Underground Construction articles from July 2004

Underground Construction archives from July 2004

Water is our link to the future.(Editor's Log)
July 1, 2004... Meeting with various water utilities and engineers at the recent American Water Works Association annual convention, an evolution in attitude was present. Indeed, for many, a sense of urgency seemed to be prevalent. For years, the water...

ASCE Pipebursting, Ramming committee to meet.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Task Committee on Pipebursting and Pipe Ramming will have an organizational meeting in conjunction with the ASCE Pipelines 2004 Conference in San Diego an Saturday, July 31, from 1-5 p.m., in Room...

Mueller Pipeliners named 2003 Safety Contractor.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... Mueller Pipeliners, an underground contractor based in New Berlin, WI, and a subsidiary of InfraSource Underground Services has been awarded "Safely Contractor of the Year 2003" by the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association. The award...

Lake Mead pipeline extension.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... The Southern Nevada Water Authority has been forced to extend its water intake line at Lake Mead, which has dropped over 80 feet in the last. five years, due to severe drought conditions. Created by Hoover Dam's construction, the man-made lakes...

Water, sanitation spending needs to double.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... United Nations official Jose Antonio Ocampo announced that spending on sanitation and drinking water must double to meet a 2015 target established by the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. To achieve the millennium development goal set...

Compilation of wastewater/stormwater ASTM standards.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... The new Compilation of ASTM Standards Relating to Wastewater and Stormwater includes 94 ASTM International standards specially selected by American Water Works Association and ASTM International as being most useful for wastewater and...

Reader feedback: regarding May editorial titled "cheap at any cost".(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Objective, relevant and timely. Will appear on our company bulletin boards. Thank you, Ben Elmer, Heitkamp Inc. Watertown, CT Excellent article in your Editor's Log in the May edition of Underground Construction. Every...

DCCA holds 13th Annual Spring Symposium.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... The Directional Crossing Contractors Association (DCCA) held its 13th Annual Spring Symposium at the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, in March. Attendees came from across the country. Also in attendance was Gerard Hoogveld, who is the president...

Cable companies begin selling small business.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... According to the report "Cable Telephony in Small Businesses: The Competitive Threat to ILECs 2004-2009," small businesses will purchase bundled voice and high-speed data services at three to four lanes fife price of residential bundles of...

Ditch Witch customer day.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... The Charles Machine Works, better known for its Ditch Witch product line-up, recently invited customers to tour its facilities. Also getting in a round of golf at the Stillwater, OK, Country Club were, left to right: Dennis Crowe, Ditch Witch;...

Expansion plans for Falcon Gas.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... A recent open season by Falcon Gas Storage Company offered expanded capacity at the company's Hill-Lake Gas Storage Facility in Eastland County, TX. On offer was a minimum of 3,000,000 MMBtu of working gas storage capacity on a firm basis as a...

In memorial.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
July 1, 2004... Randolph Metcalfe, formerly with U.S. Pipeline Inc., died March 31, at 68 years of age. Metcalfe began his pipeline career in 1961 in Cranbrook, B.C., working for Price Poole. He later worked for H.C. Price from 1961 to 1977, Gregory & Cook...

Senate bill provides big boost to Alaskan gas; house approval in doubt.(Washington watch)
July 1, 2004... It is now up to the House of Representatives to decide whether it wants the three leaseholders of natural gas in Alaska's Prudhoe Bay to get serious about transporting that gas via a new pipeline to the Midwestern U.S. When the Senate passed...

Sierra Monitor Corp.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The Sentry Commander is a centralized alarm panel that can interface with multiple Sentry hazardous gas risk controllers providing central alarm. The Sentry Commander is a central processor providing consolidated alarm information, easy zone...

Moffatt Enterprises.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... Test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it is going to leak or not, before it's buried, without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector converts...

Metrotech.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The new water leak sound Correlator, Model HL 6000 from Metrotech Corporation, is designed specifically for leak survey consultants and municipal water departments, it features highly accurate analysis with simplified controls in a rugged...

Lumidor.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The Impact range of portable multi gas monitors are able to monitor and display up to four gases simultaneously. Using high specification flammable, oxygen and patented Surecell toxic sensors, Lumidor's unique cartridge technology ensures safe,...

Fisher Research Laboratory.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... Fisher Research Laboratory has released a new Multi Sensor option for its XLT-30 Leak Detector. Fisher's new Multi-Sensor has superior leak detection capabilities. In an extremely compact design, Fisher has achieved higher performance, improved...

Mil-Ram Technology.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The RS 485/4-20mA smarter Transmitter TA 2100 self-calibration, labor-free transmitter adjusts span monthly based on life curve. It features auto gas calibration in two minutes and is non-intrusive hands-free. An offsite sensor-only calibration...

T.D. Williamson.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The Ioniflam 2 is a hand-held, gas leak detector based on flame ionization technology. Features include high sensitivity, short response time, and a compact light weight design. With a detection level of 1 p.p.m., the Ioniflam 2 detects the...

Subsurface Instruments.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... Key features of the LC-12 Professional's PLUS include: amplifier with analogue meter display and filter controls; a sensitive, patented ground microphone and handswitch; a super magnet for steel and iron pipes and hydrants; aviation-grade...

American Logiball.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... The vacuum tester consists of a 16 cfm (at no load) vapor-oiled rotary vacuum pump powered by a 5 HP 4 cycle Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with drive belt guard, twenty feet of vacuum hose with brass quick disconnect coupling on each end, a...

ITT Flygt.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... ITT Flygt Corp. has introduced two new submersible pumps with a slim design, ideal for dewatering construction sites, trenches and deep excavations. When installed in driven pipes, they are excellent at lowering the underground water table. The...

Aries Industries.(Gas and Water Leak Detection)
July 1, 2004... When inspection requires entering a hazardous location up to 60 psi, specify the GasCam. The GasCam video inspection system is certified by Factory Mutual for Class 1, Division l, Group D environments. GasCam inspects live, hazardous, pipelines...

Godwin Pumps.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Godwin expands its line of Sub-Prime electric submersible pumps to include a range of dewatering, trash, sludge and slim line models. Godwin Sub-Prime electric submersible pumps are available in 1/2 to 90 horsepower with flows to 5,000 gallons...

Multiquip.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Multiquip has introduced three new, attractively priced dewatering pumps--models ST-2037, ST-2040T and ST-2047--which are portable 2-inch submersible pumps designed for removing water from confined areas. They can be used for construction and...

Thompson Pump.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Thompson Pump's Original Rotary Wellpoint Pumps are available in 8- and 12 inch models, handling 1,750 gpm and 3,000 gpm, respectively. Thompson Pump offers wellpoint accessories to complete any wellpoint system. Thompson's Rotary Wellpoint...

Pumpex.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Pumpex has extended its range of dewatering pumps, with a small size single-phase pump for abrasive water from construction sites, mines, ships, docks and flooded areas. The P 801W with 1,4 kW 50 Hz and 1,5 kW 60 Hz is available with option...

Global Pump.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The Global Pump 6-inch Trash Auto Prime pump (6TAPSA) is a quiet sound attenuated package ideally suited for bypass operations in residential areas where noise reduction is of paramount importance. All air intake and exhaust openings are...

Rain for Rent.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Liquid-handling emergencies can create stressful situations, but with Rain for Rent's new DV 350c, 14-inch pump, moving high volumes of water is even easier. The DV-350c is one of the largest rental pumps on the market. An essential part of any...

Baker Pumps.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Baker Pumps' complete line of Eco-Prime (environmentally friendly) pumps range in sizes from 3 inches to 12 inches and have flows over 6,000 gallons per minute. Eco-Prime is unique, when compared to traditional dry-prime pumps, in that the...

Moyno.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Moyno Inc. offers the Moyno 2000 progressing cavity pump for efficient, cost-effective handling of slurries and solids-laden materials. From simple fluid transfer to dewatering, Moyno pumps can handle a variety of fluids. The Moyno 2000 pump...

CH&E Pumps.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... CH&E Pumps, a division of ABS Pumps located in Milwaukee, WI, is a full line supplier of diaphragm, self priming centrifugal, self priming trash and submersible pumps. In business since 1908, CH&E manufactures and markets the Jumbo, Pirahna,...

Sensors & Software.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The Noggin SmartCart is an integrated GPR system used to locate subsurface utilities prior to construction or excavation. Metallic and non-metallic utilities are accurately located, providing a complete picture for subsurface utility mapping...

CAT Pumps.(Pumps and Dewatering Equipment)
July 1, 2004... CAT PUMPS' custom-designed Power Units are available from portable units up to 200 horsepower, 320 gpm and pressure capabilities up to 7,000 psi. Each Power Unit includes base, belt guard, electric motor, pump and accessories individually...

Metrotech.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Metrotech Corporation introduces the 810 Dx Pipe and Cable Locater, a single frequency high productivity instrument designed for locating all types of buried utilities. The Model 810 Dx continues three decades of innovation by introducing the...

McLaughlin Mfg.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The affordable Verifier Vision Fault Finder by McLaughlin Mfg. can pinpoint ground faults of buried electric, CATV and telecommunication cables, and even trace and identify cable depths, all with one instrument. Built-in ohm and voltage meters...

3M Communications.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The 3M Dynatel M Series Locating and Marking System provides accurate and efficient location of underground features as well as detailed information about them using digital technology. The ID marker system provides positive identification of...

Ditch Witch.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The Ditch Witch Subsite 300SR/ST electronic locating system is designed to quickly and efficiently locate buried telephone, power, CATV, gas, sewer and water lines. Featuring a simple design that emphasizes value and performance, this...

Fisher Research Laboratory.(Pipe and Cable Locating Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Fisher's TW-8800 multi frequency line tracer utilizes advanced digital signal processing for precision locating performance, yet is extremely easy to use. With features that include: automatic gain control for maximum sensitivity, passive...

Government facility optimizes underground location accuracy for safety, efficiency.
July 1, 2004... Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory operated by the University of California. Founded in September 1952 LLNL has become one of the world's premier scientific centers for cutting-edge science...

Sacramento to host UCT Municipal Trenchless Workshop: September 27-28.(UCT Seminar Series)
July 1, 2004... As underground utility work heats up in California and the surrounding West Coast states, the Underground Construction Technology (UCT) Municipal Trenchless Workshop will provide invaluable information regarding the implementation,...

Horizontal remediation wells complex, yet viable market niche.
July 1, 2004... Ten years ago the rapidly-growing directional drilling industry discovered what appeared to be a virtually unlimited new market. Contractors who specialized in installing underground utilities with HDD equipment learned that their drill...

Watershed tunnel upgrade in the mountains of British Colombia.(Underground Technology: cutting edge technical information for utility construction & rehabilitation)
July 1, 2004... Upgrading a water tunnel in the mountains can be a hazardous, challenging project as the Greater Vancouver (Canada) Regional District (GVRD) recently discovered. With limited access to this remote area, careful planning and special requirements...

PLCAC celebrates 50th anniversary in Toronto.
July 1, 2004... With visitors and special guests from around the world, the PLCAC held its 50th Annual Convention in May 2004 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. About 274 delegates attended from the 17 regular and 36 associate member firms, the...

Vacmasters.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Vacmasters air-vacuum excavation systems range in size from the small, trailer-mounted SYSTEM 1000 to the truck-mounted SYSTEM 4000 system. Air-vacuum excavation systems use high pressure air hi combination with a powerful vacuum to first break...

Vacuum Source.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Vacuum Source has introduced a new, smaller vaXcavator unit, bringing their total number of models to 32. The new VT250D/G Vacuum Excavator includes a 500 cfm positive displacement vacuum blower with 250 gallon collection tank. Powered by a...

Tornado Technologies.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Tornado Technologies designs, engineers and manufactures specialized equipment for the oil and gas, utility and industrial industries. Tornado's hydro-excavators are designed with the operator in mind. Each high capacity, high efficiency unit...

Super products.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Mud Dog is a high performance vacuum machine for the serious hydro excavator. Mud Dog has the ability to excavate at distances up to 1,000-feet horizontally or 300-feet vertically, to allow you to tackle virtually any job. Plus, with its...

Ditch Witch.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... The quiet-running Ditch Witch FX30 Vacuum Excavation System is now available with a compact, 500-gallon vacuum tank. Its smaller size offers greater jobsite access and increased maneuverability. The unit's vacuum can be used for a variety of...

Vactor.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water is used to loosen the soil, significantly reducing the safety and financial risks associated with utility line strikes. The Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator is versatile enough...

Vermeer.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... The Vermeer E550 and E900 EVACUATOR vacuum excavation systems now deliver 1,000 cfm offering today's contractor more powerful and efficient vacuum and excavation capabilities. Designed to assist HDD contractors, utility location companies,...

AmeriVac.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... AmeriVac Group Inc. offers its customers the MAX VAX 700 hydrovac. This mid sized, user friendly, PD Blower unit has all the features, and more, than the heavy larger units, while priced substantially less. Some of the standard features...

Ring-O-Matic Mfg.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... New for 2004, Ring-O-Matic Mfg. is introducing a hand-held Wireless Remote Control Hydraulic Boom for their hydro vacuum excavation product line. The remote control is used to extend and retract the boom length and also to raise and lower the...

Keith Huber.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Loading materials like railroad ballast, petroleum products, lime dust, gravel, drilling mud, bricks, paper pulp, mill scale, resin beads, fly ash and tar, are common materials that are loaded every day with a KING VAC. Dirt and debris can be...

Miller Pipeline.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Miller's Vac-Hoe vacuum excavator and the Slot "small hole" excavation method is a key to trenchless technology Since the Slot technique requires far less soil and pavement, to be moved than traditional excavation, a project can be completed...

Utiliscope.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... The patented Utilivac VE-75 vacuum excavator provides big rig capabilities at a fraction of the cost. The basic system includes Utiliscope's unique air lance, making the VE-75 the world's most portable dry type vacuum excavator. Although the...

MBW.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... The Put-It-Back-Vac is a basic, yet high performance vacuum. The Put-It-Back-Vac is powered by a 24 horsepower Honda engine, weighs 1,800 pounds, and is trailer-mounted and readily towed by a pick-up truck or service vehicle. The same powerful...

Pacific Tek.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Pacific Tek offers a compact vacuum excavator for truck or trailer mounting. The new model PVW-220 offers big capability in a small package. Only 8-feet long, it can fit in a full-size pickup bed or on a trailer as shown here. Features include:...

Jay's Inc.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... Jay's VERSA-VAC model 200PD is powered by a Kohler Command air-cooled 25 horse-power gasoline engine with a six-gallon fuel tank. A positive displacement blower operates at 452 cfm at 14-inch Hg. A Roots or Sutorbilt is available. The 200...

VacStar.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... VacStar's high-pressure water system is very effective in all types of soil excavation for the location of underground utilities such as electrical, gas, water, sewage and all types of telephone and electric cable. Damages associated with...

VAC-TRON.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... VAC-TRON's unique PMD Series vacuum excavation products have more than 50 wet and dry uses. Remove drilling mud, prevent frac outs and install utilities. VAC-TRON has more than 40 trailer- or skid mounted models ranging in size from 200 to...

GapVax.(Vacuum excavators: air & hydro)
July 1, 2004... The HydroVax milts front GapVax with 5,300 cfm and 28-inch Hg will easily handle most excavating jobs. The 3,000 psi, 40-gpm water system offers the most power for the biggest projects. The six-cyclone filtrations system will provide vacuum...

New Vac tool for culvert cleaning.(First Look)
July 1, 2004... Ring-O-Matic has introduced a new culvert cleaning system that cleans culverts of soil and debris, and vacuums emulsified material simultaneously. The system consists of a trailer-mounted Super Jet Vac unit and specially-designed cleaning tool,...

Vertical lining: historic Fort Worth church has downspout repaired without destruction of wall.(Rehabilitation Technology)
July 1, 2004... Lining systems for sanitary sewer laterals is a trench less technique that often prevents the need to dig up and replace failing pipe. Most jobs are accomplished quickly and without damaging lawns and landscaping. While sewer laterals take...

Aggressive sewer maintenance program nets city results, awards.(Rehabilitation Technology)
July 1, 2004... For the third consecutive year, the city of Olathe, KS, has received the Kansas Water Environmental Association Class III Collection System Award for cities operating sanitary sewer systems carrying flows greater than 5 million gallons per day....

Pigging: benefits boost growth in sewer/water market.(Rehabilitation Technology)
July 1, 2004... Pipe pigging--propelling a projectile called a "pig" through pipe--has been in use for years by owners and operators of petroleum and natural gas pipelines, and is routinely used in the piping systems of chemical and coatings plants, pulp and...

Underground Solutions' Fusible PVC introduced in North America, appoints regional VP.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2004... Underground Solutions (UGSI) is implementing a scalable, multi-tiered rollout of its Fusible PVC product line throughout North America. The company's Fusible C900TM, Fusible C905TM, and Fusible PVCTM products will be marketed, distributed...

Novapipe is issued patent.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2004... The Unites States Patent Office has reviewed and issued Novapipe's stretch resistant liner; US patent 6,732,763. Stretch resistant lining material is critical in lining situations that require controlled stretch, which may include but not be...

Durable Lighting Streamer ideal for underground applications.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2004... Duraline is introducing their Enviro-Light 753 Vapor-Proof Lighting Streamer. The Enviro-Light 753 delivers reliable illumination for a wide range of work sites, including sewers, subways, and tunnels. The Enviro-Light 753 features a watertight...

Aries Industries places 1st in Wisconsin's New Product category.(Rehab News)
July 1, 2004... Aries Industries Inc., a manufacturer of visual inspection equipment for the underground piping industry, was awarded first place in the State of Wisconsin Governors New Product category for medium sized businesses. The award was presented by...

Perma-Liner Industries.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... Pipeline investigation programs have revealed in most cases only a portion of an entire pipeline is failing due to leaking joints, cracked pipes and deterioration. The failing areas are repaired with Perma-Liner's Sectional Point Repair System....

Miller Pipeline.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... ENCAPSEAL Safe-T-Seal External Sealing Systems are designed for the permanent repair of leaks in all types, shapes and sizes of gas main joints, couplings and other distribution fittings. Miller's ENCAPSEAL Safe-T-Seal encapsulation system...

Pacific Multilining.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... Pacific Multilining introduces its pre-impregnated spot repair concept. The MultiLiner Spot Repair is shipped to the installer already mounted on a disposable packer and pre-impregnated with a styrene-free polyester--ready to use! The...

American Pipe & Plastics.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... AM-PATCH spot repair quickly creates a structural, waterproof seal in the damaged section of the host pipe made of almost any material. AM-PATCH can be used for repairs of up to 6.5 feet in length and in diameters from 4 to 12 inches. The...

American Logiball.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... American Logiball's Sleeve Installers are ideal for point repair systems; whether it consists of installing cured-in-place (ambient, hot water or steam cure) or mechanical locking sleeves. Sleeve Installers are available up to 50 feel long for...

Magnaline.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... MAGNALINE D is a trenchless cured-in-place spot repair solution for cracked or broken pipe ranging in Size from 6 to 24 inches MAGNALINE unique spot repair system, rendering a repair that is thinner, with little or no loss in pipe flow. It also...

Infrastructure Repair Systems.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... Infrastructure Repair Systems uses a patented point repair system on thousands of installations throughout North America. The system is a permanent, cost effective solution--from comprehensive training to product quality control, the company...

LMK Enterprises.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... LMK's Inversion CIPP Sectional Repair is vacuum impregnated. The liner/bladder assembly is loaded inside of a protective launching device. The resin-saturated liner is protected as the liner is pulled into position, so the resin is not wiped...

Ratech Electronics.(Spot/Point Repairs)
July 1, 2004... The SnapLock repair system is a no-dig repair system that renovates the defective section of a sewer or pipe. No chemicals are needed for installation. It is the most economical and efficient system for the quick repair of damaged areas in a...

NPC specialty products.(Internal Joint Seals)
July 1, 2004... FlexRib Manhole Frame-Chimney Seals and Internal Manhole and Pipe Joint Seals eliminate Inflow/Infiltration in manholes and pipe by mechanically sealing the joints. NPC offers the Internal Joint Seal to prevent infiltration by bridging the pipe...

Depend-O-Lok.(Internal Joint Seals)
July 1, 2004... With the Depend-O-Lok InnerSeal internal repair sleeves, you can use your own labor force to make repairs quickly and easily through manholes. Standard units are designed for pipes ranging from 18 inches to 180 inches in diameter with internal...

Cretex Specialty Products.(Internal Joint Seals)
July 1, 2004... Made of 7 1/2-inch high quality rubber, the Internal Pipe Joint Seal from Cretex Specialty Products meets or exceeds physical requirements of ASTM C-923 as modified with a minimum 3/16-inch thickness for durability and resistance to puncturing...

Miller Pipeline.(Internal Joint Seals)
July 1, 2004... The WEKO-SEAL internal joint renewal system offers permanent, cost-efficient leak and infiltration sealing in water, wastewater, gas, and industrial process piping while greatly reducing excavation and cost. Seals are available for any pipe...