In the world of hydroexcavation, today's nozzles offer unmatched efficiency and power for tackling tough compact soils, potholing, trenching and daylighting utilities. With innovative features like oscillating streams, precision water flow, and durable materials, nozzles like those below optimize water use while delivering high-impact force. Contractors can now experience enhanced productivity, reduced operator fatigue and improved ergonomics.
Vermeer QuickDig
The Vermeer QuickDig nozzle helps vacuum excavation crews maximize their efficiency while potholing and daylighting utilities, hydro/slot trenching and digging pile holes. The nozzle is efficient because of its 18-degree cone rotation and laminar flow design. All water molecules flow in the same direction at the same speed to slice through the ground minimizing water use and delivering a high aperture of coverage. The nozzle is also durable, with a stainless steel body and tungsten carbide nozzle tip. It can also be rebuilt in the field quickly using a repair kit. Six sizes are available for contractors to choose from. Each comes with a 0.5-inch inlet connection (common on truck vacs) and a 0.25-inch adapter (common for trailer vacs). 352-728-2222; www.vermeer.com
Hydra-Flex Machete
The Machete from Hydra-Flex is built for taking on tough hydroexcavation challenges in compact soils. Its power is built to reach greater depths in bell holing, sloping, trenching and finishing applications. It blasts a 0-degree stream of water that oscillates at an optimal speed to create a 15-degree wedge of powerful flow. This wedge is created by the water flowing through the stator, which forces the rotor to spin. The rotor then moves the rocker assembly back and forth creating the oscillation. The powerful impingement force allows the user to get by with a smaller nozzle with the same impact as nozzles with higher gpms. The oscillating stream also means less movement, better ergonomics, and less wear and tear on the operator. 952-808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com
