Industry Rising

2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo sees growth in attendance along with an abundance of new tools and technologies for cleaning contractors

The 30th Annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo struck an optimistic note for the environmental service industry. Attendance reached 8,784 persons representing 3,921 companies, up 3.7 percent over 2009. Exhibitors almost universally reported interested buyers and strong sales.

A cruise around the exhibit floor also showed continuing innovation in products and technologies that help contractors save labor, serve customers better, and boost profits. Here is a look at some of the innovations on display.

Hydroexcavating truck

The RamVac HX12 hydroexcavator from Sewer Equipment Company of America can dig safely and also bulk-load material. It has a 5,500-cfm/27-inch-Hg positive displacement blower that can be activated from the control panel. A temperature-controlled environmental chamber keeps the water system from freezing. Dual cyclone and final filters ensure that the blower is protected even when excavating dry materials. Call 800/323-1604 or visit www.ram-vac.com.

Trailered blaster

The BLASTMAX pumping unit from KMT Aqua-Dyne is a versatile pumping unit for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and petrochemical applications. A Valve-In-Line fluid end design provides high volumetric efficiency for high productivity and low operating cost. Units operate at pressures from 5,000 to 40,000 psi and at flows from 0.93 to 125 gpm. Base unit packages at 30,000 to 40,000 psi include skid, diesel or electric motor, bare shaft pump, power transmission, filtration system, water tank, charge pump, and fuel tank (for diesel units). Call 800/826-9274 or visit www.aqua-dyne.com.

Compact camera

The EagleCam color mini-camera inspection system from UEMSI includes a lightweight briefcase-style power control unit with a 10.4-inch color LCD monitor and 200 feet of video push cable. It works on AC or DC power. The CM-1 camera head has 15 white LEDs. The standard package includes a 4- to 6-inch brush skid, cable reel made of lightweight, heavy-duty steel tubing, video input and output RCA connections, and a video amplifier to allow operation with up to 500 feet of cable. Call 800/666-0766 or visit www.uemsi.com.

Duct tracer

The Duct Hunter traceable rodder from Jameson LLC traces underground conduit or pipe with a rod containing a copper trace wire to enable mapping without digging or trenching. The system can trace at depths to 10 feet. A wheeled frame allows easy field transport. The rod’s ferrule attaches to a sonde, roller guide or pulling eye. Call 800/346-1956 or visit www.jamesonllc.com.

Wheeled tube lancer

The Saflex-2000 semi-automated tube lancing system from NLB Corp. has a new hose-drive system that can drive hoses at pressures up to 40,000 psi. The cart-mounted system lets the operator position the lances against the tube bundle, then index them forward with the controls on the hand lance. The flow of high-pressure water can be started and stopped with the appropriate NLB foot box (not included). The system can run one or two lances. Fully adjustable flex lance stroke length allows the machine to be configured for various length bundles. Call 248/624-5555 or visit www.nlbcorp.com.

Laptop camera interface

The SeeSnake LT1000 laptop interface from RIDGID (available summer 2010) provides a flexible way to digitally record, monitor and manage drain-inspection footage when paired with a SeeSnake reel and PC laptop with SeeSnake HQ software installed. The interface is designed to give users the efficiency of a laptop for managing drain footage in the field. Users can complete tasks without transferring data between field devices and a PC, saving time spent converting files. The software enables easy reporting functionality and allows footage to be sent to end users through methods such as a thumb drive or SD card, DVD, ­e-mailed PDF reports, or by upload to the RIDGIDConnect subscription-based online business tool. Call 800/769-7743 or visit www.ridgid.com.

Lift-station cleaner

Spinner manhole and lift station cleaning tools from Mosmatic Corp. deliver water at up to 5,000 psi when attached to a waterjetter. The devices are made of stainless steel with debris shields to prevent arm damage and a safety cage to prevent impact with surfaces. Units are available with 1/4- or 3/8-inch water ports. Various sizes are available to fit different manhole or basin diameters. Call 262/857-9880 or visit www.mosmatic.com.

Push camera

The Magnum PVR lateral push camera system from Hathorn Corporation records directly to an SD card that can then be played back in any computer. The unit comes standard with a 16-page text writer and color camera head. Its portabiliy and removable monitor case make it easy to transport and to carry up and down stairs. Call 905/886-2835 or visit www.hathorncorp.com.

High-pressure jetter

The 300-gallon Platform Series of waterjetters from US Jetting now includes a model delivering 5,000 psi/18 gpm. Trailer-mounted units come with a central control panel attached to the hose reel, Jump Jet pulsation system, hydraulic-powered seven-position swivel hose reel with 500 feet of high-pressure jetting hose, 300-gallon rotationally molded water tank, lockable toolboxes on each side, and a choice of diesel engines. The unit rides on a 7,000-pound-torque flex axle with 16-inch tires and an electric or hydraulic braking system. Call 800/538-8464 or visit www.usjetting.com.

Pan-and-tilt push camera

The VIS 330/340 push camera inspection system from Wohler USA has a camera head with 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt that allows the lens to inspect even small defects. The head measures 1.5 inches diameter and 2 1/3 inches long. The waterproof camera head is fully encapsulated and comes with an exchangeable dome. The control panel has an SD card recorder wide-screen color monitor keypad with extra-large keys, digital distance measurement, video output, and USB adapter. Call 978/750-9876 or visit www.wohlerusa.com.

Portable jetter

The PJ3000 portable waterjetter from Draincables Direct is powered by a 13-hp Honda gasoline engine and delivers 3,000 psi/4 gpm to clean 1 1/4- to 6-inch pipes. Its direct-drive triplex pump has stainless steel valves and ceramic plungers. The package includes 75 feet of hose with nozzle, plus toolbox, gloves, face shield, four-nozzle kit with storage box, and tip cleaner. Call 800/421-4580 or visit www.draincables.com.

Waterblasting gun

HT100 hydraulically driven waterblast tools from Waterblasting Technologies are lightweight devices that are versatile on the job and easy to service. The tools keep operators at a safe distance and allow ambidextrous operations. Multiple head and nozzle configurations are available, and the tools have a triple operator safety trigger mechanism. The 14-pound tools have a cleaning capacity of 50 to 400 square feet per hour. Call 772/223-7393 or visit www.waterblastingtechnologies.com.

Tank inspector

Tank inspection pole cameras from Remote Vision System are designed to make confined-space inspections safe and inexpensive without manned entry. The systems include video cameras on telescoping poles that extend to 18 feet. The systems are lightweight and portable and come complete with camera, cable, television monitor, carrying case, onboard batteries, and power cord. Call 612/221-6690 or visit www.remotevisionsystem.com.

SD-based survey recording

The Elite-SC pipeline inspection system from Ratech Electronics is built around a fully digital SD card recorder. The control unit folds into a compact and lightweight briefcase-style case weighing 10 pounds. It includes an 8-inch high-resolution LCD screen and keyboard. The SD card recorder is accessible from the front of the unit. Video is recorded in MPEG-4-SP ASF format, and 240 minutes can be recorded into a 1-GB SD card. Operating functions are top-mounted on the control panel. Call 800/461-9200 or visit www.ratech-electronics.com.

Versatile vacuum unit

The Reach trailer-mounted vacuum system from Guzzler Manufacturing has a debris tank that lifts and pivots for easy dumping. The unit carries a positive displacement blower with output from 2,300 to 5,600 cfm and capable of 27-inches-Hg vacuum. The three-stage filtration system provides cyclonic separation, a baghouse with Teflon-coated quick-change filter bags with continuous reverse pulse air cleaning, and a high-efficiency blower safety filter. A lockable steel shroud covers all major components. Power comes from a 170-hp, 225-hp or 325-hp John Deere turbocharged diesel engine. Call 815/672-3171 or visit www.guzzler.com.



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