On-Target Steering System
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The On-Target Steering System (OTS) is designed to work with any auger boring system ranging from 16 to 60 inches in diameter. The OTS features a 50 gallon water tank and 6500 psi hydraulic pump to provide easy maintenance of all hydraulic, water and electrical lines.
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Key Features
ONE PASS INSTALL
Installs on-grade/on-line casings in one pass compared to the multiple passes required with pilot tube guided boring.

CHECKING LINE & GRADE
No need to pull augers to check line and grade, saving time and money.
REAL TIME STEERING
Steering adjustments are made from the from the safety from the launch pit.


CONTROL STATION
Works for all OTS heads, fully self contained, recirculating tank for water level including charge pump, self-contained lubricating system, set up for fluid/bentonite injection, pitch indicator ready, easy to operate.
BENTONITE INJECTION PORT
A means to pump bentonite around the steering head and casing, to reduce friction, as the pipe goes through the ground.


ON-LINE, ON-GRADE PIPE
The OTS heads are designed to complete crossings on-line and grade in many ground conditions including sand, clay, shale, above or below the water table.
Auger Accessories

Auger Flight
McLaughlin offers both wound flight for smaller diameter auger as well as pressed flight for diameters from 3” to 60” Diameter.

McLaughlin Grade Indicator
The McLaughlin grade indicator includes a calibrated site tube and valve controls for purging, charging and topping off the system. All are housed in a high-impact padded case with carrying handle to protect the instuments.

Grade Maintenance Kit
Grade Maintenance Kit can be built with a hinged lead casing section which can be raised or lowered via a screw adjustment from the boring pit. The McLaughlin kit includes; turnbuckle, two hinges and mounting hardware
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Specifications
Weight
- 2800 lb (1270.1 kg)
Width
- 32″ (81.3 cm)
Length
- 95” (241.3 cm)
Height
- 78” (198.1 cm)
Hose Length
- 400’ (121.9 m)
Hydraulic Pressure
- 6500 psi (448.1 bar)
Water Pump
- 1/4 hp (.2 kW)
Water Capacity
- 50 gal (189.3 L)
Battery
- 12 volt for alignment lights
Power Source Required
- 120 volt
Steering Head Diameter and Weight
16" (40.6 cm)
- 1200 lb (544.3 kg)*
24" (60 cm)
- 2300 lb (1043.3 kg)
30" (76.2 cm)
- 4200 lb (1905.1 kg)
36" (91.4 cm)
- 5300 lb (2404 kg)
42" (106.7 cm)
- 6200 lb (2812.3 kg)*
48" (121.9 cm)
- 7000 lb (3175.1 kg)*
60" (152.4 cm)
- 8700 lb (3946.3 kg)*