PCCA Journal 4th Quarter 2013 - page 59

PCCA Journal|4
th
Quarter 2013
59
FST-250 sealant, a two-part, high-expansion
“closed cell” foam that is superior to duct
putty and aerosol canned foam. It helps you
to meet the 2011 NEC code sealant 225.27,
230.8 and (G) Raceway seals. Unlike putties
and canned foams, high-performance FST
foam seals out gases, holds up to 22 feet of
water head pressure, and will not dry out or
sag over time.
Aerosol canned foams are typically“open-
cell”foams that take up volume designed for
insulation but can’t hold back water head
pressure. Polywater FST-250 keeps water,
sewer gases, and critters out of switchgear,
vaults, manholes, converter boxes, light boxes,
and electrical apparatus by effectively sealing
conduit entrances. FST is also effective for
sealing the tops of riser poles to keep out
squirrels. The FST-250 kit contains enough
material to seal up to five 2-inch ducts. The
FST application video and technical informa-
tion are available at the company website.
See our ad on page 18
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment
HammerHead has introduced MOLETRAC, a
proven and reliable front locating accessory
kit for HammerHead Mole piercing tools.
Coupled with the dependable BI Impact
Beacon and 250R Receiver from Ditch Witch
Electronics, the MOLETRAC system allows
tracking of piercing tool up to 10-feet deep.
The BI Impact Beacon is proven in high-
energy impact conditions seen in piercing
tools and has a 24-hour battery life. The 250R
is a simple, lightweight receiver that features
intuitive controls, an easy-to-read display,
and depth estimation up to 10 feet when
used with the BI impact beacon. Using the
250R receiver, one can track the position,
depth, and direction of travel of the bore.
Coupled with the optional 250T transmit-
ter, it becomes an efficient locating tool for
buried utilities, making it one of the most
efficient, cost-effective systems for locating
and avoiding buried telephone, CATV, power,
gas, and water lines.
Conversion of a piercing tool to a MOLE-
TRAC locatable tool is simple. The MOLETRAC
kit is compatible with HammerHead Mole
replaceable head tool models from 2.50 to 4
inches and is available only from authorized
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment dealers.
Aerial Reach Associates
Aerial Reach Associates is the source for tall
aerial lifts, with two convenient locations:
Excel High Reach on the West Coast and
Hinkel Equipment Rental on the East Coast.
Together, they provide rentals and service for
Bronto Skylift, with more than 20 units avail-
able from 111 feet to 200 feet. Transmission
line contractors and utility companies have
benefited from the safety and reliability of
Bronto Skylifts, resulting in increased produc-
tion on tough jobs.
New line construction, routine mainte-
nance, and repairs are all easier with support
from Aerial Reach Associates.
Digital Control Incorporated
Digital Control Incorporated is an electronics
engineering and manufacturing company
and a pioneer in the horizontal directional
drilling (HDD) industry. Since 1991, DCI has
been at the forefront of the HDD locating
industry, pioneering many technical break-
throughs. From the advent of pitch and roll
data, DCI has continued to develop technol-
ogy that more HDD contractors rely on to
install more product pipe in various drilling
environments around the globe.
The DigiTrak F5 system incorporates DCI’s
patented 3D antenna technology, target-in-
the-box locating, and intuitive picture-driven
menus, with new colorful and easy-to-
use graphics. A four-way toggle switch
below the display makes operation
simple. The increased versatility of
the F5 system includes five unique
frequency options, providing the
capability to overcome most interfer-
ence problems and locate to depths of
85 feet.
Documentation of the HDD process
is one of the key components that the
DigiTrak F5 Locating System offers.
An as-built of the pilot bore is easily
generated by saving locating data in
the receiver’s memory and uploading
it via Bluetooth to a PC application
that allows for documentation and
easy dissemination.
Drilling fluid pressures during the pi-
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