Vacuum systems

Advanced Waste Services

The VacSimizer vacuum system from Advanced Waste Services is designed for one-person operation. Easily maneuverable in tight areas, it delivers 2,400 cfm and legally hauls 42,000 pounds (80,000 pounds GVW). It has the capacity of a 5,000-gallon semi-tanker and the maneuverability of a straight vacuum truck. Axles retract for tight locations and extend to comply with bridge laws for driving with a full load. Features include 25-foot hose trays and 76-degree tipping angle with a full-opening rear door. The unit carries 200 feet of 4-inch vacuum hose and can be loaded from either side. 800/842-9792; www.advancedwasteservices.com

Elastec/American Marine

The trailer-mounted Portable Air Conveyance System (PACS) from Elastec/American Marine is made to remove liquids, solids and sludge in hard-to-reach locations. Approved for highway towing, the compact 1,000-gallon or 1,200-gallon tank system fits in a high cube shipping container. Features include 36- to 60-inch door opening with sight glass, hydraulic dump (tilts to 45 degrees), auxiliary hydraulic power, adjustable pintle hitch, off-road tires, tandem-axle trailer, low tongue weight and choice of diesel or gasoline engines. 618/382-2525; www.elastec.com

Guzzler Manufacturing

The redesigned NX industrial vacuum loader from Guzzler Manufacturing is engineered to clean up and recover solids, dry bulk powders, liquids, slurries and thick, heavy sludge. Offering operator control over working speed, at the heart of the unit is the injection-cooled Robuschi blower that delivers 5,435 (free air) cfm with vacuum capabilities up to 28 inches Hg and enables the operator to load more material at lower engine rpm. Rated at 88.9 dB per SAE Test J1372, blower and silencer technology eliminate the need for a sound shroud. The cyclone and bag houses are configured to maximize efficiency and reduce weight. An increased filter area, combined with offline cleaning, extends bag life while forcing carryover back to the debris tank. 800/627-3171; www.guzzler.com

Heritage Truck Equipment

The 130-barrel, HTE vacuum trailer from Heritage Truck Equipment features three-point suspension, two-speed crank landing legs, wedge sump with 4-inch loading and unloading valves, 1/4-inch SA-35 steel barrel and fully gusseted 5/16-inch heads and baffles. Other features include 14.7 psi design, two internal baffles, external rung supports, float level indicator, rectangular tubing bumpers, adjustable king pin plate, aluminum hose trays, driver's side ladders, DOT-approved lighting, dual aluminum toolboxes, 10 psig pressure/20-inch Hg vacuum reliefs, three 20-inch top manways and 22,500-pound axle with auto-slack adjusters. Options include two-part epoxy coating, walkways and handrails, sight glasses/tubes, pump/diesel engine kits, air-ride suspension and custom sizes. 330/699-4491; www.heritagetruck.com

Imperial Industries Inc.

The VAC 3000 Series, 3,200-gallon capacity 407/412 DOT vacuum truck from Imperial Industries Inc. includes OSHA ladders and optional catwalks. Vacuum pump, blower, 3,600-gallon unit and custom capacities are available. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com

Ledwell & Son

The Hurricane 900 trailer from Ledwell & Son meets ASME/DOT 412 standards and is available in carbon or stainless steel. With up to a 900 cfm pump, the trailer features pressure offload, full-opening rear door, optional tank hoist, four 20-inch top manways, work lights, 6-inch discharge, 4- or 6-inch intake, full-length catwalk with stops and rail, Hutch 9700 spring suspension, float level indicator, heavy-duty rear bumper, 22,500-pound air-brake axles with interior coating available. 888/533-9355; www.ledwell.com

Progress VacTruck

The ArcticVac vacuum truck from Progress Vactruck is designed for all-weather operation. Features include enclosed, insulated and heated water house with 1,000 gallons of freshwater, 750,000 Btu Hotsy boiler and 10 gpm Cat 660 pressure pump. Operation at -40 degrees F is an option with the unit that features a Robuschi 65 Series 900 cfm blower, DOT 407 stainless steel tank with front hoist and full-opening rear door. 800/467-5600; www.progressvactruck.com

Southwest Products

The 4,030-gallon (130-barrel) vacuum trailer from Southwest Products features 6-inch dump with valve, 3-inch suction valve, full-length trays on both sides, three top manways with primary on the front for easy cleanout, secondary shutoff for additional safety and trailer glad hands for connecting airbrakes. Other features include DOT lighting, ABS brakes, toolbox, mud flaps and prime/white paint. Options include engine package for self containment, epoxy coating, air-ride or spring suspension, additional valves with riser pipe, electronic gauges, water compartment for jetter addition, aluminum wheels and custom paint. 602/269-3581; www.southwestproducts.com

Blowers, pumps

BRUDON Air Vac/Kay International

The KIV 310 pre-inlet-cooled high vacuum blower from BRUDON Air Vac/Kay International delivers 960 cfm at free air. Power required at maximum vacuum is 55 hp at 27 inches Hg. Features include heavy-duty housing for reduced noise and modified fins for heat dissipation. Other features include involute contoured impeller with rotor tips set at 120 degrees. 780/440-1634; www.brudonairvac.ca

Chandler Equipment Inc.

Jurop RV-Series vacuum pumps and Chandler Equipment Inc. packages are designed for industrial and energy applications. Both the RV360 and RV520 are available in multiple drive configurations, including either gearbox, hydraulic or belt drive. The pumps operate at or near 73 dB(A) while producing 18 inches Hg. The RV360 has a recommended input speed of 1,100-1,300 rpm with an output of 360 cfm at free air and 332 cfm at 18 inches Hg. The RV520 has a recommended input speed of 1,100-1,300 rpm with an output of 520 cfm at free air and 466 cfm at 18 inches Hg. 800/342-0887; www.chandlerequipment.com

Master Pumps & Power

The 12 by 10 horizontal centrifugal pump from Master Pumps & Power is designed to pump a variety of mining and oilfield slurries. Features include abrasion-resistant white iron wet parts and heavy-duty shaft and bearings in the power end. 800/410-0045; www.masterpumps.com

Moro USA

The PM100T industrial-duty, fan-cooled vacuum pump from Moro USA delivers 29 psi and continuous vacuum of 24 inches Hg with a flow rate of 460 cfm. Capable of pumping nonvolatile liquids and sludge long distances, the unit features industrial duty bearings, Viton seals and 1,500 rpm rotating speed. Dual cooling fans keep the pump operating efficiently in rigorous conditions. Features include integrated check valve, changeover valve and oiling system, and 4-inch hose connections. The pump is available in pre-assembled packages with stand, secondary, oil catch and drive, gearbox, hydraulic, pulley or engine driven.
800/383-6304; www.morousa.com

National Vacuum Equipment

The Challenger 4310 high
vacuum, positive-displacement blower from National Vacuum Equipment delivers 931 cfm continuous duty at full vacuum. The low maintenance, environmentally friendly (no oil unit offers quiet operation with the Pro Pak sound dampening system. The NVE 4310 is designed, built and supported in the U.S. 800/253-5500; www.natvac.com

Hydroexcavators, combination units

Cusco

The Hydro-Trencher from
Cusco is designed for hydro-excavating around fragile oil and gas pipelines, installing fiber optic cables, repairing utility lines or excavating in remote areas. The unit uses directional hydro boring for the vacuum removal of liquids, sludge, slurries, mud, gravel and other solid waste. Standard features include cyclonic filtration technology and vacuum system with airflow ratings of 3,500 to 5,500 cfm, generating 28 inches Hg of vacuum, as well as a wash pump capable of 18 gpm at 3,000 psi and high-pressure waterjetting. Tank volume is 3,000 to 3,500 gallons. Options include high-pressure wash system, stainless steel tank, heated valves, enclosed hot water burner system and storage cabinets/standup lockers. The trencher series is available in a range of configurations to meet application needs. 800/490-3541; www.wastequip-cusco.com

Dyna-Vac Equipment

Trailer-mounted combi-nation units from Dyna-Vac Equipment clean catch basins, valve boxes and sewer mains. The units feature Roots blowers and General water pumps with 300- to 1,000-gallon debris tank and 4-, 6- and 8-inch boom systems to meet specific application needs. 888/298-8668; www.dynavacequipment.com

GapVax Inc.

The HV-55 HydroVax is the newest member of the GapVax family of hydroexcavators. The multi-purpose unit is designed for most wet/dry vacuum projects. Made of 1/4-inch ASTM A572-Grade 50 steel, it has a 12 1/2-inch-cubic-yard debris body, and water tank options ranging from 400 to 1,400 gallons. Features include a positive displacement vacuum pump rated at 5,250 cfm and 28 inches Hg. The five-cyclone filtration system is engineered for longer filter bag life and to eliminate the threat of material entering the pump. The unit has a full opening tailgate with adjustable hinge and dual cylinders. It also has four adjustable locks for a complete seal. Options include interior polymer coating, cold weather recirculation package, sludge pump, auger unloading system, pressurized body system, remote pendants and wireless remotes, washdown system and stainless steel body. Applications include excavating, utility location, potholing, tunneling, slot trenching, conveying dry gravel and sand, as well as general cleanup. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com

The Soil Surgeon Inc.

The Soil Surgeon hydro-excavating tool from The Soil Surgeon Inc. is designed to fit any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power with truck controls. Features include 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles fabricated to the tube to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six jets boring outward bring the tube down. Bumpers on the bottom protect the jets and lines the tool might contact. 949/363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com

Super Products

The Mud Dog 1200 hydro-excavator from Super Products features a 12-yard collector body, waterjetting and air-flow combination and rotating boom. Standard features include 1,000-gallon water tank and pump rated at 14 gpm at 3,000 psi. The unit has an onboard boiler for breaking up frozen ground and materials. The positive displacement vacuum pump delivers air flow rated at 5,800 cfm at 28 inches Hg. The rear-mounted, 8-foot telescoping boom can reach from 19 to 27 feet, rotate up to 335 degrees and pivot downward 25 degrees. Ejector plate technology offers fast, thorough debris tank unloading and cleanout and the ability to raise the collector body two feet to tilt. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com

Tornado Hydrovacs

The dedicated hydrovac from Tornado Hydrovacs is available in four sizes, carrying up to 13 cubic yards of mud and 2,000 gallons of freshwater. Features on the F4 model include 740,000 Btu Hotsy boiler and positive displacement blower that delivers up to 5,750 cfm at 27 inches Hg and Cat triplex water pump that delivers up to 60 gpm and 3,000 psi. Other features include 8-inch TopGun boom, 48-inch Powersweep for offloading and 48- by 36-inch debris door. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com

Transway Systems

The HV-64 all-season hydroexcavator from Transway Systems features a Robuschi RB-DV145, 6,400 cfm blower with OMSI transfer case and insulated acoustical enclosure. The hydraulically driven Giant LP600 water pump delivers 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. The 3,000-gallon debris tank has a hydraulically operated hoist, full-open rear door and door locks. Features include a 1,000-gallon HDPE water tank and 525,000 Btu diesel-fired burner for operation down to -4 degrees F. Two diesel-fired heaters warm the water pump and water tank compartments. The 26-foot, hydraulically operated 8-inch suction boom is equipped with joystick control, wired pendant control and wireless remote control. Other features include biodegradable hydraulic oil, parts painted/powder coated off the unit, marine grade plywood floor and backup camera. 800/263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com

Vactor Manufacturing

The HXX Hydro-Excavator from Vactor Manufacturing handles potholing, waterline repair, slot trenching, directional drilling, sign and pole installation, pipe and line installation and other large-volume excavation. Offering up to seven hours of continuous operation with onboard water, the unit features a 12-cubic-yard debris tank, 1,200-gallon superlinear XL polyethylene insulated water tank and 320-degree rotating boom. Other features include heated pump cabinets and built-in boiler for excavating in subzero temperatures and frozen ground. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com