The 36/42-600E electric auger boring machine from American Augers is designed to enhance operator performance, enable quieter job sites and reduce job site emissions for a safer and more efficient operation. Designed with a WEG 460-volt electric-driven motor, it can reduce emissions and is significantly quieter than traditional diesel-powered machines. This helps operators stay on the job site longer without violating noise ordinances. An EAB machine also saves costs by reducing the need for air monitoring or circulating equipment. The electric motor allows for speed and torque adjustment during operations, boosting operator productivity and maneuverability. In other words, regardless of rpms, the machine lets operators adjust their torque accordingly so they can conquer difficult areas in any soil condition. It comes with a wireless remote control, allowing the operator to get off the rig or even out of the pit to operate the machine.
The Shark PDC Reamer from Infinity Tool offers the durability to cut through that rock, with replaceable cutters available to keep the unit on the job. The reamer enables a rapid change of cutters on site, minimizing downtime. This means there is no more sending reamers in for repair or buying a new unit. The tech simply needs to fit a new segment to be back up and running in minutes. It is designed to produce a symmetrical hole with reduced chatter. Every segment has the same design no matter which position on the reamer blade, and no matter what size of reamer. Replaceable cuttersegments are supplied in kit form with everything needed to replace a segmentin the field with hand tools. They are available in sizes from 14 to 48 inches.
Underground Tools 2K and 5K SeriesHorizontal Directional Drilling Swivels
The 2K and 5K Series Horizontal Directional Drilling Swivels have all component parts (body, bearing axle bolt and clevis pins) machined from heat-treated chrome-moly steel with an average tensile strength of 133,000 psi for superior strength and abrasion resistance. Additionally, all swivel bearing packs are made up of multiple, stacked angular contact bearings, which are designed to handle the high radial, axial and composite loads for the demanding HDD application, while double lip seals resist contamination and protect the bearings. Full-diameter shouldered pins, recessed into the outer casing creates a tremendously strong connection and allow for snag free pullbacks. Grease fittings are also recessed to protect from breakage. All of these features ensure maximum strength, service life and value.
The Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill integrates dual rod technology into a compact machine design to efficiently maneuver through rock in congested cities, busy neighborhoods or tight job sites. Featuring a narrow footprint and a weight of 16,500 pounds, it is well-suited for fiber, electrical, gas and water installation in hard rock, as well as many other challenging ground conditions. The Vermeer Firestick drill rod dual rod system gives operators a 7% downhole steerability. The unit’s threaded outer rod has a rotational torque of 3,000 foot-pounds, while its hex inner rod delivers up to 800 foot-pounds. It is powered by a Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 diesel engine and a thrust/pullback of 24,000 pounds.
Contractors looking for the efficiency and payload capacity of a truck-mounted vacuum excavator can turn to Ditch Witch’s HXT Line of vacuum excavators. The HXT50 and HXT75 are powered by Kubota engines with 50 and 75 hp, respectively, for optimal suction power. The HXT50 has a 1,005 cfm blower and 3,000 psi water pressure. Both units are available with 500-, 800- and 1,200-gallon spoils tank configurations, allowing contractors the freedom to stay on a job site longer and avoid repeated spoils disposal and water refilling. The 500-gallon configuration is designed to be under CDL requirements, allowing contractors to transport the machine without a CDL driver on staff. The HXT75 offers 1,315 cfm and up to 5.5 gpm water pump flow. They are designed with a spoils tank-door that can be controlled curbside or remotely to keep operators clean during spoils disposal. Both come with a multi-function remote control option for the boom, allowing operators to more easily control the vacuum hose.
Custom Dynablast HV420 hydrovac water heaters produce 420,000 Btu with an output temperature of 175 degrees F at 5 gpm, making them suitable for colder climates and improved digging in clay-filled areas. All models come with ETL certification for safety, which also includes certification on the coil for higher efficiency and heat transfer, a stainless steel target plate for increased coil life and momentary override control. They include an Interpump Group T 2040 water pump package providing 10.5 gpm at 2,900 psi and 1,750 rpm, as well as a hydraulic package with a Sunfab 34 cc motor. All components are custom-mounted in a 24-by-24-inch cabinet.
Wildcat Heaters high-pressure, oil-fired hot-water/steam heaters and hydraulic pump systems from Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems are designed for reliability and efficiency, and are installation-ready for vacuum trucks and hydroexcavators. A full range of heater options includes dry steam, redundancy packages, schedule 80 and 160 stainless steel or A53 boiler pipe, fine-tuned temperature and flow-control systems. All coils are manufactured in-house, with CRN boiler-approved coils now available. Heaters canbe designed for mounting in a cabinet or supplied as a completed cabinet unit. They are CSA and ETL approved. Hydraulic pumping systems are available.
The Hydro X nozzle from Enz USA is available in 3/8-inch NPT or 1/2-inch connecting threads, and it can function at up to 5,000 psi with flow as low as 8 gpm. It combines a powerful, oscillating water jet with a high debris removal rate. A tungsten carbide front jet ensures a longer life than ceramic jets can offer. For quick and easy maintenance, a repair kit is available. Due to the nozzle’s simplicity, repairs can be made quickly and efficiently in the field with little downtime. For the operator’s safety, a plastic cover provides protection against harsh and sensitive environments.
Designed to safely transport water and debris in urban areas, the GapVax HV33 is shorter, smaller and more compact than its predecessor. It is 30 feet long overall on a medium-duty chassis and includes a 600-gallon water tank, 6-cubic-yard debris body, 6- or 8-inch top-mounted telescoping boom with a 14- to 17.5-foot reach, 4,000 cfm power and an inverted, full-opening tailgate.
The HotJet USA Vac ‘n Jet Series of vacuum trailer jetters are designed to be rugged and compact, engineered to haul equipment and spoils loads, can clean valve boxes and storm drains and hydroexcavate and/or clean drainlines and sewer lines. They offer hot- and/or cold-water operation with a choice of engines ranging from 13 to 66 hp and gas or diesel. They are equipped with premium triplex pumps, a 500-gallon spoils tank, 200-gallon water tank, Gardner Denver vac/blowers, 4-ton hydraulic dump and CentriClean filter system. They can also be designed to meet specifications.
The Presvac Systems Hydrovac is designed for versatility and cold-weather operation with optional full compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation specifications for collections or transportation of hazardous materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt material, with knockout features in the debris tank to minimize carryover. Modular filtration configured to blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance, according to the maker. It comes with a heavy-duty, 8-inch boom that extends up to 25 feet with six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions, a soft-start water pump, vacuum breaker and truck engine speed.
The HX-12 hydroexcavator from RAMVAC by Sewer Equipment has a 12-yard debris tank and a heated, secured equipment locker that contains the entire water system, including water tanks, for cold-weather application and tool security. This machine touts a directional discharge system with the ability to off-load debris back into the excavation site when done, without the mess of dumping the tank. This system also allows operators to blow any obstructions out of the dig hose and get back to work. It includes a long-range wireless remote, NEMA 4 electrical system, an 800,000 Btu water heater and a three-stage cyclonic filtration system. The standard 4,400 cfm blower will match the performance of larger blower machines while delivering fuel economy with the ability to go up to 5,400 cfm. The series offers debris capacities from 3 to 15 cubic yards while maintaining a short overall footprint.
The T7 Tandem from Rival Hydrovac was designed primarily to be a unit that could be loaded with debris and drive within legislated road limits with most types of debris on board. The unit comes standard with a scale that reads real time weights both in the cab and on the wireless remote to confirm weights prior to travel. The T10 is built with the same features and operating system, but with larger capacities and components. It is popular with clients who do both utility and industrial work. It is available in three chassis layouts to meet weight restrictions in a given area. An air compressor option allows for excavating with air when required, while a truck-mounted coring system allows for removal of hard surfaces prior to non-destructive excavating.
The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescoping 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power through truck controls. It has a 6-foot Tuff-Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boringinward cut the soil, while six boring outward bring the tubedown.
Mud Dog 700 vacuum excavators from Super Products are designed for operator convenience and consistent performance to meet the challenges of applications from compact, urban projects to large-scale excavation. Units come standard as hydroexcavators with an optional air excavation package. They maximize legal payload, allowing operators to carry and accomplish more while still excavating safely in small work areas. The compact, versatile vacuum excavator features a 7-yard debris body and 600-gallon water tank. The unit comes standard as a dump body with an electric vibrator offering a 50-degree dump angle with the capability of dumping into a 48-inch container. Additionally, it is equipped with a rear-mounted, extendable, 8-inch-diameter boom that reaches 18 feet, has 270-degree rotation and pivots 10degrees downward, which minimizes job site restoration and eliminates trafficcongestion near roads.
The F4 ECO-LITE from Tornado Global Hydrovacs has a 12-cubic-yard mud tank and holds 1,550 gallons of freshwater. The unit is more than 7,000 pounds lighter than the company’s older models and offers more than double the payload. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and 26-foot reach. The smaller F3 ECO-LITE is a 10-cubic-yard, 1,250-gallon tandem-axle unit that more than doubles older payload capacities. It features an 8-inch boom and 3,800 cfm blower.
The TRUVAC FLXX is a vacuum excavator built to perform for utilities and contractors installing, replacing and repairing underground infrastructure, utilizing both air and hydroexcavation options for all conditions. This safe digging machine offers more power and maneuverability ideal in tight urban settings where street excavation jobs can include supporting, repairing and installing a city’s water, sewer, power and telecommunications infrastructure. Designed to maximize productivity on the job, it boasts the highest legal payload capacity in a midsize truck with a 10 cubic yard debris body. In addition, it offers Park-n-Dig, an always-connected water source; safe and precise digging with the DigRight one-touch flow control technology; a water heater to dig in all types of weather/material conditions; a 22-foot boom reach with 340-degree rotation; and a DigFast option to maintain peak vacuuming performance and a clear airstream in the vacuum tube.
The X-Cavator hydrovac from Vac-Con includes a cold-weather enclosure for the water systems and control panel as well as an interior area for operator seating and workspace. Unit filtration is based on the Titan combination machine, with a single-cyclone design and final cartridge-style filter. The redesigned boom is lightweight and flexible, rotating 310 degrees around the unit and moving plus 45 degrees and minus 22 degrees vertically. The durable rubber hose material can withstand harsh environments, according to the maker, and has a reach of 26 feet.
High-pressure water and air jetting and standard intelligent controls, plus easy startup and operation, set Vacall AllExcavate machines apart. Water pumps generate 24.5 to 120 gpm and pressures to 3,000 psi with optional air excavation at 185 cfm and dual psi of 110 and 150. The water system, wand, control panel, tools and worker apparel are protected in a heated compartment. Standard AllSmartFlow CAN bus intelligent control systems have a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water and airflow and vacuum performance, allowing for precise boom and reel adjustments. Aluminum water tanks carry 1,000 to 1,300 gallons. Galvanized debris tanks have a supreme finish. Units use one engine to power the chassis and excavation functions, reducing serviced and operation costs.
The Vactor 2100i Water Recycler saves thousands of gallons of freshwater in every shift. By eliminating the need to refill a water tank, you drive up productivity, saving time, effort and expense as you protect the infrastructure and people of your community. It can help increase productivity up to 100% as you clean more lines in less time with fewer interruptions. It reuses water already in the sewer, eliminating the need for freshwater. It is simple to operate and self-cleaning with no moving parts in the body or tanks. Its five-step water filtration process combines settling, centrifugal separation and absolute filtration to 100 microns. It has stainless steel construction for years of reliable service.
One-piece forged HDD drill pipe fromTuffRod is produced solely from one piece of material that contains the same chemical makeup for the threaded connections and the mid-body. The company specs out the entire metallurgical composition of their raw material used for their green tube. This ensures the pipe meets the highest specified grade of S-135 after heat treating. Every joint produced is subject to rigorous quality assurance procedures beginning at the point of material selection and continuing through final inspection. Processes such as upsetting, machining, heat-treating and several others are inspected and documented by certified operators and reviewed by the company’s quality control department. These high-grade materials and comprehensive procedures equate to superior strength, durability and performancein the field. Forged pipe is available for Vermeer, Ditch Witch and other manufacturer’s drills.
For tough lateral pipe bursting jobs, techs need two things from their bursting system — the power to get the job done quickly and the durability to be up and running burst after burst. The HammerHead Trenchless PortaBurst PB30G2 replaces 2- to 6-inch lateral pipes with up to 30 tons of pulling force. Its compact footprint requires minimal excavation, and the system is built to help cut down on wasted time, maximizing productivity. Its user-friendly, modular design makes it easy to operate, set up and transport. Plus, Quick Grip burst heads make it easy to securely connect new pipe without any hand tools.
The PD-33M pipe bursting machine from Pow-R Mole Trenchless Solutions is designed to replace existing underground pipes 2 to 6 inches in diameter. Its nonslip, cylinder-activated jaws prevent cable damage while providing 60,000 pounds of pulling force. It offers a cost-effective alternative to opencut excavation, reducing customer disruption and increasing company profits. The process replaces the existing pipe with a fused HDPE pipe, which eliminates all joints, and allows the operator to pull through bends such as 45-degree fittings. This system is modular and can be easily disassembled and reassembled for manhole and basement applications. With a compact design and very small footprint of only 20 by 20 inches, this unit can be used in tight locations.
The R8 pipe bursting system from RODDIE is easy to use, lightweight, can be set up vertically or horizontally, and can also be adjusted to use three different size cables. This unit can replace 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch pipes with ease and speed. Inexpensive cable grabbing inserts last 70 to 120 jobs, which reduces costs. High-quality tool steels on articulating bursting heads promote rare resistance for long lasting service. The pulling rate is 8 feet per minute and is hydraulically powered from your tractor, providing a pulling force of 30 tons. The wireless remote system is reliable and has a signal strength that moves through any cellar wall. Maintaining the system is simple, as the user only needs to rinse off and regrease six Zerk fittings.
The SilverBack XL extended flexible coupling from Source One Environmental is specifically designed for pipe bursting and ramming connections. It connects clay to plastic and plastic to plastic applications, while accommodating 4- to 12-inch pipes. Advantages include fixing pipe alignment problems, protecting against thermal expansion and contraction, securing pipe from unstable ground and structures and resisting heavy earth loads and tensile stress. Its shear ring contains a heavy-duty shield with high-torque clamps. Its gasket is manufactured to the requirements of ASTM D5926 and C1173. It can be custom ordered to fit any common sewer pipe size.
The redesigned X30 puller from TRIC Tools includes a new top bridge (the piece with the upper grippers and the handle) that is reshaped to maximize strength and minimize weight, thereby reducing production cost. The end result is a pulling unit that is lighter by at least 10 pounds (75 versus 85 pounds), stronger where it needs to be, and less expensive overall.
McElroy’s TracStar iSeries fusion machines have improved mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems. They are powered by the FusionGuide Control System that offers three levels of control, from operator-controlled to completely automatic, machine-controlled operations. The DataLogger 7 is completely integrated with the iSeries, ensuring that each fusion joint is recorded and complies with the fusion standard. The TracStar 630i, 900i and 1200i cover three size ranges from 8-inch iron pipe size to 48-inch outside diameter. All are equipped with a new and quieter Perkins (Caterpillar) engine that meets U.S. Tier 4 environmental regulations while providing greater torque. The system pressure was raised to more than 3,000 psi for more powerful ground drive, pipe lifts and other functions that use higher levels of pressure.
