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Electro Scan Inc. has completed data integration between its flagship sewer condition assessment solution and the 
Innovyze® InfoMaster for Sewer product.
Electro Scan’s breakthrough technology evaluates 360-degrees of a pipe wall to accurately locate and measure defects in gallons per minute (GPM) or liters per second (l/s).
Recent studies indicate that 70-100% of defects are typically not found by legacy inspection techniques, such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection, smoke testing, dye flood testing, laser profiling, and acoustic sensors.
Recommended to assess and certify pre- and post-rehabilitated pipes, a new chapter was recently added on Electro Scanning Inspection to the industry’s leading training manual, Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Seventh Edition, Volume One (2015), in accordance with ASTM F2550.
“We are delighted to integrate our game-changing pipe condition assessment solution with the leading business analytics solution for the wastewater industry,” states Chuck Hansen, Founder and CEO, Electro Scan Inc.
“The Innovyze® family of smart network modeling and asset management solutions continues to be the standard platform for existing and emerging diagnostic tools,” said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D., BCEEM, Hon.D.WRE, Dist.D.NE, Dist.M.ASCE, NAE, President, COO and Chief Innovation Officer of Innovyze.
“We look forward to offering this new layer of condition assessment data to help our clients in their sewer rehabilitation decisions,” continues Boulos.
Electro Scan’s Critical Sewers® cloud application allows for up-to-the-minute monitoring of sewer evaluations, lining projects, point repairs, and new construction projects, while crews are still in the field.
Clients can easily identify pipe-specific problems before rehabilitation project acceptance.
Wirelessly transmitted to the Company’s award winning cloud application, defect flows are reported in minutes and incorporated into Innovyze® InfoMaster for Sewer product for display and analysis.
Since Electro Scan’s advanced low voltage conductivity technology does not rely on operator interpretation, third-party data analysis, or independent judgment, a key advantage is its ability to automatically provide specific location, size, and estimated flow for each defect and total pipe.
Customers wishing to utilize Electro Scan’s decision support data must be licensed users of Innovyze® InfoMaster for Sewer and Electro Scan’s Critical Sewers® cloud application, including associated integration module.
Once data is accessible, Electro Scan defect flows may be highlighted by location and severity by Innovyze® InfoMaster for Sewer, including the identification of defective joints, cracks, and leaking service connections, compared to CCTV inspection results.
Electro Scan and Innovyze® users can show pipe defects ranked by highest GPM and gallons per day per inch diameter mile (GPD/IDM), utilizing Innovyze’s 1D and 2D modeling and mapping features within Innovyze® InfoMaster for Sewer product.
Plans include the integration of Electro Scan’s 4-in-1 water leak detection probe with Innovyze® InfoMaster for Water to assess pressurized water mains.
About Innovyze
Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Innovyze® is a leading global provider of wet infrastructure business analytics software solutions designed to meet the technological needs of water/wastewater utilities, government agencies, and engineering organizations worldwide. Its clients include the majority of the largest UK, Australasian, East Asian and North American cities, foremost utilities on all five continents, and ENR top-rated design firms.
About Electro Scan
Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Electro Scan develops and markets advanced pipe condition assessment products, field services, and cloud applications that automatically locate, measure, and report defects in sewer, water, and gas pipelines.
Contact:
Carissa Boudwin
(916) 779-0660
info@electroscan.com
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Agreement Names StraightLine the Exclusive Distributor and Manufacturer
of Armadrillco Down-Hole Products.
Hutchinson, Kansas – StraightLine HDD, Inc. announced the finalization of an exclusive
agreement with Texas-based Armadrillco, Inc. for distribution and manufacturing
of Armadrillco down-hole products. The agreement takes effect immediately.
“Armadrillco’s HDD tools are highly complementary to our tooling portfolio,” says
StraightLine HDD president, Joe Phillips. “Similar to our tooling, the Armadrillco
family of products is well-known to be some of the longest-lasting tools in the
industry. But it’s their innovative designs and patented technologies that provide
an entirely new level of tooling choice to the industry. Adding these complementary
tools to our product offering is a perfect fit to our pledge to deliver Ready-To-
Work HDD solutions.”
Initially, the agreement covers high-flow side-load transmitter housings and slantface
drill heads, along with a variety of dirt bits and rock tools. StraightLine plans
to expand the product offering over the next 12 months, beginning with a number
of side-load housings in early 2017.
Armadrillco founder/owner, Chuck Webb, says the distribution and manufacturing
agreement creates product depth that aligns innovative product design with operators’
need for tailored solutions. The agreement also marries Armadrillco’s
innovative tooling designs with StraightLine’s modern manufacturing technologies
and decades of field sales experience.
“This agreement opens up opportunities for both companies,” says Webb.
“StraightLine’s manufacturing expertise creates efficiencies in both production and
quality improvement. Just as relevant, the agreement’s distribution element creates
tremendous product breadth and opens up an entirely new level of exposure
for Armadrillco products.”
For more info, please contact:
Joe Phillips, President
jphillips@straightlinehdd.com
620.802.0201
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Vac-Tron Equipment is on a roll. Only one year after releasing their very first HTV (Hydro Truck Vac) PTO, they are 
now introducing their NEW JTV (Jetter Truck Vac) PTO series. The JTV 873 PTO is a new series of PTO truck driven systems that combine vacuum excavation with high pressure jetter capabilities putting this truck in a league of its own.
Standard equipment:
The Power Take Off of the truck drives a positive displacement vacuum blower that produces 1,000 cfm @ 16 hg vacuum pump. It also comes standard with reverse pressure, 800-gallon debris tank, 300-gallon water supply, 15 gpm @ 3000 psi water pump, hydraulic rear claw door, big red filter housing, and 500′ x 1/2″ jetter hose reel.
A major benefit of the PTO Driven unit is that all components are controlled from the truck eliminating the extra weight, space, and cost of the pony motor. The available towing package is another benefit allowing you to tow other equipment to the job site to help with efficiency.
This is an exceptional vacuum excavator for many projects including sewer jetting, potholing, storm drain cleaning, lateral cleanout and many more.
For more information about the JTV 873 PTO, contact Vac-Tron Equipment at 888-822-8766 or visit us at www.vactron.com.
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AURORA, IL- TT Technologies recently introduced a new cutterhead configuration for its Grundoburst static pipe 
bursting system. The new configuration consists of three specially designed bladed, roller cutterheads in succession. The bladed roller cutting head configuration allows contractors to burst/split large diameter steel and ductile iron pipes when used with larger Grundoburst static bursting systems. The new special cutterhead design allows for a smoother host pipe cut and greater protection for the new pipe.
Pulled by a hydraulic bursting unit, the cutterhead’s special cutting wheels split the host pipe. An attached expander spreads and displaces the split pipe into the surrounding soil while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe. The Grundoburst system features Patented QuickLock bursting rods that are linked together not threaded. This saves time, prevents twisting and extends the life of the cutterhead over threaded bursting rods.
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September 20, 2016 – LAKE MILLS, Wisc. HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, has announced the acquisition of RS Lining Systems, LLC, the provider of RS Technik® pipe rehabilitation solutions in the Americas. This acquisition will allow HammerHead to better serve customers across the underground infrastructure rehabilitation market by providing an enhanced suite of CIPP trenchless solutions.
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment facilities in Lake Mills, Wisc.
“HammerHead strives to offer its customers a unique, comprehensive set of solutions for any rehabilitation or replacement project. The combination of HammerHead and RS Lining will expand our existing product and services offering to provide our customers the most complete set of solutions for rehabilitating underground utility infrastructure,” says Kevin Smith, President of HammerHead Trenchless Equipment. “Our goal is to offer customers not just any solution but the right solution to fit their needs, and the synergy between HammerHead and RS Technik solutions expands our position as the trusted advisor in the trenchless industry.”
Kevin Smith, President of HammerHead Trenchless Equipment.
RS Lining is a leader in CIPP technology, providing a full suite of RS Technik pipe rehabilitation solutions for gravity sewer, pressure pipe and potable water including RS CityLiner®, RS CityMain®, and RS BlueLine® all of which feature mobile, state-of-the-art, CIPP impregnation and installation equipment RS MobiPreg™. RS Lining has engineered systems that provide unique solutions developed to meet the emergent needs of asset managers in performance, durability, and cost-effective sustainability of pipeline infrastructure.
“We are excited to add the talent and experience of the RS Lining team to our HammerHead family. The RS Lining team is made up of industry veterans with unique skills that will be valuable in the growth of HammerHead’s rehabilitation business segment and will give customers access to unparalleled expertise,” continues Smith. As part of the acquisition, the RS Lining team will be joining HammerHead at its facility in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
“It is exciting for us to become part of the HammerHead team. HammerHead is an established leader in the industry and together we will usher in the next generation of trenchless solutions,” said RS Lining Senior Vice President Joanne Carroll. “RS Lining customers will continue to have access to the same RS Technik products now backed by the strength and support of HammerHead and the Charles Machine Works Family of Companies.”
“This union is a natural fit for the vision of HammerHead and Charles Machine Works. Both HammerHead and RS Lining are driven by providing effective and reliable solutions. Our customers now have access to every advantage possible for restoring gravity and pressure sewer, water and industrial pipe infrastructures,” said CEO of Charles Machine Works, Rick Johnson. “Their combined ability to deliver an inclusive range of innovative products aligns perfectly with Charles Machine Works vision.”
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Vermeer VX30 Gen3 by McLaughlin packs innovative tools in compact footprint
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Building on the successful introduction of the VX50 Gen3, McLaughlin is introducing the next generation of its popular VX30, a vacuum excavator that is compact in size but offers the same power and productivity found in its predecessor. The introduction of the Vermeer VX30 Gen3 vacuum excavator built by McLaughlin brings new features, including automotive-style belt tensioners, quick-grip tool storage, quick-drain technology and more. The portable, versatile nature of this vacuum excavator makes it the ideal choice for utility contractors’ potholing and fluid management needs.
“The VX30 Gen3 vacuum excavator is a result of a design process driven by operator feedback,” said Jeff Wage, vice president at McLaughlin. “We are proud of the existing VX30 series, but the new generation shows we want to continuously grow and produce vacuum excavators that meet the needs of our customers.”
The new VX30 Gen 3 vacuum excavator is available with a no-hassle hose and strong arm option — an industry exclusive that allows crews to move quickly and easily between jobsites to create a more productive, ergonomic machine by eliminating the need to disconnect the suction hose. Additionally, the automatic belt tensioners on the blower and water pump rely on a proven design from the VX50 Gen3 to make service simpler and more efficient.
Additional key features:
• Gen3 chassis with high-clearance trailer with Dexter torsion axles
• Standard reverse pressure airflow for offloading fluids
• New high-lift version of the patented cam-over hydraulic rear door opens 40 percent higher than previous generations, allowing for easier access when cleaning the tank
• Quick-grip tool storage and tool box for one convenient place to store and access tools without the hassle of loose clips
• Remote service points for easy-to-access drains and grease points for curbside product daily servicing
The third-generation vacuum excavator is powered by a Tier 4 Final compliant 24.8 hp (18.5 kW) Kubota diesel engine with a common-rail fuel injection system. This four-cylinder, high torque engine requires no regeneration or DEF fluid, allowing for constant productivity without shutdown. Available in 300, 500 and 800 (1135.6 – 3028.3 L) spoil tank sizes and with the patented in-tank wash-down system — designed to remove debris and increase productivity —the VX30 Gen3 can be customized to the unique needs of cable, utility, fiber and rental markets.
The VX30 Gen3 includes the industry-exclusive three-stage cyclonic filtration system, a feature McLaughlin customers have come to rely on. The system allows for both wet and dry vacuum excavation while prolonging filter life and helping to keep maintenance costs low.
McLaughlin continues to provide the proven and patented cam-over hydraulic rear door, which provides a 360-degree positive seal, even under reverse pressure, without additional clamping requirements to keep fluids securely in the debris tank. No components are inside the tank, so all necessary maintenance is external.
For more information or to request an on-site demonstration of the new VX30 Gen3, contact your local Vermeer dealer, call McLaughlin at 1(800) 435-9340 or visit mclaughlinunderground.com.
For over 85 years, McLaughlin has been actively involved in the drilling tool industry. During that time McLaughlin has developed a reputation for designing and building dependable, low maintenance trenchless construction equipment. McLaughlin takes pride in providing solutions for OEMs and the underground industry.
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