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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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Next year is set to be the year of ‘Trenchless in the Americas’ with the ISTT’s International No-Dig Show being held in conjunction with NASTT’s No-Dig Show, and the Trenchless World Congress scheduled to take place in Medellin, Colombia, in September 2017.
Speaking on the events ISTT Executive Director John Hemphill said “In April, NASTT kicks off the year of Trenchless in the Americas hosting the 35th International No-Dig in conjunction with its annual No-Dig Show. The event will focus primarily on trenchless activities and developments in North America.
“The theme will carry over to Colombia where in September CISTT will host the Trenchless World Congress in Medellin. The Congress will focus on market opportunities for Trenchless Technology in Central and South America.
“It’s exciting to have two key societies engaged in promoting and advancing the benefits and opportunities of trenchless technologies in all of the Americas.”
Next April, NASTT will host the 35th International No-Dig in conjunction with it’s annual No-Dig Show, which will focus on trenchless activities and developments in North America.
The NASTT No-Dig Show and ISTT No-Dig Show will run concurrently on 9-13 September in Washington, DC.
In September, CISTT will host the Trenchless World Congress in Medellin, which will explore market opportunities for Trenchless Technology in Central and South America.
The 2017 ISTT Board of Directors meeting will also be held in Medellin, in association with the CISTT/ISTT Trenchless World Congress. ISTT will also give its annual Awards at the Congress’s Gala Dinner.
For more information on this event visit the ISTT website.
If you have an event you would like covered in Trenchless International contact Assistant Editor Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
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AWWA’s newest conference is focused on addressing and protecting our asset and infrastructure challenges.
With workshops, tours and six session tracks, this four-day conference and exposition will address water infrastructure planning and reinvestment strategies, critical infrastructure protection through comprehensive emergency preparedness efforts, and enhanced security measures.
The conference is taking place Oct. 30- Nov. 2, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learn more here!
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LineTrac employs a three-axis 50/60 Hz magnetometer that is used to locate powered and non-powered utilities with accurate, dependable and repeatable performance. LineTrac aids in target discrimination and detection of difficult-to-locate utilities, and features simple integration with UtilityScan systems and their resulting GPR data. LineTrac also features a rugged, IP-65 rated enclosure to ensure long service life even in harsh field conditions.
UtilityScan systems are the industry standard for efficiently identifying and marking the location and depth of subsurface utilities, including gas, sewer, and communication lines. With a number of different cart and antenna configurations, UtilityScan systems can be tailored to meet a wide range of needs. All UtilityScan configurations deliver exceptionally high-quality data and are rugged enough to withstand years of field usage.
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. Our equipment is used all over the world to explore the subsurface of the earth and to inspect infrastructure systems non-destructively. GSSI introduced the first commercial GPR system nearly 45 years ago and continues to provide the widest range and highest quality GPR equipment available today.
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New anchor ideal for protecting historic buildings in areas of high seismic activity
CINTEC International,a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, announces that it has developed a new type of dissipative wall anchor. The new anchor solves the issues of how to protect heritage buildings in some of the most earthquake-prone parts of the world.
This new product is an innovative dissipative anchor designed for use with Cintec’s proven wall anchor system.
“We believe that this anchor is a major breakthrough in further protecting the world’s iconic buildings, especially in areas of high seismic activity,” said Peter James, Managing Director of Cintec International. “This anchor has been four years in development within the NIKER program. It has undergone extensive testing at Bath University, and in Italy.”
The standard Cintec anchor system consists of a stainless steel anchor body encapsulated in a fabric sock. Diamond holes are drilled into the building and each anchor is placed in a hole. A specialized grout in pumped to the far end of the anchor, filling from back to front until the entire sock is inflated like a balloon. After the anchor has been inflated, the walls have been securely strengthened without affecting the outside appearance of the building.
For buildings subject to regular earthquake activity, there is a possibility of pull-out damage at the anchorage head. The new anchor solves this problem by allowing for small amounts of movement through a sliding mechanism.
The Cintec dissipative anchor consists of a set of stainless steel plates to which four bolts apply pressure, creating friction to an adjustable degree. There are built-in stops to restrict the sliding motion, and connectors that link to Cintec’s standard anchor rods. The anchor allows a controlled and repairable drift for the walls, managing the amount of seismic energy fed into the structure and therefore minimizing damage to the building.
The development of this anchor resulted from Cintec’s involvement with the European NIKER project. In 2011, Cintec was chosen as the only British commercial company to actively participate in this project, the aim of which was to protect the artistic value of cultural heritage sites from earthquake-induced damage. Cintec has been working in collaboration with the University of Bath to create and test the dissipative anchor since then, and has now patented the finished product.
Cintec anchors have been used to strengthen and restore historically significant structures around the globe, including Egypt’s pyramids, Windsor Castle, and even the White House.
About CINTEC
CINTEC International is a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation. CINTEC America of Baltimore, MD, has associated offices in Newport, Wales, UK; Newcastle, Australia; Ottawa, Canada and in India.
The principal activity of the company is the design and manufacture of the CINTEC Reinforcing Anchor System, a micro cement anchoring and reinforcing technique. CINTEC offers complete structural analysis and design services, turn-key solutions, as well as masonry repair and reinforcement anchors used for blast protection, seismic reinforcement, historic preservation and overall building strengthening.
CINTEC was awarded the 2002 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and received two U.K. Historic Bridge Awards and an Engineering Excellence Award from The Institution of Engineers, Australia in 2001.
For more information, call 1-800-363-6066; fax: 1 800.461.1862; e-mail: solutions@CINTEC.com or visit www.cintec.com.
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Vac-Tron Equipment is now rolling out a new size of the PTO (Power Take Off) truck driven vacuum excavator system. This new truck is available on a Ford F-550 and has a 300-gallon size debris tank. It is also available with our patent pending remote debris tank and air compressor.
The Power Take Off of the truck drives a positive displacement vacuum blower that produces 1,000 cfm. This unit is standard with a high pressure water system, full hydraulic rear claw door, reverse pressure, and the patented “Big Red” filter housing that cleans the air down to 0.5 microns (best in the industry) before it passes back through the vacuum pump. Hydraulic booms are also available on the PTO series units.
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 as well as directional drill site cleanup, confident utility locates, job site safety, and productive job site management.
For more information about the HTV PTO, contact Vac-Tron Equipment at 888-822-8766 to request a free demo or visit www.vactron.com.
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Brownsdale, MN – July 25, 2016 – On June 29, 2016, Akkerman entered into dealership contract with Underground Construction Supply (UCS) Mexico as sole Akkerman equipment representative in Mexico and Central America.
UCS Mexico was established in 2013 to support the booming underground construction market in this region and has since diversified to address contractors’ needs in the trenchless pipe jacking and tunneling, HDD, pipe bursting, trenching, and vacuum excavation markets. UCS Mexico also offers service, aftermarket parts, and lubrication expertise. They employ over two dozen underground construction specialists, who represent various equipment manufacturers and territories throughout the region.
Jason Holden, Director of Sales at Akkerman comments, “We feel fortunate to have formed a relationship with UCS Mexico and are confident that they will serve our customers’ needs with competence and efficiency.” Holden also commends the CEO of UCS Mexico, “Ing. Sergio Alvarado Martin is incredibly knowledgeable of the trenchless industry and is a great resource for pairing our equipment with projects in Mexico and Central America. Sergio is a motivated, energetic and driven company owner and it is these qualities that have allowed UCS Mexico to become one of the leading suppliers of trenchless products in the region.”
Contact UCS Mexico at +52 (55) 5932 5444 and visit www.ucsmexico.com for more information.
In the last two decades, Akkerman equipment has been prominent in the emerging trenchless market in Mexico and Central America, resulting in many key contractors’ adoption of trenchless methods into their service portfolios. The Comisión del Agua del Estado de México (CAEM) in Mexico City Owners has shown strong support for these methods in its effort to upgrade sewer and water infrastructure.
To date, over 100km of pipe has been installed with Akkerman guided boring, manned pipe jacking, slurry microtunneling and earth pressure balance systems in Mexico City. The first Akkerman pipe jacking system was sent to Mexico in 1994 for a project at the Mexico City International Airport. In 2012, the first guided boring system was used on the Subcolector San Marcos project, followed by the first Akkerman slurry microtunneling system in 2014 for the Colector Los Reyes de la Pas project. Most recently, an earth pressure balance system was shipped in 2015 for the Colector Emiliano Zapata project in Ecatepec, which was completed in February.
For over forty years, Akkerman has developed, manufactured and supported quality pipe jacking and tunneling equipment that accurately installs a variety of underground infrastructure. For more information, visit akkerman.com.
Photo: Pictured from L to R – Ing. Sergio Alvarado Martin – Sergio Alvarado Donoso – Jason Holden – Cecilia Zavaleta and Maynard Akkerman
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Bolsters research and development to design drilling technologies for the future.
THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT USA, July 28, 2016– Numa, the world’s leading designer of DTH hammers and bits, has recently expanded its engineering group with the addition of Ross Douglas. The addition of Ross will further bolster the company’s research and development initiatives in order to advance drilling technologies for the future.
Ross comes to Numa with a background in mechanical design engineering across multiple verticals including technology, aerospace, and surgical instruments. He is experienced in program, project, and design engineering management; due diligence and feasibility studies; rapid prototyping; test validation; and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Previous to Numa, Ross was at EMC Corporation where he led programs and prototype methods for the design and development of hardware products and peripherals. He brings broad experience to the company in the form of tailoring products to customer needs, gaining insight into materials, and identifying new techniques and processes. During his career, he has published in excess of 120 formal packages starting at concept and ending at proven, worldwide production of released design.
“Numa has been and always will be at the forefront of advancing DTH technology. With over 100 hammer and bit products already designed and with more in R&D, we continue to deliver the performance-driven products drillers require,” said Numa President, Ralph Leonard.“The addition of a talent like Ross to our engineering team further reinforces our position as the world’s leader in drilling technology.”
ABOUT NUMA
Numa is the world’s leading designer of rock drilling equipment with over 100 DTH Hammer and Bit products serving 11 different industries. Our products are capable of drilling vertical, horizontal, and reverse circulation holes from 3½ to 48 inches (89 – 1219 mm) in diameter and are used in 105+ countries. We have built our customer-centric reputation on providing the highest value in products, performance and personal service available in the rock drilling marketplace.
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New drill also features almost 11 percent increase in carriage speed, reduced sound levels
PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer is pleased to introduce the compact D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) for the utility installation market. The D10x15 S3 is designed to provide more power and carriage speed, and lower sound levels than its D9x13 S3 Navigator HDD predecessor.
“Market feedback indicated that utility contractors who are operating compact-size drills are demanding more performance,” said Tod Michael, product manager at Vermeer. “We listened and responded by optimizing the horsepower, thrust, rotation and carriage speed of the new D10x15 S3 to help utility contractors install more feet per day.”
The D10x15 S3 features a 60 hp (44.7 kW) Deutz TD2.9 Tier 4 Final engine — a 36 percent power boost compared to its D9x13 S3 predecessor. Vermeer also increased the thrust/pullback to 10,000 pounds (44.5 kN), the maximum torque to 1,500 foot-pounds (2,033.7 Nm), and the maximum spindle speed to 220 rpm.
Speed, sound and simplicity are trademarks of the entire Vermeer S3 drill lineup. With those goals in mind, Vermeer increased the maximum carriage speed to 208 fpm (63.4 m/min), and reduced operating noise. The drill’s reduced sound levels help reduce noise and disturbance on residential jobsites, and enables easier communication among the crew members.
The combination of the drill’s reduced sound levels and compact size, and the drill rod’s tight bend radius, makes it well suited for short “curb-to-home” fiber and service work. These shots are typically less than 300 feet (91.4 m) and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
“Measuring just 12.5 feet (3.8 m) long, the D10x15 S3 has one of the smallest footprints in its class,” said Michael. “When a crew is working in a residential area with limited space, they may have to set up in the street. The compact design of the D10x15 S3 helps minimize traffic disruptions in a neighborhood.”
Like other models in the Vermeer S3 product line, the D10x15 S3 has an optional DigiTrak® Aurora™ interactive, full-color touch-screen display. The Aurora screen delivers real-time, easy-to-view location information, and can be used in conjunction with the Vermeer Productivity Tools.
The D10x15 is the latest addition to the Vermeer S3 Navigator® HDD product line, which includes the: D20x22 S3 Navigator® HDD, D23x30 S3 Navigator® HDD, D24x40 S3 Navigator® HDD, D40x55 S3 Navigator® HDD and D60x90 S3 Navigator® HDD for utility work, and the larger D100x140 S3 Navigator® HDD and D220x300 S3 Navigator® HDD for pipeline installation projects. Visit www.vermeer.com or contact a local Vermeer dealer to learn more about the S3 Navigator horizontal directional drills.
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