YG Dredging Robot: A Smart, Safe Solution for Lake Sediment, Industrial Sludge & Oil Tank Cleaning

With increasingly stringent environmental standards, black and odorous sediments in lakes, siltation in farm ponds, and industrial sludge from chemical plant sedimentation tanks and oil tank treatment ponds are becoming long-standing global challenges. Traditional methods are not only inefficient but also suffer from high safety risks, high costs, and difficulties in manual management.

YG’s dredging robot is designed for these complex scenarios—from natural lakes to fishponds, farm ponds, and even chemical plant sludge ponds and oil tank bottom sediments, it enables unmanned, safe, and efficient intelligent dredging.

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Dredging Robot Parameters

Parameter	YG500	YG600	YG700	YG800	YG900	YG1200
Robot Dimensions (mm)	1500*500*650	1500*600*650	1600*700*650	1600*850*700	1650*960*750	1900*1200*750
Dredging Width (mm)	500	600	700	800	900	Suitable for large culverts
Travel Speed (m/s)	3–15	3–15	3–15	3–15	3–15	0–17 m/min
Pump Diameter (inch)	3	3	4	4	4	4or6
Pump Flow (m³/h)	100	100	160	160	200	250
Pump Head (m)	0–30	0–30	0–25	0–25	0–25	0–30 (Horizontal: 100–150m)
Hydraulic Station Dimensions (mm)	2200*1200*1700	2200*1200*1700	2200*1200*1700	2200*1200*1700	2200*1200*1700	2120*1240*1200
Main Motor Power (kW)	18	18	22	22	22	45KW (50KW) or Diesel 76KW (123KW)
Hydraulic System Pressure (Mpa)	0–16	0–16	0–16	0–16	0–16	Not specified
Particle Size (mm)	15	15	40	40	50	0–40 (customizable)
Winch Speed (r/min)	0–10	0–10	0–10	0–10	0–10	0–10
Pipe Length (m)	30–50 Optional	30–50 Optional	30–50 Optional	30–50 Optional	30–50 Optional	30m/pack, 20kg pressure resistant, optional
Control System	Wireless Remote	Wireless Remote	Wireless Remote	Wireless Remote	Wireless Remote	Wireless Remote
Lighting System	Underwater LED*2	Underwater LED*2	Underwater LED*2	Underwater LED*2	Underwater LED*2	Underwater LED*2

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Why choose YG Dredging Robot? —Effective for everything from urban lakes to chemical plant sludge ponds

① Visualized Operation System — Lakes and chemical plants both require “visible safety”

The YG dredging robot is equipped with an underwater high-definition camera and a real-time video monitoring system. In lake dredging and pond remediation, it clearly shows the thickness of sludge; in chemical plant sedimentation tanks and oil tank treatment pools, it further prevents accidental contact with pipelines, equipment, or hardened sediment.

📌 Lake/Pond Pain Points Solved:

• Inaccurate depth, inability to confirm dredging effectiveness
• Turbid wastewater, extremely unsafe for manual entry

📌 Chemical Plant/Oil Tank Pain Points Solved:

• High concentration of industrial sludge, poor visibility of the tank bottom
• Traditional manual entry into oil tanks is extremely dangerous, easily leading to poisoning or suffocation risks

Real-time visualization makes the entire dredging process completely transparent, safe, and controllable.

② Explosion-proof Motor + Fully Enclosed Electrical Control – Designed Specifically for Chemical Environments

YG’s underwater dredging robot utilizes an explosion-proof motor and a fully enclosed, corrosion-resistant electrical control module, enabling stable operation in corrosive liquids, water-oil mixtures, and high-concentration sludge environments.

📌 Suitable Scenarios:

• Chemical plant sedimentation tanks
• Oil storage tank bottom sludge pools
• Paper mill sludge treatment pools
• Electroplating plant wastewater sedimentation tanks

📌 Addresses Customer Pain Points:

• Traditional equipment shuts down upon water or sludge ingress.
• Highly corrosive chemical pools result in short lifespans for ordinary machines.
• The high-risk environment inside chemical tanks prevents human access.

YG equipment is specifically designed for harsh conditions, making it the ideal dredging robot for the chemical industry.

③ Crawler Dredging Robot – Stable on the lake bottom, even more stable in chemical pools

Utilizing a tracked underwater chassis (crawler dredging robot), it can:

• Stablely move on silt, oil, and underwater sediment
• Protect from corrosion and rust
• Equal pressure design prevents deep sinking in soft mud areas

📌 Advantages for lakes/ponds:

• Can enter shallow water areas, accumulation areas, and vegetated areas
• Can handle black, smelly silt and decaying ecosystems

📌 Advantages for chemical plants/oil tanks:

• Can carry high-viscosity sludge
• Unaffected by oil, non-slip, non-drifting
• Can enter the pool without large lifting equipment

④ Fully Remote-Controlled Robotic Dredge – Avoids human entry into hazardous areas

The YG robotic dredge can be remotely controlled from the shore, outside the tank, or in the control room, without requiring personnel to come into contact with hazardous liquids.

📌 Advantages for Lakes/Ponds:

• Saves labor
• Avoids the risks of working in water

📌 Advantages for Chemical Plants/Oil Tanks:

• Avoids toxic gases
• Avoids the risk of suffocation in confined spaces
• More suitable for high-risk work scenarios

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Super-powerful sludge suction system: Handles lake sludge and can also process high-viscosity oil sludge from chemical plants

YG’s sludge pump system features a high-lift, high-flow-rate, anti-clogging structure:

• Flow rate: 60–150 m³/h
• Head: 15–35 m
• Can handle particles, fibers, oil sludge, and chemical sediments

📌 Lake dredging: Black and odorous sludge, algae deposits, large amounts of organic matter

📌 Chemical tanks: High-viscosity oil sludge, metal sludge, corrosive sludge

Truly achieving “one machine for multiple uses,” suitable for municipal environmental protection, agricultural aquaculture, industrial wastewater treatment plants, etc.

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Common Application Scenarios – Covering All Areas from Natural Water Bodies to Heavy Industrial Environments

YG dredging robots can be widely used in:

Natural Water Bodies Management:

• Municipal Lakes, Landscape Lakes
• Fishponds and Shrimp Ponds on Farms
• Ecological Restoration of Scenic Area Water Bodies
• Rainwater Storage Tanks

Industrial Sludge Cleaning:

• Chemical Plant Sedimentation Tanks (Corrosive Sludge)
• Oil Storage Tank Sludge Pools (Oil + Sediment)
• Paper Mill Waste Pulp Pools
• Electroplating Plant Heavy Metal Sludge Pools
• Industrial Circulating Water Pools

For these high-risk areas, underwater dredging robots can achieve unmanned entry and remote operation, which is a globally favored practice.

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South Africa Case Study: Dual Application of Lake Remediation and Industrial Sludge Ponds

In 2025, a South African client purchased a YG crawler dredging robot for two scenarios:

① Private Lake Remediation

• Long-term accumulation of black, foul-smelling sludge
• Water quality deterioration and foul odor
• Boat-type equipment could not access shallow water areas

The YG robot could clean 40–60 m³ per day, completing the main area in three days, resulting in significant water quality improvement.

② Industrial Sedimentation Tank Cleaning

The client’s factory had two chemical sedimentation tanks filled with a mixture of oil and sludge, making manual access impossible.

The YG dredging robot, through its explosion-proof motor and visual monitoring, achieved:

• Unmanned dredging
• Smooth extraction of sticky oily sludge
• Dispersal and removal of hardened sedimentary lumps
• No production shutdown required throughout the process

The client’s evaluation was very clear:

“One device solved the problems of both the lake and the chemical plant, far cheaper than hiring an external dredging team.”

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Why Choose YG? —Professional, Reliable, and Customizable

• 18+ Years of Equipment Manufacturing Experience;
• Trusted by Customers in 30+ Countries Worldwide;
• Industrial-Grade Corrosion and Explosion-Proof Design;
• Pump Flow Rate, Number of Cameras, and Track Width Customizable;
• Comprehensive After-Sales Service, Training, and Remote Commissioning Provided.

Dredging Robot in YG Machinery

If you are looking for a dredging robot that can clean both lakes and chemical ponds, the YG dredging robot is your most reliable, safest, and most economical choice.

It can be used in multiple scenarios such as lakes, ponds, chemical plants, and oil tank pools, truly achieving multi-purpose functionality and making dredging work safer, more efficient, and smarter. Contact us to know more details now!【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837115193.