Top Hat
A steel can with a faceplate bolted to a reception shaft wall to receive the arriving MTBM.
Torque
The rotary force available at the drive chuck.
Torque Limiter
A rotary slip clutch used to protect the final drive.
Track
A set of longitudinal rails mounted on cross members that support and guide a boring machine.
Track Brake
A mechanical device to provide a limited resistance to movement between the machine and the track.