Dredge Components
Hopper Dredge Drag Head
Heavy duty drag heads designed for efficient and robust dredging performance. Custom built solutions optimized for your specific operational requirements.
Heavy Duty Drag Head
Dredge Yard manufactures heavy duty drag heads for trailing suction hopper dredgers. Our drag heads are designed for efficient and robust performance in demanding dredging operations, built to withstand the harshest conditions while maintaining optimal efficiency.
Each drag head is engineered with precision to ensure maximum material intake while minimizing wear and operational downtime. The robust construction ensures long service life even in the most challenging dredging environments.
Key Features
Our drag heads incorporate advanced features designed to maximize dredging efficiency and minimize maintenance requirements.
Efficient and Robust Design
Made with high-quality steel for durability and longevity. The design minimizes resistance to reduce energy consumption and available in various sizes to match different suction pipe diameters.
Optimizing Dredging Performance
Equipped with replaceable teeth for easy maintenance and cost-effective operation. Water jet nozzles are incorporated to fluidize sediment for easier suction and the adjustable visor allows control of suction depth.
Custom Built Solutions
Each drag head can be tailored to your specific dredging conditions, soil types, and operational requirements. Compatible with different suction pipe sizes and dredger configurations.
High Quality Materials
Constructed from premium-grade steel and wear-resistant materials to ensure durability in abrasive conditions. All critical components are designed for long service life.
Technical Excellence
Replaceable Teeth
Easy to replace wear parts minimize downtime and reduce long-term operating costs.
Water Jet Nozzles
Integrated water jets fluidize sediment for improved suction efficiency in compact soils.
Adjustable Visor
Control suction depth and optimize material intake based on dredging conditions.
Various Sizes
Available in multiple sizes to match different suction pipe diameters and vessel configurations.
Applications
Our drag heads are designed for various dredging applications and soil conditions.
Channel Maintenance
Maintaining navigation channels and shipping lanes to required depths for safe vessel passage.
Land Reclamation
Extracting and transporting material for beach nourishment and land reclamation projects.
Mining Operations
Offshore mineral extraction and aggregate dredging for construction materials.
Why Choose Dredge Yard Drag Heads?
Heavy Duty Construction
Built with high-quality steel to withstand the most demanding dredging conditions.
Optimized Performance
Design minimizes resistance while maximizing material intake efficiency.
Easy Maintenance
Replaceable teeth and accessible components minimize downtime and operating costs.
Custom Solutions
Tailored to your specific dredging conditions, soil types, and vessel requirements.
Need a Custom Drag Head Solution?
Our engineering team can design and manufacture drag heads tailored to your specific hopper dredger and operational requirements.
