Industry News
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) — the leading association serving and promoting the North American trenchless industry – is pleased to announce municipal and public utility scholarship opportunities to attend NASTT’s 2019 No-Dig Show, March 17-21 in Chicago, Illinois.
In 2013, NASTT established the No-Dig Show Municipal & Public Utility Scholarship Award Program to provide education and training for employees of North American municipalities, government agencies and utility owners who have limited or no training funds due to economic challenges. In past years, over 100 applicants were awarded the scholarship annually.
“NASTT’s Municipal & Public Utility Scholarships have gone to more than 750 people since the inception of the scholarship program, and it’s building momentum even still,” said Cindy Preuss, 2019 No-Dig Show Program Chair and a Principal with HydroScience Engineers. “With an entire show dedicated to trenchless technology, this scholarship offers public agencies the opportunity to participate, and experience, the world of trenchless. It’s an opportunity perhaps entirely missed were it not for the award directly impacting an agency’s bottom line. Submit your application today – this is a chance public agency representatives shouldn’t pass up!”
Selected scholarship winners will be awarded Full Conference and Exhibition registration to NASTT’s 2019 No-Dig Show. Also available are one day conference registrations which include full access to all exhibits and technical paper sessions. Selected applicants will also be eligible to receive complimentary overnight accommodations for three nights at the host hotel. The scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee of NASTT volunteers and awarded based upon the supplied responses.
To apply for the scholarship, complete the application online at nastt.org/no-dig-show/municipal-scholarships on or before November 1, 2018. Applicants are not required to be NASTT members.
NASTT’s Municipal & Public Utility Scholarships program is sponsored by Benjamin Media, Inc, award-winning publisher of the leading underground construction magazine, Trenchless Technology.
For more information about NASTT’s No-Dig Show visit www.nodigshow.com, email conferences@benjaminmedia.com or call 330-467-7588.
Industry News, trenchless projects
Long Pull Avoids Draining Major Wetland
Sliplining is completed by installing a smaller, HDPE pipe into a larger host pipe, grouting the annular space between the two pipes, and sealing the ends. The trenchless method is generally a cost-effective rehabilitation method to replace water and sewer force mains.
The original design was to drain the entire wetland that had formed since the original construction of the 36-inch water main and split the slip lining into multiple sections. However, Murphy Pipelines designed and sliplined the entire length in one pull allowing the wetland to remain untouched.
Powell River, BC located in inaccessible area requiring pipe, equipment and workers reach only by ferries.
Wellpoints set up at insertion pit.
Pull head fused on. Long sections of HDPE pipe staged on old mining road.
Pulling winch set up ready to start sliplining.
Click here to read the case study on Sliplining in Powell River, BC Canada.
Industry News
Vac-Tron Equipment is proud to announce the release of its new 6-way hydraulic boom design for its trailer vacuum excavation equipment and industrial vacuum equipment. This hydraulic boom maximizes job performance by supporting the weight of the vacuum hose. The new design features increased boom length, full 6-way hydraulic function, 5” hose, curved end with oversized rollers, new wireless remote control, vacuum valve function operated from remote, wired harness, new remote storage location, forward stored boom in front of engine compartment, 330-degree swing, quick connect 4” tooling, easily connected additional section hose, water jet cleanout in boom, and easily accessible no tools needed cleanout port.
For more information on the boom or Vac-Tron’s equipment visit www.vactron.com or call 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron, the industry leader in vacuum excavation equipment and industrial vacuum equipment. “We got your VAC!”
Industry News, trenchless products
LAKE MILLS, Wisc. – HammerHead® Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, has introduced a new, purpose-built trailer for cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) applications that gives installers a uniquely versatile and efficient workstation suited to almost any job they encounter. The LT-20PRO features a modular design with all storage, electrical power and air supply needed for a wide range of lateral lining tasks. The configuration is customizable, allowing the customer to tailor it to their specific needs and avoid duplication of existing equipment.
The 20-foot-long trailer’s modular design not only maintains an efficient workspace during installations but keeps all components secure and at-the-ready while traveling from job to job.
On more restrictive job sites, all equipment in the LT-20PRO can be unmounted for easy relocation. “Our trailer’s modular design accommodates the widest range of environments, difficult site conditions and logistics,” said Matt Gabrielse, HammerHead product manager.
“Versatility was key in creating these trailers for our customers,” Gabrielse said, explaining that ideally all jobs could be completed from right inside a contractor’s trailer. “But in cases where it is necessary to work from a roof or inside a large building, our rig allows key components to be easily removed from the trailer to work remotely.”
Each trailer can be outfitted with the desired inversion drum size, curing equipment, reinstatement and drain cleaning tools to meet each customer’s individual needs.
HammerHead LT-20PRO CIPP trailers are also available ready-made for immediate sale and delivery. All LT-20PRO base models feature as standard
- Insulated trailer walls and ceiling and a roof-mounted air conditioner
- 13,000-watt generator with external slide-out
- Roller bed with wall mount for the wet out table
- 30-gallon, wall-mounted air compressor
- External and internal air connections and electrical outlets
- Unique new HammerHead liner vacuum system for ease in vacuum-prepping liner.
The trailer’s modular configuration optimizes use of space and leaves ample room for storage. Storage features include
- Upper and lower storage cabinets
- Lower resin storage cabinet
- Cleaning supply cabinet
- Tool boxes
- A tongue-mounted, lockable storage box
- Custom inversion hose rack
- Wall hooks to hold liner and calibration tubes.
The LT-20PRO purpose-built lateral lining trailer is available direct from HammerHead Trenchless in the United States and Canada. Find your HammerHead sales representative at www.hammerheadtrenchless.com or by calling 920.648.4848.
Photos: The LT-20PRO purpose-built lateral lining trailer is available direct from HammerHead Trenchless in the United States and Canada.
Industry News, trenchless people
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, is pleased to announce the hire of Brett Caldwell to the position of Technical Applications Specialist supporting the geophysical, geotechnical, environmental, and academic markets. Brett is a GPR Technician with a diverse background in geosciences and construction.
After serving in the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division Core Air Defense Element as an Assistant Operations Sergeant, Brett worked in a variety of customer facing positions, including sales, coaching, and management positions in the automotive and athletic apparel industries. Brett then studied Geology at Towson University before beginning his work for Penhall Technologies, first as a GPR analyst, and then as a field supervisor, in which he managed all aspects of GPR activities for Penhall in the Central United States Region.
In a Facebook post announcing being hired by GSSI, Brett explained his longtime desire to join the GSSI team, writing that “Every experience I have had as a consumer of their [GSSI’s] GPR products has been nothing short of positive. Sales, marketing, training, support, engineering – they’re all top notch.” Brett went on further to express his excitement over joining GSSI: “I’m very excited to say that I’ll be joining GSSI as a Technical Applications Specialist…While I’ve enjoyed my time in Construction, I couldn’t be happier to get back to my roots.”
GSSI is confident that Brett’s wealth of experience in a variety of industries, as well as his natural competitive spirit (he is an Ironman finisher), will help GSSI continue to lead the GPR industry.
About GSSI
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. is the world leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, primarily for the concrete inspection, utility mapping and locating, road and bridge deck evaluation, geophysics, and archaeology markets. GSSI’s equipment is used all over the world to explore the subsurface of the earth and to inspect infrastructure systems non-destructively. GSSI created the first commercial GPR system over 45 years ago and continues to provide the widest range and highest quality GPR equipment available today.
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) — the leading association serving and promoting the North American trenchless industry – is pleased to announce municipal and public utility scholarship opportunities to attend NASTT’s 2019 No-Dig Show, March 17-21 in Chicago, Illinois.
