The RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 Locator is a lightweight, yet rugged receiver that provides needed data faster for more accurate locating and protection of critical assets. It weighs 3.5 pounds, has a battery life of 16 hours and can be programmed to detect any active frequency from 10 Hz to 35 kHz. Target line and guidance arrows quickly identify distortions. Proximity signal and signal strength also help work through difficult locates.800-769-7743; www.ridgid.com
Subsite Electronics UtiliGuard 2
The UtiliGuard 2 from Subsite Electronics provides locate crews with integrated data capture, GPS positioning and an intuitive user interface to help operators improve work quality and maximize locate awareness. For increased confidence, locate consistency and operational performance, the user interface features simplified graphics that are easy and fast to interpret. Operators will notice an obvious change in screen layout when directly over a utility locate, providing positive confirmation. The data automatically captured can be used to quickly prove or track performance, compare with benchmarks and provide actionable outcomes to help increase quality and productivity while reducing cable strikes. In addition to data-logging capabilities, it is equipped with integrated GPS positioning, enabling crews to improve activity reporting.800-846-2713; www.subsite.com
Vermeer Verifier G3
The Vermeer Verifier G3 utility locator combines precision with a user-friendly interface. Features include a combination peak and null screen, semiautomatic and manual gain adjustment, automatic depth and current measurement index and compass icon. Users new to the locating profession will appreciate the streamlined design and simple interface; advanced operators have the option to capitalize on some of the industry’s most advanced locating technology — all in one device.352-728-2222; www.vermeer.com
Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3 RTK-Pro
The vLoc3 RTK-Pro receiver from Vivax-Metrotech includes real-time kinematic GNSS accuracy. Using the internal cellular module with 4G LTE capabilities, the operator can connect to a NTRIP RTK caster that provides RTCM 3 corrections. By using these corrections, the operator can collect both utility location data along with the geographical location of the utility with survey-grade accuracy. It is designed for all operator levels with user-friendly and intuitive locate screens. Operators confirm the utility data with the press of a button and align the electronic spirit level to store the data. All field data is sent to the cloud and retained in the receiver’s onboard storage for review and exporting to external mapping programs.800-446-3392; www.vivax-metrotech.com
Hydroexcavation Equipment
Brandt HX120
In response to the increasing need for hydrovacs that combine full-size capacity with maneuverability in tight urban spaces, Brandt offers the HX120. This high-pressure performer helps contractors work more efficiently with maximized legal load weights, quicker debris loading and unloading time, and the capacity to take on larger jobs without load weight concerns. The real-time measurement of water and overall truck weight enables operators to make quick, informed decisions, which reduces the risk of damage or overweight penalties. The unit has a 1,150-gallon water tank capacity and 11.6 cubic yards of debris tank capacity, as well as a 28-foot boom reach with 340-degree rotation. It also operates quietly, which is a benefit in urban settings.866-427-2638; www.brandt.ca
Ditch Witch W12
Contractors looking to maximize efficiency on the job site can now lean on the PTO-driven W12 vacuum excavator from Ditch Witch. With dual 600-gallon saddle tanks and a 12-cubic-yard debris tank, it brings increased capacity and performance to the job site. Dual hose reels, as well as the ability to both hydro and air excavate with the same truck, add to its versatility. Available with a 5,000 cfm blower, it has the power to complete any vacuum excavation job. The W12 is the first truck vac in the new Warlock series to be released.580-336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com
Dynablast CAB420FLS-12V
The Dynablast CAB420FLS-12V water heater produces 420,000 Btu with an output temperature of 175 degrees F at 5 gpm to work in colder climates and for 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, stainless steel target plate for increased coil life and designed with serviceability in mind with momentary override control. Its full cabinet design, and a small 24-by-24-inch footprint makes it ideal for compact installations.905-867-4642; www.dynablast.ca
Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems Wildcat Heaters
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.800-315-5533; www.easykleen.com
Enz USA Hydro X
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.888-369-8721; www.enz.com
GapVax VHX Series
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 yards, 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 clean-out. The 8-inch telescoping VHX boom offers a 22-foot reach with 15-degree downward pivot.888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com
Hi-Vac X-13 Hydro Excavator
The Hi-Vac X-13 Hydro Excavator maximizes productivity and return on investment and minimizes downtime by eliminating high-maintenance components. A modular design provides clean and intuitive controls and simple, planned maintenance accessibility for all critical systems. 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 1,140-gallon freshwater capacity result in fewer costly job site 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 and 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.800-752-2400; www.hi-vac.com
HotJet USA Vac ‘n Jet Series
The HotJet USA Vac ‘n Jet Series of vacuum trailer jetters are rugged, compact, engineered to haul equipment and spoils loads, able to clean valve boxes and storm drains, and able to 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.800-624-8186; www.hotjetusa.com
Lone Star Body Systems Rig Vac
The Rig Vac from Lone Star Body Systems is our vacuum-only trailer designed to be used in oil & gas upstream or downstream, sewer septic, and large industrial settings. Its size allows it to get into spots trucks can’t, but is engineered and built to tackle tough applications. It is available in 500, 800 and 1,000-gallon tanks with multiple pump and blower sizes. The rear head has a 36-inch manway, and it is built on a 4-inch reward slope. It comes with a Fruitland RCF 500 pump, primary and secondary filtration, gravity flow offloading, and curbside controls. Available accessories include a winterization package, lighting, toolboxes and rack cabinets. It provides vacuum 0f 338 cfm at 15 psi, and is powered by a Hatz Diesel belt drive.254-237-5208; www.lsvacuumtrailers.com
Pressure Lift HydraBore
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.866-504-6596; www.pressurelift.com
Rival Hydrovac T7 Tandem and T10
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.403-550-7997; www.rivalhydrovac.com
Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool
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.949-363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com
Super Products Mud Dog 700
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.800-837-9711; www.superproducts.com
Tornado Global Hydrovacs F3 ECO-LITE
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.877-340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com
TRUVAC FLXX
Beyond tough soils, certain locations like urban and residential areas, or landscaped grounds, require more precise and safer alternatives to mechanical or shovel digging. The midsize TRUVAC FLXX vacuum excavator is designed for a wide range of applications where reducing damage to job sites, that often include residential yards or mature plantings with extensive root systems, is required in a location where a full-size unit would not be as productive or profitable. The more maneuverable FLXX has increased usable payload capacity, maximized job productivity, and leads to a dramatic reduction in the frequency of receiving overweight vehicle fines. It is designed to support safe digging practices and reduce risks inherent in underground utility location.815-672-3171; www.truvac.com
Vac-Con Mudslinger MS800
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.904-284-4200; www.vac-con.com
Vacall AllExcavate and AllExcavate2
Standard intelligent controls, easy startup and operation set Vacall AllExcavate and AllExcavate2 machines apart. Both models efficiently remove dirt around utility lines and foundations. Water pumps generate 24.5 to 120 gpm and pressures to 3,000 psi. The AE2 model adds air excavation at 185 cfm and dual psi of 110 and 150. Water system, wand, control panel, tools and worker apparel are protected in a heated compartment. An AllSmartFlow CAN bus intelligent control system features a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water flow, air pressure and vacuum performance for precise boom and reel adjustments. Aluminum water tanks with lifetime warranty carry 1,000 to 1,300 gallons. Galvanized debris tanks have a supreme finish, and are available with 8-, 10- and 13-cubic-yard capacities. They use one engine to power the chassis and excavation functions, reducing service and operation costs.800-382-8302; www.vacall.com
Wachs Utility Products Trav-L- Vac
Trav-L- Vac trailers from Wachs Utility Products are a safe and cost-effective tool for precise utility excavation. Popular options for basic vacuum needs, they allow utility companies and public works departments to perform small to midsize vacuum tasks without the massive investment of a large highway vac truck. The smaller gas powered unit is available as either a compact trailer or a skid mount model, ideal for valve box cleaning and excavation. When combined with a Wachs P-2 handheld valve exerciser, it’s a good starting point for smaller organizations and municipalities looking to self-perform their valve maintenance activities.847-537-8800; www.turnvalves.com
Leak Detection Equipment
Cherne Air-Loc Front Plugs
Cherne Air-Loc Front Plugs are leak locator plugs designed for line acceptance tests and leak location testing. The pneumatic pipe plugs are made out of natural rubber, enabling them to be used as blocking plugs by plugging the fill and read-back ports. They allow for improved performance and safety with a premium aesthetic. The plug comes in an assortment of sizes and designs; all being lightweight, short and flexible. With eye bolts on each end, they are flexible and have easy-to-use quick disconnect hose connections. They are ideal for both sewer air testing and leak location testing.800-843-7584; www.cherneind.com
Mapping
RapidView IBAK North America3D GeoSense
Included in all IKAS Evolution bundles from RapidView IBAK North America is a system that provides the power to map mainline and lateral pipelines with accuracy and speed.Starting from the mainline sewer, the 3D GeoSense sensor tracks the movement of the camera as it travels through the lateral, capturing distance, position, and depth in 3D space. The XYZ coordinates can be determined when the camera is moving both forwards and backwards, immediately providing the operator a real-life site plan with the width, length and elevation data of the lateral being inspected. This data can then be exported directly into all common sewer data formats and is compatible with other sewer software. The NANO, ORION, POLARIS and ORPHEUS 2.0 cameras all have the option of having the 3D GeoSense sensor installed. This powerful tool opens up new options for acquiring and using positional data for underground utilities.800-656-4225; www.rapidview.com
Safety/Personal Protection Equipment
CrewPlex
CrewPlex is a hands-free communication solution to help crews overcome the challenges of continuous communication in environments where noise, distance, and task complexity can affect safety and productivity. It enables you to connect your entire crew, supervisors, and support personnel team with one system. Users can talk and hear each other in real-time without delay, without voice triggering, or pushing a button. High audio quality provides better communication in all environments, especially on sites where noise levels can exceed 100 dB. Connectivity to two-way radio systems keeps workgroups in touch with a supervisor and extends the communication reach of an entire work crew.334-321-1400; www.crewcom.com
