The Echo 50XF HDD Transmitter from Underground Magnetics cuts through passive interference when switched into the sub-kHz frequencies and provides the locator with accurate results. Need a little more range for highway and river crossings? Simply switch the transmitter into high-power mode, with frequencies ranging up to 41 kHz, for an added boost when there’s active interference. It includes 16 frequencies and two power modes, and can be paired with the Mag 9 or Mag 5s.
The Dynablast HV590FLS-12V hydrovac water heater produces 590,000 Btus with an output temperature of 175 degrees F at 8 gpm, making it ideal 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, and a stainless steel target plate for increased coil life, and is designed with serviceability in mind with momentary override control. It includes an Interpump T2040 water pump package offering 10.5 gpm at 2,900 psi and 1,750 rpm. The unit is suitable for compact trailer hydrovac packages.
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, and fine-tuned temperature and flow-control systems. All coils are manufactured in-house, with CRN boiler-approved coils now available. Heaters can be 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 GapVax VHX Series hydrovac is designed to deliver optimum weight distribution, improved safety features and increased performance. The debris body is 7.5 cubic yard, offering a 15,000-pound payload. The low-profile (12 feet 2 inches) makes it suitable for all-around hydroexcavation projects. The vacuum system with single mode wet/dry filtration is quiet, reliable and simple, according to the maker. It includes a 4,000-cfm positive displacement blower, 600 hp transfer case with air-shift engagement and ultra-quiet air injection and discharge silencers. This filtration design includes a top-loading debris tank, 14-inch stainless steel float-ball shut-off, efficient centrifugal cyclone separators and long-lasting filter bags. It is equipped with a 12 gpm, 3,000 psi water system with optional 200 cfm air compressor system. A full-tilting debris body, over 45-degree dump angle and full-opening tailgate allow for fast unloading and easy cleanout. The 8-inch telescoping VHX boom offers a 22-foot reach with 15-degree downward pivot.
The Hi-Vac X-13 hydroexcavator was created to maximize productivity and return on investment by minimizing downtime and eliminating high-maintenance componentry. A modular design provides clean and intuitive controls and simple, planned maintenance accessibility for critical system controls. It is ideal when on-site dumping is required and for off-highway applications that require the maximum legal payload. A 13-cubic yard debris tank, up to 24,500-pound payload capacity and 1,100-gallon freshwater capacity result in fewer costly dumpsite trips. Power is provided by a 5,800 cfm 27-inch Hg high-performance blower and a run-dry water pump that delivers 20 gpm at 2,500 psi. The top-mounted, 360-degree boom ensures accessibility in all directions, while a heavy-duty, hydraulic vibrator facilitates fast and efficient unloading of the debris body. A severe-duty boiler safely heats water for frozen ground applications.
The HydraBore from Pressure Lift can blast down and physically remove built up tallow, soap residue and tank waste. Best used with a jetter, it will only add roughly 16 gallons of high-pressure water in a 10-minute period. Total time on a job, with a unit pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of waste, is less than 20 minutes at depths of 5 to 500 feet. It also minimizes the amount of cleanup simply because the water jets are directed towards the area to be excavated. It only requires one person to operate the boom, as the unit automatically directs the water where it’s needed for the project because it is connected to the pump boom.
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 weight 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 nondestructive 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 boring inward cut the soil while six boring outward bring the tube down.
Mud Dog 700 vacuum excavators from Super Products are designed for operator convenience and consistent performance to meet the challenges of compact, urban projects to large-scale excavation. Regardless of the task, the vacuum excavators offer versatility as well as safety and productivity on the job site, according to the maker. They offer a compact footprint for excavation in urban environments while maximizing payload and are designed to maintain the power and precision of larger units. The unit features a 7-yard debris body and 600-gallon water tank. This model 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. It is equipped with a rear-mounted, extendable, 8-inch-diameter boom that reaches 18 feet, has 270-degree rotation and pivots 10 degrees downward to minimize job site restoration and traffic congestion near roads.
Tornado Global Hydrovacs engineered the F3 ECO-LITE to have big functionality in a mid-sized platform. It was made specifically to legally haul large payloads in urban environments with a debris capacity of 10 cubic yards and a water capacity of 1,250 gallons. A float-style indicator is positioned on the outside of the debris tank for easy monitoring of volume. It comes with a boom capable of reaching to 26 feet with 342 degrees of rotation and an 8-inch boom hose. The truck uses a 3,800 cfm Robuschi 125 blower, a Pratissoli KT28 water pump and a Dynablast 740,000 Btu burner. A hydraulic dump door measuring 48 by 52 inches is mounted on the back of the tank and sits 42 inches high for easy use over bins.
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 machine offers more power and maneuverability to work in tight urban settings where street excavation jobs can include supporting, repairing and installing a city’s water, sewer, power and telecommunications infrastructure. It has the highest legal payload capacity in a mid-size 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 Mudslinger MS800 trailer-mounted hydrovac from Vac-Con is designed to provide the same power, suction and capacity of a truck hydroexcavator on a portable, pull-behind trailer. It includes the choice of Tier 4 diesel or gas engine options providing up to 1,190 cfm and 16 inches Hg with a PD blower and 325 gallons of water. It has an 845-gallon debris tank and a 9-foot boom with 24 inches of hydraulic extension provides a full range of motion. It is designed to be a standalone unit, but can also provide support to construction, HDD and public utility fleets. A variety of applications includes daylighting, potholing, culvert and manhole cleaning and utility locating.
The ROVVER X from Envirosight is the pipe inspection system that lets an operator do everything, including run inspections, view and record video, log observations, generate reports, and link directly to asset management software. The Flexspection sewer video capture platform adds even more capabilities to this versatile system. Three video resolution options (SD and HD) allow operators to change file size and resolution depending on the needs of each inspection. Twelve wheel options enable ROVVER X to inspect lines from 4 to 96 inches. Its six-wheel drive with proportional steering navigates past obstacles, and overlapping wheels climb offsets with ease. Powerful motors and a geared drivetrain maximize travel range. Not only can you add side-scanning, laser profiling and lateral launch, you can view data from onboard sensors and assess defects on-screen. The system’s firmware updates automatically to the latest features.
When a transporter isn’t an option because of pipe size or limited access, the Subsite Electronics Push Camera allows operators to complete inspections in the most challenging conditions. Ideal for pipes from 1.5 to 12 inches, it features single conductor technology with a rigid 1/4-inch fiber pushrod covered with a durable Hytrel jacketing that allows operators to inspect up to 500 feet down the line. Additionally, the 1/4-inch-diameter single conductor cable provides added strength without weight concerns, allowing operators to complete significantly longer inspections without the cable getting twisted or warped. The 1545 camera with an in-line 512 Hz beacon allows the operator to easily locate damage and blockage in the pipe. The camera is controlled by a 1575 controller, which features a rugged, durable and reliable enclosure.
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.
Sure-Grip liners from AGRU America are made of HDPE, HDPE-el, PP, PVDF or ECTFE, and serve as a long-term alternative to spray-applied concrete protection products. The liners prevent concrete corrosion and degradation, can substantially extend the lifetime of a structure, and by preventing exfiltration and infiltration, provide direct protection for the environment. The liners have anchoring systems that enable construction in areas of significant backpressure. Unlike spray-applied liners, which have to be reapplied regularly due to cracking or delamination, these liners are long-lasting, and are designed to avoid the residuals cost often associated with concrete spray-on liners, which require tank emptying and cleaning every few years for reapplication.
EnviroCure CIPP liner from Applied Felts is a styrene impermeable polymer coating that eliminates styrene emissions and odor. It is coated with a styrene barrier, vastly reducing if not eliminating styrene odors and emissions on the job site before, during and after installations, taking away the significant cost and unpredictability of styrene-free resin systems. It is proven to reduce on-site styrene emissions to less than 1 ppm. The polyester felt liner has a multi-layer, polyamide coating conforming to ASTM F1216 and ASTM F1743. To accommodate the requirement for liners of varying thicknesses, multiple layers of needle-punched felt are employed.
Cherne Jet-Ball Cleaning Balls are an inexpensive tool for cleaning new lines prior to line acceptance testing. They have eye bolts at each end for tethering and spiral grooves to create high-power spraying action for cleaning pipelines. They are available in three variations.
The CUES Easy Grout system offers a computerized graphical user interface that intuitively leads the user through the grouting process. The software includes help files, tool tip descriptions and recommended settings to assist operators throughout the grouting process. The space-saving system is designed to consolidate all the valves and electrical controls into a single instrumentation cabinet that can be mounted in any location.
FORMADRAIN’s Durapox 501 is a two-part CIPP steam-cured resin with a 60-day open time. Ideal for remote jobs, the resin comes in two parts so it can be controlled when it’s mixed. Because the resin remains “fresh,” it maintains optimal wet-out properties, but drips less once applied. Durapox 50 has the high-performance mechanical properties and cure times of the standard Durapox line plus the advantages of the company’s Formapox resins.
HammerHead Trenchless HydraSlitter kits are designed to help industry professionals meet the 10-year U.S. goal of replacing all lead pipe service laterals. The system provides a minimally invasive, low-cost, effective alternative to opencut replacement of lead potable water pipe 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter. Select from two full-system kits now available online. Kits once ordered arrive within a few days containing all tooling and accessories the contractor needs for that specific job. Contents include the appropriate slitter, blades, expanders, cable, duct-rodder and cable grip for the excavator, as well as a tooling assembly selection chart and instructions.
Picote Solutions Dual-Color Epoxy Brush Coating System
The Dual-Color Epoxy Brush Coating System from Picote Solutions allows technicians to rehabilitate pipes from 1.25 to 12 inches for drains, sewers, water pipes, electrical conduits and heat and air-conditioning ducts by brush-casting a coating. The coating resin forms a pipe inside the original pipe that is tested, safe and environmentally friendly. The new pipe is damp-proof, corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant. It is ASTM and NSF certified (NSF/ANSI 61-5). It is a 100% solids epoxy, and the method allows for clear visual verification during the application process. Apply to small areas or all drains in multistory buildings. The system is practical and easily fits in tight places.
Source One Environmental
Quadex Structure Guard Epoxy
Quadex Structure Guard, distributed by Source One Environmental, is a high-build epoxy coating formulated to provide long-term corrosion protection and structural enhancement for manholes, pump stations, treatment plants or any wastewater infrastructure subject to high levels of corrosion and/or abrasion in both municipal and industrial applications. It is also suitable for invert repairs. It can be trowel- and/or spray-applied, and is a 100% solids material with no VOCs and a fast set time.
THE SHOOTER 12 from Emagineered Solutions is a continuous air-inverter for CIPP. It has a range of 4 to 12 inches (up to 15 inches with a conversion kit), a knife gate for after the liner tail passes, and comes with either a self-lubricating hand truck or a basic non-oiler cart. THE SHOOTER 24 is for 15 to 24 inches, is trailer-mounted and comes with a knife gate and remote operating station on the fender. An optional conversion kit expands its range from 6 to 24 inches. Additional equipment offered include full steam packages with portable dry steam generators, steam hose, A and B stations, water cure flanges and LED UV Y adapters.
SpeedyLight+ from Pipeline Renewal Technologies is the LED-based solution for CIPP that expertly cures liners at speeds from 0.66 up to 3.3 feet per minute. Compatible with felt and invertible glass fiber, it can cure transitions, verticals and even 90-degree bends in lines from 4 to 12 inches in diameter. The integrated camera lets operators monitor the curing process in real time, allowing for ultimate precision. Liners can be wet out remotely or on site, and a portable design makes for easy deployment. Free of styrene and amines (and the associated odor), light-based cure technologies are minimally disruptive to the community.
Thermoform from Warrior Trenchless Solutions is a PVC-alloy structural pipe lining system designed for the trenchless rehabilitation of failing sewer and culvert pipes. It is an environmentally friendly, styrene-free thermoplastic. There are no harmful emissions, and it does not rely on any chemical reaction during installation. Factory-controlled production with rigorous material testing ensures a consistent quality product that conforms to and exceeds the expected standards. The material is highly flexible, allowing it to expand and fit tightly to the host pipe, including changes in shape and dimensions. It is produced in sizes ranging from 4 to 36 inches in diameter, and the wall thickness can be varied according to the application. All installers must be accredited and audited to ensure the highest quality work possible.
Waterline Renewal Technologies LightRay LRI System
The LightRay LRI System from Waterline Renewal Technologies allows complete operator control and closely resembles traditional ambient-cure inversion methods. It can accomplish throughput up to 6.3 feet per minute of casting with the light train, which incorporates cold LED lights that require no heat to cast the liner. The light train comes in a standard casting length of 50 feet, operates on a low-voltage DC platform and is internally protected to accommodate bends in pipes up to 90 degrees. Liners arrive ready to install without any need for refrigeration, which dramatically reduces the variability from mixing and preparing liners and eliminates the requirement for extra equipment in the field. The system uses nonthermal UV casting resin that is temperature-stable and only activated by UV light coupled with high-strength flexible fiberglass-coated liners.
