Underground Construction articles from May 2007

Underground Construction archives from May 2007

Product of the times.(Editor's Log)
May 1, 2007... While some aspects of the underground construction and rehabilitation market have cooled slightly from their torrid 2006 pace, the good news is that most niches are remaining quite healthy. But for those involved in the oil and gas transmission...

NTA & HDD.(READER COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... On behalf of the NTA, I would like to extend our most sincere thanks for the article published about our annual meeting. Well written and formatted, it gave us excellent positive exposure and made many NTA members very proud. I personally...

Inquiry in pipeline blaze centers on bulldozer operator.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... A gas line exploded Feb. 17, in northwest Harris County in Houston, TX, apparently from a breach caused by a bulldozer operator, said officials with El Paso Corp. The pipeline is owned by Tennessee Pipeline Co., a subsidiary of El Paso Corp....

Mystery pipes flow into two churches.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... Lakewood Ranch District 1 Supervisor Gary Berns announced at a district meeting in Bradenton, FL, that he discovered a map showing irrigation water lines going to St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal and Living Lord Lutheran, both located on Palm Brush...

Insituform donates to Dominican Republic clean water program.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... Insituform Technologies Inc. is doing its part to bring accessible and affordable filtration systems to the village of Bayacanes and surrounding poverty-stricken communities in the Dominican Republic. In an effort to provide clean water for...

HDR acquires Quest Engineers.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... HDR, a leading architectureengineering-consulting firm, has acquired Quest Engineers Inc., a full-service engineering firm based in Lexington, KY, with offices in Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati. The company employs 120 people. Financial terms...

PIPES Act presents changes for energy providers.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... The Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006, commonly referred to as the "PIPES Act," reauthorizes federal pipeline safety at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...

CIGMAT '07 has record turnout.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2007... A record number of people attended 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 Houston on...

In memoriam.(Obituary)
May 1, 2007... Robert H. Hamil passed away Feb. 21. Hamil was a heavy equipment operator in the 1960s and 1970s when his natural ability and skills as a utility welder and mechanic brought him to one of the first projects in the Houston area that involved...

Server funding bills pass House.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2007... The House passed by a vote of 303-108 a reauthorization of the federal sewer grants program, but Democrats attached an amendment which would force non-federally funded projects to pay workers prevailing local wages prescribed by the Davis-Bacon...

Rivard Trenching USA.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... Rivard Trenching USA's newest model RIV 502TR 250, 28 Ton, rock-saw wheel trencher is the most powerful and efficient machine in its class. The 540 horsepower Caterpillar C-15 six-cylinder turbo engine provides the hydrostatic power...

The Charles Machine Works.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... The Charles Machine Works has introduced its largest trencher to date: the Ditch Witch HT220. Built to provide exceptional digging in both rock and dirt, the HT220 is a hydrostatic trencher with 220 horsepower. Designed for large installations...

Mastenbroek.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... Mastenbroek trenchers are joined by the HRT (Hard Rock Trencher) range, capable of excavating trenches up to 17 feet in depth and 6.6 feet wide. Unlike conventional trenchers where a rear-mounted digging boom is pulled onto the rock face, the...

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... Five different trencher models are available--two lengths with standard-flow hydraulics and three lengths with highflow hydraulics. A heavy-duty, direct-drive system eliminates the need for an unreliable chain reduction. All trenchers feature a...

Trech-Tech.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Tesmec USA.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... The track-mounted M5 is Tesmec's first mechanical drive trencher. The M5's mechanical trenching drive makes the most efficient use of available power, providing higher torque and slower digging chain speeds to maximize production in rock and...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... The rugged T555RW Rockwheel from Vermeer has a 185 horsepower John Deere Tier 3 engine and modular rockwheel attachment for accurate, reliable cutting. The rockwheel attachment, equipped with 1-inch shank rotary carbide teeth, enables the...

Trencor/Astec.(Equipment Spotlight: TRACK TRENCHERS & ROCK SAWS)
May 1, 2007... The new T1360 is a 440-horsepower, track-driven mechanical-drive wheel trencher with the capability of digging to depths of nine feet and widths from 32-66 inches. The chain case housing is designed as part of the support structure for the...

Ozzie's Pipeline Padder.(PADDING\SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2007... Ozzie's new product--the Micro Padder--is designed for smaller diameter pipe or tight, confined spaces. It combines the proven and effective screening technology of the Mini-Padder with the compact and reliable skidsteer tracked loader. The...

Felco Industries.(PADDING\SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2007... Felco Backfill Conveyor allows contractors to backfill open trenches faster, safer and easier. For maximum production, the excavator operator places material in the hopper, and sends it the length of the conveyor into the trench (past the...

EZ pipeline padding.(PADDING\SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2007... The EZ-4, EZ-7, EZ-8 and EZ-9 models are available from EZ Pipeline Padding (custom models are also available). The smaller machines can be attached to rubber tire loaders or backhoes. Any make of tractors can be used. The soil separator unit...

ALLU Group.(PADDING\SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2007... ALLU Screener Crusher is a versatile processing attachment for a wheel loader, excavator or skid steer. ALLU Screener Crusher can screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, carry, feed and load all in a one-step operation. With the...

Ingersoll Rand.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... Ingersoll Rand's hydraulic demolition attachment, the Tramac SC-50 breaker, has an operating weight of 1,102 pounds and an operating pressure of 1,881 pounds per square inch. The Tramac SC-50 fits carriers from 14,000 to 30,000 pounds; and an...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Melfred Borzall.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Sandvik.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... There is a Sandvik hydraulic hammer for virtually any breaking application that requires a boom-mounted percussive tool. From the advanced in-series hammers for mini-excavators, whose tools are so strong they are guaranteed for life against...

American Augers.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... The heavy-duty Rock Head by American Augers is the durable cutting head that is ideal for bores through soft rock formations, harp pan, shale, gravel, small boulders and other like intrusive ground conditions up to 6,000 psi. The design benefit...

Barbco.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... Barbco Cutting Heads deliver a 100 percent cutting pattern, reducing drag and torque machine, maximizing control of line and grade. The BBC-45 Heavy Duty Rockhead features: replaceable bullet bits; a pilot hole design; wipers to remove cuttings...

Underground Tools Inc./UTI.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... UTI offers high quality trencher parts including chains, cutting systems and sprockets, all coupled with exclusive DirtSmart technical service. All parts are made with the finest steel and carbide available and heat treated to ensure strength....

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Kennametal.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... Kennametal's 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 tough carbide; and...

American Pneumatic Tools.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... American Pneumatic Tools' Rock Drills range from 9 to 60 pounds. In the 60-pound class, the Model 155 is built tough to be used in general construction, as well as drilling through granite, hard faced rock, quarry drilling and deep hole...

INROCK.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Ballantine.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... Ballantine offers a wide selection of cutting teeth and manufactures cup teeth with embedded tungsten carbide hard facing for nearly all trenchers. Also available are many styles of carbide rock teeth, such as: carbide rotary teeth, carbide...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... Heavy-Duty Rock Heads from Bor-It Manufacturing are tough, field proven heads utilizing a "V" shape to provide self-centering action, which helps maintain line and grade. Featuring easily replaceable carbide cutting tips, these heavy-duty heads...

Sharewell.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... 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...

The Robbins Company.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TOOLS)
May 1, 2007... The Robbins Company's back reamers use state-of-the-art tunneling and boring technology. The reamer 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 is designed for boring rock...

McLaughlin Group.(Equipment Spotlight: AUGER BORING)
May 1, 2007... The model McL-48/54 is capable of cased bores up to 60-inch diameter. A new quick-connect split-design feature enables machine components to individually be moved in and out of the trench, reducing required lifting capacity and making it easier...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: AUGER BORING)
May 1, 2007... Horizontal Earth Boring Machine is constructed to provide extra power for cased bores ranging from 12 to 42 Model 42 is equipped with a 96-horsepower Deutz diesel engine. With four-speed transmission and Fairfield's S20B torque hub, the Model...

American Augers.(Equipment Spotlight: AUGER BORING)
May 1, 2007... The Auger Boring Disc Cutter Head is available in sizes from 24 to 60 inches. The cutting head is manufactured from high strength steel, which allows for increased durability and benefits the operator by maximizing performance in various...

Robbins TBM.(Equipment Spotlight: AUGER BORING)
May 1, 2007... Robbins TBM offers several sizes of auger boring machines (ABMs) in any bore diameter from 36 to 72 inches with standard with custom size available. The majority of the crossings are 175- to 225-feet long; however some drives have been over 600...

High production marks new trencor trencher.(First Look)
May 1, 2007... Astec Underground has introduced a new Trencor wheel trencher to its line of heavy-duty trenching equipment. The T1360 is a 440-horsepower, track-driven mechanical-drive wheel trencher with the capability of digging to depths of nine feet...

New Tesmec trencher tackles harsh ground conditions.(First Look)
May 1, 2007... A powerful new mechanical-drive chain trencher--the M5--has been added to the line of Tesmec heavy-duty trenching equipment. The track-mounted M5 is Tesmec's first mechanical drive trencher, said Steve Clark, Tesmec USA director of sales...

Midwest Mole tunnels rugged Indiana sewers.
May 1, 2007... Richmond, IN, is a growing city of 50,000 people along Highway 27, with extensive commercial development planned along the north side. The new development requires an equal growth in infrastructure--including a four-mile long sewer line that...

Small TBM and microtunneling machines.
May 1, 2007... The Robbins Rockhead, a type of small-diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM), allows for longer crossings (over 325 feet) in hard rock from 4,000 to more than 25,000 psi UCS. The machines are available in diameters from 54-84 inches, and can be...

The nation's changing pipeline landscape.
May 1, 2007... Massive big-inch pipeline construction is on the way. This was the consensus of 22 top industry executives who participated in Pipeline & Gas Journal's third annual Pipeline Opportunities Conference held March 26 at the Hilton Americas-Houston...

APCA holds 36th annual convention.(Convention Review)
May 1, 2007... The American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) announced its new alliance with OSHA at its 36th Annual Convention in March. The association's aggressive focus on safety and working with OSHA since 2004 culminated in the alliance this...

PCCA heads to the beach for 62nd convention.(Convention Review)
May 1, 2007... Almost 300 people recently attended the 62nd annual Power & Communication Contractors Association convention at the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya ReSort near Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. This was the largest attendance since 2001. ...

Houston's aggressive rehab program already paying: off: major annual cleaning, rehabilitation plan started in 2004.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2007... Most large cities in the United States face problems with aging sanitary sewer systems. Houston, TX is no different. America's fourth largest city, Houston's population of 2.2 million is spread across a broad geographic area. "Many...

4 steps for quality sewer performance in perpeturity.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2007... A well maintained and functional sewer stern is necessary for a society to live in a prsperous disease free environment. Centuries ago, society recognized that sew-age affluent would need to be collected and removed in a systematic way or...

How to build a better mousetrap or manhole chimney.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2007... With several decades experience in the precast concrete business, Dwight Wiedrich was very familiar with solving problems as they arose. So when a salesman pointed out some problems customers were having with the concrete rings used to build...

Bobcat $330 skid-steer loader.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Contractors needing a larger skid-steer loader with more lift capacity, increased horsepower and an improved cooling system can now turn to the S330 skid-steer loader from Bobcat Company. The S330 features a 3,300-pound rated operating...

McElroy PolyHorse[TM].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... McElroy recently introduced the industry's newest pipe handling system... The PolyHorse. This system consists of a series of adjustable racks to store and help install the pipe on the jobsite. It was designed for use with PE pipe sizes 3"...

Vanair's Genair[R] gives you compressed air and AC power ... underdeck!(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Horizontal boring machine by LANEY.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

John Deere 844J wheel loader.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

HDD drive chucks.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Mears Group, Inc.--Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Vermeer[R]/McLaughlin[R] vacuums.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... McLaughlin produces vacuum excavation systems from 100 to 1,200 gallon capacity and are available skid or trailer-mounted. Each unit features a unique 3-stage filtration system using a cyclone separator that allows for recovery of both wet and...

Premier Drill Pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

DSI's.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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-uo, break out toroue and decrease drilling tool connection wear...

Laney Machine, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

CertainTeed.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... CertainTeed engineered the first completely non-metallic, easy-to-assemble restrained-joint PVC piping system for directional drilling applications, and today offers a variety of contractor-proven products for water, sewer, and...

Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... A brochure is now available in print and on their website from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd., detailing the new features and operating data of the Models 780, 785 and 790 Spy[R] portable holiday detectors. New product features include a...

Pro-Poly new technology for HDPE coupling.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Pro-Poly is an innovative new high performance adhesive for coupling HDPE conduit 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...

Vacmasters.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

TM 1100 tapping machine with flip clamp.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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 TM1100 covers 4"--48"cast or ductile iron and C900 PVC with the use of saddles and...

Brokk.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Established in 1976, Brokk is today the worlds leading supplier of robotic remote controlled demolition machines. All Brokk machines are compact sized, remotely operated and electric. This makes them particularly useful in confined space and...

EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems from Astec.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Motorized small boring unit.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... The Robbins Company announces its newest trenchless product, the Motorized Small Boring Unit (MSBU). The MSBU is a boring attachment available in diameters of 48 to 72 inches. It is capable of boring through a variety of ground conditions, in...

DryConn[R] Direct Bury Lug Yellow.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... DryConn[R] Direct Bury Lug Yellow makes tracer line installation quicker and easier, without cutting the main line! Waterproof, corrosion proof, and approved for direct bury, the one piece, silicone-filled lug installs in one minute or less....

ISCO Industries.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Get connected to faster HDPE fusion. Anytime. Anywhere. Under any conditions. ISCO Industries is the Master Distributor for the Fast Fusion[TM] Mobile-Fusion Trac 20 self-propelled, self-contained tracked fusion machine. The unit's...

Long lasting HOBAS pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... HOBAS pipe is suitable for virtually every installation method of new construction and rehab. The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and lasts 100 years or more. Leak-free,...

Michels Directional Crossings.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Swig Tools[R]: copper pipe sizing tools.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... If you work with copper pipe you need this new and one of a kind product. Resize your copper pipe to factory specs, inside and outside, at the same time. This is the only tool that can do this, and it does it in less then a minute. The tool...

Mud Dog[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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 curate way to locate utilities. Quickly...

HammerHead[R] HydroBurst[R] HB80.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

Terex Reedrill MK7 Jumbo drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... TEREX REEDRILL MK7 JUMBO DRILL IT'S READY TO ROCK] With 360 (degree) rollover booms and the highest availability of any Jumbo drill in the industry, our MK7 is the new generation of high performance jumbos. You asked. We listened. Versatility...

Manhole ChimneySeal No. F-88.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Manhole ChimneySeal No. F-88 is an elastomeric lining composed of fiber-reinforced, asphalt-modified urethane. Applied by hand at 1/8-inch minimum thickness, ChimneySeal provides a flexible barrier to prevent water inflow and infiltration into...

RELINER[R]/Duran Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... INSIDE DROPS for Sanitary Sewers from RELINER[R]/Duran Inc. eliminate outside drops, clean up failed inside drops and are excellent as stormwater drops and in wet wells. Compact, low-profile bowls and brackets are simple and cost effective,...

Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter HDD.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 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...

3M[TM] Dynatel[TM] locating and marking products provide solutions for locating, fault finding.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... 3M[TM] Dynatel[TM] locating and marking products provide solutions for locating, fault finding, accurate marking and relocation of buried facilities for companies concerned with ensuring safety, restoring outages, minimizing operating costs and...

Shredder backreamer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2007... Melfred Borzall's extensive line of backreamers for directional drilling includes the Shredder. Carbide-tipped cutting teeth are strategically placed to efficiently rip through tough ground conditions. Angled fluid passages along the cutting...