - ![pipe roller supports for pipeline installs](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile2.jpg "pipe roller supports for pipeline installs") - ![DSC 0323 (Large)](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0323-Large.jpg "DSC 0323 (Large)") - ![pipe roller supports for pipeline installation](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile3-1.jpg "pipe roller supports for pipeline installation") - ![DSC_0322 (Large)](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0322-Large.jpg "DSC_0322 (Large)") - [![Finished Unit](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile.jpg/medium.jpg "Finished Unit") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile.jpg) - [![Finished Unit](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/Finished-Unit-1.jpg/medium.jpg "Finished Unit") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/Finished-Unit-1.jpg) - [![pipe roller supports for pipeline installs](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile2.jpg/medium.jpg "pipe roller supports for pipeline installs") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile2.jpg) - [![DSC 0323 (Large)](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0323-Large.jpg/medium.jpg "DSC 0323 (Large)") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0323-Large.jpg) - [![pipe roller supports for pipeline installation](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile3-1.jpg/medium.jpg "pipe roller supports for pipeline installation") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/rigging-roller-chile3-1.jpg) - [![DSC_0322 (Large)](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0322-Large.jpg/medium.jpg "DSC_0322 (Large)") ](https://www.ljwelding.com/hubfs/Image/DSC_0322-Large.jpg) ### Looking to rent or lease? 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