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Quarter 2012
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Product Showcase
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transmission sector of the power industry,
the company has recently introduced a new
generation of stringing equipment, from
dual bull-wheel tensioners to its unique PTR-
7230, a product that provides combined
pulling, tensioning, and re-conductoring all
in one...and all of these products with the
advanced features of the Revolution Series.
See our ad on the inside front cover
Vermeer
Vermeer introduces for 2012 a new horizon-
tal directional drill for the unique demands
of mixed ground conditions, including
rock. This drill has been designed from the
drawing table of the popular D36x50 Series
II Navigator HDD but has been modified
to accommodate the distinct rock drilling
technologies.
The D36x50DR Series II features a rod-in-
rod design with dual threaded
makeup.
With a rated
rotational
torque of
1,500 foot-
pounds, the
inner rod
powers the downhole tri-cone as the outer
rod provides steering and backreaming
rotation. The dual threaded rod design also
enables a drilling fluid course between the
inner and outer rod, as well as through the
inner rod, to help meet the volume require-
ments needed for efficient removal of the
cuttings.
An automated rod makeup and breakout
system can be utilized to reduce manual
operator interface, though it is equipped
with a manual override for operators who
prefer it. The D36x50DR Series II also employs
an onboard rod carrying capacity up to 500
feet of Firestick drill rod.
For downhole performance throughout
the entire bore, the 140-horsepower D36x-
50DR Series II Navigator HDD features the
same rated 38,000 pounds of thrust/pullback
and 5,000 foot-pounds of rotational torque
as the conventional model. All configura-
tions are available with a rated 70 gallons per
minute drilling fluid pump.
See our ad on page 3
Vac-Tron Equipment
Vac-Tron Equipment recently introduced the
ATV Series, a line of chassis-mounted hydro/
air excavators that boast a highly powerful air
compressor. The ATV Series can be mounted
on a Vac-Tron
chassis or on the customer’s own chassis.
The ATV Series is for any job requiring non-
destructive vacuum excavation. With a 300
cfm at 225 psi 15.5 air compressor, hydraulic
boom with a 6-inch vacuum hose, and 2,400
vacuum cfm, it is designed to quickly loosen
tough soils without damaging underground
structures. Applications include locating
underground utilities, setting power poles,
installing utility lines (pulling dart or mouse
through conduit), installing short horizontal
bores, and soft-digging
trenches. Features available
on the ATV Series include
a waterproof and lockable
control panel, low-noise
engine, and a 2,000-psi at
15-gpm water pump/jetter.
“We’re thrilled to bring
the new ATV Series to our
customers,” said Brian Showley, Vac-Tron vice
president of sales. “With unmatched hydro/
air excavation power, the ATV Series really is
the Ultimate Excavator.”
The ATV Series is backed by a two-year
factory warranty. Additional specifications,
including a downloadable specifications
sheet, are available on the Vac-Tron website.
Vac-Tron Equipment LLC offers a full line
of industrial vacuum excavation equipment.
Vac-Tron can also be used for directional drill-
ing slurry removal, industrial cleanup, waste
cleanup, lift-station cleanup, manhole clean-
out, culvert clean-out, lateral and storm drain
clean-out, and power pole installation.
See our ad on the back cover
FS3
FS3 started in July of 2003 with two people
and a core group of products and has since
expanded its product line substantially. The
company now has six employees with more
than 70 years of expertise in the various
utility markets to provide the level of service
and expertise that help make it stand out
from other sources. All of the people at FS3
enjoy coming to work and meeting the
challenge of each day; this includes finding
products the company may not currently
offer and working with customers to find
adequate solutions. FS3 currently supplies
HDPE conduit, handholes, directional drilling
supplies, cable installation products, cable
locators, fiber optic trouble-shooting tools,
vehicle lighting, traffic cones, work zone
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