Underwater blasting is often used to break up rocks before removing them. Before the blasting begins, several steps must be taken.

Victoria, BC

Western Grater was contracted by Farmer Construction to install 324mm diameter caissons complete with inner high capacity tensile anchors through t

Victoria, BC

Western Grater was contracted by Campbell Construction to provide structural shotcrete for the existing parkade Structure at the Elevate Developmen

Our Commitment 

Trucks

Western Grater possesses in-house equipment mobilization capabilities.  Through the utilization of our crane trucks and trailers, we are able to deliver equipment and materials to projects on-schedule without the need for coordination with shipping companies.  Loading and unloading is streamlined through the use of our trucks’ onboard cranes, which eliminates the need for additional on site equipment.  Western Grater participates in the Island Equipment Owner’s Association's annual Truck Lights Parade & Food Drive, a local charity event.

Air Compressors

Western Grater employs a variety of air compressors to operate much of our equipment.  Our compressors have volume ratings which range from 190 CFM to 1000 CFM, giving us the versatility and power options needed to succeed in a multitude of scenarios.  Western Grater’s fleet of air compressors, coupled with customizable drilling capabilities, increases our operational capacity and streamlines project execution.

Shotcrete Pumps

Western Grater utilizes various types of grout mixers and pumps, including: DSI MP 2000 mixer-pumps, which are colloidal mixing units combined with Moyno progressive cavity pumps; and, Obermann VS-63-20 F/G mixer-pumps, which are digitally controlled high pressure mixer-pumps for technically critical applications.   Our pumps are suitable for a multitude of grout and concrete mixes, and we have the tooling required for accurate placement of those mixes in unfavorable conditions.

Grout Pumps

Western Grater uses various types of grout mixers and pumps, including: DSI MP 2000 mixer-pumps, which are colloidal mixing units combined with Moyno progressive cavity pumps; and, Obermann VS-63-20 F/G mixer-pumps, which are digitally controlled high pressure mixer-pumps for technically critical applications.   Our pumps are suitable for a multitude of grout and concrete mixes, and we have the tooling required for accurate placement of those mixes in unfavorable conditions.

Drills

As a specialized drilling contractor, Western Grater utilizes a broad spectrum of drilling equipment and machinery.  Our fleet includes: Atlas Copco D7, D9 and Flexiroc top-drive hydraulic drills; Tamrock Commando mini drills; Techno TD410 DTH drills; Paco mini DTH drills; Gardner Denver Air Track top-drive and DTH drills; plus, a wide variety of customizable drill tooling and equipment which can be tailor-built for any scenario.  Our local experience, technical knowledge and drilling capabilities are unmatched on Vancouver Island and beyond.

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