Underground Construction articles from May 2004

Underground Construction archives from May 2004

Cheap at any cost?(Editor's Log)
May 1, 2004... Two distinct but related economic issues that historically impact the underground construction and rehabilitation markets are getting much discussion in the public forum these days: the price of gasoline and rising sewer/water rates....

Big money needed for Texas water shortages.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... The Texas Legislature has divided Texas into 16 water districts, with each submitting project recommendations for bond fund allocations. The Brownsville Public Utility Board is contemplating $350 million fu water projects over the next 10...

GTI studies three-layer PE pipe coatings, investigates ergonomics.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... In a major gas-industry initiative, Gas Technology Institute (GTI) is evaluating the ability of three-layer polyethylene (PE) pipe coatings--the predominate type used in the international market--to resist corrosion and to function compatibly...

GCTA scholarships available.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... Gulf Coast Trenchless Association (GCTA) has announced the availability of eight $1,000 scholarships for 2004. The scholarships are available to the children of active GCTA members engaged in a full-time undergraduate course of study. The...

Washington spends millions to build public network.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... Washington, DC, is spending $93 million to build a high-speed, city-wide public safety network. Washington is unique because it "has to provide first responder capability far the entire federal government," says Peter Roy, the city's...

Multiquip inks exclusive dealer to serve India.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... Multiquip Inc. continues its rapid global expansion naming its newest distributor to serve India, Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives. Multiquip Construction Equipment Pvt. Ltd., located in...

DCA endorses Michels for Senate.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... The leadership of the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) has given its unanimous endorsement and support for DCA member Tim Michels, of Michels Corp. in Brownsville, WI, in his bid for the 2004 Wisconsin Senate race. DCA members...

Company wins contract to rebuild water resources in Iraq.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... Washington Group International announced that a team it is leading has been selected by the United States Department of Defense under the Program Management Office (PMO) of the Coalition Provisional Authority to provide design, engineering and...

Gulf of Mexico fiber optic network to be built.(Newsline: for the latest industry developments)
May 1, 2004... ASRC Communications, a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, has joined with Gulf Fiber LLC, to construct, operate and manage a secure, reliable subsea telecommunications fiber-optic cable network in the Gulf of Mexico, called Gulf...

In Memorial.
May 1, 2004... Paul Barker, of Chicago, IL, passed away while traveling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 2, 2004, at the age of 89. Barker was owner and played an active role on a dally basis in McLaughlin Mfg. Company of Greenville, SC. Barker...

Congress noting impact of gas prices on manufacturing.(washington watch)
May 1, 2004... The start of the 2004 presidential campaign may do for natural gas supply issues what four years of industry pleading to Congress never could. The dire straits faced by U.S. manufacturing, the contribution of high natural gas prices to those...

LNG Safety.(washington watch)
May 1, 2004... While environmental concerns have stymied the start of some new LNG plants in the U.S., regulatory uncertainty has been a barrier for others. That latter problem just diminished substantially now that the Office of Pipeline Safety published a...

Producers, users want more information from pipelines.(washington watch)
May 1, 2004... Pipeline customers want a closer look at the books kept by the interstates. That is the explanation for the request by a number of natural gas groups who want FERC to revisit Order 646 just published in February. That order instituted a new...

Vermeer.(Equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... Backed by a powerful 185 horsepower tier-two engine, the T555 Commander II with rockwheel attachment is capable of handling many of the most trying utility installations. The TEC 2000 microprocessor-based electronic control system gives the...

Trencor.(Equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... The 665HD through 1860HD models have an exclusive mechanical powertrain. This technologically advanced approach has proven superior to the less powerful hydrostatic or competitive mechanical systems for hard rock applications. The Trencor...

Rivard Trenching Systems.(Equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... The RIV 300 TR 130 is the smaller of the trenching machines offered by Rivard Trenching Systems. This machine is ideal for trenching in tight areas, such as along side a thin stretch of highway. It is especially useful for laying of drainage...

Trench-Tech.(Equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... A new series of mechanical trenchers has been introduced by Trench-Tech--the 2000 Series. Four standard models are available: TT2000, TT2300, TT2500 and TT2700. They range in horsepower from 240 to 750 and are powered by a Caterpillar engine....

Case corporation.(Equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... The 960 trencher is powered by a Case 4T-390 turbocharged engine that delivers 99.5 horsepower. Coupled with the Hydrashift is a high-efficiency hydrostatic system that provides infinite speeds between ranges. The bent axis ground-drive motor...

Ditch Witch.(equipment spotlight: rock trenching machine)
May 1, 2004... The Ditch Witch track-mounted version of its RT115 heavy-duty tractor is designed for superior performance in boggy, wet conditions. The new HT115 features rubber or steel tracks for better traction, greater front-end weight for easier plowing,...

Tesmec USA.(Equipment spotlight: rock trench machine)
May 1, 2004... The TRS-1475 Chainsaw from Tesmec USA is hydraulic driven. It comes standard with a ROPS cab with air conditioning and heating. The machine offers operator selectable digging pressure and automatic operation. The TRS-1475 weighs 168,000 to...

Inter-Drain.(Equipment spotlight: rock trench machine)
May 1, 2004... Inter-Drain's line of crawler-tracked trenchers include four standard mechanical trenchers, five standard hydraulic trenchers and several custom designed trenchers. The entire range has the same rugged design principles providing clean lines...

Mastenbroek Ltd.(Equipment spotlight: rock trench machine)
May 1, 2004... In response to customers' demand for deeper and wider trenches, Mastenbroek has extended its range of rock trenchers to include the Mastenbroek model 150/60. This is a 1,400 horsepower machine weighing approximately 190 tons, and capable of...

Ozzie's Pipeline Padder.(Padding/Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2004... Ozzie's Pipeline Padder was designed and manufactured with the pipeline industry and its advancing technology in mind. Ozzie's Pipeline Padder is used to safely protect pipelines from corrosion by separating the rocks and harmful debris, which...

Felco Industries.(Padding/Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2004... Speed in backfilling an open trench has long been a problem which utility contractors have had to contend. Felco Industries has designed the Backfill Conveyor to be the solution. The excavator places material in the hopper, the material travels...

EZ Pipeline Padding.(Padding/Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2004... EZ Pipeline Padding introduces its patent pending CLAM and PAD padding bucket. The latest in innovative padding equipment, the Clam and Pad is attached to an excavator and has the ability to reach the backfill from the working side of the...

STOW, a div. of Multiquip.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The new MS3 compact masonry saw from STOW Construction Equipment is powered by a 2.5-horsepower, 50/60Hz 115-volt electric motor. The MS3 has a 14-inch blade capacity and cuts up to 5 inches deep. Standard features are a solid, die-cast cart,...

Sharewell.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Sharewell offers a 5-cutter version of its Jumbo LoTorque Hole Opener product--the LTX24x5. This version dramatically reduces impact loading on the cutters, which increases the product's working life. Another benefit of the 5-cutter version is...

Sandvik Smith.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Sandvik Smith has expanded its rock reaming product line to include the 24-inch HDX reamer "Kit" components. Features include the new patented Dual Radial "bullet" Seal, which further improves upon the original CHARGER HDX twin seal package and...

Ingersoll-Rand.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Dubbed the Hornet, the new EMX 60 model delivers 64 pounds of hitting power and 1,000 blows per minute, yet operates from a standard electrical outlet or generator, for situations where electric power is more convenient than air power. It is...

American Pneumatic Tools.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The American Pneumatic Tools Family of Rivet Busters are all manufactured in the U.S. Features include: high-precision spool valve for superior control, deep case hardened steel cylinder for long wear, retainer sleeves that accept jumbo 11X...

Kenco.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Kenco Hardrock Series Excavator Buckets are manufactured from abrasion resistant steel and are available for mini to 100-ton excavators. They range in widths from 18 inches and 3/8 YD3 capacity to 36 inches and 75 YD3 capacity. Kenco offers...

McLaughlin Mfg.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The model McL-48/54 is the most recent addition to the McLaughlin line, and is capable of cased boring sizes ranging from 16 inches to 60 inches in diameter. A new quick-connect split-design feature enables machine components to individually be...

Tramac.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The 125SX offers Tramac's heavy range breaker features in a 1,000 foot/pound class hammer. It easily mounts to skid steer loaders, loader backhoes, small excavators up to 22,000 pounds and Tramac Standard Duty Rockbreaking Boom Systems. The...

Attachment technologies.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The new McMillen 3K2 DOUBLE Mc has two speeds which lets you choose high torque for difficult ground or large diameter bits or high speed for fight-moderate ground or small diameter bits. The McMillen 3K2 DOUBLE Mc auger flow ranges from 10 gpm...

Mills Machine.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Mills Machine Company's Horizontal Roller Rock Head (casing push style) for road boring in hard rock applications is also available in a free bore style. Sizes are available starting at 12 inches and larger. Larger sizes have removable cutters...

Ditch witch.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The Rhino Rock Backreamer is designed for enlarging diameters of pilot holes made through rocky soil conditions with horizontal directional drilling equipment. Cutting cones welded on the tool's shaft contain tungsten carbide inserts which eat...

American augers.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The V-Rock is excellent for dirt, sand, shale, gravel, cobble and sandstone. The tool also can survive in limestone, glacial till and intermittent hard rock. Perimeter flow creates a complete slurry. Carbide-chip leading edges extend the life...

Robbins Company.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The reamer pictured here is designed for use with a 4.5 inch--5.5 inch pilot-hole diameter and opens to 12 inch in a single pass. It is designed for boring rock formations and requires about 15--20,000 pounds of pull and less than 500...

Melfred-Borzall.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... For a high-performance, dependable mud motor specifically designed for HDD, without the outrageous maintenance bills, Melfred Borzall's Rock-It HDD Performance Mud Motors fit the job. The Rock-It operates at high torque with a slower speed that...

INROCK drilling systems.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... INROCK, whether drilling soft to hard, provides drilling tools equipment and services to directional drilling contractors worldwide. INROCK has the technology and support to make your bores profitable. Based in Houston, TX, INROCK also has...

Vermeer.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Vermeer has introduced the patented RS8 rock drilling tool for use with Navigator D50xl00A, D55x109, D80x100 and D80x120 horizontal directional drills. The RS8 is a steerable rock drilling head designed to accommodate a drill bit that can...

Kennametal.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Kennametal's premium conicals provide maximum penetration in all cutting conditions, from soft shale to hard rock or concrete. They feature wide collars for maximum block protection and better rotation, solid carbide tips made from the toughest...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Bor-It offers nine models of horizontal earth boring machines, from the Mighty Max to the Destroyer. The Model 60 Destroyer, the largest in the lineup has a 180 horsepower diesel engine with a five speed transmission. This machine offers a...

Halco directional drilling products.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Halco's STORM 500 comes packed with features including penetration rates previously unheard of and low wear rates even in the hardest rock formations. The STORM 500 is tracked with industry standard son-des (beacons) in a specially designed...

Numa.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... Numa has expanded the drilling range of their Impact Ring Bit System product line to drill and case holes from 5 1/4 inches to 48 inches in diameter. The Impact Ring Bit System consists of a down hole hammer, and a unique two-piece bit design...

BICO drilling tools.(Equipment spotlight: rock construction equipment & tools)
May 1, 2004... The BICO [Vari-Bore.sup.II] Opener for horizontal directional drilling has superior cutting action versus split bit hole openers while having comparable operating costs. Three to five agitators reduce hole packing. Hard-facing reduces wear and...

Laser improvements: bring pipes to grade.
May 1, 2004... Most sanitary sewer systems rely on gravity to gather and move effluent from collection points to wastewater treatment facilities. To accomplish tiffs requires an intricate system of laterals, mains, manholes and trunklines. Pipes must be...

Bucket trenchers: enjoy hydraulic rebirth.
May 1, 2004... Bucket trenchers seem to have been around forever--or at least for as long as there have been trenching machines. And even though trenchers with digging chains and saws have taken over most of the world's trenching work, big bucket machines...

New record ram by Miller The Driller.
May 1, 2004... The name Miller The Driller, Des Moines, IA, has become synonymous with some of the most difficult utility construction projects in the United States. In the world of pipe ramming, Miller the Driller is considered one of the nation's premier...

Rebuilding the Terasen pipeline: bog, environment require special solutions.
May 1, 2004... Ten years after a major failure of an abandoned landfill in a peat bog pushed a 36-inch pipeline 11 feet, the replacement line was finally built. This gas transmission line is part of the looping system that serves the Greater Vancouver,...

As Las Vegas expands: trenching grows harder.
May 1, 2004... It's tough to imagine a time and a place for a 90-ton, 600-horsepower trencher but Dave Rice, owner of Las Vegas-based Rice Construction Co. Inc., isn't gambling with anything less. He just replaced a trencher that weighed nearly 60 tons and...

Vac system recirculates, resuses fluids.(First Look)
May 1, 2004... In the past several years, vacuum excavators have become a common sight on utility construction projects. First recognized for their ability to keep directional drilling sites free of fluids escaping from bore holes and to uncover buried...

PLCAC president's profile: Nick deKoning.(50 Celebrate)
May 1, 2004... Since its founding 50 years ago by a small group of contractors and suppliers in Edmonton, Canada, the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada has experienced many successes over the years in negotiating contracts, labor relations, wages...

Stewart & Stevenson.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Get the job done Faster with Stewart & Stevenson's mini and mid-sized Directional Coiled Tubing units for Horizontal Directional Drilling, They provide a faster, more convenient directional drilling system for installing underground utilities,...

Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Vactor Manufacturing, the world's leading vacuum truck manufacturer, worked closely with excavation contractors to develop the easy to use Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator. Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water is...

Sandvik Smith.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Sandvik Smith has expanded its rock reaming product line to include the 24-inch HDX reamer "Kit" components. These components incorporate the latest in HDD design technology from Sandvik Smith. With 50 percent more tungsten carbide, Sandvik...

New Godwin Sub-Prime[R] electric submersible pumps.(Product Showcase)
May 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 Y2 to 90 horsepower with flows to 5,000 gallons...

Raven.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Raven's products continually meet the challenges encountered in underground rehabilitation and corrosion protection. Raven's team approach provides solutions through high performing products suitable for the environment, custom application...

Diversified Brands announces improvements to its Krylon[R] Industrial Quik-Mark[TM] Solvent-Based Fluorescent Orange Inverted Marking Paint.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Diversified Brands announces improvements to its Krylon[R] Industrial Quik-Mark[TM] Solvent-Based Fluorescent Orange Inverted Marking Paint. The enhanced formulation provides a color-fast, accurate mark until the mark has weathered away,...

Garner.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Garner is 23year old, ISO Certified Company that manufactures equipment to clean sewers. The proven patented process includes the Sewer Hog TM which is designed to clean large diameter sewers quickly and efficiently without the need of by-pass...

HCSS.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Heavy Job job tracking software by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) makes recording daily jobsite information effortless with a handheld PDA, laptop or desktop PC. In minutes, timecard information and daily jobsite data can be...

Don't bury that leak!(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Your men can test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it's going to leak or not, before it's buried without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector...

Infi-Shield.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Made from high quality EPDM rubber, INFI-SHIELD* external seal prevents Inflow and Infiltration in manholes or catch basins. Having excellent adhesion properties, INFI SHIELD* is bonded with non-hardening butyl mastic and it will pass a vacuum...

VacMasters.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...

SDR 26 HWS expands Inserta Tee[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... SDR 26 HWS Expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings. This INSERTA TEE* allows SDR26 HWS 4"(100mm) through 15" (375mm) laterals to be connected to any pipe...

Ideal pipe for sliplining.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Most U.S. municipalities use HOBAS pipe in new construction and rehab for critical applications, with use growing faster than ever. High strength, a smooth surface and flush or low profile, push-together joints make it ideal for sliplining. The...

Laney Machine, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

Astec Underground.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... American Augers and Trencor, now known as Astec Underground, are industry-leading manufacturers of trenchers; horizontal directional drills, boring machines, mud systems and downhole tooling. Our equipment is in service all over the world...

Central mine equipment.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... The CME-50DD is a simple, rugged and reliable mid-size directional drill that provides 50,000 lbs. of thrust and retract and over 9,000 ft/lbs, of rotary torque. The CME-SODD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Lansas[R]--New Atlanta warehouse.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... LANSAS[R] has answered the needs of our customers once again! We now have a fully stocked warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Our stock includes plugs from 3/4" to the largest multi-size plug available, the 60" X 95" Domehead. We also have a full...

Distribution Construction Company.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Distribution Construction Company--We provide our customers with horizontal directional drilling systems that offer: Power and Speed; Fast, efficient setup; Broad range of pipe types and sizes; Quality on-site management; A skilled and...

4" HEX Augers in sizes to 60" McLaughlin.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... 4" HEX AUGERS IN SIZES TO 60" McLAUGHLIN makes the ONLY 4" hex auger with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel, Heavy-duty flighting is 3/8" thick (1/2" also available) with overlapped joints and machine-welded flights for...

American Highway Products Ltd.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Our rubber adjusting ring is installed under the utility casting on new construction or rehab of existing utilities, it replaces pre-cast concrete donuts or brick and mortar material It is light weight and will not break. Freeze-thaw cycles do...

HDPE pipeline rental program--nationwide service "pump smart--rent smart with Rain for Rent".(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Rain for Rent, one of the top rental equipment companies In the nation, combines its full line of rental pumps, pipe, liquid storage tanks, spill control, and filtration systems into creative SOLUTIONS for your temporary liquid/solids handling...

4-Function Boom.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Available on certain vaXcavator[R] models, the 4-FUNCTION BOOM rotates 270o, raises/lowers, extends/retracts, and shuts off air-flow through the collection hose to build extra vacuum for removal of materials from deep excavations. The Boom is...

Reflect-A-Lite[TM].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Diversified Brands introduces Krylon[R] Industrial REFLECT-A-LITE[TM] clear aerosol reflective coating. REFLECT-A-LITE uses a glass sphere technology to I coat objects, making them extraordinarily visible in darkness or under emergency lighting...

LETS.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Aries raises industry standard with the release of their updated LETS. Aries LETS inspects lateral lines up to 120" from main line sewerlines. A new Pan & Tilt Camera is provided to assist with mainline inspection and lateral launches. The...

This attachment will shred 6-8" hard woods to ground level on skid steers with high flow hydraulics.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... This attachment will shred 6-8" hard woods to ground level on skid steers with high flow hydraulics. Fixed tooth rotor or flail rotor styles available. Clear right of ways before or after construction. Contact: Brown Bear Corporation, ...

Another Industry First: Presenting the HydroBurst[R] HB125.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Another Industry First: Presenting the HydroBurst[R] HB125 The HammerHead[R] HydroBurst[R] HB125 is the newest addition to the HammerHead[R] line of high tonnage static force pipe bursting systems. Based on proven and reliable design, the HB125...

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

Enduro Digi-Tel[TM] DataLogger[TM].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... The Enduro Digi-Tel[TM] DataLogger[TM]--A pig-driven GPS survey to satisfy GIS mapping needs and the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Geospatial Data requirements. Enduro Piperine Services, Inc. has developed a pipeline inspection tool...

Pipe Clamps.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... PIPE CLAMPS--These easily installed adjustable clamping pipe brackets are made of non- corrosive 11 gauge 304 stainless. They securely attach pipes to manhole walls and other surfaces with no protruding hardware and are fully adjustable to fit...

Horizontal Boring Machine by Laney Machine.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-SS is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

VacMasters manufactures a complete family of Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems and Directional Boring Mud Vacuums.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...