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October 6, 2016 – LAKE MILLS, Wisc. – HammerHead Trenchless Equipment, a Charles Machine Works 
company, has introduced the powerful, new HammerHead HydroGuide® HG1200 winch optimally designed to be more efficient and easy to use in pipe-bursting, slip-lining or slitting applications. This new iteration of the popular HydroGuide line of winches features a patented, self-deploying hydraulic downrigger, improved performance and additional safety features.
While other winches on the market require manual assembly of heavy, bulky components, the HG1200 makes setup easy with its industry-changing hydraulic downrigger. With the touch of a button, users are able to automatically deploy the boom down hole and can fine-tune the depth up to 18 feet without having to jack up the machine. With the hydraulic boom, setup and teardown take just minutes, which saves valuable time on a job site.
A key feature of the new HG1200 winch is its precision controls. Not only can users adjust the boom to any depth, but they also have total control of the line speed and pressure. Pull force can be set anywhere between 0.5 to 12 tons, and the line speed can be set anywhere between 0 to 111 feet per minute.
“We know job conditions and specifications can vary greatly so we created a machine that can be infinitely adjusted within its parameters to fit each individual job exactly,” said Josh Hood, HammerHead product line manager. “This level of control is critical to the success of gasline slitting applications, which was a driving factor in the improvements we made from the previous version. We worked to create a winch with the necessary power and agility for a wide range of situations to ensure customer success.”
The HG1200 winch is powered by the Kubota D1105, a vertical, water-cooled, four-cycle diesel engine that complies with Tier 4 emission regulations. This lightweight, dependable engine increases the unit’s performance and fuel efficiency. The radial piston motor provides a smoother, more consistent pull.
The HG1200 has several configuration options available from the factory to meet specific customer needs:
- Optional Tracks – The optional track-mounted HG1200AT reaches difficult areas on your job site that the standard, wheel-mounted units cannot.
- Electrical Strike Identification system (ESID) – The optional ESID system is designed to provide additional safety on the job site when working near adjacent underground utilities.
- Hydraulic levelling jacks – The hydraulic option allows users to easily adjust downhole access, improving project efficiency.
The HammerHead HydroGuide HG1200 winch is available directly from HammerHead Trenchless Equipment or from authorized dealers worldwide. Authorized dealers can be found on the web at www.hammerheadtrenchless.com or by calling 800.331.6653. (International: + [1] 920.648.4848).
Photo 1: New HammerHead HydroGuide HG1200 winch.
Photo 2: Optional track-mounted HG1200AT.
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We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s Student Chapters, Arizona State University! ASU is one of NASTT’s most 
active Student Chapters and was founded in 2001.
Each year the students attend NASTT’s No-Dig Show and the event provides the opportunity for the students to interact with people within the trenchless construction industry and gain a better understanding of the various associated technologies.
In the past year, numerous NASTT members visited the ASU campus to give lectures to the Chapter. The students gained valuable real-world experience by visiting job sites to see Horizontal Directional Drilling. Several of the students are currently working as interns for firms directly involved in the trenchless industry.
Future plans for the Chapter include: NASTT members giving lectures on various trenchless technologies, field trips to local trenchless projects throughout the year and several chapter members are also currently engaged in research projects pertaining to trenchless issues.
Great job Arizona State University! The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s Student Chapters, working to build the future of trenchless!
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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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We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s newest Student Chapters, Oklahoma State University!
Oklahoma State University joined NASTT’s Student Chapters in the summer of 2016. The chapter’s mission is “To inspire students to enhance the skills and integrity of trenchless technology, develop and share industry knowledge through integrated practice, education and research.”
Oklahoma State University was founded in 1890 and started with Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) College. There were approximately 25,962 students enrolled last 2014. OSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with high research activity. OSU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report No. 79 among Top Public Schools: National Universities for 2015 and 100 Best Values in Public Education.
The Construction Management Technology (CMT) program was established in 1937 as Oklahoma A&M school of technical training and CMT became ABET accredited in 1977. Since then, the department has grown and developed the construction programs which include the building sector and heavy & civil sector.
Dr. Jonghoon Kim is the faculty advisor for the new chapter at OSU. The NASTT Student Chapter will play a crucial role in activating student activities for Trenchless Technology (TT) development based on the following objectives:
- Lead TT research-oriented environment to make students be more competitive in the part of construction industries.
- Create undergraduate courses regarding TT and underground construction technologies.
- Disseminate TT knowledge and experience to construction management and engineering students.
- Extend the market of TT in the state of Oklahoma.
- Develop the core of TT Research Center.
- Build good networking with TT industries through NASTT and invite them as a guest speakers to share their practical and valuable knowledge & experience with students in the class.
- Motivate outstanding students to apply for scholarship sponsored by NASTT and give them more opportunities to challenge the real-world competition.
Welcome to NASTT, Oklahoma State University! The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s Student Chapters, working to build the future of trenchless!
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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.
company, has introduced the powerful, new HammerHead HydroGuide® HG1200 winch optimally designed to be more efficient and easy to use in pipe-bursting, slip-lining or slitting applications. This new iteration of the popular HydroGuide line of winches features a patented, self-deploying hydraulic downrigger, improved performance and additional safety features.
