Underground Construction articles from May 2006

Underground Construction archives from May 2006

Don't overlook the obvious.(Editor's Log)
May 1, 2006... Recently, a friend of mine relayed an interesting, yet somewhat alarming story that's worth repeating. My friend is part of the senior management for a large, reputable engineering firm. They regularly are seeking high quality engineering...

Charleston concerned over costs of sewer upgrade plan.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... The Charleston Sanitary Board in West Virginia is concerned that the estimated $213 million water quality improvement project to better control 61 sewer overflows is too costly, saying the money they would have to borrow over the next decade...

Oklahoma City water pipeline proposed.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... Oklahoma City leaders are planning a second water pipeline connecting Lake Atoka to Lake Stanley Draper by 2020 for approximately $200 million. The average Oklahoma City monthly water bill will go up this year from $37.23 to $38.60. By...

Three companies propose major gas transmission pipeline project.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... Williams' Northwest Pipeline, Pacific gas and Electric Company and Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P. have agreed to jointly pursue the development of a major new gas transmission pipeline that would increase natural gas sup plies for the West...

Oklahoma construction firm tapped to go "extreme".(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... B&J Construction of Bartlesville, OK, seized a recent opportunity to donate its time and expertise to one of television's most high-profile home improvement projects. Friday, Jan. 27, producers from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition arranged for...

Union reviews expenses.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... While Tulsa-based Pipeliners Local Union 798 was filing reports with the federal government that Treasurer W. Scott North received no funds for expenses during 2002 and 2003, records show North was charging more than $100,000 in expenses to his...

In memorial.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... Glenn Bryan Mayberry, 48, of Houston. passed away March 14. He is preceded in death by his father Karl Mayberry and his brother. Karl Jr. Mayberry graduated from Irving High School and entered Texas A&M University where he received a...

CIGMAT informs, instructs at 11th annual conference.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2006... On March 3, more than 250 people participated in a one-day conference and exhibition organized by the Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of...

Recommendation on Kern River DOR raises eyebrows.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2006... A March recommendation from an administrative law judge (ALJ) that FERC allow Kern River Gas Transmission a rate increase based on a 9.34 percent return on equity (ROE) has sent shock waves through the interstate pipeline community. If the...

Astec.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... The Astec T560 features plenty of power for tough digging conditions and can be equipped with an optional rock saw. The T560 utilizes Astec's field-proven hydrostatic trencher drive through a planetary gearbox. A two-speed infinitely variable...

Trench-Tec.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... The TT-2000 Chain Trencher boasts more digging torque with the Caterpillar C-9 electronic diesel engine providing 275 horsepower at 2,100 rpm. The trencher's digging capacity options include: boom options 6, 8 and 10 feet; depths provided by...

Mastenbroek Ltd.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... With the HRT series (Hard Rock Trenching), Mastenbroek has reversed conventional rock saw trenching by engineering the digging boom at the front of the trencher. The patented HRT design has a reciprocating boom with an endless reverse cutting...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... Vermeer rockwheel trenchers are your rugged solution to jobs that run through rock. High-performance rockwheels are equipped with 1-inch shank rotary carbide teeth and feature infinitely variable tip speeds up to 750 feet per minute for fast...

Tesmec USA.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2006... Designed for superior performance in boggy, wet conditions, the new Ditch Witch HT115 features rubber or steel tracks for better traction, greater front-end weight for easier plowing, a larger-capacity fuel tank (45 gal) for longer-lasting...

Ozzie's Pipeline.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2006... 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...

EZ Pipeline Padding.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2006... EZ Pipeline Padding has been in business for 16 years, serving the industry with padding machines ranging from small machines to the larger machines. EZ also has padding buckets called Clam and Pad ranging in different sizes. (432) 333-9587,...

Felco industries.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2006... The Felco Backfill Conveyor allows contractors to backfill open trenches faster, safer and easier than ever. For maximum production, the excavator operator places material in the hopper and sends it the length of the conveyor into the trench,...

INROCK.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Ditch witch.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... 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...

The Robbins Company.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... The Robbins Company's developing line of back reamers uses state-of-the-art tunneling and boring technology. The reamer pictured here is designed for use with a 4.5 inch to 5.5 inch pilot-hole diameter and opens to 12 inch in a single pass. It...

American Pneumatic Tools.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... American Pneumatic Tools' Rock Drills range from 9 pounds to 60 pounds, giving American Pneumatic Tools the widest array of hand-held Rock Drills available in the industry today. The Model 155 is the largest rock drill in the 60 pound class. It...

McLaughlin Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... The model McL-48/54 is capable of cased boring sizes ranging from 16 inches to 60 inches in diameter. A quick-connect split-design feature enables machine components to individually be moved in and out of the trench, reducing required lifting...

Barbco.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... Barbco Cutting Heads deliver a 100 percent cutting pattern, reducing drag and torque to your boring machine, maximizing control of line and grade. The BBC-45 Heavy Duty Rockhead features: replaceable bullet bits; a pilot hole design; wipers to...

Underground Tools Inc./UTI.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... Underground Tools Inc. offers a wide range of wear parts for the underground construction industry. Specializing in trencher and horizontal directional drilling ground engaging parts, UTI has a complete line of top quality components for nearly...

Melfred Borzall.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... Melfred Borzall delivers the Rock-It HDD Performance Mud Motor available in sizes from three to five inches, with larger sizes available upon request. Low flow and high torque accommodates rigs with as low as 20-gpm drill fluid flow. Now, even...

American Augers.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... The Disc Cutter Head is available in sizes from 24 to 60 inches in diameter, as well as 3-, 4- or 5-inch Hex. A retractable cutting head allows easy access to the disc cutters for adjustments or replacement due to geological conditions or wear....

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... The Vermeer RS6/RS8 is a specialized rock drilling head assembly utilizing a tri cone roller bit and drill head housing. The tri cone bit is driven using a shaft and bit adapter. The drill head housing is offset from the shaft and remains...

Ballantine.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... Cutting teeth may be the single most important component in the entire digging system and Ballantine offers a wide selection of cutting teeth. Ballantine manufactures cup teeth with embedded tungsten carbide hardfacing for nearly all trenchers....

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... The Model 42 "Thruster Buster" Horizontal Earth Boring Machine is constructed to provide extra power for cased bores ranging from 12 to 42 inches. The Model 42 is equipped with a 96-horsepower Deutz diesel engine. With its four-speed...

Kennametal.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Sharewell.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2006... Sharewell offers a 5-cutter version of its Jumbo Lo-Torque 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...

Auger boring continues to fill important niche.(Productivity = Better Bottom Line)
May 1, 2006... Auger boring is perceived by many in the underground construction business as an effective but old-fashioned method of making short bores to install large-diameter pipe under highways, railroad tracks and other surface obstructions. For...

40-mile water line: installed through historic horse country, limestone rock.
May 1, 2006... Most people appreciate rural Bourbon County in Kentucky for its horses, history and hospitality, but G & W Construction Superintendent and Vice President Darrell Alderman knows the historic southern land for its tough-to-trench limestone rock....

Tough challenge generates creative solution.
May 1, 2006... When a utility project is difficult--or even considered by some to be impossible--experience, ingenuity, the right equipment and an abundant amount of patience can add up to success. Clay Hill Boring, Valdosta, GA, has developed a...

PLCAC president's profile: Peter Thompson.(EDMONTON 2006)
May 1, 2006... Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada 52nd Annual Convention Edmonton, Alberta May 30-June 3 Typical of the cyclical nature of the industry, Canadian pipeline contractors are now anticipating a new era of prosperity after...

Pipeline experts: expect major construction boom.
May 1, 2006... Pipelines are back in business was the consensus of top industry executives at the second annual Pipeline Opportunities Conference held Feb. 28 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. The event was sponsored by Pipeline & Gas Journal, sister magazine...

PCCA heads west for 61st convention.
May 1, 2006... The Power & Communication Contractors Association headed west this year to hold their 61st annual convention at the Sheraton Wild House Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, AZ, on Feb. 18-21, with over 200 people in attendance. A busy schedule...

APCA optimistic for 2006 and beyond: skilled labor, equipment shortages threaten growth.
May 1, 2006... The American Pipeline Contractors Association held a successful 35th Annual Convention, March 15-19, at the Aladdin Resort & Casino (soon to be the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino) in Las Vegas with almost 140 attendees. APCA's 2005...

Growth in pipeline market prompts introduction of new Cat pipelayers.
May 1, 2006... With a boom predicted for the next five to 10 years in the pipeline construction market, Caterpillar, along with PipeLine Machinery International, recently hosted contractors, press and equipment partners to the Cat proving ground near Tucson,...

Customized pipebursting solution under Canadian railroads.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... Don Sanford and Sid Johnson are no strangers to tough underground projects. For example, they completed a pipebursting job in Cochran, Alberta, where they upgraded a trunk sewer from a 15- to 24-inch pipe beneath the town's golf course. They...

New cured-in-place system for manhole chimneys.(First Look)
May 1, 2006... LMK Enterprises Inc. has introduced a unique cured-in-place liner for the rehabilitation of manhole chimneys without excavation. Through the use of a resin-impregnated stretchable liner, the CIPMH liner is installed under pressure. The...

Pro-Poly new technology for HDPE coupling.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Pro-Poly is an innovative new high performance adhesive for coupling HDPE and various other materials. Pro-Poly is less expensive then mechanical coupling and fusion welding, not to mention installation time is minimal. Pro-Poly is durable, air...

Kobelco Blade Runner[TM] excavators.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The ED150 and ED190 Blade Runner[TM] machines combine the digging and lifting capability of a 14-ton and 15-ton class excavator with the productivity of a mid-size dozer. These machines have the 6-way power angle tilt blade of a true dozer and...

Central mine equipment.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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-50DD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Reline America[TM].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Reline America[TM] presents the Bluetec[TM] Lining System--A state-of-the-art, ultraviolet CIPP lining process with Quality Tracker[TM] system for online synchronized monitoring of quality--from raw materials to finished liner. For use with...

McLaughlin.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Premier Drill Pipe.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Premier Drill Pipe is introducing state-of-the-art drill rod technology with the introduction of a new line of forged, inertia-welded rod. These forged rods produce a weld that we guarantee for the life of the rod irrespective of drilling...

Vanair's Genair[R] gives you compressed air and AC power ... underdeck!(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Save weight, space and money with Vanair's patented Genair[R]--an underdeck unit that combines the power of a 125 to 185 CFM air compressor with the convenience of a patented, integral 7.2 to 10.5 kW AC generator. The Genair system maximizes...

TM1100 tapping machine.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Reed's TM1100 tapping machine is used to drill and tap water mains while under pressure, then to install 3/4" or 1" corporation stops in a 2-step operation. The TMl100 covers 4"-48" cast or ductile iron and C-900 PVC with the use of saddles...

New generation of Q-TEK model 800 pipe Choke tools.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Evolved from a 40 year tradition, the new generation of Q-TEK Pipe Choke tools are available with single and dual hydraulics which can be removed from the machine. The lower squeeze bar pivots for fast, easy insertion and removal and the upper...

Accurate underground detection.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 3M Dynatel cable locators can help you find the exact path and estimated depth of power conductors, CATV and telephone cables, metallic and non-metallic pipes with tracer wire, as well as provide toning of aerial cable. The new hand-held 3M...

The Robbins Company.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The Robbins Company's newest addition, the ABM48-950 Auger Boring Machine, incorporates new designs for safety and productivity improvements. It utilizes a CAT engine with 157 hp continuous duty, and nearly 200,000 ft-lbs torque. Features...

Case excavators offer precision control.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Case CX Series Excavators, ranging from 7.5 to 80 tons, deliver quick cycle times, powerful lift and breakout forces and precision control. They combine advanced hydraulics and intelligent electronic control for greater fuel savings and...

HammerHead[R] HydroBurst[R] HB80.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The HB80 pipe bursting system is strategically designed for the contractor looking for a reliable and simple to operate machine to replace 85% of the pipe bursting jobs bidding today. This 80 ton pullback machine is designed with high...

EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems from Astec.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems trencher chain is designed for long life and maximum durability. The chain is fully guaranteed against failure due to defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. It's available as...

Kobelco mid-size excavators.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Kobelco mid-size excavators increase productivity with responsive power, precise handling and fast cycle times. Kobelco's Electronic Active Control (E.A.C.) system automatically adjusts the engine and hydraulic pumps based on operator commands....

CIPP Corporation.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... CIPP Corporation performs the most widely used method of sewer rehabilitation, Cured-In-Place-Pipelining. CIPP Corp. has licensed installers throughout the United States and has the experience and expertise that you are looking for in all...

Sauereisen SewerGard protects concrete.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Sauereisen SewerGard No. 210RS is specifically designed to protect underground infrastructure from chemical attack and physical abuse. No. 210RS economically provides an impermeable, high-strength, corrosion-resistant lining for concrete or...

HDD Drive Chucks.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Drive Chucks and Saver Subs for Vermeer[R] Navigator[R] and Ditch Witch[R] Jet Trac[R] Directional Drills are now available from Ballantine, Inc. All of our drive chucks and subs are precision machined from 4140 alloy steel and heat treated to...

RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Powered by OmniSeek[TM] technology, the RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator uses multi-directional antennas, a revolutionary mapping display, and advanced processing to provide users with more information to effectively and easily locate...

Laney Machine, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Krylon[R] Industrial Marking Wands.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Krylon[R] Industrial Marking Wands are constructed of durable plastic and lightweight steel for reliability and ease of use in numerous marking paint applications. With a comfortable pistol grip, Krylon Industrial Marking Wands make it easy to...

Thompson pump introduces new 8" hydraulic submersible pump.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The 88HST with a 78HPU is Thompson's first 8-inch high head, high flow, hydraulic submersible pump. This pump handles solids up to three inches, has a maximum capacity of 3,300 gallons per minute and pumps efficiently at heads up to 240 feet....

Michels Directional Crossings.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Michels Directional Crossings has become recognized throughout North America as a leader in HDD. The company has established numerous industry records since 1986 and continues to lead the way to new milestones. A good example is the recent...

INFI-SHIELD*.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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...

Only "NSF Approved" premium copper drill pipe compound.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Developed from a proprietary base grease, JET -LUBE[R] KOPR-KOTE[R] is the only premium copper drill pipe compound NSF (National Sanitary Foundation) registered. This registration allows directional drillers to drill virtually anywhere without...

Vacmasters.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUDVACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...

Metrotech i5000TM utility locating system.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The i5000TM Locating System now offers10 watts of power plus broadband frequency flexibility to the Metrotech line of sensitive and easy-to-use pipe and cable locators. New data acquisition and utility avoidance features together with a...

RELINER[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The RELINER[R] Manhole Channel Repair System is molded fiberglass flumes and pipe sections used to rehabilitate inverts without flow interruption and are also used in new construction. Field-installed modular components bolt together, are...

Mears Group, Inc.--Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Leads the industry in strategic planning for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services: * One of the top 5 Horizontal Directional drilling contractors in the world. * Own and operate 34 large (up to 900,000 lb. pullback), mid-size and small...

John Deere 844J Wheel Loader.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... John Deere's seven-yard 844J Wheel Loader provides strong engine and hydraulic power, smooth shifting and numerous other features that translate into tremendous performance and productivity. Key features include the Deere Powershift...

Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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 and...

DSI.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Rig safety is a serious matter. Improperly utilized pipe wrenches are a leading cause of job site injuries in the HDD industry. ELIMINATE these accidents while insuring proper make-up / break out torque and decrease drilling tool connection...

Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Powered by a 25-hp Kubota engine, the Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter HDD has the greatest power-to-size ratio in its class of horizontal directional drills. A small footprint provides increased access to confined areas and heightens machine...

INSERTA TEE[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... 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[R] allows SDR26 HWS 4" (100mm) through 15" (375mm) laterals to be connected to any...

InterCon.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It--InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of set vices includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

New SPY[R] portable holiday detector brochure.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... New SPY[R] Portable Holiday Detector Brochure A new Models 780 and 790 SPY[R] brochure is now available from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd. The brochure details the new features of each holiday detector and provides operating data. New...

Mud Dog[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Mud Dog[R] by Super Products, for the serious hydro-excavator. Put 30 years of industrial vacuum design and manufacturing expertise to work for you with unmatched performance and durability. A wide range of options, with the fastest, most...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Duct terminators and terminator panels are designed for easy, time-saving installation and termination of all types and sizes of duct. Formex can manufacture duct terminators as either modular or complete panels, as single hole Form-A-Duct...

Godwin pumps expands high head "HL" series Dri-Prime[R] pumps.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The latest addition to Godwin's "HL Series" of high head Dri-Prime pumps is the HLI30M single stage portable pump capable of heads to 600 feet. The HL130M model is a 6- x 4-inch unit that pumps maximum flows to 1,300 gallons per minute (gpm)...

Laney Machine.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a S speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

ISCO Industries.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive Product Catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more. The 208 page...

New JT8020 takes drilling in a new direction.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2006... The Ditch Witch organization announces the release of the JTS020 Math 1, a track-mounted, self-contained system that sets a new standard for power and speed among horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems. The JT8020's 261-hp (195 kW)...