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MONEY MACHINES:Custom-built hot-oil truck provides safety for crew
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TECH PERSPECTIVE:Maintenance tips for keeping your jetter functional
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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: DIVERSITY IS THE PLAN Primco Dene Group of Companies focuses on providing wide range of services for oil industry in Alberta. - Ken Wysocky 22 WWETT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ROBOTIC CONTROL Robotic waterjetting system from Stutes removes operator from dangerous high pressures. - Craig Mandli
36 WATERBLASTING/WATERJET DIRECTORY
40 PRODUCT FOCUS: CLEANING, JETTING AND MAINTENANCE, WATERBLASTING - Craig Mandli
48 CASE STUDY: CLEANING, JETTING AND MAINTENANCE, WATERBLASTING - Craig Mandli
COMING IN DECEMBER 2015ISSUE FOCUS:
Hydroexcavation and Excavation Equipment, Bulk Storage Solutions
n Contractor Profile: Canyon Environmental (Mansfield, Pennsylvania)
n Tech Perspective: Using SCADA Systems for oil and gas operations
departments8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: SERVICING THE OILFIELDS Companies, communities finding ways to keep workers busy year-round. - Cory Dellenbach 10 @GOMCMAG.COM Clips and quotes from the best of our exclusive online content.
18 MONEY MACHINES: SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD Versatile hot-oil trucks go the extra yard to protect employees and deliver customer satisfaction. - Ken Wysocky
24 TECH PERSPECTIVE: KEEP YOUR JETTER JETTING A proactive maintenance routine helps prevent equipment failures. - Kyle Rogers
26 BAKKEN EXTRA: STILL FINDING OPPORTUNITIES North Dakota’s Bakken communities still see options available for workers despite drop in crude oil prices. - Greg Bates
28 NIOBRARA EXTRA: LENDING A HELPING HAND Organization formed by oilfield workers to help other workers through tough times. - MaryBeth Matzek
34 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 14 TIPS FOR BUILDING EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION Help your crew realize career goals, have a voice in important decisions and feel valued by managers. - Timothy F. Bednarz
38 SAFETY FIRST: CULTURE OF SAFETY Companies should establish values and behaviors that help overall safety at the workplace. - Amanda Clark
50 INDUSTRY NEWS
52 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: EVOLite Skyworker helmet meets ANSI, Mountaineering safety standards. - Ed Wodalski
58 CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2015
on the coverPrimco Dene President and Chief Executive Officer James Blackman sits in his office at the company’s facility in Cold Lake, Alberta. The company offers many services to the oilfield industry in Alberta, including crew camp catering, crew camp maintenance, and EMS and security services. (Photo courtesy of Primco Dene and William Au Photography)
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Advertiser Index NOVEMBER 2015
Alfa Laval Tank Equipment Inc. ...................................20......
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ..........................23......
All Jetting Technologies, Inc. .........................................57......
American Jetter ........................................................................57......
Cam Spray ......................................................................................38......
Cat Pumps......................................................................................19......
ClearSpan Fabric Structures ............................................29......
Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ...............................25......
Continental ContiTech ........................................................60......
COXREELS .......................................................................................20......
Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ...............11......
Engineered Software, Inc. ................................................15......
Flo Trend Systems ....................................................................27......
Found It Now ..............................................................................57......
F reightliner Trucks - A Div. of Daimler Trucks NA .................................5 & 35......
ManufacturingEst. 1957
FRUITLAND
Fruitland Manufacturing ...................................................39......
GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................................3......
Granite Seed and Erosion Control ...........................48......
Great Lakes Equipment Sales, Inc. ...............................9......
Grungy Garage Shop Towels ............................................6......
Hot Jet USA ...................................................................................57......
Insulation Snakes .....................................................................57......
Masport, Inc. ...............................................................................................51......
Master Pumps & Power .......................................................................8......
Perkins Pacific ................................................................................2......
Petrofield Industries ...............................................................47......
PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc. ................................................59......
Premier ..............................................................................................25......
Pressure Lift Corporation ...................................................50......
Room to Go ..................................................................................17......
Screenco Systems LLC .........................................................57......
Small Engine Power ...............................................................57......
Snap-on Industrial Brands ................................................39......
Southwest Products ..............................................................17......
StoneAge, Inc. ............................................................................11......
Ultra Shore .....................................................................................49......
Vac-Con, Inc. ...................................................................................7......
Vactor Manufacturing ..........................................................21......
Vacuum Sales, Inc. ...................................................................29......
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ..............................................49......
Vertiflo Pump Co., Inc. .........................................................57......
Water Cannon, Inc. ................................................................57......
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Advertiser Index NOVEMBER 2015
Alfa Laval Tank Equipment Inc. ...................................20......
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ..........................23......
All Jetting Technologies, Inc. .........................................57......
American Jetter ........................................................................57......
Cam Spray ......................................................................................38......
Cat Pumps......................................................................................19......
ClearSpan Fabric Structures ............................................29......
Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ...............................25......
Continental ContiTech ........................................................60......
COXREELS .......................................................................................20......
Eldred Environmental & Export Co. LTD ...............11......
Engineered Software, Inc. ................................................15......
Flo Trend Systems ....................................................................27......
Found It Now ..............................................................................57......
F reightliner Trucks - A Div. of Daimler Trucks NA .................................5 & 35......
ManufacturingEst. 1957
FRUITLAND
Fruitland Manufacturing ...................................................39......
GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................................3......
Granite Seed and Erosion Control ...........................48......
Great Lakes Equipment Sales, Inc. ...............................9......
Grungy Garage Shop Towels ............................................6......
Hot Jet USA ...................................................................................57......
Insulation Snakes .....................................................................57......
Masport, Inc. ...............................................................................................51......
Master Pumps & Power .......................................................................8......
Perkins Pacific ................................................................................2......
Petrofield Industries ...............................................................47......
PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc. ................................................59......
Premier ..............................................................................................25......
Pressure Lift Corporation ...................................................50......
Room to Go ..................................................................................17......
Screenco Systems LLC .........................................................57......
Small Engine Power ...............................................................57......
Snap-on Industrial Brands ................................................39......
Southwest Products ..............................................................17......
StoneAge, Inc. ............................................................................11......
Ultra Shore .....................................................................................49......
Vac-Con, Inc. ...................................................................................7......
Vactor Manufacturing ..........................................................21......
Vacuum Sales, Inc. ...................................................................29......
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ..............................................49......
Vertiflo Pump Co., Inc. .........................................................57......
Water Cannon, Inc. ................................................................57......
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il and gas fields, often in remote locations, can be dangerous environments in which to work
and hard for emergency responders to reach.In Canada, several hundred miles
can separate an oil rig from the nearest community with emergency medical services (EMS). Many companies have people on site who can handle small incidents, but what about more serious
events — a piece of equipment falling on someone or a worker falling from a rig?
One company, featured this month, delivers those EMS and security services to oilfields in northern Alberta. Primco Dene, based in Cold Lake, Alberta, has specialized equipment that can reach a rig safely where terrain or equipment may block access for bigger ambulances.
The company, owned by the Cold Lake aboriginal nation,
provides other services, too, from crew camp maintenance and catering, to operating stores and shops near its headquarters.
It’s a unique company that strives to provide jobs for the aboriginal residents of Canada.
NO SHORTAGE OF JOBS
Speaking of finding jobs, one place that seems to have no shortage is in the Bakken
Shale, according to officials there.In this month’s Bakken Extra,
officials in Williston and Dickinson, North Dakota, share what they’ve seen since the oilfields have slowed and what it means for their communities.
While companies may not be looking for employees in the production stage anymore, several are still looking for skilled people such as truck drivers, construction workers and welders.
Officials there believe the market will eventually bounce back, but until then they are excited about seeing the housing market catch up and the communities getting more of a “hometown” feeling.
STAYING BUSY
As those in North Dakota know, the winter is upon us, and many contractors serving the colder regions know that can cause a slowdown in work.
Why not keep your employees busy performing maintenance on equipment that was used all summer and probably needs some TLC? Among items often overlooked are water jetters.
You’ve been using them to clean rigs, tanks and equipment, but now it’s time to inspect them for wear and tear. Our Tech Perspective column this month gives some tips on what to look for and what to do if you are seeing some issues with jetters.
Enjoy this month’s issue and stay warm this winter! GOMC
Cory Dellenbach
Editor’s Notebook
SERVICING THE OILFIELDSCompanies, communities finding ways to keep workers busy year-round
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il and gas fields, often in remote locations, can be dangerous environments in which to work
and hard for emergency responders to reach.In Canada, several hundred miles
can separate an oil rig from the nearest community with emergency medical services (EMS). Many companies have people on site who can handle small incidents, but what about more serious
events — a piece of equipment falling on someone or a worker falling from a rig?
One company, featured this month, delivers those EMS and security services to oilfields in northern Alberta. Primco Dene, based in Cold Lake, Alberta, has specialized equipment that can reach a rig safely where terrain or equipment may block access for bigger ambulances.
The company, owned by the Cold Lake aboriginal nation,
provides other services, too, from crew camp maintenance and catering, to operating stores and shops near its headquarters.
It’s a unique company that strives to provide jobs for the aboriginal residents of Canada.
NO SHORTAGE OF JOBS
Speaking of finding jobs, one place that seems to have no shortage is in the Bakken
Shale, according to officials there.In this month’s Bakken Extra,
officials in Williston and Dickinson, North Dakota, share what they’ve seen since the oilfields have slowed and what it means for their communities.
While companies may not be looking for employees in the production stage anymore, several are still looking for skilled people such as truck drivers, construction workers and welders.
Officials there believe the market will eventually bounce back, but until then they are excited about seeing the housing market catch up and the communities getting more of a “hometown” feeling.
STAYING BUSY
As those in North Dakota know, the winter is upon us, and many contractors serving the colder regions know that can cause a slowdown in work.
Why not keep your employees busy performing maintenance on equipment that was used all summer and probably needs some TLC? Among items often overlooked are water jetters.
You’ve been using them to clean rigs, tanks and equipment, but now it’s time to inspect them for wear and tear. Our Tech Perspective column this month gives some tips on what to look for and what to do if you are seeing some issues with jetters.
Enjoy this month’s issue and stay warm this winter! GOMC
Cory Dellenbach
Editor’s Notebook
SERVICING THE OILFIELDSCompanies, communities finding ways to keep workers busy year-round
By Cory Dellenbach
O
HOW ARE WE DOING? We strive to provide interesting and helpful stories for support service contractors in the gas, oil and mining industries. We welcome your comments, questions and column suggestions, and promise a prompt reply to all reader contacts. Call 800/257-7222 or email the GOMC editor at [email protected].
Why not keep your employees busy performing maintenance on equipment that was used all summer and probably needs some TLC?
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The office staff at Primco Dene. From left, top row, Eliza Flores, Leah Blackman, Diane Scanie, Laura Martial, Andrew Fox, Stephanie David, Larry Henderson, Donna Brown, Ernest Houle, Bonnie West. Bottom row, Morgan Wheaton (white sweater, on step), Jennifer Badger, Tammy Charland-McLaughlin (front, white jacket), Kristen Minoose, Shonelle Jacknife, Amanda Houle, Harshani Pulahinge, Klyryssa Nezcroche, Nadina Collins. (Photography by Nick Sperounes)
What started as an effort to create jobs for members of the Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta more than a decade ago has dramatically evolved into the Primco Dene Group of Companies, a highly diversified company that serves a variety of market niches within the oilfield services sector.
Created in 1999, the company’s initial forays into oilfield work centered on security services and crew camp catering and management. “We had a lot of people in our community with experience working in those areas, so it was an easy fit,” says James Blackman, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “We wanted to start services that would have an immediate impact on employment for First Nations people.”
Nearly 16 years later, the Primco Dene Group (“primco” is derived from the names of two areas lakes, Primrose and Cold, and “dene” is an aboriginal word that means “people in our area”) is composed of 10 different companies; a majority of them serve oilfield customers. In addition to providing security services and man camp catering and management, the companies’ roster of oilfield services now includes emergency medical, janitorial, Internet and computer services. The company also owns a 50 percent share of Seven Lakes Oilfield Services, which provides site and infrastructure, scaffolding and waste-management services in northeastern Alberta.
Based in Cold Lake, the company started with 50 employees. Now it employs more than 800 people, with the majority coming from 78 First Nations bands and communities scattered throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. (First Nations refers to the country’s aboriginal descendants.) “We always strive to have no less than 80 percent aboriginal employment,” Blackman says. “We’re the only company that can boast more than 700 aboriginal workers at any one time.”
It may seem odd to some people to see aboriginal descendants embrace the oilfield services industry. But Blackman says that doing so is imperative to
protecting First Nations’ interests. “Oil and gas companies are going to develop where they want to develop,” he says. “So we want to be involved and participate in the discussions when it comes to sound ethical development.
Primco Dene Group of Companies focuses on providing wide range of services for oil industry in Alberta
PRIMCO DENE GROUP OF COMPANIES, COLD LAKE, ALBERTAOWNERS: Cold Lake First Nations band
FOUNDED: 1999
EMPLOYEES: More than 800
SPECIALTIES: Catering, janitorial and maintenance services for oilfield man camps, security and medical services
WEBSITE: www.primcodene.com
SERVICE AREA: Northeastern Alberta
PLANDiversity is the
BY KEN WYSOCKY
Two of Primco Dene’s mobile EMS units, including an ambulance and a smaller vehicle made to go into tight-fitting areas often seen in oilfields. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
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Cover Story
The office staff at Primco Dene. From left, top row, Eliza Flores, Leah Blackman, Diane Scanie, Laura Martial, Andrew Fox, Stephanie David, Larry Henderson, Donna Brown, Ernest Houle, Bonnie West. Bottom row, Morgan Wheaton (white sweater, on step), Jennifer Badger, Tammy Charland-McLaughlin (front, white jacket), Kristen Minoose, Shonelle Jacknife, Amanda Houle, Harshani Pulahinge, Klyryssa Nezcroche, Nadina Collins. (Photography by Nick Sperounes)
What started as an effort to create jobs for members of the Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta more than a decade ago has dramatically evolved into the Primco Dene Group of Companies, a highly diversified company that serves a variety of market niches within the oilfield services sector.
Created in 1999, the company’s initial forays into oilfield work centered on security services and crew camp catering and management. “We had a lot of people in our community with experience working in those areas, so it was an easy fit,” says James Blackman, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “We wanted to start services that would have an immediate impact on employment for First Nations people.”
Nearly 16 years later, the Primco Dene Group (“primco” is derived from the names of two areas lakes, Primrose and Cold, and “dene” is an aboriginal word that means “people in our area”) is composed of 10 different companies; a majority of them serve oilfield customers. In addition to providing security services and man camp catering and management, the companies’ roster of oilfield services now includes emergency medical, janitorial, Internet and computer services. The company also owns a 50 percent share of Seven Lakes Oilfield Services, which provides site and infrastructure, scaffolding and waste-management services in northeastern Alberta.
Based in Cold Lake, the company started with 50 employees. Now it employs more than 800 people, with the majority coming from 78 First Nations bands and communities scattered throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. (First Nations refers to the country’s aboriginal descendants.) “We always strive to have no less than 80 percent aboriginal employment,” Blackman says. “We’re the only company that can boast more than 700 aboriginal workers at any one time.”
It may seem odd to some people to see aboriginal descendants embrace the oilfield services industry. But Blackman says that doing so is imperative to
protecting First Nations’ interests. “Oil and gas companies are going to develop where they want to develop,” he says. “So we want to be involved and participate in the discussions when it comes to sound ethical development.
Primco Dene Group of Companies focuses on providing wide range of services for oil industry in Alberta
PRIMCO DENE GROUP OF COMPANIES, COLD LAKE, ALBERTAOWNERS: Cold Lake First Nations band
FOUNDED: 1999
EMPLOYEES: More than 800
SPECIALTIES: Catering, janitorial and maintenance services for oilfield man camps, security and medical services
WEBSITE: www.primcodene.com
SERVICE AREA: Northeastern Alberta
PLANDiversity is the
BY KEN WYSOCKY
Two of Primco Dene’s mobile EMS units, including an ambulance and a smaller vehicle made to go into tight-fitting areas often seen in oilfields. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
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“We see it as a livelihood for a livelihood,” he adds. “Oil and gas companies will develop livelihoods for people and we expect to get livelihoods from that, too. So that’s why we want to participate in the oil and gas industries, too.”
DIVERSE SERVICES
Primco Dene might well be one of the more unusual companies in the Canadian oilfields, due to its focus on providing jobs for one particular ethnic group. And its growth strategy focuses on providing as many diverse opportunities as possible, both inside and outside the oilfields, given the skill sets of its employment pool. “Not everyone wants to be a housekeeper or a camp caterer or a security guard,” Blackman points out. “They also want to be accountants and medics and work in areas such as management and the retail industry. … Spreading into different markets gives people a chance to change careers and allows us to appeal to a larger group of potential employees.
“Our initiative is to try to have our footprint throughout the region in northeastern Alberta,” he adds. “We’re built in a unique way. Diversity is our game plan — it’s everything. The key to succeeding in Alberta is having a number of strong pillars (markets) because every so often, one pillar needs maintenance. So you always need other pillars to keep supporting the building.”
Much of the Primco Dene Group of Companies’ success stems from its ability to capitalize on diverse niche markets. A good example is the medical services provided by one of the Cold Lake, Alberta-based company’s divisions, Primco Dene EMS (Emergency Medical Services) LP.
Strong demand for medical services exists because the Canadian federal government requires oilfield exploration companies to provide a minimum level of accessible on-site medical services. “You can’t do a construction project without having medical services present,” says James Blackman, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “Municipal medical services are too far away to react quickly if there is an incident. … The majority of (oilfield) developments are far away from the cities.”
Recruiting medical services personnel is a challenge anywhere, Blackman points out, and the remote locations where Primco Dene EMS teams work only exacerbate that issue. On the other hand, that challenge is somewhat mitigated because medical personnel typically get paid better in the gas and oil industries than if they work for municipalities. “Our reputation plays a big role, too,” he adds. “When you have a good reputation, people want to come and work for you.”
Because providing medical services is such a specialized area, the company again relied on outside help to get established, hiring a medical director, then adding management professionals to help run the division. Medical personnel include emergency medical responders and technicians (paramedics), registered nurses and occupational health nurses. Services include basic and advanced life support, full-service clinics, occupational health services, health and safety programs, mobile drug-and-alcohol testing (both pre-employment and post-accident) and mobile treatment centers.
To provide medical services, the company rents space in buildings to provide a home base for employees. “We’re usually providing first-response medical services to get patients comfortable, then we transport them to the nearest municipal hospital,” he explains. “The level of medical services varies by site, according to how much our clients want to pay.”
Primco Dene EMS runs four ambulances built by Crestline Coach Ltd. on Ford Motor Co. chassis.
PRIMCO DENE EMS OFFERS A CURE
Primco Dene EMS technician Laura Martial steps into one of the company’s many mobile EMS units. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
The recent drop in oil and gas prices offers a good example, he notes, because the company’s diverse services can help offset declining business in one sector. “Even now, with oil prices dropping, we’re weathering the storm rather easily because of our diversification,” he says. “And if needed, we can retrain employees so they can go from one company to another for work.”
In fact, some services, such as providing security for downstream oil plants, can also carry over into other sectors, such as sports venues, cultural events and retail stores – everything except providing security for banks, Blackman notes.
The companies began to branch out into non-oil-related markets about 10 years ago in an effort to make the company less dependent on oilfield work. That spawned a wide range of commercial offshoots, ranging from janitorial/commercial cleaning services to land development for commercial businesses. “We also bought franchise businesses like Wok Box and Jiffy Lube,” Blackman adds. “We also started a nine-hole golf course this year under our commercial development arm and are interested in residential housing development. In addition, we own commercial buildings where we lease office space. All of these represent conscious decisions to diversify so we’re not so vulnerable to the ups and downs of the gas and oil industry.”
CAMP MANAGEMENT
The catering and camp management companies, Primco Dene Catering and Primco Royal Camp, generate about 40 percent of the company’s gross revenues, Blackman says. The catering division serves man camps ranging in size from 40 residents up to 1,200 residents.
“We wanted to start services that
would have an immediate impact on
employment for First Nations people.”
James Blackman
Primco Dene’s fleet yard for its security vehicles and mobile EMS units. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
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“We see it as a livelihood for a livelihood,” he adds. “Oil and gas companies will develop livelihoods for people and we expect to get livelihoods from that, too. So that’s why we want to participate in the oil and gas industries, too.”
DIVERSE SERVICES
Primco Dene might well be one of the more unusual companies in the Canadian oilfields, due to its focus on providing jobs for one particular ethnic group. And its growth strategy focuses on providing as many diverse opportunities as possible, both inside and outside the oilfields, given the skill sets of its employment pool. “Not everyone wants to be a housekeeper or a camp caterer or a security guard,” Blackman points out. “They also want to be accountants and medics and work in areas such as management and the retail industry. … Spreading into different markets gives people a chance to change careers and allows us to appeal to a larger group of potential employees.
“Our initiative is to try to have our footprint throughout the region in northeastern Alberta,” he adds. “We’re built in a unique way. Diversity is our game plan — it’s everything. The key to succeeding in Alberta is having a number of strong pillars (markets) because every so often, one pillar needs maintenance. So you always need other pillars to keep supporting the building.”
Much of the Primco Dene Group of Companies’ success stems from its ability to capitalize on diverse niche markets. A good example is the medical services provided by one of the Cold Lake, Alberta-based company’s divisions, Primco Dene EMS (Emergency Medical Services) LP.
Strong demand for medical services exists because the Canadian federal government requires oilfield exploration companies to provide a minimum level of accessible on-site medical services. “You can’t do a construction project without having medical services present,” says James Blackman, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “Municipal medical services are too far away to react quickly if there is an incident. … The majority of (oilfield) developments are far away from the cities.”
Recruiting medical services personnel is a challenge anywhere, Blackman points out, and the remote locations where Primco Dene EMS teams work only exacerbate that issue. On the other hand, that challenge is somewhat mitigated because medical personnel typically get paid better in the gas and oil industries than if they work for municipalities. “Our reputation plays a big role, too,” he adds. “When you have a good reputation, people want to come and work for you.”
Because providing medical services is such a specialized area, the company again relied on outside help to get established, hiring a medical director, then adding management professionals to help run the division. Medical personnel include emergency medical responders and technicians (paramedics), registered nurses and occupational health nurses. Services include basic and advanced life support, full-service clinics, occupational health services, health and safety programs, mobile drug-and-alcohol testing (both pre-employment and post-accident) and mobile treatment centers.
To provide medical services, the company rents space in buildings to provide a home base for employees. “We’re usually providing first-response medical services to get patients comfortable, then we transport them to the nearest municipal hospital,” he explains. “The level of medical services varies by site, according to how much our clients want to pay.”
Primco Dene EMS runs four ambulances built by Crestline Coach Ltd. on Ford Motor Co. chassis.
PRIMCO DENE EMS OFFERS A CURE
Primco Dene EMS technician Laura Martial steps into one of the company’s many mobile EMS units. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
The recent drop in oil and gas prices offers a good example, he notes, because the company’s diverse services can help offset declining business in one sector. “Even now, with oil prices dropping, we’re weathering the storm rather easily because of our diversification,” he says. “And if needed, we can retrain employees so they can go from one company to another for work.”
In fact, some services, such as providing security for downstream oil plants, can also carry over into other sectors, such as sports venues, cultural events and retail stores – everything except providing security for banks, Blackman notes.
The companies began to branch out into non-oil-related markets about 10 years ago in an effort to make the company less dependent on oilfield work. That spawned a wide range of commercial offshoots, ranging from janitorial/commercial cleaning services to land development for commercial businesses. “We also bought franchise businesses like Wok Box and Jiffy Lube,” Blackman adds. “We also started a nine-hole golf course this year under our commercial development arm and are interested in residential housing development. In addition, we own commercial buildings where we lease office space. All of these represent conscious decisions to diversify so we’re not so vulnerable to the ups and downs of the gas and oil industry.”
CAMP MANAGEMENT
The catering and camp management companies, Primco Dene Catering and Primco Royal Camp, generate about 40 percent of the company’s gross revenues, Blackman says. The catering division serves man camps ranging in size from 40 residents up to 1,200 residents.
“We wanted to start services that
would have an immediate impact on
employment for First Nations people.”
James Blackman
Primco Dene’s fleet yard for its security vehicles and mobile EMS units. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
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“It’s a turnkey service,” Blackman explains, noting that Primco Dene formed a limited partnership with Royal Camp Services Ltd. in Edmonton in order to provide a full complement of man camp services. “They help us mobilize the camps and provide buildings,” he says. “That way we can offer customers a turnkey operation from building to mobilizing to managing to catering to maintaining to demobilizing – and all the services in between.”
Providing man camp services can be challenging because they’re often located in remote locations, which can pose logistical obstacles to managing them. Moreover, the company did not have a lot of experience in this area when it decided to enter the market. “But we got off and running right off the bat because we hired consultants with good experience,” he points out. “This was not a learn-as-you-go process. We hired people who could provide services effectively and efficiently right from the start.
“There are a lot of logistics involved in transferring food to man camps, for instance,” he adds. “But with a good management team, we identify problems and work through them.”
LARGE VEHICLE FLEET
Providing such a wide array of services requires a large fleet of vehicles. Primco Dene companies operate a total of about 120 vehicles, including about 25 pickup trucks made by Ford Motor Co. The company also owns a skid-steer
made by Bobcat Co. In addition, the company rents another 20 to 40 pickup trucks to handle seasonal services. “Everything is busier in winter,” Blackman notes. “That’s because there’s more contract availability for drilling during winter, and our services complement the drilling operations.”
Offering so many services also creates another challenge: dealing with an ever-changing landscape of new rules and regulations. “As much as diversity makes us strong, dealing with it can be complex,” Blackman explains. “We must deal with a lot of regulations within each division … and the more services you offer, the more chances there are for changes in regulations. So we’re constantly adapting.
“For example, there are always changes in how medical services are provided – the minimum standards for medical care,” he continues. “When the government requires higher standards for medical services, we have to adapt to provide them. Sometimes that means giving employees a higher level of training or developing different protocols for a site.”
Beyond that, running so many companies requires employees to develop a different kind of mindset that emphasizes inter-division cooperation. “One of the most important things our employees must do is be open-minded and very willing to go far beyond their individual job descriptions,” Blackman says. “If a security truck needs to be moved, someone from medical services will grab it and do it, for example. Employees must display a willingness to be flexible and maneuverable – and always expect the unexpected.”
MORE GROWTH EXPECTED
The deep recession in 2008 was a major factor in renewing the company’s emphasis on service diversity. And that effort continues today as Primco Dene aims to bring the services it provides to oilfield drilling companies to other
“Oil and gas companies are going to develop where they
want to develop. So we want to be involved and
participate in the discussions when it comes
to sound ethical development.”
James Blackman
LEFT: An employee with Primco Dene cleans the counter located in a crew camp in Alberta. Among its offerings of services, the company does catering, janitorial and maintenance at crew camps in the area. (Photo courtesy of Primco Dene and William Au Photography)
ABOVE: Some of the other companies under Primco Dene’s umbrella that help serve the area around Cold Lake, Alberta, include a Jiffy Lube auto service center, a Wok Box Asian restaurant and Internet company, Dene Tech. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
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“It’s a turnkey service,” Blackman explains, noting that Primco Dene formed a limited partnership with Royal Camp Services Ltd. in Edmonton in order to provide a full complement of man camp services. “They help us mobilize the camps and provide buildings,” he says. “That way we can offer customers a turnkey operation from building to mobilizing to managing to catering to maintaining to demobilizing – and all the services in between.”
Providing man camp services can be challenging because they’re often located in remote locations, which can pose logistical obstacles to managing them. Moreover, the company did not have a lot of experience in this area when it decided to enter the market. “But we got off and running right off the bat because we hired consultants with good experience,” he points out. “This was not a learn-as-you-go process. We hired people who could provide services effectively and efficiently right from the start.
“There are a lot of logistics involved in transferring food to man camps, for instance,” he adds. “But with a good management team, we identify problems and work through them.”
LARGE VEHICLE FLEET
Providing such a wide array of services requires a large fleet of vehicles. Primco Dene companies operate a total of about 120 vehicles, including about 25 pickup trucks made by Ford Motor Co. The company also owns a skid-steer
made by Bobcat Co. In addition, the company rents another 20 to 40 pickup trucks to handle seasonal services. “Everything is busier in winter,” Blackman notes. “That’s because there’s more contract availability for drilling during winter, and our services complement the drilling operations.”
Offering so many services also creates another challenge: dealing with an ever-changing landscape of new rules and regulations. “As much as diversity makes us strong, dealing with it can be complex,” Blackman explains. “We must deal with a lot of regulations within each division … and the more services you offer, the more chances there are for changes in regulations. So we’re constantly adapting.
“For example, there are always changes in how medical services are provided – the minimum standards for medical care,” he continues. “When the government requires higher standards for medical services, we have to adapt to provide them. Sometimes that means giving employees a higher level of training or developing different protocols for a site.”
Beyond that, running so many companies requires employees to develop a different kind of mindset that emphasizes inter-division cooperation. “One of the most important things our employees must do is be open-minded and very willing to go far beyond their individual job descriptions,” Blackman says. “If a security truck needs to be moved, someone from medical services will grab it and do it, for example. Employees must display a willingness to be flexible and maneuverable – and always expect the unexpected.”
MORE GROWTH EXPECTED
The deep recession in 2008 was a major factor in renewing the company’s emphasis on service diversity. And that effort continues today as Primco Dene aims to bring the services it provides to oilfield drilling companies to other
“Oil and gas companies are going to develop where they
want to develop. So we want to be involved and
participate in the discussions when it comes
to sound ethical development.”
James Blackman
LEFT: An employee with Primco Dene cleans the counter located in a crew camp in Alberta. Among its offerings of services, the company does catering, janitorial and maintenance at crew camps in the area. (Photo courtesy of Primco Dene and William Au Photography)
ABOVE: Some of the other companies under Primco Dene’s umbrella that help serve the area around Cold Lake, Alberta, include a Jiffy Lube auto service center, a Wok Box Asian restaurant and Internet company, Dene Tech. (Photo by Nick Sperounes)
non-oil-related markets. “We want to continue to develop more franchises and more janitorial and security contracts outside the oil and gas industries and even take on some new services,” Blackman says.
The CEO prefers to view the current industry downturn, prompted by falling oil prices, as an opportunity, not a liability. “I see these downturns as massive opportunities to not only restructure, but to become more responsible about the way you manage things and re-evaluate where you’re at with different services … re-evaluate your responsibilities to clients,” he says.
“When you have more time on your hands, you have to key in on things like efficiency within your organization, developing better relationships for future work and paying better attention to your team and the people who got you where you’re at,” he adds. “If you focus on developing good business practices, it results in more contracts and more opportunities.” GOMC
“We’re built in a unique way. Diversity is our game plan —
it’s everything. The key to succeeding in Alberta is having a
number of strong pillars (markets) because every so often,
one pillar needs maintenance.”
James Blackman
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performance enhancements that reduce vehicular stress and wear and tear.A good example is the trucks’ 18-speed Eaton Fuller transmission, used
instead of a more standard 13-speed transmission, Briggs says. “Our trucks are extremely heavy. They weigh 68,000 pounds empty, so you’re constantly shifting gears,” Briggs says. “We want to avoid over-torquing the engine and stressing the axles … and with 18 speeds, the trucks run better with a less-jarring ride.”
But Briggs says cost is no object when employee safety is involved. As he puts it: “There’s no reason to not make sure your guys go home to their families every night.”
Built atop a T800 chassis made by Kenworth Truck (owned by PACCAR), the unit features a 465 hp diesel engine made by Cummins; an 8 million Btu burner; an 80-barrel-capacity (3,360 gallons) steel tank; a 6,000 psi triplex pump made by Gardner Denver; four steel propane tanks with a total capacity of 1,000 gallons; and a Spicer 784 transfer case (a brand owned by Dana Holding Corporation), which converts engine power to the pumps.
“We like the Gardner Denver triplex pumps because they handle solids very well,” Briggs explains. “In the oilfields, there’s no such thing as clean water — there’s always sand and other things in the water that can cause pumps to fail. But triplex pumps keep on running, even with sand inside.”
Compared to more standard units, the 8 million Btu burner is super-sized, too, to improve productivity. It heats the oil quicker, which enables crews to finish jobs faster, Briggs says. (The super-heated oil gets pumped into well bores to melt away paraffin buildup that inhibits efficient pumping for the artificial lift systems.)
The safety features start with the unit’s internal plumbing, which utilizes thicker-than-normal iron pipes that are pressure-tested to 10,000 psi, compared to a more typical 5,000 psi. Other safety features include:
•A special high-pressure relief system. If there’s a sudden spike in pressure during hot-oil cleaning, the system relieves the pressure in a controlled fashion.
•A high-pressure shut-off system. If the high-pressure relief system fails, this system shuts down the entire truck, including the engine and all fuel systems.
•A thermostat control. If the temperature of fluids reaches a dangerous level, this device brings it back down to a reasonable level. If that fails, a shutdown system kicks in.
•Emergency gas sensor. To prevent the truck’s engine from catching fire if a gas leak occurs while it’s operating on a natural gas drilling pad, a sensor automatically shuts off all air-intake valves on the engine if it detects the presence of any gases.
<< A hot-oil truck built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing and operated by Adler Hot Oil Service in Vernal, Utah, sits on a job site. The company has the trucks custom-made for employee safety. (Photo courtesy of Adler Hot Oil Service)
(continued)
“There’s no reason to not make sure your
guys go home to their families every night.”
Paul Briggs
Money Machines
t first glance, the hot-oil trucks owned by Adler Hot Oil Service look like most other standard units seen in gas and oil fields across North America. But thanks to a design makeover, the 18 trucks — custom
built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing — are anything but standard.Prompted by a truck explosion in 2010, officials at the Vernal, Utah-
based company worked with Rush-Overland to design a super-safe and ultra-productive hot-oil truck, says Paul Briggs, the firm’s vice president of sales and technology. Briggs also directs employee safety efforts at the company, which employs about 110 employees and serves oil and gas field and mining
customers nationwide, with an emphasis on the western United States. The safety position is a fitting job for Briggs, who was injured in that mishap five years ago.
“I started thinking about ways to make a safer hot-oil unit while I was in a hospital bed,” says Briggs, who counts himself lucky to have escaped with just facial and hand burns; fire-retardant clothing prevented more
extensive injuries. “The good part is we learned how to build better trucks. … We haven’t had a serious incident since then caused by a hot-oil unit failure.
“The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is to ensure safety for our team members,” he continues. “We spare no expense when it comes to the safety of our team. A hot-oil truck is the most dangerous piece of equipment in the oilfields, bar none, because there’s an open flame in the burner that is heating highly pressurized, highly flammable fluids. If there’s a breach in the heating coil, the truck will likely catch fire or explode. We must keep our operators safe. They’re family to us, not just employees.”
The extra features come with a cost. Each truck carries about a $750,000 price tag, compared to $350,000 to $400,000 for a standard unit. But they also last about 30 percent longer than an average truck, thanks to some
A
“The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is
to ensure safety for our team members. We spare no
expense when it comes to the safety of our team.”
Paul Briggs
Adler Hot Oil Service, Vernal, UtahMACHINE: Hot-oil trucks built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing
FUNCTIONS: Cleaning paraffin buildup in well bores, pressure testing, heating water in frac and holding tanks
FEATURES: Kenworth T800 chassis; 8 million Btu burner; 465 hp Cummins diesel engine; 80-barrel (3,360-gallon) steel tank; 6,000 psi Gardner Denver triplex pump; 18-speed Eaton Fuller transmission; Spicer transfer case
COST: About $750,000
WEBSITE: www.adlerhotoil.com
SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD
Versatile hot-oil trucks go the extra yard to protect employees and deliver customer satisfaction
By Ken Wysocky
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performance enhancements that reduce vehicular stress and wear and tear.A good example is the trucks’ 18-speed Eaton Fuller transmission, used
instead of a more standard 13-speed transmission, Briggs says. “Our trucks are extremely heavy. They weigh 68,000 pounds empty, so you’re constantly shifting gears,” Briggs says. “We want to avoid over-torquing the engine and stressing the axles … and with 18 speeds, the trucks run better with a less-jarring ride.”
But Briggs says cost is no object when employee safety is involved. As he puts it: “There’s no reason to not make sure your guys go home to their families every night.”
Built atop a T800 chassis made by Kenworth Truck (owned by PACCAR), the unit features a 465 hp diesel engine made by Cummins; an 8 million Btu burner; an 80-barrel-capacity (3,360 gallons) steel tank; a 6,000 psi triplex pump made by Gardner Denver; four steel propane tanks with a total capacity of 1,000 gallons; and a Spicer 784 transfer case (a brand owned by Dana Holding Corporation), which converts engine power to the pumps.
“We like the Gardner Denver triplex pumps because they handle solids very well,” Briggs explains. “In the oilfields, there’s no such thing as clean water — there’s always sand and other things in the water that can cause pumps to fail. But triplex pumps keep on running, even with sand inside.”
Compared to more standard units, the 8 million Btu burner is super-sized, too, to improve productivity. It heats the oil quicker, which enables crews to finish jobs faster, Briggs says. (The super-heated oil gets pumped into well bores to melt away paraffin buildup that inhibits efficient pumping for the artificial lift systems.)
The safety features start with the unit’s internal plumbing, which utilizes thicker-than-normal iron pipes that are pressure-tested to 10,000 psi, compared to a more typical 5,000 psi. Other safety features include:
•A special high-pressure relief system. If there’s a sudden spike in pressure during hot-oil cleaning, the system relieves the pressure in a controlled fashion.
•A high-pressure shut-off system. If the high-pressure relief system fails, this system shuts down the entire truck, including the engine and all fuel systems.
•A thermostat control. If the temperature of fluids reaches a dangerous level, this device brings it back down to a reasonable level. If that fails, a shutdown system kicks in.
•Emergency gas sensor. To prevent the truck’s engine from catching fire if a gas leak occurs while it’s operating on a natural gas drilling pad, a sensor automatically shuts off all air-intake valves on the engine if it detects the presence of any gases.
<< A hot-oil truck built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing and operated by Adler Hot Oil Service in Vernal, Utah, sits on a job site. The company has the trucks custom-made for employee safety. (Photo courtesy of Adler Hot Oil Service)
(continued)
“There’s no reason to not make sure your
guys go home to their families every night.”
Paul Briggs
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Money Machines
t first glance, the hot-oil trucks owned by Adler Hot Oil Service look like most other standard units seen in gas and oil fields across North America. But thanks to a design makeover, the 18 trucks — custom
built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing — are anything but standard.Prompted by a truck explosion in 2010, officials at the Vernal, Utah-
based company worked with Rush-Overland to design a super-safe and ultra-productive hot-oil truck, says Paul Briggs, the firm’s vice president of sales and technology. Briggs also directs employee safety efforts at the company, which employs about 110 employees and serves oil and gas field and mining
customers nationwide, with an emphasis on the western United States. The safety position is a fitting job for Briggs, who was injured in that mishap five years ago.
“I started thinking about ways to make a safer hot-oil unit while I was in a hospital bed,” says Briggs, who counts himself lucky to have escaped with just facial and hand burns; fire-retardant clothing prevented more
extensive injuries. “The good part is we learned how to build better trucks. … We haven’t had a serious incident since then caused by a hot-oil unit failure.
“The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is to ensure safety for our team members,” he continues. “We spare no expense when it comes to the safety of our team. A hot-oil truck is the most dangerous piece of equipment in the oilfields, bar none, because there’s an open flame in the burner that is heating highly pressurized, highly flammable fluids. If there’s a breach in the heating coil, the truck will likely catch fire or explode. We must keep our operators safe. They’re family to us, not just employees.”
The extra features come with a cost. Each truck carries about a $750,000 price tag, compared to $350,000 to $400,000 for a standard unit. But they also last about 30 percent longer than an average truck, thanks to some
A
“The most important reason we redesigned our trucks is
to ensure safety for our team members. We spare no
expense when it comes to the safety of our team.”
Paul Briggs
Adler Hot Oil Service, Vernal, UtahMACHINE: Hot-oil trucks built by Rush-Overland Manufacturing
FUNCTIONS: Cleaning paraffin buildup in well bores, pressure testing, heating water in frac and holding tanks
FEATURES: Kenworth T800 chassis; 8 million Btu burner; 465 hp Cummins diesel engine; 80-barrel (3,360-gallon) steel tank; 6,000 psi Gardner Denver triplex pump; 18-speed Eaton Fuller transmission; Spicer transfer case
COST: About $750,000
WEBSITE: www.adlerhotoil.com
SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD
Versatile hot-oil trucks go the extra yard to protect employees and deliver customer satisfaction
By Ken Wysocky
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•An automated fire-suppression system that extinguishes any uncontrolled fires in the unit.
“We tout our trucks’ safety features a little bit, but we didn’t design them for marketing purposes,” Briggs emphasizes. “We do it to keep our team members safe. We’ve had customers tell us that our trucks are the safest trucks they’ve ever seen in the field.”
Adler owns nearly two dozen hot-oil trucks, including units built by Chandler Equipment, Fusion and Keyway. Along with cleaning built-up paraffin in well bores, the company offers a wide range of services that include pressure testing, frac-water heating, steam cleaning, pressure washing and tank washing. “We also treat oil tanks,” Briggs notes. “Oil settles in tanks and hardens at around 80 degrees, so it sometimes needs to be melted in order for drilling companies to sell it.
“Our hot-oil trucks are like big service trucks,” he adds. “They can do all sorts of things out in the field.”
But nothing more important than keeping Adler team members safe. GOMC
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•An automated fire-suppression system that extinguishes any uncontrolled fires in the unit.
“We tout our trucks’ safety features a little bit, but we didn’t design them for marketing purposes,” Briggs emphasizes. “We do it to keep our team members safe. We’ve had customers tell us that our trucks are the safest trucks they’ve ever seen in the field.”
Adler owns nearly two dozen hot-oil trucks, including units built by Chandler Equipment, Fusion and Keyway. Along with cleaning built-up paraffin in well bores, the company offers a wide range of services that include pressure testing, frac-water heating, steam cleaning, pressure washing and tank washing. “We also treat oil tanks,” Briggs notes. “Oil settles in tanks and hardens at around 80 degrees, so it sometimes needs to be melted in order for drilling companies to sell it.
“Our hot-oil trucks are like big service trucks,” he adds. “They can do all sorts of things out in the field.”
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perator safety is paramount in the waterjetting and hydroexcavation industry. With more companies — especially those in the refinery and petroleum cleaning industry — wishing to remove their operators
from possible harm from high-pressure sources and caustic chemicals, automated systems are becoming more common.
The HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon from Stutes Enterprise Systems, introduced to the water and wastewater industry at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, is just such a product. The innovative robotic waterjetting and hydroexcavation system allows the operator to manipulate the variable-speed rotating nozzles as an extension of his own body.
“What we essentially did with this product was took a compact excavator and added a tail whip that swivels back and forth and doesn’t pinch or puncture
the high-pressure hose,” says Tryan Stutes, the president and owner of Stutes Enterprise Systems. “Our blasting head comes in a small package while offering a wide range of motion.”
The head rotates 180 degrees left and right, and 180 degrees up and down, allowing the operator to reach small crevices and cracks far out of arm’s reach.
It can blast water at pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm. The Pad Dragon’s intelligent hydraulic system controls the speed of the nozzle’s spin rotation and other functions from the comfort of its climate-controlled cab. It’s also efficient, as there’s no need to idle-up the engine to power the hydraulic controls.
“Operator safety is the biggest factor with the design of this unit,” says Stutes. “It allows for less wear and tear on the operator, a faster clean, less downtime and less cost for protective equipment, as the operator can stay in the comfort of the cab.”
Multiple tools are available with the blasting head, with a quick-change system that allows the operator to make adjustments in minutes. While the target market is service workers and companies that work in refinery and utility pipe cleaning and blasting, Stutes says that several municipalities have also purchased units. The unit can also be hooked to a trailer jetter to give it full hydroexcavation capability.
“We designed this unit to be a fit across multiple industries,” Stutes says. “Now it’s a matter of getting the name out there and letting municipalities and contractors know that there is a different, safer option out there for what they’re trying to do.”
The 2015 show was Stutes’ first as an exhibitor, and overall he was enthused by the excitement surrounding his unit — after first explaining what it is, and what it’s capable of.
“I think a lot of people in the industry have a vision of what a waterjetting system looks like, and this is something that, looks-wise, is completely different,” Stutes says. “There was a lot of education on this product at the WWETT Show, and once people learned about it, they wanted to know more. The feedback I’ve gotten from those who have units in the field indicates that they don’t want to do anything without it.”
Stutes says he’s excited to see where the market for the unit goes in the coming year. Based on the feedback he received at WWETT, the unit’s hydroexcavation functionality could potentially be an even bigger selling point.
“Just being at the WWETT Show for the week, we gained a ton of knowledge on this industry,” he says. “I’m confident that this waterblasting unit is a great fit, and I look forward to working with this industry even more.” 866/362-9332; www.aquablasters.com. GOMC
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ROBOTIC CONTROLRobotic waterjetting system from Stutes removes operator from dangerous high pressures
By Craig Mandli
Tryan Stutes, right, the owner and president of Stutes Enterprise Systems, discusses the features of the waterblasting head on his HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon robotic waterjetting system with an attendee at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show. The system offers pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm, while keeping the operator away from potential harm. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
“We designed this unit to be a fit across multiple industries.”Tryan Stutes
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perator safety is paramount in the waterjetting and hydroexcavation industry. With more companies — especially those in the refinery and petroleum cleaning industry — wishing to remove their operators
from possible harm from high-pressure sources and caustic chemicals, automated systems are becoming more common.
The HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon from Stutes Enterprise Systems, introduced to the water and wastewater industry at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, is just such a product. The innovative robotic waterjetting and hydroexcavation system allows the operator to manipulate the variable-speed rotating nozzles as an extension of his own body.
“What we essentially did with this product was took a compact excavator and added a tail whip that swivels back and forth and doesn’t pinch or puncture
the high-pressure hose,” says Tryan Stutes, the president and owner of Stutes Enterprise Systems. “Our blasting head comes in a small package while offering a wide range of motion.”
The head rotates 180 degrees left and right, and 180 degrees up and down, allowing the operator to reach small crevices and cracks far out of arm’s reach.
It can blast water at pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm. The Pad Dragon’s intelligent hydraulic system controls the speed of the nozzle’s spin rotation and other functions from the comfort of its climate-controlled cab. It’s also efficient, as there’s no need to idle-up the engine to power the hydraulic controls.
“Operator safety is the biggest factor with the design of this unit,” says Stutes. “It allows for less wear and tear on the operator, a faster clean, less downtime and less cost for protective equipment, as the operator can stay in the comfort of the cab.”
Multiple tools are available with the blasting head, with a quick-change system that allows the operator to make adjustments in minutes. While the target market is service workers and companies that work in refinery and utility pipe cleaning and blasting, Stutes says that several municipalities have also purchased units. The unit can also be hooked to a trailer jetter to give it full hydroexcavation capability.
“We designed this unit to be a fit across multiple industries,” Stutes says. “Now it’s a matter of getting the name out there and letting municipalities and contractors know that there is a different, safer option out there for what they’re trying to do.”
The 2015 show was Stutes’ first as an exhibitor, and overall he was enthused by the excitement surrounding his unit — after first explaining what it is, and what it’s capable of.
“I think a lot of people in the industry have a vision of what a waterjetting system looks like, and this is something that, looks-wise, is completely different,” Stutes says. “There was a lot of education on this product at the WWETT Show, and once people learned about it, they wanted to know more. The feedback I’ve gotten from those who have units in the field indicates that they don’t want to do anything without it.”
Stutes says he’s excited to see where the market for the unit goes in the coming year. Based on the feedback he received at WWETT, the unit’s hydroexcavation functionality could potentially be an even bigger selling point.
“Just being at the WWETT Show for the week, we gained a ton of knowledge on this industry,” he says. “I’m confident that this waterblasting unit is a great fit, and I look forward to working with this industry even more.” 866/362-9332; www.aquablasters.com. GOMC
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O
ROBOTIC CONTROLRobotic waterjetting system from Stutes removes operator from dangerous high pressures
By Craig Mandli
Tryan Stutes, right, the owner and president of Stutes Enterprise Systems, discusses the features of the waterblasting head on his HydraX Xtream Pad Dragon robotic waterjetting system with an attendee at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show. The system offers pressures up to 20,000 psi at 43 gpm, while keeping the operator away from potential harm. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
“We designed this unit to be a fit across multiple industries.”Tryan Stutes
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Tech Perspective
YOU’RE OUT IN THE FIELD USING YOUR JETTER ON A JOB when suddenly you experience a problem. Perhaps you’ve fallen behind on the engine maintenance schedule and that component breaks down. Maybe the high-pressure water running through a worn hose causes it to rupture. Or the unit continues to function, but not at the pressure level needed to get the job done.
To ensure your jetter doesn’t cost you downtime and remains a reliable piece of equipment over the long term, there are several maintenance practices that contractors should follow regularly.
“The main thing to do on a daily basis is check the oil in the engine and the pump, make sure it’s up to marks,” says Nick Woodhead, president of US Jetting.
Other items that are important to monitor the condition of daily include the hose, water filter and tires if the jetting unit is on a trailer.
“The filter is a key part of the jetting package,” Woodhead says. “If you want it working properly, you need to have a clean filter. What people should do is have a checklist so you know you’ve done it all when you send (the jetter) off.”
GETTING ON A SCHEDULE
Often the way the machine is functioning will be the sign that there’s a problem with a component. Woodhead says the 500-hour mark is a good time to carefully inspect the pump and valves if operators want to catch any
issues in advance. Otherwise 1,000 hours of use is typically the time when valves and packings need to be replaced.
“They usually will tell you when something’s wrong. There will be a hammering. Generally speaking, people will run the equipment until there’s a problem,” Woodhead says. “It’s kind of like a car. There are some things that you do at a certain point anyway, whether there’s a problem or not, so you’re not breaking down somewhere.”
He says jetter users might have to re-torque pump head bolts occasionally if a pump valve is failing prematurely.
Chester Axley, national products director for Power Line Industries, says simply following the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule is the best way to maintain machine components that don’t require daily attention.
“You’ll have a service on the motor, a service on the pump. If it’s a hot-water unit, you’re going to have a service on a burner,” Axley says. “And the guy servicing it should be running it, like we do here. We have a piece of pipe that we stick the hose down and we turn the machine on and watch it work. Now we’re looking for leaks at joints. We’re looking at hoses. Are there any bulges? Is the pump leaking any water? This will stave off getting to the job site and pow, you’ve got a problem.”
He says with Power Line’s jetting units, for example, the recommended service schedule includes changing engine oil every 50 hours, and changing engine filters and checking spark plugs every 80 hours. The pump oil only has to be changed every 400 hours, but if there’s a problem it can be headed off during the 50- or 80-hour service.
“Check the pump to make sure the oil isn’t turning milky or looking white,” Axley says. “That’s telling you water is seeping back behind the head of the pump, which is telling you that the water seals are wearing out.”
BACKUP PARTS ON HAND
No matter how strictly jetter users adhere to a regular maintenance schedule, there are components that will eventually need to be replaced. Axley recommends operators keep some backup parts on hand in case there is a problem with the jetter while out on a job.
“If you have what I call a care package on the shelf or in a truck, and you have a problem in the field, you’re going to be able to finish the job,” he says.
That care package should include a high-pressure ball valve, an unloader valve, a safety release valve and, if it’s a hot-water unit, a thermostat and pressure switch.
“Those are probably the most wearable items. They do break and they do fail,” Axley says.
Loss of pressure is a strong indicator that a component needs to be replaced.
“Eventually, the nozzles will wear. If it’s not coming up to pressure, it’s a
A proactive maintenance routine helps prevent equipment failures
By Kyle Rogers
JETTER JETTINGKEEP YOUR
“The main thing to do on a daily basis is check the oil in the engine and the pump, make sure it’s up to marks.” Nick Woodhead
(continued)
JETTER JETTING
good sign that’s worn out,” Woodhead says. “The unloader valve, those can go bad. The seat can wear out, dumping water all the time — basically, not getting pressure. If you know what pressure you get with a certain tool and it’s not coming up to pressure, check to make sure it’s not dumping water.”
THE LEAD
Woodhead says the jetting component most vulnerable to wear if not taken care of is the hose. He recommends using a tiger tail, or any sort of guide, to protect the hose from items that may puncture it.
Eric Bragg of Bragg Excavating in Marion, Indiana, says his company uses a
pipe or sleeve at the point where the jetter hose is entering to protect it as much as possible. He says they also add a lead to the hose.
“Most of the problems will be on the lead, not the actual hose itself,” Bragg says. “We run a 17-foot lead off the end of our hose. Then you can just take the lead off and replace that instead of having to replace 300 feet of hose.”
PROPER TRAINING
Also factoring into jetter maintenance is the training of the equipment operators. How an operator is running the equipment can be the difference between a wearable component like the hose lasting for five minutes or 1,000 hours, says Woodhead.
“Training the operators properly is important because, invariably, if they’re not properly trained you’re going to have problems with the equipment. They do what they see their buddies doing, so you also have to think about who’s training the trainer.” GOMC
“Most of the problems
will be on the lead, not
the actual hose itself.”
Eric Bragg
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Tech Perspective
YOU’RE OUT IN THE FIELD USING YOUR JETTER ON A JOB when suddenly you experience a problem. Perhaps you’ve fallen behind on the engine maintenance schedule and that component breaks down. Maybe the high-pressure water running through a worn hose causes it to rupture. Or the unit continues to function, but not at the pressure level needed to get the job done.
To ensure your jetter doesn’t cost you downtime and remains a reliable piece of equipment over the long term, there are several maintenance practices that contractors should follow regularly.
“The main thing to do on a daily basis is check the oil in the engine and the pump, make sure it’s up to marks,” says Nick Woodhead, president of US Jetting.
Other items that are important to monitor the condition of daily include the hose, water filter and tires if the jetting unit is on a trailer.
“The filter is a key part of the jetting package,” Woodhead says. “If you want it working properly, you need to have a clean filter. What people should do is have a checklist so you know you’ve done it all when you send (the jetter) off.”
GETTING ON A SCHEDULE
Often the way the machine is functioning will be the sign that there’s a problem with a component. Woodhead says the 500-hour mark is a good time to carefully inspect the pump and valves if operators want to catch any
issues in advance. Otherwise 1,000 hours of use is typically the time when valves and packings need to be replaced.
“They usually will tell you when something’s wrong. There will be a hammering. Generally speaking, people will run the equipment until there’s a problem,” Woodhead says. “It’s kind of like a car. There are some things that you do at a certain point anyway, whether there’s a problem or not, so you’re not breaking down somewhere.”
He says jetter users might have to re-torque pump head bolts occasionally if a pump valve is failing prematurely.
Chester Axley, national products director for Power Line Industries, says simply following the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule is the best way to maintain machine components that don’t require daily attention.
“You’ll have a service on the motor, a service on the pump. If it’s a hot-water unit, you’re going to have a service on a burner,” Axley says. “And the guy servicing it should be running it, like we do here. We have a piece of pipe that we stick the hose down and we turn the machine on and watch it work. Now we’re looking for leaks at joints. We’re looking at hoses. Are there any bulges? Is the pump leaking any water? This will stave off getting to the job site and pow, you’ve got a problem.”
He says with Power Line’s jetting units, for example, the recommended service schedule includes changing engine oil every 50 hours, and changing engine filters and checking spark plugs every 80 hours. The pump oil only has to be changed every 400 hours, but if there’s a problem it can be headed off during the 50- or 80-hour service.
“Check the pump to make sure the oil isn’t turning milky or looking white,” Axley says. “That’s telling you water is seeping back behind the head of the pump, which is telling you that the water seals are wearing out.”
BACKUP PARTS ON HAND
No matter how strictly jetter users adhere to a regular maintenance schedule, there are components that will eventually need to be replaced. Axley recommends operators keep some backup parts on hand in case there is a problem with the jetter while out on a job.
“If you have what I call a care package on the shelf or in a truck, and you have a problem in the field, you’re going to be able to finish the job,” he says.
That care package should include a high-pressure ball valve, an unloader valve, a safety release valve and, if it’s a hot-water unit, a thermostat and pressure switch.
“Those are probably the most wearable items. They do break and they do fail,” Axley says.
Loss of pressure is a strong indicator that a component needs to be replaced.
“Eventually, the nozzles will wear. If it’s not coming up to pressure, it’s a
A proactive maintenance routine helps prevent equipment failures
By Kyle Rogers
JETTER JETTINGKEEP YOUR
“The main thing to do on a daily basis is check the oil in the engine and the pump, make sure it’s up to marks.” Nick Woodhead
(continued)
JETTER JETTING
good sign that’s worn out,” Woodhead says. “The unloader valve, those can go bad. The seat can wear out, dumping water all the time — basically, not getting pressure. If you know what pressure you get with a certain tool and it’s not coming up to pressure, check to make sure it’s not dumping water.”
THE LEAD
Woodhead says the jetting component most vulnerable to wear if not taken care of is the hose. He recommends using a tiger tail, or any sort of guide, to protect the hose from items that may puncture it.
Eric Bragg of Bragg Excavating in Marion, Indiana, says his company uses a
pipe or sleeve at the point where the jetter hose is entering to protect it as much as possible. He says they also add a lead to the hose.
“Most of the problems will be on the lead, not the actual hose itself,” Bragg says. “We run a 17-foot lead off the end of our hose. Then you can just take the lead off and replace that instead of having to replace 300 feet of hose.”
PROPER TRAINING
Also factoring into jetter maintenance is the training of the equipment operators. How an operator is running the equipment can be the difference between a wearable component like the hose lasting for five minutes or 1,000 hours, says Woodhead.
“Training the operators properly is important because, invariably, if they’re not properly trained you’re going to have problems with the equipment. They do what they see their buddies doing, so you also have to think about who’s training the trainer.” GOMC
“Most of the problems
will be on the lead, not
the actual hose itself.”
Eric Bragg
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ust a bird’s-eye view from Scott Meske’s office in Williston, North Dakota, is the train station. Meske,
the president of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, has gotten used to seeing unfamiliar faces step on and off the train for the last year and a half.
The Bakken Shale play brought an overabundance of jobs to the once small northwestern North Dakota city. However,
things have changed recently with the gas and oil prices in a slump and just 15 active drilling rigs operating in Williams County, where Williston is the county seat.
“When the (Amtrak) Empire Builder stops at 11:30 a.m. every day, I’m not seeing hundreds of people with their backpacks and their hopes and their dreams walking up the street,” Meske says. “We’re not seeing those sort of people that companies needed to fill a position anymore. Companies can now pick and choose. If you’ve got some experience and are willing to work, there are opportunities here. They’re just not lying on the street anymore. You actually have to have some experience. There’s no doubt there’s a
difference in this city than there was Sept. 1 of last year. You can’t deny that.”
Kari Cutter, the vice president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, noted in testimony in July that 15,000 to 20,000 direct oil and gas jobs have been cut in North Dakota alone. On Aug. 31, 2014, there were 194 drilling rigs active. On Sept. 9, just 73 were still active.
OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE
Despite those facts and the slowdown in operations, opportunities are still available in the Bakken. Job needs have shifted as many companies hold off on drilling.
“A lot of opportunities are out there, perhaps not so much directly in the oil and gas industries, but certainly in those industries that support it,” says Tessa Sandstrom, North Dakota Petroleum Council communications manager. “Whether it’s detail and construction or even outside the state in that supply chain.”
People who aspire to be a mechanic or have experience as a diesel mechanic, and truck drivers and engineers are fields where jobs are plentiful, Meske says. The chamber president heard recently that pipeline companies are starting to hire as they attempt to compete and catch up with rail transportation. Vicky Steiner, executive director for the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties, adds that welders are also valuable at this point.
“There are so many unfilled jobs in other sectors, so we’ve seen some people just switching jobs,” says Steiner, who lives in Dickinson, a major boomtown in the Bakken. “If they know how to do construction work, there are opportunities in the state.”
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce had 1,500 jobs posted at the end of August in its job service office.
NEED COMING UP
More than 25 percent of the workforce is expected to retire in the next five years, Sandstrom says. So there’s certainly going to be a need for skilled workers in the near future.
Bakken Extra
STILL FINDING OPPORTUNITIESNorth Dakota’s Bakken communities still see options available for workers despite drop in crude oil prices
By Greg Bates
J
“There’s no doubt there’s a difference in this
city than there was Sept. 1 of last year.
You can’t deny that.”Scott Meske
A group of pumps sits at an oilfield production site in the Bakken Shale play near Williston, North Dakota. Officials in North Dakota say, despite the fluctuating crude oil prices, there are still plenty of job opportunities available. (Photos courtesy of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce)
Steve Holen, who serves as the superintendent of the Watford City School District and president of the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties, has seen the industry shift on both fronts.
“The jobs are changing slight-ly based on service vs. drilling, but there are certainly still opportuni-ties,” Holen says. “We still see a large migration of people coming in, but we see people moving out and the reasons are probably for the cost of living still being rela-tively high and lack of housing, still being in catch-up mode.”
Oilfield veterans and those who are willing to adapt can find jobs easier than newcomers who
are traveling to the Bakken to earn a fast buck. “Seasoned veterans can find something,” Steiner says. “If somebody new is trying to get on a rig, it’s
definitely going to be harder because they don’t have the experience.”Transient workers who invaded North Dakota early in the decade have
become less desirable.“The drilling part of the business, extraction, is very labor-intensive and
has a lot of transient workers,” Meske says. “So the people that come in for two weeks and work for two weeks and go home for two weeks are fewer since the number of rigs has gone down.”
The North Dakota Petroleum Council conducted an economic impact study for 2013 and found that every drilling rig supports 177 jobs, Sandstrom says. Those tend to be more transient jobs. Also, every well that is complete supports 2 1/2 jobs.
Recently there have been a lot of workers laid off or who have had their hours cut, Sandstrom says. Oilfield workers who were used to putting in 70 to 80 hours per week are now being scaled back to a typical 40-hour week. That has certainly affected incomes and livelihoods. “Some people were only here for the overtime, so when the overtime ended, they went home,” Steiner says. “They had no interest in staying.”
Meske says the workers in the Eagle Ford, Marcellus-Utica and Permian shales are all going through similar situations right now. “When the price goes up and it’s more profitable to have more rigs up, then they’ll put more rigs up,” Meske says. “Right now, it’s steady as she goes.” GOMC
“There are so many unfilled jobs in other sectors, so we’ve seen some people
just switching jobs. If they know how to do construction work,
there are opportunities in the state.”Vicky Steiner
An oilfield production facility in the Bakken Shale play near Williston, North Dakota. Officials in North Dakota say there are construction and other opportunities for workers coming into the area.
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ust a bird’s-eye view from Scott Meske’s office in Williston, North Dakota, is the train station. Meske,
the president of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, has gotten used to seeing unfamiliar faces step on and off the train for the last year and a half.
The Bakken Shale play brought an overabundance of jobs to the once small northwestern North Dakota city. However,
things have changed recently with the gas and oil prices in a slump and just 15 active drilling rigs operating in Williams County, where Williston is the county seat.
“When the (Amtrak) Empire Builder stops at 11:30 a.m. every day, I’m not seeing hundreds of people with their backpacks and their hopes and their dreams walking up the street,” Meske says. “We’re not seeing those sort of people that companies needed to fill a position anymore. Companies can now pick and choose. If you’ve got some experience and are willing to work, there are opportunities here. They’re just not lying on the street anymore. You actually have to have some experience. There’s no doubt there’s a
difference in this city than there was Sept. 1 of last year. You can’t deny that.”
Kari Cutter, the vice president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, noted in testimony in July that 15,000 to 20,000 direct oil and gas jobs have been cut in North Dakota alone. On Aug. 31, 2014, there were 194 drilling rigs active. On Sept. 9, just 73 were still active.
OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE
Despite those facts and the slowdown in operations, opportunities are still available in the Bakken. Job needs have shifted as many companies hold off on drilling.
“A lot of opportunities are out there, perhaps not so much directly in the oil and gas industries, but certainly in those industries that support it,” says Tessa Sandstrom, North Dakota Petroleum Council communications manager. “Whether it’s detail and construction or even outside the state in that supply chain.”
People who aspire to be a mechanic or have experience as a diesel mechanic, and truck drivers and engineers are fields where jobs are plentiful, Meske says. The chamber president heard recently that pipeline companies are starting to hire as they attempt to compete and catch up with rail transportation. Vicky Steiner, executive director for the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties, adds that welders are also valuable at this point.
“There are so many unfilled jobs in other sectors, so we’ve seen some people just switching jobs,” says Steiner, who lives in Dickinson, a major boomtown in the Bakken. “If they know how to do construction work, there are opportunities in the state.”
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce had 1,500 jobs posted at the end of August in its job service office.
NEED COMING UP
More than 25 percent of the workforce is expected to retire in the next five years, Sandstrom says. So there’s certainly going to be a need for skilled workers in the near future.
Bakken Extra
STILL FINDING OPPORTUNITIESNorth Dakota’s Bakken communities still see options available for workers despite drop in crude oil prices
By Greg Bates
J
“There’s no doubt there’s a difference in this
city than there was Sept. 1 of last year.
You can’t deny that.”Scott Meske
A group of pumps sits at an oilfield production site in the Bakken Shale play near Williston, North Dakota. Officials in North Dakota say, despite the fluctuating crude oil prices, there are still plenty of job opportunities available. (Photos courtesy of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce)
Steve Holen, who serves as the superintendent of the Watford City School District and president of the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties, has seen the industry shift on both fronts.
“The jobs are changing slight-ly based on service vs. drilling, but there are certainly still opportuni-ties,” Holen says. “We still see a large migration of people coming in, but we see people moving out and the reasons are probably for the cost of living still being rela-tively high and lack of housing, still being in catch-up mode.”
Oilfield veterans and those who are willing to adapt can find jobs easier than newcomers who
are traveling to the Bakken to earn a fast buck. “Seasoned veterans can find something,” Steiner says. “If somebody new is trying to get on a rig, it’s
definitely going to be harder because they don’t have the experience.”Transient workers who invaded North Dakota early in the decade have
become less desirable.“The drilling part of the business, extraction, is very labor-intensive and
has a lot of transient workers,” Meske says. “So the people that come in for two weeks and work for two weeks and go home for two weeks are fewer since the number of rigs has gone down.”
The North Dakota Petroleum Council conducted an economic impact study for 2013 and found that every drilling rig supports 177 jobs, Sandstrom says. Those tend to be more transient jobs. Also, every well that is complete supports 2 1/2 jobs.
Recently there have been a lot of workers laid off or who have had their hours cut, Sandstrom says. Oilfield workers who were used to putting in 70 to 80 hours per week are now being scaled back to a typical 40-hour week. That has certainly affected incomes and livelihoods. “Some people were only here for the overtime, so when the overtime ended, they went home,” Steiner says. “They had no interest in staying.”
Meske says the workers in the Eagle Ford, Marcellus-Utica and Permian shales are all going through similar situations right now. “When the price goes up and it’s more profitable to have more rigs up, then they’ll put more rigs up,” Meske says. “Right now, it’s steady as she goes.” GOMC
“There are so many unfilled jobs in other sectors, so we’ve seen some people
just switching jobs. If they know how to do construction work,
there are opportunities in the state.”Vicky Steiner
An oilfield production facility in the Bakken Shale play near Williston, North Dakota. Officials in North Dakota say there are construction and other opportunities for workers coming into the area.
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n the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit Colorado in 2013, Jamie Dandar was standing in a customer’s
office when she said aloud how she wished there was a way the oil industry could help those in need. An assistant in the office then mentioned Oilfield Helping Hands — a group she had heard about that did just that.
When Dandar got back to her office, she Googled the organization and was intrigued. She sent off an email using the contact page. “I heard back immediately and they gave me all kinds of information,” says Dandar, who today is president of the
Oilfield Helping Hands Rocky Mountain Chapter. “Then it turned out the group’s president was going to be in Denver on business. So we met up for breakfast, and after that I knew we could do it and the Rocky Mountain Chapter was born.”
Oilfield Helping Hands was founded in Houston in 2003 as a nonprofit charity to help oilfield families in financial crisis. Since it started, the organization has provided more than $2.4 million to industry workers and their families. In addition to the original chapter in Houston and the one based in Denver, there are chapters in Louisiana, Oklahoma and the Permian Chapter, which covers counties in western Texas and parts of New Mexico.
LAUNCHING A CHAPTER
To launch the Rocky Mountain Chapter, Dandar connected with Jessica Sloat, who was one of the founding members of the Houston Chapter but had since relocated to
Denver. She agreed to help with the Rocky Mountain Chapter as it got off the ground. Individuals can join the organization for free, and there are corporate membership levels available, which along with direct donations and the fundraising events, is used to create revenue for the nonprofit.
“We have 500 people on our mailing list. We’ve been able to raise almost $70,000 in our first year and we’re really proud of that,” says Dandar, director of marketing for the Keane Group in Denver. “We’ve awarded four grants and haven’t had to turn anyone away.”
To qualify for a grant, Dandar says applicants must meet certain criteria and be nominated by a chapter member. A selection committee then reviews the applications.
For example, one grant recipient was a woman going through cancer treatments. Even though she had insurance, it didn’t cover all the bills, so the grant helped pay for some of her treatments, Dandar says.
In another case, a former Halliburton worker who had gone back to school needed funds to make a payment so she wouldn’t lose Medicaid funding for her son, who suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy.
“He couldn’t go without the Medicaid support, but she needed to make a payment so we were able to help with that,” Dandar says. “That’s just one example of ways we try to help out. It’s a great organization as we work together to help those in the oil industry through some tough parts of their lives.”
The Rocky Mountain Chapter covers Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The group holds three main fundraising events each year — a baseball night at Coors Field in the spring, a clay shooting tournament in the fall, and a bowling and billiards tournament in December. All the events have sponsors,
LENDING A HELPING HANDOrganization formed by oilfield workers to help other workers through tough times
By MaryBeth Matzek
I
“They’re angels. I don’t know what I would have done without Oilfield Helping Hands.”Christine Rose
“It’s a great organization as we work together to help those in the oil industry through some tough parts of their lives.”Jamie Dandar
A GROUP FORMS TO HELP OILFIELD WORKERS
Oilfield Helping Hands got its start in Houston in 2003 when workers at Halliburton organized a sporting clays tournament to raise money for a co-worker, who depleted the family savings account because of several serious surgeries and other medical problems. The event was such a success that the workers formed a nonprofit organization.
Each chapter raises money by holding a variety of events, including clay shooting tournaments, a golf outing, a dove hunt, a bowling tournament and a redfish rodeo — you have to go to Louisiana for that.
Corporate sponsors help keep the costs low for the events so as much money as possible can be awarded to families in need. Volunteers are key to all parts of the organization, from planning the special events to serving on a committee to reviewing all donation requests.
For more information, visit www.oilfieldhelpinghands.org.
Niobrara Extra and overhead costs are kept low to maximize the amount of money raised and donated to families in need.
“They are all really fun events,” says Dandar, who like everyone else in the organization is a volunteer. She says time spent working with the group is a positive part of her day, especially “with oil prices the way they are. Oil prices may be down, but this group helps us realize there are bigger problems out there, and if we work together we can help those in need.”
NATIONWIDE EFFORT
Nationwide, Oilfield Helping Hands has raised $3 million to help fellow employees in the oil industry. Gary Brooks, president of Oilfield Helping Hands’ Houston Chapter, says volunteers are the heart of the organization.
“It’s humbling to see how many people give their time, energy and funds to help manage these exciting and rewarding events,” he says. “We have all been through hardship and understand that life isn’t perfect. For people and families facing unexpected bumps in the road, OHH is here to help.”
Christine Rose was helped by the Houston Chapter twice after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She initially turned to them for help with medical bills and then later on when her illness prevented her from working and she again needed some financial assistance.
“They’re angels. I don’t know what I would have done without Oilfield Helping Hands,” says Rose, whose sister also worked in the oil industry and initially told her about Oilfield Helping Hands. “All I had to do was fill out an application and tell them my story, and they were able to help.”
Oilfield Helping Hands has a strong social media presence, which it uses to get out the word about its fundraising events as well as sponsorship opportunities.
“This is all volunteer-driven, and it’s great to come together and help other people in our industry in need,” Dandar says. GOMC
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n the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit Colorado in 2013, Jamie Dandar was standing in a customer’s
office when she said aloud how she wished there was a way the oil industry could help those in need. An assistant in the office then mentioned Oilfield Helping Hands — a group she had heard about that did just that.
When Dandar got back to her office, she Googled the organization and was intrigued. She sent off an email using the contact page. “I heard back immediately and they gave me all kinds of information,” says Dandar, who today is president of the
Oilfield Helping Hands Rocky Mountain Chapter. “Then it turned out the group’s president was going to be in Denver on business. So we met up for breakfast, and after that I knew we could do it and the Rocky Mountain Chapter was born.”
Oilfield Helping Hands was founded in Houston in 2003 as a nonprofit charity to help oilfield families in financial crisis. Since it started, the organization has provided more than $2.4 million to industry workers and their families. In addition to the original chapter in Houston and the one based in Denver, there are chapters in Louisiana, Oklahoma and the Permian Chapter, which covers counties in western Texas and parts of New Mexico.
LAUNCHING A CHAPTER
To launch the Rocky Mountain Chapter, Dandar connected with Jessica Sloat, who was one of the founding members of the Houston Chapter but had since relocated to
Denver. She agreed to help with the Rocky Mountain Chapter as it got off the ground. Individuals can join the organization for free, and there are corporate membership levels available, which along with direct donations and the fundraising events, is used to create revenue for the nonprofit.
“We have 500 people on our mailing list. We’ve been able to raise almost $70,000 in our first year and we’re really proud of that,” says Dandar, director of marketing for the Keane Group in Denver. “We’ve awarded four grants and haven’t had to turn anyone away.”
To qualify for a grant, Dandar says applicants must meet certain criteria and be nominated by a chapter member. A selection committee then reviews the applications.
For example, one grant recipient was a woman going through cancer treatments. Even though she had insurance, it didn’t cover all the bills, so the grant helped pay for some of her treatments, Dandar says.
In another case, a former Halliburton worker who had gone back to school needed funds to make a payment so she wouldn’t lose Medicaid funding for her son, who suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy.
“He couldn’t go without the Medicaid support, but she needed to make a payment so we were able to help with that,” Dandar says. “That’s just one example of ways we try to help out. It’s a great organization as we work together to help those in the oil industry through some tough parts of their lives.”
The Rocky Mountain Chapter covers Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The group holds three main fundraising events each year — a baseball night at Coors Field in the spring, a clay shooting tournament in the fall, and a bowling and billiards tournament in December. All the events have sponsors,
LENDING A HELPING HANDOrganization formed by oilfield workers to help other workers through tough times
By MaryBeth Matzek
I
“They’re angels. I don’t know what I would have done without Oilfield Helping Hands.”Christine Rose
“It’s a great organization as we work together to help those in the oil industry through some tough parts of their lives.”Jamie Dandar
A GROUP FORMS TO HELP OILFIELD WORKERS
Oilfield Helping Hands got its start in Houston in 2003 when workers at Halliburton organized a sporting clays tournament to raise money for a co-worker, who depleted the family savings account because of several serious surgeries and other medical problems. The event was such a success that the workers formed a nonprofit organization.
Each chapter raises money by holding a variety of events, including clay shooting tournaments, a golf outing, a dove hunt, a bowling tournament and a redfish rodeo — you have to go to Louisiana for that.
Corporate sponsors help keep the costs low for the events so as much money as possible can be awarded to families in need. Volunteers are key to all parts of the organization, from planning the special events to serving on a committee to reviewing all donation requests.
For more information, visit www.oilfieldhelpinghands.org.
Niobrara Extra and overhead costs are kept low to maximize the amount of money raised and donated to families in need.
“They are all really fun events,” says Dandar, who like everyone else in the organization is a volunteer. She says time spent working with the group is a positive part of her day, especially “with oil prices the way they are. Oil prices may be down, but this group helps us realize there are bigger problems out there, and if we work together we can help those in need.”
NATIONWIDE EFFORT
Nationwide, Oilfield Helping Hands has raised $3 million to help fellow employees in the oil industry. Gary Brooks, president of Oilfield Helping Hands’ Houston Chapter, says volunteers are the heart of the organization.
“It’s humbling to see how many people give their time, energy and funds to help manage these exciting and rewarding events,” he says. “We have all been through hardship and understand that life isn’t perfect. For people and families facing unexpected bumps in the road, OHH is here to help.”
Christine Rose was helped by the Houston Chapter twice after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She initially turned to them for help with medical bills and then later on when her illness prevented her from working and she again needed some financial assistance.
“They’re angels. I don’t know what I would have done without Oilfield Helping Hands,” says Rose, whose sister also worked in the oil industry and initially told her about Oilfield Helping Hands. “All I had to do was fill out an application and tell them my story, and they were able to help.”
Oilfield Helping Hands has a strong social media presence, which it uses to get out the word about its fundraising events as well as sponsorship opportunities.
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Children 12 and under admitted free.
Act Now! Make your plans early to attend the industry’s largest annual event!
• Septic Pumping
• Onsite Installation
• Portable Sanitation
• Dewatering
• Grease Handling
• Sewer Cleaning
• Laterals & Mainlines
• TV Inspection
• Pipeline Rehab/CIPP
• Waterblasting
• Plumbing
• High-Pressure Cleaning
• Safety Equipment
• Confined Space
• Lift Stations
• Computer Software
• Industrial Vacuuming
• Hydroexcavation
• Trenchless Pipe Repair
• Utility Location
Represented Industries
And Much More!
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Basics of Septic System Control PanelsUsing Septic Control Panels to Troubleshoot SystemsInspecting Concrete Sewage TanksAn Exercise in Septic System TroubleshootingThe Basics of Inspecting Drip SystemsNAWT Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Positioning Yourself for Promotion and Succession PlanningStep Up Your Game! Taking Current CCTV Inspection Technology to the Next LevelTrailer Jetting – Getting the Most Out of Your Equipment Vacuuming: the Other Half of the Combination UnitSewer System Maintenance – Challenges and SolutionsSSCSC Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench Utility ChallengesExcavation Safety OSHA Confi ned Space, Air Monitoring and Fall Protection Explained
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Effi ciently Grow Your Portable Sanitation SalesPortable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical Issues Affecting the Industry DiscussionTrust – How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your Portable Sanitation Business
Introduction to Soils Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout Making Infi ltration Decisions – Understanding Soil Surface Design Soil Dispersal Comparison Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System Design and Regulations Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management Septage Collection and Treatment Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station – Lantern Environmental Project Case History Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
Cleaning Nozzle TechnologyLarge vs. Small-Diameter Pipe CleaningThe Lower Lateral – The New Frontier in Sewer RehabChemical Grouting TechnologiesThe Growth of the UV Cured CIPP ProcessNASSCO Ask the Experts Discussion Panel
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping IssuesEvaluation and Installation of Backup Pump SystemsBest Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump ControlsTroubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches with Digital MultimetersSizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder PumpsSSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
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NAWTNational Association of Wastewater TechniciansRooms 234-236
NASSCONational Association of Sewer Service CompaniesRooms 130-132
SSPMASump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers AssociationRooms 133-135
How Much Should I Charge?Business Game Changers: Top 5 Secret Strategies for Massive Growth in Your Service BusinessThe Un-Business Plan – Making Your Business Less Complicated But More Profi table How to Use Superior Customer Service to Increase Sales Reward the Right Stuff: Finding, Training and Keeping Great Team Members Is Your Business Prepared for a Crisis?
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Business StrategiesRooms 140-142
Marketing to WomenWomen of Wastewater: Building a Community of AlliesWomen in Wastewater Roundtable
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Women in BusinessRooms 136-138
SSCSCSouthern Section Collection Systems CommitteeRooms 231-233
Industry Safety TrackRooms 237-239
Portable Sanitation TrackRooms 136-138
NOWRANational Onsite Wastewater Recycling AssociationRooms 240-242
Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than Pay for Itself in Productivity and SafetyAir Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum TruckVacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.4:30 p.m.
WJTA-IMCAWater Jet Technology Assoc. - Industrial Municipal Cleaning Assoc.Rooms 237-239
Treatment Plant Operator TrackRooms 243-245
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Education Day Sessions
Vacuum Truck Equipment and Operation Trainingpresented by NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
Rooms 109-110This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms will be covered, as will safety principles, materials often encountered on the job and government regulations.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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$70 PER PERSONWHEN YOUREGISTER BY
Jan 22nd.$100 per person at the door.
Children 12 and under admitted free.
Act Now! Make your plans early to attend the industry’s largest annual event!
• Septic Pumping
• Onsite Installation
• Portable Sanitation
• Dewatering
• Grease Handling
• Sewer Cleaning
• Laterals & Mainlines
• TV Inspection
• Pipeline Rehab/CIPP
• Waterblasting
• Plumbing
• High-Pressure Cleaning
• Safety Equipment
• Confined Space
• Lift Stations
• Computer Software
• Industrial Vacuuming
• Hydroexcavation
• Trenchless Pipe Repair
• Utility Location
Represented Industries
And Much More!
Register online at wwettshow.com
or call 866-933-2653
wwettshow.com
Save $30!
$100 per person at the door. Children 12 and under admitted free.
Register online at wwettshow.com
or call 866-933-2653
Basics of Septic System Control PanelsUsing Septic Control Panels to Troubleshoot SystemsInspecting Concrete Sewage TanksAn Exercise in Septic System TroubleshootingThe Basics of Inspecting Drip SystemsNAWT Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Positioning Yourself for Promotion and Succession PlanningStep Up Your Game! Taking Current CCTV Inspection Technology to the Next LevelTrailer Jetting – Getting the Most Out of Your Equipment Vacuuming: the Other Half of the Combination UnitSewer System Maintenance – Challenges and SolutionsSSCSC Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench Utility ChallengesExcavation Safety OSHA Confi ned Space, Air Monitoring and Fall Protection Explained
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Effi ciently Grow Your Portable Sanitation SalesPortable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical Issues Affecting the Industry DiscussionTrust – How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your Portable Sanitation Business
Introduction to Soils Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout Making Infi ltration Decisions – Understanding Soil Surface Design Soil Dispersal Comparison Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System Design and Regulations Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management Septage Collection and Treatment Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station – Lantern Environmental Project Case History Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
Cleaning Nozzle TechnologyLarge vs. Small-Diameter Pipe CleaningThe Lower Lateral – The New Frontier in Sewer RehabChemical Grouting TechnologiesThe Growth of the UV Cured CIPP ProcessNASSCO Ask the Experts Discussion Panel
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping IssuesEvaluation and Installation of Backup Pump SystemsBest Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump ControlsTroubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches with Digital MultimetersSizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder PumpsSSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
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NAWTNational Association of Wastewater TechniciansRooms 234-236
NASSCONational Association of Sewer Service CompaniesRooms 130-132
SSPMASump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers AssociationRooms 133-135
How Much Should I Charge?Business Game Changers: Top 5 Secret Strategies for Massive Growth in Your Service BusinessThe Un-Business Plan – Making Your Business Less Complicated But More Profi table How to Use Superior Customer Service to Increase Sales Reward the Right Stuff: Finding, Training and Keeping Great Team Members Is Your Business Prepared for a Crisis?
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4:30 p.m.
Business StrategiesRooms 140-142
Marketing to WomenWomen of Wastewater: Building a Community of AlliesWomen in Wastewater Roundtable
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.11 a.m.
Women in BusinessRooms 136-138
SSCSCSouthern Section Collection Systems CommitteeRooms 231-233
Industry Safety TrackRooms 237-239
Portable Sanitation TrackRooms 136-138
NOWRANational Onsite Wastewater Recycling AssociationRooms 240-242
Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than Pay for Itself in Productivity and SafetyAir Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum TruckVacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.4:30 p.m.
WJTA-IMCAWater Jet Technology Assoc. - Industrial Municipal Cleaning Assoc.Rooms 237-239
Treatment Plant Operator TrackRooms 243-245
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Education Day Sessions
Vacuum Truck Equipment and Operation Trainingpresented by NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
Rooms 109-110This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms will be covered, as will safety principles, materials often encountered on the job and government regulations.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Analysis of Drainfield Failures and Restoration Methods Cash In on Community System Operations and MaintenanceUltra-Efficient Inspection Technique to Locate Leaks on Septic Systems
Using the Clean Water Act to Grow ProfitsWinning Trench Warfare – Finding Profitability in Sewer/Septic WorkYour Best Shot at Sewer Success – How to Get the Most From Inspection Technology
Hands-On Nozzle Technology Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance – Care and Repair
Take Control of Inflow and Infiltration in ManholesWhen Things Go Wrong on a Lining JobTaking Small-Diameter Drain Lining Inside Infrastructure
Overview of Application, Design, Installation and Operation of Drip Dispersal SystemsOnsite System Pump Design Made EasyThe Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint
Smart Water Technology in Theory and PracticeDissolved Ozone in Municipal Collection, Treatment and DisposalMunicipal Biological Waste Treatment
How to Recover Non-Revenue WaterPhased Assessment Strategy for Sewers - Understanding Sewer Condition Quicker with Fewer ResourcesThe Science of Pipe Cleaning – Flow and Pressure
Mound and At-Grade DesignLow-Pressure Pipe in Drainfield DistributionSubsurface Drip Irrigation
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
WWETT Education Sessions
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
SSCSC Sewer & Drain Cleaning CourseRooms 231-233
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Onsite Septic Installation, Repair & DesignRooms 237-239
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
Many states approve WWETT education sessionstoward fulfilling required certified education units or professional devel-opment hours.
See wwettshow.com for a list of approved states and courses.
Detailed session information available at:www.wwettshow.com
Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic MythsAll About Facultative BacteriaBrown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science and Economics
Advanced Pipe BurstingLow-Latency, High-Defi nition Video Over Coaxial Cable for Remote InspectionPlumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the Tradesman
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and Waste Removal Organizations
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer CleaningEvaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in Flow Monitoring – How to Make Your Program Successful
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment PlantsWastewater MicrobiologyHow to Ensure Gold is the Result – Choosing the Right Dewatering Equipment
Buying Back CapacitySuccessful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic Approach to Sewer RehabilitationLarge Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
Know the State of Your Business Using Business Charts and Reports Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profi ts Using Mobile Devices for Business
WWETT Education Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016
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Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Business Software &TechnologyRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 240-242
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 231-233
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
COLE Publishing’s Onsite Installer CourseRooms 237-239
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Identifying and Managing Risk in a Septic or Sewer BusinessHow Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry
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Industry SafetyRooms 140-142
Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing PlanWhat Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate
8 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Business StrategiesRooms 240-242
This day-long session will walk professionals through an introduction to proper installation practices for the sustainable use of onsite treatment systems
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Analysis of Drainfield Failures and Restoration Methods Cash In on Community System Operations and MaintenanceUltra-Efficient Inspection Technique to Locate Leaks on Septic Systems
Using the Clean Water Act to Grow ProfitsWinning Trench Warfare – Finding Profitability in Sewer/Septic WorkYour Best Shot at Sewer Success – How to Get the Most From Inspection Technology
Hands-On Nozzle Technology Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance – Care and Repair
Take Control of Inflow and Infiltration in ManholesWhen Things Go Wrong on a Lining JobTaking Small-Diameter Drain Lining Inside Infrastructure
Overview of Application, Design, Installation and Operation of Drip Dispersal SystemsOnsite System Pump Design Made EasyThe Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint
Smart Water Technology in Theory and PracticeDissolved Ozone in Municipal Collection, Treatment and DisposalMunicipal Biological Waste Treatment
How to Recover Non-Revenue WaterPhased Assessment Strategy for Sewers - Understanding Sewer Condition Quicker with Fewer ResourcesThe Science of Pipe Cleaning – Flow and Pressure
Mound and At-Grade DesignLow-Pressure Pipe in Drainfield DistributionSubsurface Drip Irrigation
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
WWETT Education Sessions
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Liquid Waste Treatment & DisposalRooms 130-132
Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
SSCSC Sewer & Drain Cleaning CourseRooms 231-233
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Onsite Septic Installation, Repair & DesignRooms 237-239
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
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NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
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Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic MythsAll About Facultative BacteriaBrown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science and Economics
Advanced Pipe BurstingLow-Latency, High-Defi nition Video Over Coaxial Cable for Remote InspectionPlumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the Tradesman
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and Waste Removal Organizations
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer CleaningEvaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in Flow Monitoring – How to Make Your Program Successful
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment PlantsWastewater MicrobiologyHow to Ensure Gold is the Result – Choosing the Right Dewatering Equipment
Buying Back CapacitySuccessful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic Approach to Sewer RehabilitationLarge Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
How Self-Employed People Can Make More MoneyGrowing Your Business in a Tough EconomyStaying in Front of Your Customer
Know the State of Your Business Using Business Charts and Reports Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profi ts Using Mobile Devices for Business
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Business StrategiesRooms 136-138
Business Software &TechnologyRooms 136-138
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,Inspection & RepairRooms 133-135
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 240-242
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 231-233
Treatment Plant OperatorRooms 243-245
Municipal Sewer & WaterRooms 140-142
COLE Publishing’s Onsite Installer CourseRooms 237-239
NOWRA Design CourseRooms 240-242
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation, Relining & RepairRooms 234-236
Identifying and Managing Risk in a Septic or Sewer BusinessHow Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry
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Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing PlanWhat Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate
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Business StrategiesRooms 240-242
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leader’s primary function is to help employees develop a strong belief in the mission of
the company and the importance of their individual jobs. The leader’s secondary function is to ensure optimal results from the tasks given to employees. Excellent results spring from methods of motivation that help employees feel successful and increase their efforts to achieve goals and improve performance.
By motivating each employee to perform at his or her maximum level of efficiency, leaders also maximize their own success. And as leaders motivate their staff, they not only help the company gain financially but also develop personal relationships with their employees.
Much research in behavioral science has focused on the factors contributing to workplace motivation. Many studies indicate the strongest factors are based on individual self-determined needs. Aware of these factors, a manager can foster improvements in employee attitudes, their desire to excel and their feelings of success. Leaders need to apply these methods to effectively stimulate their team as a whole and the individuals within it. Once done, employees will reach peak performance, free from slowdowns and negative influences.
Methods that are positive motivators for some employees don’t always work for others. Each individual is driven by specif-ic needs that determine his or her perfor-mance. If specific needs are not met, it in-hibits the employee’s desire to accept new challenges and delegated opportunities.
Below are 14 methods — focusing on individual needs and desires — leaders can use to motivate employees:
1. Help employees see their dedicat-ed and consistent efforts being a part of advancing their future with the company.
2. Take time to give employees de-served praise and meaningful recognition. However, use this method in moderation, otherwise it becomes meaningless. Praise must always be specifically related to performance rather than vague comments like “You’re doing OK.”
3. Provide employees with goal-oriented job descriptions. This method charts a course for them with specific actions they should accomplish to achieve positive re-sults.
4. Give each employee the opportu-nity to achieve. Even small tasks can build success. Any taste of achievement is a great motivator.
5. Aid employees in determining per-sonal goals. Leaders should link these to the overall goals of the company.
6. Help employees acquire and main-tain a spirit of achievement. Care-ful planning and organization of tasks directed at meaningful re-sults can accomplish this goal.
7. Help employees set and achieve personal self-improvement goals. These need to be realistic and achievable for individuals to grow and develop skills.
8. Acknowledge employees’ accom-plishments to reinforce that they are valuable and important – a key need for individuals.
9. Tell employees how and why they are performing valuable work. This means giving them useful feedback about their progress with a focus on personal productivity and how to increase performance.
10. Listen with interest to employees’ problems, ideas, suggestions and grievances. Even if they seem triv-ial or irrelevant, these things are important to the employee.
11. Never neglect or ignore an employ-ee. Failure to provide individual attention is one of the worst mis-takes leaders can make in terms of motivating or supervising staff.
12. Enact a personal commitment to a vision or direction. Effective lead-ers show employees how to give personal effort and provide con-sistent performance to align them-selves with the company’s vision.
13. Help employees develop an in-creased sense of responsibility. Accepting responsibility facilitates feelings of success and a greater sense of self-worth.
14. Relieve the boredom where possi-ble. This makes work more mean-ingful for employees and allows them to attain greater job satisfac-tion. It also builds inward security and fosters self-motivation. GOMC
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14 TIPS FOR BUILDING EMPLOYEE SATISFACTIONHelp your crew realize career goals, have a voice in important decisions and feel valued by managers
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTimothy F. Bednarz is the author of Great! What Makes Leaders Great: What They Did, How They Did It and What You Can Learn From It. Contact him at [email protected].
Help employees set and achieve personal self-improvement goals. These need to be realistic and achievable for individuals to grow and develop skills.
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leader’s primary function is to help employees develop a strong belief in the mission of
the company and the importance of their individual jobs. The leader’s secondary function is to ensure optimal results from the tasks given to employees. Excellent results spring from methods of motivation that help employees feel successful and increase their efforts to achieve goals and improve performance.
By motivating each employee to perform at his or her maximum level of efficiency, leaders also maximize their own success. And as leaders motivate their staff, they not only help the company gain financially but also develop personal relationships with their employees.
Much research in behavioral science has focused on the factors contributing to workplace motivation. Many studies indicate the strongest factors are based on individual self-determined needs. Aware of these factors, a manager can foster improvements in employee attitudes, their desire to excel and their feelings of success. Leaders need to apply these methods to effectively stimulate their team as a whole and the individuals within it. Once done, employees will reach peak performance, free from slowdowns and negative influences.
Methods that are positive motivators for some employees don’t always work for others. Each individual is driven by specif-ic needs that determine his or her perfor-mance. If specific needs are not met, it in-hibits the employee’s desire to accept new challenges and delegated opportunities.
Below are 14 methods — focusing on individual needs and desires — leaders can use to motivate employees:
1. Help employees see their dedicat-ed and consistent efforts being a part of advancing their future with the company.
2. Take time to give employees de-served praise and meaningful recognition. However, use this method in moderation, otherwise it becomes meaningless. Praise must always be specifically related to performance rather than vague comments like “You’re doing OK.”
3. Provide employees with goal-oriented job descriptions. This method charts a course for them with specific actions they should accomplish to achieve positive re-sults.
4. Give each employee the opportu-nity to achieve. Even small tasks can build success. Any taste of achievement is a great motivator.
5. Aid employees in determining per-sonal goals. Leaders should link these to the overall goals of the company.
6. Help employees acquire and main-tain a spirit of achievement. Care-ful planning and organization of tasks directed at meaningful re-sults can accomplish this goal.
7. Help employees set and achieve personal self-improvement goals. These need to be realistic and achievable for individuals to grow and develop skills.
8. Acknowledge employees’ accom-plishments to reinforce that they are valuable and important – a key need for individuals.
9. Tell employees how and why they are performing valuable work. This means giving them useful feedback about their progress with a focus on personal productivity and how to increase performance.
10. Listen with interest to employees’ problems, ideas, suggestions and grievances. Even if they seem triv-ial or irrelevant, these things are important to the employee.
11. Never neglect or ignore an employ-ee. Failure to provide individual attention is one of the worst mis-takes leaders can make in terms of motivating or supervising staff.
12. Enact a personal commitment to a vision or direction. Effective lead-ers show employees how to give personal effort and provide con-sistent performance to align them-selves with the company’s vision.
13. Help employees develop an in-creased sense of responsibility. Accepting responsibility facilitates feelings of success and a greater sense of self-worth.
14. Relieve the boredom where possi-ble. This makes work more mean-ingful for employees and allows them to attain greater job satisfac-tion. It also builds inward security and fosters self-motivation. GOMC
Building the Business
14 TIPS FOR BUILDING EMPLOYEE SATISFACTIONHelp your crew realize career goals, have a voice in important decisions and feel valued by managers
By Timothy F. Bednarz
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTimothy F. Bednarz is the author of Great! What Makes Leaders Great: What They Did, How They Did It and What You Can Learn From It. Contact him at [email protected].
Help employees set and achieve personal self-improvement goals. These need to be realistic and achievable for individuals to grow and develop skills.
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All Jetting Technologies, Inc. 4 4 42740 Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 318, Palm City FL 34990772-286-1218 (f) [email protected] www.alljetting.com
American Jetter 4 4 4 4 4 46908 Pine Grove Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914866-944-3569 - 865-524-4647 (f) [email protected] www.americanjetter.com
Arthur Products Co. 4 41140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) [email protected] www.arthurproducts.com
Cam Spray 4 4 4 4 4 4520 Brooks Rd., Iowa Falls, IA 50126800-648-5011 - 641-648-5011 (f) [email protected] www.camspray.com
Electric Eel Mfg. 4 4 4 4 4501 W. Leffel Ln., Springfield, OH 45501800-833-1212 (f) [email protected] www.electriceel.com
General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring 4 4 4 41101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) [email protected] www.drainbrain.com
Gorman-Rupp Company 4600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903419-755-1011 - (f) [email protected] www.grpumps.com
Hammelmann Corp. 4 4 4 4 4 4436 Southpointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342800-783-4935 - 937-859-8777 (f) [email protected] www.hammelmann.com
Hot Jet USA 4 4 4 4 414717 Heritage Crest Way, Riverton, UT 84065800-624-8186 (f) [email protected] www.hotjetusa.com
NozzTeq Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 41949 Calumet St., Clearwater, FL 33765866-620-5915 - 603-413-6583 - (f) [email protected] www.nozzteq.com
Pressure Lift Corporation 4 4 41565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067972-355-0550 (f) [email protected] www.pressurelift.com
Spartan Tool 4 4 4 4 4 41506 W Division St., Mendota, IL 61342800-435-3866 - 815-539-7411 (f) [email protected] www.spartantool.com
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All Jetting Technologies, Inc. 4 4 42740 Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 318, Palm City FL 34990772-286-1218 (f) [email protected] www.alljetting.com
American Jetter 4 4 4 4 4 46908 Pine Grove Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914866-944-3569 - 865-524-4647 (f) [email protected] www.americanjetter.com
Arthur Products Co. 4 41140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) [email protected] www.arthurproducts.com
Cam Spray 4 4 4 4 4 4520 Brooks Rd., Iowa Falls, IA 50126800-648-5011 - 641-648-5011 (f) [email protected] www.camspray.com
Electric Eel Mfg. 4 4 4 4 4501 W. Leffel Ln., Springfield, OH 45501800-833-1212 (f) [email protected] www.electriceel.com
General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring 4 4 4 41101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) [email protected] www.drainbrain.com
Gorman-Rupp Company 4600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903419-755-1011 - (f) [email protected] www.grpumps.com
Hammelmann Corp. 4 4 4 4 4 4436 Southpointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342800-783-4935 - 937-859-8777 (f) [email protected] www.hammelmann.com
Hot Jet USA 4 4 4 4 414717 Heritage Crest Way, Riverton, UT 84065800-624-8186 (f) [email protected] www.hotjetusa.com
NozzTeq Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 41949 Calumet St., Clearwater, FL 33765866-620-5915 - 603-413-6583 - (f) [email protected] www.nozzteq.com
Pressure Lift Corporation 4 4 41565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067972-355-0550 (f) [email protected] www.pressurelift.com
Spartan Tool 4 4 4 4 4 41506 W Division St., Mendota, IL 61342800-435-3866 - 815-539-7411 (f) [email protected] www.spartantool.com
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please contact COLE Publishing at 800-257-7222 or 715-546-3346. You can also find us at www.gomcmag.com.
StoneAge, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4466 S Skyland Dr., Durango, CO 81303866-795-1586 - [email protected] www.stoneagetools.com
TST Sweden AB 4 4 4Prastgatan 12, SE-511 54, Kinna, Sweden4-632-020-5880 [email protected] www.tst-sweden.com
Vac-Con, Inc. 4 4 4969 Hall Park Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL [email protected] www.vac-con.com
Vactor Manufacturing 4 4 41621 S Illinois St., Streator, IL 61364800-627-3171 - 815-672-3171 (f)[email protected] www.vactor.com
Water Cannon Inc. - MWBE 4 4 4 4 4 4 44300 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Unit 1010-424, Lake Mary, FL 32746-2012800-333-9274 (f)[email protected] www.watercannon.com
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ll businesses need to take reasonable efforts to ensure the safety and physical well-being of
their employees, but maintaining high standards of safety becomes even more important — and even more challenging — when you have employees working in the field, going to different locations and addressing unique environmental challenges.
That’s why it’s critical for business owners and team leaders to create cultures of safety. Note that a safety culture is different than a safety program. A program has start and end dates. A culture is a set of values and behaviors that are intrinsic to the company itself and are ongoing.
DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF SAFETY
Developing a culture of safety means fostering a mindset and an array of habits that all of your employees can buy into, doing everything possible to keep each team member safe and well.
The question is, how exactly is a safety culture built?• Set a safety vision. What are your goals for company safety? What would a culture of safety look like to you? Think about it, put it into words and share your vision with all team members — preferably in written form. This gives everyone a common goal to work toward.• Define individualresponsibilities. What are your expectations for each employee? What are the policies, goals and daily tasks that each employee must carry out to help you reach your safety goal? Define these with specificity.
•Getopinions. Ask your employees what they think about your company’s safety standards. Specifically ask if there are any areas in which they feel unsafe or uncertain, and solicit any feedback for improving safety policies.
•Report problems. Condition your team members to report any accidents or first-aid issues that arise. A formal reporting process can help you spot trends and perhaps take action to prevent future incidents.
•Educate your employees. If there are specific safety issues intrinsic to your industry or your environment, provide employees with some educational resources. Make sure there is awareness about the issues your employees face.
•Remove competing priorities. To have a true culture of safety, you have to make safety the foremost priority — 100 percent of the time. If productivity quotas are compromising safety, then they need to be changed, plain and simple.
•Add an accountability system.Ideally, you will have a system in place to hold employees accountable for violations of your safety policies.
•Leadbyexample. In the end, your safety culture will only be effective if you get buy-in from your people. They have to care about it, and see the importance — and they will do so only if they see that you care about it.
MAKING SAFETY YOUR MISSION
Safety cannot be an afterthought. Rather, it has to be something that your organization is committed to at every level — starting at the very top. Building a safety culture won’t change anything overnight, but it is a great way to invest in the health and well-being of your team over time. GOMC
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CULTURE OF SAFETYCompanies should establish values and behaviors that help overall safety at the workplace
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Product Focus
High-Pressure Hoses
1. All Jetting Technologies Parker Hannifin hose
Parker Hannifin high- and ultra-high-pressure waterjetting hoses, distributed by All Jetting Technologies, are available in working pressures of 20,000 to 55,000 psi. Hoses are assembled to order with choice of covers and fittings, including PVC covers and the Burst Shield Cover. End fittings include type “M” female swivel and the high-pressure tube nipple. Hose couplers are available in male-to-male, female-to-female and male-to-female fittings. UHP straight and reducer couplings are also available. Hose collars and glands are provided with couplers unless otherwise specified. 772/286-1218; www.alljetting.com.
2. ContiTech AG Neptune
Neptune pressure washing and cleaning hose from ContiTech AG is designed for contractors who work in harsh environments, whether it’s hot, dirty or rough. It is able to convey up to 6,000 psi and withstand extreme temperatures as low as -20 degrees F and as high as 250 degrees F. 800/235-4632; www.contitech.us.
3. Kuriyama Tigerflex Amphibian Solarguard
Tigerflex Amphibian Solarguard AMPH-SLR Series hose from Kuriyama of America is made with a specially formulated material to
resist cracking that can result from exposure to damaging UV light. The maker reports tests showing the Solarguard material retained 97 percent of its original tensile strength after prolonged UV exposure. The safety yellow color provides high visibility on job sites. The heavy-duty, polyurethane-lined hose will handle wet or dry materials. A static wire is available in 6- and 8-inch I.D. sizes. 847/755-0360; www.kuriyama.com.
High-Pressure Nozzles
4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device
The Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device from Arthur Products allows itself to conform to unfortunate line situations. It is available in a three- or six-vein aerospace elastomer, flexible enough to conform to damaged or deformed lines, and can be easily trimmed in the field to fit virtually any line from 2 to 8 inches in diameter. Just attach a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT hose to one end and a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT nozzle to the other end to operate. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
5. General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles
General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles increase water jet performance. They
incorporate fluid mechanics to significantly increase thrust, pulling power and cleaning power without needing to increase water flow or pressure. The nozzles are custom-machined to redirect the water through efficient inner surface channels directed toward each orifice. The nozzles have replaceable threaded inserts at each orifice so when the nozzle wears, the technician only has to replace the inserts, not the whole nozzle. The penetrating Chisel Point nozzle with four forward jets and six back jets breaks up debris and hard grease deposits, and melts ice clogs. The Traction nozzle pulverizes sand and mud blockages with one forward jet and six back jets. The Cleaning nozzle has the thrust to pull the hose long distances with all eight jets to the rear. 800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.
6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10
Typhoon 10 self-rotating nozzles from NLB Corporation can be used to clean pipes and tubes as small as 1/2-inch diameter. The RPN1506 operates at pressures up to 15,000 psi and the RPN2006 at up to 20,000 psi. Both rotate at 7,000 rpm with a maximum flow of 6 gpm. They are precision-machined and coated with titanium nitride. They can be ordered with a cutting/cleaning head, a polishing head or a universal head that serves both purposes. With the RPN2006 and RPN1506, the series expands to seven offerings, including two that operate at higher pressures: the RPN2410, rated at 24,000
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Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting
Jetters and pressure washers assist contractors in the field in removing mud and sludge from equipment, maintaining pipe systems and cleaning oil spills. Here are several jetters and pressure washers, along with oil spill recovery and maintenance products, and jet/vac combo machines that can help clean and maintain job sites.
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psi, and the RPN4009 at 40,000 psi. For larger pipes, the Typhoon 20 and Typhoon 60 nozzles are available. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.
7. PipeHunter Red Dawg Button Nozzle
The 1/2-inch Red Dawg Button Nozzle from PipeHunter is designed for clean-out tasks and mainline buildup removal. The hardened steel body has been treated to keep corrosion to a minimum while not sacrificing longevity. All six rear 17-4 tool steel inserts can be changed for different water system setups. The low-profile design keeps hang-ups to a minimum. 800/373-1318; www.reddawgnozzles.com.
8. StoneAge SpinCat
The SpinCat line of downhole rotary nozzles from StoneAge are speed-controlled thru-tubing wash tools that can be used in a wide range of well-intervention applications with a variety of routine chemicals and solvents for rapid wellbore cleaning. Common applications include jetting out hydrates and ice plugs, descaling and acid washes, paraffin and asphaltene cleaning and post-frac proppant and fill clean-outs. They can be used as an alternative to motor-mills in post-cement and liner cleanup jobs. With proper care and maintenance, the tools can remain in service for many years. 866/795-1586; www.downholecleaning.com.
High-Pressure Water Pumps
9. Cat Pumps Model 3570The Model 3570 positive-displacement
triplex plunger pump from Cat Pumps combines high flow and pressure, rated to 30 gpm and 3,000 psi. It has concentric, high-density polished solid plungers that provide a true wear surface that results in long seal life. Oversized crankshaft bearings with greater loading capacity provide long bearing life. V-Packings and Lo-Pressure seals are completely lubricated and cooled, reducing stress on seals while increasing service life. Its chrome-plated brass discharge manifold is easily serviced without entering the crankcase, reducing field service time. 763/780-5440; www.catpumps.com.
Jet/Vac Combo Machines
10. Foremost FVS1000 HydrovacThe FVS1000 Hydrovac from Foremost is
a compact unit designed to maneuver easily in urban environments while maintaining the same standards of productivity as the company’s larger models. It is mounted on a tandem-axle chassis and holds 1,000 gallons of freshwater and 7 cubic yards of debris. All working components are housed in a 42-inch aluminum, heated, insulated and lighted van body. A Robuschi RB-DV125 PD blower provides 4,000 cfm and full vacuum. The
boom is 8 inches and operated by an Omnex wireless controller, which allows for control of vehicle rpm, the wash system, off-loading and vacuum functions. The water system has a CAT 3560 wash pump, capable of 3,000 psi and 20 gpm, and is heated by a 740,000 Btu diesel-fired boiler. Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris tank, assisted by a washout system powered by a high-volume centrifugal pump. 403/295-5800; www.foremost.ca.
11. GapVax MC Advanced Series
The MC Advanced Series combination jet/vac from GapVax has display screens (one inside cab/one outside) to control hydraulics, blower and water pump operations with a complete complement of gauges. All body functions, boom and hose reel functions, vacuum break, throttle, and area and safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while still maintaining proportional boom and hose reel control. The job card feature allows the operator to keep track of blower and water pump hours and logs time on each job. Specs include a 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and stainless steel water tank with the capacity of up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg. The MC Series boom is an 8-foot, front-mounted, telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
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High-Pressure Hoses
1. All Jetting Technologies Parker Hannifin hose
Parker Hannifin high- and ultra-high-pressure waterjetting hoses, distributed by All Jetting Technologies, are available in working pressures of 20,000 to 55,000 psi. Hoses are assembled to order with choice of covers and fittings, including PVC covers and the Burst Shield Cover. End fittings include type “M” female swivel and the high-pressure tube nipple. Hose couplers are available in male-to-male, female-to-female and male-to-female fittings. UHP straight and reducer couplings are also available. Hose collars and glands are provided with couplers unless otherwise specified. 772/286-1218; www.alljetting.com.
2. ContiTech AG Neptune
Neptune pressure washing and cleaning hose from ContiTech AG is designed for contractors who work in harsh environments, whether it’s hot, dirty or rough. It is able to convey up to 6,000 psi and withstand extreme temperatures as low as -20 degrees F and as high as 250 degrees F. 800/235-4632; www.contitech.us.
3. Kuriyama Tigerflex Amphibian Solarguard
Tigerflex Amphibian Solarguard AMPH-SLR Series hose from Kuriyama of America is made with a specially formulated material to
resist cracking that can result from exposure to damaging UV light. The maker reports tests showing the Solarguard material retained 97 percent of its original tensile strength after prolonged UV exposure. The safety yellow color provides high visibility on job sites. The heavy-duty, polyurethane-lined hose will handle wet or dry materials. A static wire is available in 6- and 8-inch I.D. sizes. 847/755-0360; www.kuriyama.com.
High-Pressure Nozzles
4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device
The Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device from Arthur Products allows itself to conform to unfortunate line situations. It is available in a three- or six-vein aerospace elastomer, flexible enough to conform to damaged or deformed lines, and can be easily trimmed in the field to fit virtually any line from 2 to 8 inches in diameter. Just attach a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT hose to one end and a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT nozzle to the other end to operate. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
5. General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles
General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles increase water jet performance. They
incorporate fluid mechanics to significantly increase thrust, pulling power and cleaning power without needing to increase water flow or pressure. The nozzles are custom-machined to redirect the water through efficient inner surface channels directed toward each orifice. The nozzles have replaceable threaded inserts at each orifice so when the nozzle wears, the technician only has to replace the inserts, not the whole nozzle. The penetrating Chisel Point nozzle with four forward jets and six back jets breaks up debris and hard grease deposits, and melts ice clogs. The Traction nozzle pulverizes sand and mud blockages with one forward jet and six back jets. The Cleaning nozzle has the thrust to pull the hose long distances with all eight jets to the rear. 800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.
6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10
Typhoon 10 self-rotating nozzles from NLB Corporation can be used to clean pipes and tubes as small as 1/2-inch diameter. The RPN1506 operates at pressures up to 15,000 psi and the RPN2006 at up to 20,000 psi. Both rotate at 7,000 rpm with a maximum flow of 6 gpm. They are precision-machined and coated with titanium nitride. They can be ordered with a cutting/cleaning head, a polishing head or a universal head that serves both purposes. With the RPN2006 and RPN1506, the series expands to seven offerings, including two that operate at higher pressures: the RPN2410, rated at 24,000
By Craig Mandli
Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting
Jetters and pressure washers assist contractors in the field in removing mud and sludge from equipment, maintaining pipe systems and cleaning oil spills. Here are several jetters and pressure washers, along with oil spill recovery and maintenance products, and jet/vac combo machines that can help clean and maintain job sites.
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psi, and the RPN4009 at 40,000 psi. For larger pipes, the Typhoon 20 and Typhoon 60 nozzles are available. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.
7. PipeHunter Red Dawg Button Nozzle
The 1/2-inch Red Dawg Button Nozzle from PipeHunter is designed for clean-out tasks and mainline buildup removal. The hardened steel body has been treated to keep corrosion to a minimum while not sacrificing longevity. All six rear 17-4 tool steel inserts can be changed for different water system setups. The low-profile design keeps hang-ups to a minimum. 800/373-1318; www.reddawgnozzles.com.
8. StoneAge SpinCat
The SpinCat line of downhole rotary nozzles from StoneAge are speed-controlled thru-tubing wash tools that can be used in a wide range of well-intervention applications with a variety of routine chemicals and solvents for rapid wellbore cleaning. Common applications include jetting out hydrates and ice plugs, descaling and acid washes, paraffin and asphaltene cleaning and post-frac proppant and fill clean-outs. They can be used as an alternative to motor-mills in post-cement and liner cleanup jobs. With proper care and maintenance, the tools can remain in service for many years. 866/795-1586; www.downholecleaning.com.
High-Pressure Water Pumps
9. Cat Pumps Model 3570The Model 3570 positive-displacement
triplex plunger pump from Cat Pumps combines high flow and pressure, rated to 30 gpm and 3,000 psi. It has concentric, high-density polished solid plungers that provide a true wear surface that results in long seal life. Oversized crankshaft bearings with greater loading capacity provide long bearing life. V-Packings and Lo-Pressure seals are completely lubricated and cooled, reducing stress on seals while increasing service life. Its chrome-plated brass discharge manifold is easily serviced without entering the crankcase, reducing field service time. 763/780-5440; www.catpumps.com.
Jet/Vac Combo Machines
10. Foremost FVS1000 HydrovacThe FVS1000 Hydrovac from Foremost is
a compact unit designed to maneuver easily in urban environments while maintaining the same standards of productivity as the company’s larger models. It is mounted on a tandem-axle chassis and holds 1,000 gallons of freshwater and 7 cubic yards of debris. All working components are housed in a 42-inch aluminum, heated, insulated and lighted van body. A Robuschi RB-DV125 PD blower provides 4,000 cfm and full vacuum. The
boom is 8 inches and operated by an Omnex wireless controller, which allows for control of vehicle rpm, the wash system, off-loading and vacuum functions. The water system has a CAT 3560 wash pump, capable of 3,000 psi and 20 gpm, and is heated by a 740,000 Btu diesel-fired boiler. Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris tank, assisted by a washout system powered by a high-volume centrifugal pump. 403/295-5800; www.foremost.ca.
11. GapVax MC Advanced Series
The MC Advanced Series combination jet/vac from GapVax has display screens (one inside cab/one outside) to control hydraulics, blower and water pump operations with a complete complement of gauges. All body functions, boom and hose reel functions, vacuum break, throttle, and area and safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while still maintaining proportional boom and hose reel control. The job card feature allows the operator to keep track of blower and water pump hours and logs time on each job. Specs include a 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and stainless steel water tank with the capacity of up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg. The MC Series boom is an 8-foot, front-mounted, telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
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12. Guzzler Manufacturing PredatorThe Predator liquid vacuum tanker from
Guzzler Manufacturing is designed for handling bulk liquids, sludge and semisolid waste in industrial applications. It combines high vacuum and pressure off-loading designed to deliver reliable performance in the most demanding applications. The 3,000-gallon payload capacity tanker has a standard vacuum pump capable of suction pressures up to 27 to 29 inches Hg, maximum airflow of more than 400 cfm and more than 300 cfm at 18 inches Hg. Alternate pump sizes are also available. The single-compartment tank is constructed with carbon steel and is rated for continuous maximum vacuum operation and 15 psi working pressure. Built in accordance with Section VIII of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers boiler code, the tank complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation specification DOT 412 for hauling hazardous materials on the highway. 815/672-3171; www.guzzler.com.
13. Keith Huber Knight PD
The Knight PD air-mover from Keith Huber is capable of 6,100 cfm and incorporates deep vacuum with the ability to pressure off-load. The Huber Master Control allows the operator to switch easily from wet to dry product with no downtime. Its wet/dry diverter valve filtration, deep vacuum loading and high air conveyance are designed to help move sludge and dry product. 800/334-8237; www.keithhuber.com.
14. Mud Technology International Raptor Series RST-990
The Raptor Series RST-990 mud cleaning/recycling unit from Mud Technology International offers a 320-plus gpm cleaning capacity. It has a 1,000-gallon tank volume, four 5-inch desilter cones that filter down to 20 microns, centrifugals for mixing/desanding, 480-volt/3-phase power, and a 16.86-square-foot shaker surface. The full unit is 8 feet long by 8 feet 4 inches wide by 7 feet 6 inches tall. 866/675-3240; www.mud-tech.com.
15. Polston Applied Technologies PAT 360-HD
The PAT 360-HD multipurpose cleaning truck from Polston Applied Technologies uses the Polston Process and COMBINATION 3 technology (a combination of jetter, vacuum and downhole pump) to provide a complete, stand-alone cleaning system for large-diameter lines, digesters, grit chambers, lift stations, water treatment plants, ponds, lagoons and other hard-to-clean environments. It uses four 8-inch hydraulic pumps (each pumping 2,500 gpm), enabling it to pump/separate sand and water up to 10,000 gpm. It delivers up to 1,100 hp, providing the ability to remove submerged debris and handle low-viscosity fluids. It performs in surcharged conditions, allowing the facility to remain online. It comes with an extra-long hydraulic knuckleboom crane, with up to 49 feet of reach from the center and 180-degree rotation. 844/765-7866; www.polstonprocess.com.
16. Super Products Camel 1200 The Camel 1200 12-yard combination truck
from Super Products is available with an optional hydroexcavation package that includes cartridge filters, dig tubes and specially designed water lances. Coupled with powerful waterjetting and vacuum capability, utilizing these tools allows operators to safely and effectively expose utility lines, remove debris and clean out a variety of structures, dig in congested spaces, and perform many other hydroexcavating applications. A 9-yard version is also available. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.
17. Vac-Con combination machine
Vac-Con combination machines are available in configurations from 3.5 to 16 cubic yard capacities, with hydrostatically driven two- and three-stage centrifugal compressors or several optional positive displacement blowers with up to 27 inches Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water systems are offered up to 120 gpm and 3,000 psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage tanks with total capacities up to 1,500 gallons to handle the cleaning of small- or large-diameter pipe. They can be equipped with a 180-degree articulating front-mounted hose reel in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. There are front-mounted telescopic booms available with up to a 10-foot extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter. They can double as vacuum excavators with the optional hydroexcavation package. This
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18. Vacall AllJetVac
AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners from Vacall are powered by a single chassis engine that slashes fuel consumption, cuts harmful emissions and reduces routine maintenance downtime. It utilizes a strong positive displacement blower system for jetting action and vacuum power. The oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for extra strength and efficient material dumping. Water tanks fabricated from high-quality aluminum are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris. The intelligent SmartFlow CANbus control system has a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water flow and vacuum performance while allowing for precise boom and reel movements. Water flow control monitoring can also reduce trips for refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.
19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus
The 2100 Plus sewer cleaner from Vactor Manufacturing has a single-engine, dual-stage fan configuration, with a 10-foot telescopic boom option on the 2100 Plus PD truck. It has an easy-load, fast-dump debris body, Modul-Flex design system, and multistage blower filtration system. The fan model has a single engine design that takes advantage of the unused power available
in the chassis engine. A closed-loop hydrostatic drive system powers the fan vacuum. The controls have components designed to give operators power only when and where they need it, while offering a simple interface. The front operator control panel has two selector switches for the fan drive – on/off and mode (low/medium/high). The 10-foot telescoping boom (tube within tube, box beam within box beam) retracts a minimum of 10 feet without affecting the vertical position of the pickup tubes while enhancing reach and productivity. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
20. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set independently of the blower speed. Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg of vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size of underground utility, especially in residential areas where space is tight and crews want to avoid blocking residential streets. 740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.
Jetters
21. Amazing Machinery PerformanceThe Performance line of trailer-mounted
jetter/pressure washer combo units from Amazing Machinery is designed for easy trailering, and the large water supply tank allows technicians to jet anywhere. A rear-mounted 12-volt electric jetter hose reel and SS rear stack-mounted manual pressure washer and garden hose reels provide ample hose space. They come standard with 300 feet of jetter hose, two nozzles and a complete set of washdown accessories. The triplex ceramic plunger pump provides pressures up to 4,000 psi and flow rates up to 15 gpm. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
22. Cam Spray RCJ Series
RCJ Series skid-mount jetters from Cam Spray are offered in flows and pressures of 8 gpm at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi, with a three-plunger industrial pump with pulse powered by a 688 cc Honda engine. Its 200 feet of jetter hose can be used to supply an optional 200DS4 portable reel cart available with 200 feet of 3/8-inch jet hose. It comes with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun and a four-nozzle set. It easily mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed or inside a service truck. A root-cutting nozzle enables residential root cutting. 800/648-5011; www.camspray.com.
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12. Guzzler Manufacturing PredatorThe Predator liquid vacuum tanker from
Guzzler Manufacturing is designed for handling bulk liquids, sludge and semisolid waste in industrial applications. It combines high vacuum and pressure off-loading designed to deliver reliable performance in the most demanding applications. The 3,000-gallon payload capacity tanker has a standard vacuum pump capable of suction pressures up to 27 to 29 inches Hg, maximum airflow of more than 400 cfm and more than 300 cfm at 18 inches Hg. Alternate pump sizes are also available. The single-compartment tank is constructed with carbon steel and is rated for continuous maximum vacuum operation and 15 psi working pressure. Built in accordance with Section VIII of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers boiler code, the tank complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation specification DOT 412 for hauling hazardous materials on the highway. 815/672-3171; www.guzzler.com.
13. Keith Huber Knight PD
The Knight PD air-mover from Keith Huber is capable of 6,100 cfm and incorporates deep vacuum with the ability to pressure off-load. The Huber Master Control allows the operator to switch easily from wet to dry product with no downtime. Its wet/dry diverter valve filtration, deep vacuum loading and high air conveyance are designed to help move sludge and dry product. 800/334-8237; www.keithhuber.com.
14. Mud Technology International Raptor Series RST-990
The Raptor Series RST-990 mud cleaning/recycling unit from Mud Technology International offers a 320-plus gpm cleaning capacity. It has a 1,000-gallon tank volume, four 5-inch desilter cones that filter down to 20 microns, centrifugals for mixing/desanding, 480-volt/3-phase power, and a 16.86-square-foot shaker surface. The full unit is 8 feet long by 8 feet 4 inches wide by 7 feet 6 inches tall. 866/675-3240; www.mud-tech.com.
15. Polston Applied Technologies PAT 360-HD
The PAT 360-HD multipurpose cleaning truck from Polston Applied Technologies uses the Polston Process and COMBINATION 3 technology (a combination of jetter, vacuum and downhole pump) to provide a complete, stand-alone cleaning system for large-diameter lines, digesters, grit chambers, lift stations, water treatment plants, ponds, lagoons and other hard-to-clean environments. It uses four 8-inch hydraulic pumps (each pumping 2,500 gpm), enabling it to pump/separate sand and water up to 10,000 gpm. It delivers up to 1,100 hp, providing the ability to remove submerged debris and handle low-viscosity fluids. It performs in surcharged conditions, allowing the facility to remain online. It comes with an extra-long hydraulic knuckleboom crane, with up to 49 feet of reach from the center and 180-degree rotation. 844/765-7866; www.polstonprocess.com.
16. Super Products Camel 1200 The Camel 1200 12-yard combination truck
from Super Products is available with an optional hydroexcavation package that includes cartridge filters, dig tubes and specially designed water lances. Coupled with powerful waterjetting and vacuum capability, utilizing these tools allows operators to safely and effectively expose utility lines, remove debris and clean out a variety of structures, dig in congested spaces, and perform many other hydroexcavating applications. A 9-yard version is also available. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.
17. Vac-Con combination machine
Vac-Con combination machines are available in configurations from 3.5 to 16 cubic yard capacities, with hydrostatically driven two- and three-stage centrifugal compressors or several optional positive displacement blowers with up to 27 inches Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water systems are offered up to 120 gpm and 3,000 psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage tanks with total capacities up to 1,500 gallons to handle the cleaning of small- or large-diameter pipe. They can be equipped with a 180-degree articulating front-mounted hose reel in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. There are front-mounted telescopic booms available with up to a 10-foot extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter. They can double as vacuum excavators with the optional hydroexcavation package. This
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18. Vacall AllJetVac
AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners from Vacall are powered by a single chassis engine that slashes fuel consumption, cuts harmful emissions and reduces routine maintenance downtime. It utilizes a strong positive displacement blower system for jetting action and vacuum power. The oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for extra strength and efficient material dumping. Water tanks fabricated from high-quality aluminum are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris. The intelligent SmartFlow CANbus control system has a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water flow and vacuum performance while allowing for precise boom and reel movements. Water flow control monitoring can also reduce trips for refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.
19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus
The 2100 Plus sewer cleaner from Vactor Manufacturing has a single-engine, dual-stage fan configuration, with a 10-foot telescopic boom option on the 2100 Plus PD truck. It has an easy-load, fast-dump debris body, Modul-Flex design system, and multistage blower filtration system. The fan model has a single engine design that takes advantage of the unused power available
in the chassis engine. A closed-loop hydrostatic drive system powers the fan vacuum. The controls have components designed to give operators power only when and where they need it, while offering a simple interface. The front operator control panel has two selector switches for the fan drive – on/off and mode (low/medium/high). The 10-foot telescoping boom (tube within tube, box beam within box beam) retracts a minimum of 10 feet without affecting the vertical position of the pickup tubes while enhancing reach and productivity. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
20. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set independently of the blower speed. Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg of vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size of underground utility, especially in residential areas where space is tight and crews want to avoid blocking residential streets. 740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.
Jetters
21. Amazing Machinery PerformanceThe Performance line of trailer-mounted
jetter/pressure washer combo units from Amazing Machinery is designed for easy trailering, and the large water supply tank allows technicians to jet anywhere. A rear-mounted 12-volt electric jetter hose reel and SS rear stack-mounted manual pressure washer and garden hose reels provide ample hose space. They come standard with 300 feet of jetter hose, two nozzles and a complete set of washdown accessories. The triplex ceramic plunger pump provides pressures up to 4,000 psi and flow rates up to 15 gpm. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
22. Cam Spray RCJ Series
RCJ Series skid-mount jetters from Cam Spray are offered in flows and pressures of 8 gpm at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi, with a three-plunger industrial pump with pulse powered by a 688 cc Honda engine. Its 200 feet of jetter hose can be used to supply an optional 200DS4 portable reel cart available with 200 feet of 3/8-inch jet hose. It comes with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun and a four-nozzle set. It easily mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed or inside a service truck. A root-cutting nozzle enables residential root cutting. 800/648-5011; www.camspray.com.
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23. Electric Eel Eel Jet EJ3000The Eel Jet EJ3000 high-pressure jetter
from Electric Eel cleans 2- to 8-inch-diameter drainlines, blasting through clogs caused by sludge, ice, grease, sand, soap, dirt and debris. Its steel nozzles can clean pipe walls with a variety of spray angles. It can be used to clean lines up to 300 feet, with 3,000 psi and 4.7 gpm pressure, a 13 hp overhead valve engine with optional electric start, a 2-to-1 gear-reduced triplex pump with pulsation, a 300-foot-capacity hose reel, a throttle-back control that automatically adjusts engine speed, and a low-tone muffler. It uses 1/4- and 3/8-inch jet hose. Its 12-inch pneumatic tires create easy maneuverability on a rugged steel base with front bar for motor protection. 800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.
24. Water Cannon 16T52
The 16T52 two-wheel road-ready commercial trailer jetter from Water Cannon comes with an electric-rewind high-capacity hose reel that fits 500 feet of 3/8-inch or 350 feet of 1/2-inch hose. It has a 200-gallon tank with float valve, a poly toolbox, lights, a front jack with wheel, safety chains and aluminum fenders. The high-pressure jetter has a Vanguard 18 hp electric-start engine, V-belt drive, trailer-mounted skid, and 15-gallon EPA and CARB approved poly fuel tank. Its General TS Series triplex plunger pump offers 5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi, with a pump-mounted jetter pulse valve, and foot valve with
8-foot jumper hoses. The standard unit comes with three jetter nozzles — the Penetrator, Flusher and De-Greaser/De-Icer. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
Oil Spill Recovery and Maintenance
25. American Green Ventures SpillFix
SpillFix industrial organic absorbent from American Green Ventures is made of 100 percent renewable organic material and instantly absorbs hazardous liquid spills on contact, including oils, fuels, solvents, paints and chemicals. It is made from a byproduct of coconut (coir), which is an organic, renewable resource that is noncarcinogenic, contains no chemicals and is silica-free. It is dust-free, nonabrasive and there is no after-residue. It can be reused to clean up more than one spill, further adding to its cost savings. It is also landfill safe, biologically stable and free of harmful silica dust. It absorbs hydrocarbon spills by encapsulating the liquid and trapping it inside its hollow channel structure. Used material that has absorbed hydrocarbons can be used as a fuel source in energy-producing incinerators. It has been tested to U.S. EPA leachate standards for safe landfill disposal with no environmental impact. 919/535-8278; www.spillfix.com.
26. Andax Industries Trap Pac ProThe Trap Pac Pro from Andax Industries
holds two complete spill systems in one color-coded, heavy-duty case. One side contains an Oil-Based Spill Pac with enough sorbents for a 10-gallon spill. The other side holds a reusable, 100-gallon Tank Trap containment pool for containing oil, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid and more. Matching color-coded equipment labels can be used to identify possible leak sources before they happen so employees know exactly what spill response product to use. The kit comes in a chemical/hazmat version for aggressive chemicals, acids and solvents. 800/999-1358; www.andax.com.
27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump
The Oil Skimmer Pump from Boerger is aluminum-constructed, lightweight, has a large flow range and a compact hydraulic motor, and conveys highly viscous fluids. This self-priming rotary lobe pump is capable of running dry for a short time and can be used for loading and unloading by simply reversing the flow direction. It was built as a portable disaster relief pump for any application where downtime during a crisis is out of the question. The maintenance-in-place design allows for all wetted parts to be replaced or quickly maintained on site without the removal of pipe or drive systems. 844/263-7437; www.boerger.com.
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and degreaser from EcoCompounds is made from EPA Safer Choice ingredients. It can be used as a prewash in foamers and is safe for cold or heated power washing systems. It is formulated to clean crude oil and petroleum byproducts, is an AQMD Certified Clean Air Solvent and is NCP and Prop 65 Compliant, safe for humans and animals, septic/drainage systems and has no runoff requirements. It can be used at full strength or diluted with water on a range of applications. 805/477-9810; www.ecocompounds.com.
29. ERE RecoverAll
The RecoverAll compact oil/water separator with filtration, separation and treatment capabilities from ERE can pump oily, dirty water through a process of filtration to remove sediment down to 1 micron in size, followed by an oil/water separator and then final water treatment to remove dissolved contaminants down to sewer discharge limits. It is simple to operate and comes with network setup for emailing warning messages that the filter is going to be plugged soon so that a technician can be dispatched for a maintenance call before it shuts down. The unit comes with a standardized LCD touch-screen display with a built-in PLC for easy reading, operating and communication. 514/326-8852; www.ereinc.com.
30. Husky Portable Containment Patriot Berm
Patriot Berms from Husky Portable Containment can be used for storing fuel tankers or chemical tankers, transformers, waste drums, de-con or equipment hose down. With separate aluminum angle pieces, the berm liner itself is light to handle and easy to use with minimal setup. The angle brackets come in their own storage bag as well as the berm liner, making transport easy. Material options include PVCs from 22 to 30 ounces, all XR materials, and urethanes. Wall sizes are available up to 24 inches. Aluminum angles are heavy-duty 6061-T6 aircraft-quality aluminum. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.
31. Kafko International Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser
Formulated to eliminate the need for multiple cleaning solutions, Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser from Kafko International is effective in dissolving grease, oil and grime from areas such as storage tanks, engines, tools and grease traps, and can be used in pressure washing machines. Noncorrosive, nontoxic and nonflammable, this eco-friendly, low-VOC cleaner penetrates rapidly and rinses off easily with no residue. The highly concentrated, water-based cleaner contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents, and will not harm the skin. The formula includes a mixture of nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, water
softeners and other biodegradable ingredients. It is available in 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon containers, and a 275-gallon tote. 800/528-0334; www.oileater.com.
32. UltraTech International Gorilla Berm
The Ultra-Containment Berm, Modular Model berm (also known as the Gorilla Berm) from UltraTech International uses triangular-shaped, polymer-coated foam support blocks for sidewall structure and a heavy-duty PVC material as the liner for the constructed spill containment area. The liner is a textured, slip-resistant material that is available in 38 and 54 mil thicknesses. Its modular construction allows containment areas of any size to be configured. Polymer-coated foam support blocks (in 6-foot lengths) provide structure to sidewalls and can be driven over repeatedly without damage. Molded-in slots in the top of the foam blocks hold rebar or steel rod, securing material in place. It provides true drive-in/drive-out capability, with no manual setup or take down of sidewalls required. It complies with EPA and SPCC spill-containment regulations. 800/764-9549; www.spillcontainment.com.
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23. Electric Eel Eel Jet EJ3000The Eel Jet EJ3000 high-pressure jetter
from Electric Eel cleans 2- to 8-inch-diameter drainlines, blasting through clogs caused by sludge, ice, grease, sand, soap, dirt and debris. Its steel nozzles can clean pipe walls with a variety of spray angles. It can be used to clean lines up to 300 feet, with 3,000 psi and 4.7 gpm pressure, a 13 hp overhead valve engine with optional electric start, a 2-to-1 gear-reduced triplex pump with pulsation, a 300-foot-capacity hose reel, a throttle-back control that automatically adjusts engine speed, and a low-tone muffler. It uses 1/4- and 3/8-inch jet hose. Its 12-inch pneumatic tires create easy maneuverability on a rugged steel base with front bar for motor protection. 800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.
24. Water Cannon 16T52
The 16T52 two-wheel road-ready commercial trailer jetter from Water Cannon comes with an electric-rewind high-capacity hose reel that fits 500 feet of 3/8-inch or 350 feet of 1/2-inch hose. It has a 200-gallon tank with float valve, a poly toolbox, lights, a front jack with wheel, safety chains and aluminum fenders. The high-pressure jetter has a Vanguard 18 hp electric-start engine, V-belt drive, trailer-mounted skid, and 15-gallon EPA and CARB approved poly fuel tank. Its General TS Series triplex plunger pump offers 5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi, with a pump-mounted jetter pulse valve, and foot valve with
8-foot jumper hoses. The standard unit comes with three jetter nozzles — the Penetrator, Flusher and De-Greaser/De-Icer. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
Oil Spill Recovery and Maintenance
25. American Green Ventures SpillFix
SpillFix industrial organic absorbent from American Green Ventures is made of 100 percent renewable organic material and instantly absorbs hazardous liquid spills on contact, including oils, fuels, solvents, paints and chemicals. It is made from a byproduct of coconut (coir), which is an organic, renewable resource that is noncarcinogenic, contains no chemicals and is silica-free. It is dust-free, nonabrasive and there is no after-residue. It can be reused to clean up more than one spill, further adding to its cost savings. It is also landfill safe, biologically stable and free of harmful silica dust. It absorbs hydrocarbon spills by encapsulating the liquid and trapping it inside its hollow channel structure. Used material that has absorbed hydrocarbons can be used as a fuel source in energy-producing incinerators. It has been tested to U.S. EPA leachate standards for safe landfill disposal with no environmental impact. 919/535-8278; www.spillfix.com.
26. Andax Industries Trap Pac ProThe Trap Pac Pro from Andax Industries
holds two complete spill systems in one color-coded, heavy-duty case. One side contains an Oil-Based Spill Pac with enough sorbents for a 10-gallon spill. The other side holds a reusable, 100-gallon Tank Trap containment pool for containing oil, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid and more. Matching color-coded equipment labels can be used to identify possible leak sources before they happen so employees know exactly what spill response product to use. The kit comes in a chemical/hazmat version for aggressive chemicals, acids and solvents. 800/999-1358; www.andax.com.
27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump
The Oil Skimmer Pump from Boerger is aluminum-constructed, lightweight, has a large flow range and a compact hydraulic motor, and conveys highly viscous fluids. This self-priming rotary lobe pump is capable of running dry for a short time and can be used for loading and unloading by simply reversing the flow direction. It was built as a portable disaster relief pump for any application where downtime during a crisis is out of the question. The maintenance-in-place design allows for all wetted parts to be replaced or quickly maintained on site without the removal of pipe or drive systems. 844/263-7437; www.boerger.com.
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and degreaser from EcoCompounds is made from EPA Safer Choice ingredients. It can be used as a prewash in foamers and is safe for cold or heated power washing systems. It is formulated to clean crude oil and petroleum byproducts, is an AQMD Certified Clean Air Solvent and is NCP and Prop 65 Compliant, safe for humans and animals, septic/drainage systems and has no runoff requirements. It can be used at full strength or diluted with water on a range of applications. 805/477-9810; www.ecocompounds.com.
29. ERE RecoverAll
The RecoverAll compact oil/water separator with filtration, separation and treatment capabilities from ERE can pump oily, dirty water through a process of filtration to remove sediment down to 1 micron in size, followed by an oil/water separator and then final water treatment to remove dissolved contaminants down to sewer discharge limits. It is simple to operate and comes with network setup for emailing warning messages that the filter is going to be plugged soon so that a technician can be dispatched for a maintenance call before it shuts down. The unit comes with a standardized LCD touch-screen display with a built-in PLC for easy reading, operating and communication. 514/326-8852; www.ereinc.com.
30. Husky Portable Containment Patriot Berm
Patriot Berms from Husky Portable Containment can be used for storing fuel tankers or chemical tankers, transformers, waste drums, de-con or equipment hose down. With separate aluminum angle pieces, the berm liner itself is light to handle and easy to use with minimal setup. The angle brackets come in their own storage bag as well as the berm liner, making transport easy. Material options include PVCs from 22 to 30 ounces, all XR materials, and urethanes. Wall sizes are available up to 24 inches. Aluminum angles are heavy-duty 6061-T6 aircraft-quality aluminum. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.
31. Kafko International Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser
Formulated to eliminate the need for multiple cleaning solutions, Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser from Kafko International is effective in dissolving grease, oil and grime from areas such as storage tanks, engines, tools and grease traps, and can be used in pressure washing machines. Noncorrosive, nontoxic and nonflammable, this eco-friendly, low-VOC cleaner penetrates rapidly and rinses off easily with no residue. The highly concentrated, water-based cleaner contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents, and will not harm the skin. The formula includes a mixture of nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, water
softeners and other biodegradable ingredients. It is available in 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon containers, and a 275-gallon tote. 800/528-0334; www.oileater.com.
32. UltraTech International Gorilla Berm
The Ultra-Containment Berm, Modular Model berm (also known as the Gorilla Berm) from UltraTech International uses triangular-shaped, polymer-coated foam support blocks for sidewall structure and a heavy-duty PVC material as the liner for the constructed spill containment area. The liner is a textured, slip-resistant material that is available in 38 and 54 mil thicknesses. Its modular construction allows containment areas of any size to be configured. Polymer-coated foam support blocks (in 6-foot lengths) provide structure to sidewalls and can be driven over repeatedly without damage. Molded-in slots in the top of the foam blocks hold rebar or steel rod, securing material in place. It provides true drive-in/drive-out capability, with no manual setup or take down of sidewalls required. It complies with EPA and SPCC spill-containment regulations. 800/764-9549; www.spillcontainment.com.
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Pressure Washers
33. Jenny Products Steam JennySteam Jenny direct-drive cold pressure
washers from Jenny Products are powered by 9 or 13 hp Honda GX Series engines and have a triplex ceramic plunger pump with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi and flow rates between 3 and 4 gpm. They come with thermal pump protection, an unloader valve and a high-pressure relief valve to prevent pump damage. To protect the engine, the unit will automatically shut down if low oil levels are detected. The chassis is made with powder-coated, 7-gauge steel. Standard items include a professional-grade insulated trigger gun with safety lock, quick-connect nozzles with nozzle control, high-capacity inline water strainer, gun/wand holder, hose reel mounting adapter and dual rubber isolators. 814/445-3400; www.steamjenny.com. 34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit
Custom pressure washer kits from Simple Washer are powered by a Kohler gas or diesel engine, with Udor pumps coupled with a Gates
Polychain belt drive system. Similar to a timing belt on an automobile, Polychain belts offer ideal power transfer and will not slip. Some models offer an auxiliary tank, which allows for greater flows allowing a buffer, much like how an air compressor tank works. The all-steel frame is a heavy-duty 3/16-inch thick with a 3/4-inch axle, and rolls smoothly on ball-bearing-mounted wheels with no-leak treated pneumatic tires. Optional flows range from 4 to 12 gpm, with pressures to 7,000 psi. Optional frame colors are available to match company colors. 866/573-8219; www.smallenginepower.com.
Waterblasting Equipment
35. Hammelmann Corp. ThermaconThe Thermacon from Hammelmann Corp.
offers owners of UHP pump units an alternative, technically uncomplicated method of producing a high-temperature, medium-pressure water jet. It converts the energy of a UHP jet into heat by means of an adjustable internal splitter nozzle. It saves room since only an accessory for an existing
UHP pump unit is required. No heat-resistant items are necessary, including a hot-water gun or hot-water hose. An option allows the technician to use the heat produced by the diesel engine to increase the water temperature by adding a bypass heat exchanger. The operating pressure/temperature ratio is easily adjusted to suit the job. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.
36. Jetstream TwinForce
The TwinForce dual-pump 650 hp waterblast unit from Jetstream allows for only one vehicle to transport a two-unit machine. The dual-slave control panel enables operation of both units at a single location, as well as individual operation of both units at different pressures and speeds, either simultaneously or as a backup. Higher flow rates are achievable when units are combined. It is built around the efficient and easy-to-use UNx fluid end waterblast system. It functions as a large-capacity 650 hp unit, a single 325 hp unit with the second unit used as a backup, or as two independently run units. The versatility provides assistance to any application. 800/231-8192; www.waterblast.com. GOMC
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High-Pressure Nozzles❒ 4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device❒ 5. General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles ❒ 6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10❒ 7. PipeHunter Red Dawg Button Nozzle❒ 8. StoneAge SpinCat
High-Pressure Water Pumps❒ 9. Cat Pumps Model 3570
Jet/Vac Combo Machines❒ 10. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac❒ 11. GapVax MC Advanced Series ❒ 12. Guzzler Manufacturing Predator❒ 13. Keith Huber Knight PD❒ 14. Mud Technology International Raptor Series RST-990❒ 15. Polston Applied Technologies PAT 360-HD❒ 16. Super Products Camel 1200 ❒ 17. Vac-Con combination machine❒ 18. Vacall AllJetVac❒ 19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus❒ 20. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
Jetters❒ 21. Amazing Machinery Performance❒ 22. Cam Spray RCJ Series❒ 23. Electric Eel Eel Jet EJ3000❒ 24. Water Cannon 16T52
Oil Spill Recovery and Maintenance❒ 25. American Green Ventures SpillFix❒ 26. Andax Industries Trap Pac Pro❒ 27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump❒ 28. EcoCompounds EcoRig Wash❒ 29. ERE RecoverAll❒ 30. Husky Portable Containment Patriot Berm❒ 31. Kafko International Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser❒ 32. UltraTech International Gorilla Berm
Pressure Washers❒ 33. Jenny Products Steam Jenny❒ 34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit
Waterblasting Equipment❒ 35. Hammelmann Corp. Thermacon❒ 36. Jetstream TwinForce❒ FREE subscription to GOMC magazine
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Pressure Washers
33. Jenny Products Steam JennySteam Jenny direct-drive cold pressure
washers from Jenny Products are powered by 9 or 13 hp Honda GX Series engines and have a triplex ceramic plunger pump with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi and flow rates between 3 and 4 gpm. They come with thermal pump protection, an unloader valve and a high-pressure relief valve to prevent pump damage. To protect the engine, the unit will automatically shut down if low oil levels are detected. The chassis is made with powder-coated, 7-gauge steel. Standard items include a professional-grade insulated trigger gun with safety lock, quick-connect nozzles with nozzle control, high-capacity inline water strainer, gun/wand holder, hose reel mounting adapter and dual rubber isolators. 814/445-3400; www.steamjenny.com. 34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit
Custom pressure washer kits from Simple Washer are powered by a Kohler gas or diesel engine, with Udor pumps coupled with a Gates
Polychain belt drive system. Similar to a timing belt on an automobile, Polychain belts offer ideal power transfer and will not slip. Some models offer an auxiliary tank, which allows for greater flows allowing a buffer, much like how an air compressor tank works. The all-steel frame is a heavy-duty 3/16-inch thick with a 3/4-inch axle, and rolls smoothly on ball-bearing-mounted wheels with no-leak treated pneumatic tires. Optional flows range from 4 to 12 gpm, with pressures to 7,000 psi. Optional frame colors are available to match company colors. 866/573-8219; www.smallenginepower.com.
Waterblasting Equipment
35. Hammelmann Corp. ThermaconThe Thermacon from Hammelmann Corp.
offers owners of UHP pump units an alternative, technically uncomplicated method of producing a high-temperature, medium-pressure water jet. It converts the energy of a UHP jet into heat by means of an adjustable internal splitter nozzle. It saves room since only an accessory for an existing
UHP pump unit is required. No heat-resistant items are necessary, including a hot-water gun or hot-water hose. An option allows the technician to use the heat produced by the diesel engine to increase the water temperature by adding a bypass heat exchanger. The operating pressure/temperature ratio is easily adjusted to suit the job. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.
36. Jetstream TwinForce
The TwinForce dual-pump 650 hp waterblast unit from Jetstream allows for only one vehicle to transport a two-unit machine. The dual-slave control panel enables operation of both units at a single location, as well as individual operation of both units at different pressures and speeds, either simultaneously or as a backup. Higher flow rates are achievable when units are combined. It is built around the efficient and easy-to-use UNx fluid end waterblast system. It functions as a large-capacity 650 hp unit, a single 325 hp unit with the second unit used as a backup, or as two independently run units. The versatility provides assistance to any application. 800/231-8192; www.waterblast.com. GOMC
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High-Pressure Nozzles❒ 4. Arthur Products Cnt-r-KUT Centering Device❒ 5. General Pipe Cleaners high-performance nozzles ❒ 6. NLB Corporation Typhoon 10❒ 7. PipeHunter Red Dawg Button Nozzle❒ 8. StoneAge SpinCat
High-Pressure Water Pumps❒ 9. Cat Pumps Model 3570
Jet/Vac Combo Machines❒ 10. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac❒ 11. GapVax MC Advanced Series ❒ 12. Guzzler Manufacturing Predator❒ 13. Keith Huber Knight PD❒ 14. Mud Technology International Raptor Series RST-990❒ 15. Polston Applied Technologies PAT 360-HD❒ 16. Super Products Camel 1200 ❒ 17. Vac-Con combination machine❒ 18. Vacall AllJetVac❒ 19. Vactor Manufacturing 2100 Plus❒ 20. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
Jetters❒ 21. Amazing Machinery Performance❒ 22. Cam Spray RCJ Series❒ 23. Electric Eel Eel Jet EJ3000❒ 24. Water Cannon 16T52
Oil Spill Recovery and Maintenance❒ 25. American Green Ventures SpillFix❒ 26. Andax Industries Trap Pac Pro❒ 27. Boerger Oil Skimmer Pump❒ 28. EcoCompounds EcoRig Wash❒ 29. ERE RecoverAll❒ 30. Husky Portable Containment Patriot Berm❒ 31. Kafko International Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser❒ 32. UltraTech International Gorilla Berm
Pressure Washers❒ 33. Jenny Products Steam Jenny❒ 34. Simple Washer pressure washer kit
Waterblasting Equipment❒ 35. Hammelmann Corp. Thermacon❒ 36. Jetstream TwinForce❒ FREE subscription to GOMC magazine
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ROTARY IMPINGEMENT DEVICE QUICKLY DISLODGES GREASE FROM LIFT STATION
ProblemRyland Holmes of Virginia Public Works Equipment, a municipal, high-tech and heavy-equipment-needs company, was looking for a better way to clean lift stations. Customers were struggling with grease problems and needed an effective way to resolve their issues without demanding more of their manpower or budget.
SolutionGamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group, provided the company with an EZ-8 automated rotary impingement device, configured for 80 gpm and 300 psi. Members of the City of Virginia Beach Department of Utilities and other local municipalities and sewer authorities watched a demonstration as the device, which was used with the department’s jetter truck, scoured the wet well clean in 12 minutes. Another half-cycle was run to further decimate the grease pad, which could then be suctioned into a combo truck or washed downstream.
ResultThe lift stations were free of grease in 12 minutes without laborers entering the lift station, eliminating the hazardous, time-consuming confined-space-entry riggings. The city decided to purchase one of the units, and authorities are able to stay ahead of their lift station problems, provide better service to their constituents, increase safety and reduce demand on their resources. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com. GOMC
Case Study
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Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting
Reclamation presents real challenges.Granite Seed is ready to help.
Colorado 720.496.0600Utah 801.768.4422
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ROTARY IMPINGEMENT DEVICE QUICKLY DISLODGES GREASE FROM LIFT STATION
ProblemRyland Holmes of Virginia Public Works Equipment, a municipal, high-tech and heavy-equipment-needs company, was looking for a better way to clean lift stations. Customers were struggling with grease problems and needed an effective way to resolve their issues without demanding more of their manpower or budget.
SolutionGamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group, provided the company with an EZ-8 automated rotary impingement device, configured for 80 gpm and 300 psi. Members of the City of Virginia Beach Department of Utilities and other local municipalities and sewer authorities watched a demonstration as the device, which was used with the department’s jetter truck, scoured the wet well clean in 12 minutes. Another half-cycle was run to further decimate the grease pad, which could then be suctioned into a combo truck or washed downstream.
ResultThe lift stations were free of grease in 12 minutes without laborers entering the lift station, eliminating the hazardous, time-consuming confined-space-entry riggings. The city decided to purchase one of the units, and authorities are able to stay ahead of their lift station problems, provide better service to their constituents, increase safety and reduce demand on their resources. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com. GOMC
Case Study
By Craig Mandli
Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting
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SNAP-ON ADDS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSnap-On added Tools at Height tool-drop prevention certification to its
technical education program. The two-day certification course focuses on developing good safety habits when working at heights greater than 6 feet, and competency in using tethered tools.
REDBOX+ NAMES VICE PRESIDENTRedbox+ named Bill Weber vice president of franchise support. He has 20 years of experience in the franchise industry.
GPS INSIGHT, HYDRA-FLEX RECOGNIZED FOR GROWTH
GPS Insight ranks 2,734 and Hydra-Flex ranks 3,047 on the 2015 Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. GPS had a three-year sales growth of 133 percent and Hydra-Flex had a sales growth of 114 percent.
CURRY SUPPLY NAMES DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Curry Supply named Betsy Kreuz director of finance. She will be responsible for preparing financial statements, summarizing results, establishing banking relationships, working with auditors and establishing internal financial policies.
DEZURIK RELEASES VALVE SELECTION GUIDEDeZURIK released a guide to assist with the valve-selection process.
Available on the company’s website, www.dezurik.com, the Knife Gate Valve Selection Guide helps users navigate DeZURIK’s broad knife gate valve products based on general specification requirements, common media and specific industry applications. Printed copies are available by request. GOMC
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1. KOMATSU HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR The PC210LC-11 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu America Corp. is powered
by a 165 hp EPA Tier 4 Final SAA6D107E-3 engine. Features include a viscous fan clutch for improved cooling, three travel speeds, and heavy standard counterweight (9,634 pounds) for improved over-the-front and over-the-side lift capacity. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
2. LARSON ELECTRONICS TELESCOPING LIGHT TOWER
The PLM-13.5-CCTV-VAC telescoping pneumatic light tower from Larson Electronics is designed to quickly and safely deploy 75 pounds of light, security cameras and other electrical equipment to 13.5 feet. The tower is made of high-strength, heat-treated aluminum tubing and features five sections, including a locking top-mounting plate. The light boom can be collapsed to 5 feet. The mast is elevated using an air compressor. An air-release valve at the base lowers the tower. 800/369-6671; www.magnalight.com.
3. EZRIG PORTABLE CRANE
The portable crane from EzRig Crane is designed to lift heavy loads from unique positions and hard-to-get-at locations. It can lift or lower 2,400 pounds, has a vertical reach of 19 feet, delivers 130 feet of cable for lowering equipment three to four stories, and moves on 8-inch locking caster wheels. The mini-crane fits through 3-foot doors and standard elevator openings. 844/395-4387; www.ezrigcrane.com.
4. WATER CANNON FOAM INJECTOR
The foam injector from Water Cannon is designed for light- to heavy-duty pressure washing. It delivers up to 5,000 psi with a maximum flow of 5.3 gpm. The foam injector operates with cold or hot water (up to 140 degrees F) pressure washers and delivers a spray pattern that ranges from a straight stream to 50-degree angle. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
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The EVOLite Skyworker helmet from Protective Industrial Products is designed for working at heights. Weighing 14 ounces, the helmet is 5.25 inches tall and 9.5 inches wide and adjusts to fit head sizes from 6 5/8 through 8.
“What makes the helmet unique among other safety gear is it’s very lightweight and meets both the ANSI Z89.1 standard as well as the EN 12492 Mountaineering standard,” says Gary Klee, product manager – above the neck, Protective Industrial Products.
The helmet has an ABS plastic shell and expanded polystyrene impact liner to absorb force from front, side or rear impact.
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compliant wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas deliver up to 5 percent greater productivity and 10 percent lower fuel consumption than previous 9A Series loaders. The cab is 10 percent larger than previous models and has been reconfigured for additional floor space and visibility. Features include 7-inch interactive touch-screen monitor, optional fingertip controls, fully adjustable and heated air-ride seat, and centralized control switches. 877/509-2254; www.hceamericas.com.
6. ULTRASONIC ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PARTS CLEANER
The Ultra 2400FA 24-gallon cleaning system from Ultrasonic cleans parts without solvents. The 120- and 240-volt models feature an agitation table, dual filtration, 6-gallon weir tank, sparge bar and insulated tank lid. The V-bottom design allows for easy cleaning. Side-mounted transducers eliminate cleaning dead spots. The 45-inch-long by 28.5-inch-wide by 33-inch-tall unit has a basket capacity 22 inches long, 11 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. 513/502-9746; www.ultrasonicllc.com.
7. EMERSON SELF-SEALED POWER SUPPLIES
SolaHD IP67 SCP-X self-sealed power supplies from Emerson Industrial Automation are available in 100-watt and dual 100-watt modules and can power from one to four loads. The 100-watt model has a single output of 3.8A at 24 volts DC. The dual-watt models have quad output of 7.6A at 24 volts DC (3.8A max per pair), eliminating the need for splitters or additional wiring. 800/621-1506; www.appletonelec.com.
8. MPV TECH SLURRY DENSITY INLINE GAUGE
The MassExact slurry density inline continuous gauge from MPV Tech calculates specific gravity by measuring direct mass over a known volume within a canister and does not require licensed and trained staff on site. Accurate up to 99.5 percent with 0.1 percent repeatability, the low-maintenance gauge features single-button calibration. It compensates for vibrations, noise and temperature. Continuous readings occur 100 times per second with a 45-millisecond data response time. 407/337-0110; www.directdensity.com.
9. ELECTRO STATIC UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKETS
Universal mounting brackets from Electro Static Technology, an ITW company, are designed for easy installation of AEGIS, iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR and AEGIS WTG bearing protection rings on large motors. Specially engineered brackets attach to iPRO or WTG rings with screws and have slotted legs that accommodate bolt circles (2.64 to 7.79 inches in diameter) for mounting to the motor. Brackets include 1/2-, 1- and 1 1/2-inch standoff spacers. 866/738-1857; www.est-aegis.com.
10. BEL-RAY NICKEL ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND
Nickel anti-seize compound from Bel-Ray is formulated for industrial use, including refineries. The aluminum complex grease features nickel and graphite powders and can withstand aggressive chemicals and temperatures up to 2,400 degrees F. Free of copper or soft reactive metals, applications include stainless steel fasteners and fittings. The brush-on compound coats metal threads and components to prevent damage caused by galling, fretting and seizing. 732/938-2421; www.belray.com.
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1. KOMATSU HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR The PC210LC-11 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu America Corp. is powered
by a 165 hp EPA Tier 4 Final SAA6D107E-3 engine. Features include a viscous fan clutch for improved cooling, three travel speeds, and heavy standard counterweight (9,634 pounds) for improved over-the-front and over-the-side lift capacity. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
2. LARSON ELECTRONICS TELESCOPING LIGHT TOWER
The PLM-13.5-CCTV-VAC telescoping pneumatic light tower from Larson Electronics is designed to quickly and safely deploy 75 pounds of light, security cameras and other electrical equipment to 13.5 feet. The tower is made of high-strength, heat-treated aluminum tubing and features five sections, including a locking top-mounting plate. The light boom can be collapsed to 5 feet. The mast is elevated using an air compressor. An air-release valve at the base lowers the tower. 800/369-6671; www.magnalight.com.
3. EZRIG PORTABLE CRANE
The portable crane from EzRig Crane is designed to lift heavy loads from unique positions and hard-to-get-at locations. It can lift or lower 2,400 pounds, has a vertical reach of 19 feet, delivers 130 feet of cable for lowering equipment three to four stories, and moves on 8-inch locking caster wheels. The mini-crane fits through 3-foot doors and standard elevator openings. 844/395-4387; www.ezrigcrane.com.
4. WATER CANNON FOAM INJECTOR
The foam injector from Water Cannon is designed for light- to heavy-duty pressure washing. It delivers up to 5,000 psi with a maximum flow of 5.3 gpm. The foam injector operates with cold or hot water (up to 140 degrees F) pressure washers and delivers a spray pattern that ranges from a straight stream to 50-degree angle. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
Product News
Product Spotlight
The EVOLite Skyworker helmet from Protective Industrial Products is designed for working at heights. Weighing 14 ounces, the helmet is 5.25 inches tall and 9.5 inches wide and adjusts to fit head sizes from 6 5/8 through 8.
“What makes the helmet unique among other safety gear is it’s very lightweight and meets both the ANSI Z89.1 standard as well as the EN 12492 Mountaineering standard,” says Gary Klee, product manager – above the neck, Protective Industrial Products.
The helmet has an ABS plastic shell and expanded polystyrene impact liner to absorb force from front, side or rear impact.
Features include side and rear ventilation for increased air circulation, six-point suspension, wheel ratchet, harness depth settings, four-point crossover chin strap with quick-release buckle, Chamlon
sweatband with porous polyurethane coating, and a short brim for greater visibility when looking up or in confined spaces. 800/262-5755; www.pipglobal.com.
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5. HYUNDAI TIER 4 FINAL WHEEL LOADERS The HL900 Series (HL940, HL955, HL960, HL970, HL980) of Tier 4 Final
compliant wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas deliver up to 5 percent greater productivity and 10 percent lower fuel consumption than previous 9A Series loaders. The cab is 10 percent larger than previous models and has been reconfigured for additional floor space and visibility. Features include 7-inch interactive touch-screen monitor, optional fingertip controls, fully adjustable and heated air-ride seat, and centralized control switches. 877/509-2254; www.hceamericas.com.
6. ULTRASONIC ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PARTS CLEANER
The Ultra 2400FA 24-gallon cleaning system from Ultrasonic cleans parts without solvents. The 120- and 240-volt models feature an agitation table, dual filtration, 6-gallon weir tank, sparge bar and insulated tank lid. The V-bottom design allows for easy cleaning. Side-mounted transducers eliminate cleaning dead spots. The 45-inch-long by 28.5-inch-wide by 33-inch-tall unit has a basket capacity 22 inches long, 11 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. 513/502-9746; www.ultrasonicllc.com.
7. EMERSON SELF-SEALED POWER SUPPLIES
SolaHD IP67 SCP-X self-sealed power supplies from Emerson Industrial Automation are available in 100-watt and dual 100-watt modules and can power from one to four loads. The 100-watt model has a single output of 3.8A at 24 volts DC. The dual-watt models have quad output of 7.6A at 24 volts DC (3.8A max per pair), eliminating the need for splitters or additional wiring. 800/621-1506; www.appletonelec.com.
8. MPV TECH SLURRY DENSITY INLINE GAUGE
The MassExact slurry density inline continuous gauge from MPV Tech calculates specific gravity by measuring direct mass over a known volume within a canister and does not require licensed and trained staff on site. Accurate up to 99.5 percent with 0.1 percent repeatability, the low-maintenance gauge features single-button calibration. It compensates for vibrations, noise and temperature. Continuous readings occur 100 times per second with a 45-millisecond data response time. 407/337-0110; www.directdensity.com.
9. ELECTRO STATIC UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKETS
Universal mounting brackets from Electro Static Technology, an ITW company, are designed for easy installation of AEGIS, iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR and AEGIS WTG bearing protection rings on large motors. Specially engineered brackets attach to iPRO or WTG rings with screws and have slotted legs that accommodate bolt circles (2.64 to 7.79 inches in diameter) for mounting to the motor. Brackets include 1/2-, 1- and 1 1/2-inch standoff spacers. 866/738-1857; www.est-aegis.com.
10. BEL-RAY NICKEL ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND
Nickel anti-seize compound from Bel-Ray is formulated for industrial use, including refineries. The aluminum complex grease features nickel and graphite powders and can withstand aggressive chemicals and temperatures up to 2,400 degrees F. Free of copper or soft reactive metals, applications include stainless steel fasteners and fittings. The brush-on compound coats metal threads and components to prevent damage caused by galling, fretting and seizing. 732/938-2421; www.belray.com.
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11. TRIMBLE POCKET-SIZED GNSS RECEIVER The R1 pocket-sized global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver from
Trimble provides submeter precision to any Bluetooth-connected mobile device, including smartphones, tablets and a Trimble hand-held computer. The receiver supports multiple GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou) and can utilize satellite-based augmentation services (SBAS), Trimble ViewPoint RTX or virtual reference station (VRS) correction sources. 800/234-3458; www.trimble.com.
12. EXACT PIPE PLASTIC CUTTING, BEVELING SAW
The PipeCut P400 cutting and beveling saw from Exact Pipe Tools simultaneously cuts and bevels plastic pipe. Pipe sizes range from 3.9 to 15.7 inches in diameter and up to 0.98 inches thick (beveling up to 0.86 inches). Weighing 13 pounds, the saw includes portable pipe supports, cut-bevel and TCT blades (up to 300 cuts per blade). 844/392-2800; www.exacttools.com.
13. E2S WARNING SIGNALS AND ALARMS
The D1x range of alarm horns, loudspeakers and integrated alarm horn/xenon strobe warning units from E2S Warning Signals are designed for use in Class 1 and 2, Division 1, Zone 1 and Zone 20 environments. The UL/cUL alarms and combined units are available with directional flare horns or omnidirectional radial horns that generate 360-degree sound. 281/377-4401; www.e2swarningsignals.com.
14. COXREELS HOSE STRAIN RELIEF KIT
The Hose Strain Relief Kit from COXREELS protects hose fittings and connections from damage by providing strain relief when the hose is fully extended on the reel. The accessory is available for hand-crank and motorized reels with hoses between 1/2 and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Existing COXREELS hand-crank and motorized reels can be modified to accommodate the kit. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
15. HONDA DUAL-STAGE SNOWBLOWERS
The HSS Series of premium two-stage snowblowers from Honda Power Equipment feature fingertip steering, hydrostatic transmission, joystick electric chute control, electric start, increased blower diameter, chamfered scraper bar, LED headlight, 14-inch wheels, auger protection system, hour meter, impeller shield and reversible skid shoes. 678/339-2600; www.powerequipment.honda.com.
16. RADIODETECTION PRECISION LOCATORS
RD8100 precision locators from Radiodetection are designed to deliver optimum accuracy in demanding conditions. Featuring five antennas with optional integrated GPS and usage logging, the RD8100 features power filters, customized frequencies and 4 kHz locating with current direction. 877/247-3797; www.spx.com.
17. ATLAS COPCO HAND-HELD BREAKERS
Cobra PROe and TTe gas-powered, hand-held breakers from Atlas Copco are available with two tool shank sizes (1 1/8 by 6 inches and 1 1/4 by 6 inches). Features include multiple vibration-reducing systems to enhance productivity. The Hand Arm Protection System minimizes vibration transfer to the operator. The PROe delivers 1,440 blows per minute and up to 44 ft-lbs of impact. The TTe delivers 1,620 bpm and up to 30 ft-lbs of impact. 800/732-6762; www.atlascopco.us.
18. ANDAX ICE TRACTION FOOTWEAR ATTACHMENT
The YakTrax ice traction device from Andax attaches to any footwear. A grid of 360-degree steel coils provides traction on ice, snow and other slick surfaces. 800/999-1358; www.andax.com. GOMC
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11. TRIMBLE POCKET-SIZED GNSS RECEIVER The R1 pocket-sized global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver from
Trimble provides submeter precision to any Bluetooth-connected mobile device, including smartphones, tablets and a Trimble hand-held computer. The receiver supports multiple GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou) and can utilize satellite-based augmentation services (SBAS), Trimble ViewPoint RTX or virtual reference station (VRS) correction sources. 800/234-3458; www.trimble.com.
12. EXACT PIPE PLASTIC CUTTING, BEVELING SAW
The PipeCut P400 cutting and beveling saw from Exact Pipe Tools simultaneously cuts and bevels plastic pipe. Pipe sizes range from 3.9 to 15.7 inches in diameter and up to 0.98 inches thick (beveling up to 0.86 inches). Weighing 13 pounds, the saw includes portable pipe supports, cut-bevel and TCT blades (up to 300 cuts per blade). 844/392-2800; www.exacttools.com.
13. E2S WARNING SIGNALS AND ALARMS
The D1x range of alarm horns, loudspeakers and integrated alarm horn/xenon strobe warning units from E2S Warning Signals are designed for use in Class 1 and 2, Division 1, Zone 1 and Zone 20 environments. The UL/cUL alarms and combined units are available with directional flare horns or omnidirectional radial horns that generate 360-degree sound. 281/377-4401; www.e2swarningsignals.com.
14. COXREELS HOSE STRAIN RELIEF KIT
The Hose Strain Relief Kit from COXREELS protects hose fittings and connections from damage by providing strain relief when the hose is fully extended on the reel. The accessory is available for hand-crank and motorized reels with hoses between 1/2 and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Existing COXREELS hand-crank and motorized reels can be modified to accommodate the kit. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
15. HONDA DUAL-STAGE SNOWBLOWERS
The HSS Series of premium two-stage snowblowers from Honda Power Equipment feature fingertip steering, hydrostatic transmission, joystick electric chute control, electric start, increased blower diameter, chamfered scraper bar, LED headlight, 14-inch wheels, auger protection system, hour meter, impeller shield and reversible skid shoes. 678/339-2600; www.powerequipment.honda.com.
16. RADIODETECTION PRECISION LOCATORS
RD8100 precision locators from Radiodetection are designed to deliver optimum accuracy in demanding conditions. Featuring five antennas with optional integrated GPS and usage logging, the RD8100 features power filters, customized frequencies and 4 kHz locating with current direction. 877/247-3797; www.spx.com.
17. ATLAS COPCO HAND-HELD BREAKERS
Cobra PROe and TTe gas-powered, hand-held breakers from Atlas Copco are available with two tool shank sizes (1 1/8 by 6 inches and 1 1/4 by 6 inches). Features include multiple vibration-reducing systems to enhance productivity. The Hand Arm Protection System minimizes vibration transfer to the operator. The PROe delivers 1,440 blows per minute and up to 44 ft-lbs of impact. The TTe delivers 1,620 bpm and up to 30 ft-lbs of impact. 800/732-6762; www.atlascopco.us.
18. ANDAX ICE TRACTION FOOTWEAR ATTACHMENT
The YakTrax ice traction device from Andax attaches to any footwear. A grid of 360-degree steel coils provides traction on ice, snow and other slick surfaces. 800/999-1358; www.andax.com. GOMC
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GOMC Calendar
NOV. 10-12Clean Gulf, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans;
www.cleangulf.org.
NOV. 18-20Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada; www.manitoba.ca/iem/convention.
NOV. 30-DEC. 4American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting,
Spokane Double Tree Hilton, Spokane, Washington; www.miningamerica.org/events/nwmas-119th-annual-meeting- exposition-short-courses.
DEC. 9-10NAPE Denver, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies.
DEC. 9-11Houston Oilfield Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.houstonoilfieldexpo.com.
DEC. 15-17Groundwater Expo 15, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas;www.groundwaterexpo.com.
JAN. 26-28Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition,
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh; www.marcellusmidstream.com/mum-about.
FEB. 10-12NAPE Summit, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.napeexpo.com/shows/about-the-show/summit.
FEB. 17-20Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show,
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; wwettshow.com.
FEB. 21-24SME Annual Conference & Expo, Phoenix Convention Center,
Phoenix; www.smeannualconference.com.
FEB. 23-25DUG Midcontinent, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City;
www.dugmidcontinent.com.
MARCH 9-11 DUG Bakken and Niobrara, Colorado Convention Center, Denver; www.dugbakken.com.
MARCH 13-15Annual Meeting, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers,
San Francisco; www2.afpm.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/AM16.
MARCH 30-31Ark La-Tex Oilfield Expo, Shreveport Convention Center,
Shreveport, Louisiana; www.arklatexoilfieldexpo.com.
APRIL 13-14Mexico Shale Summit, Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio;
www.mexicoshalesummit.com.
JUNE 7-9Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
JUNE 21-23DUG East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh;
www.dugeast.com. GOMC
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conferences for our calendar of events. Send information to [email protected].
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Jetters-trailerXtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325-gallon water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. Fully loaded! List $36,995. On sale for $32,995. 800-213-3272, www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)
Positions availableGapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manu-facturing business, is seeking a talented, high-ly motivated individual to fill a full-time Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based preferred) region. GapVax is the leading manufacturer of industrial and municipal vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in the United States. We provide the most reliable, comprehensive, and efficient mobile vacuum units in the in-dustrial and municipal markets. Specifica-tions of the position are listed on our website, www.gapvax.com, click on the Now Hiring link in the left hand column. Send resumes to [email protected] or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902. (CPMGBM)
PUMPs - vaCUUMbuy & sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)
rental eqUiPMentLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, month-ly, and yearly rentals. vsi rentals llC, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648), www.vsi rentalsllc.com. (GBM)
tanksFor sale: Two (2) 3000 Transway vacuum tanks. Full-lift, rear-open door. Clean tanks used for oil. No pumps. Can load. $5,500 each. Roanoke, VA 540-309-4973 or email for pic [email protected] (P11)
vacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900- 4,000-gallon. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600-gallon for $14,000 and 4,000-gal-lon for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)
500 - 2007-2012 Wichita 500 bbl. Frac tanks. Epoxy lined. Delivery avail-able nationwide.
Geneva logistics, inc. 815-341-0375
e-mail: [email protected]
trailers- vaCUUM/tanker
imperial vacuum trailers: In stock, 6000- and 6300-gallon aluminum single-compartment Imperial vacuum trailers.
Call kyle800-558-2945 ext. 424
vaCUUM loaders2002 Navistar International cab and chassis with a Powervac 5300, 16-cubic-yard, 3,250 U.S. gallons, carbon steel, vacuum tanker w/Hi-bon PD blower. vsi rentals llC, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com (GBM)
2001 Gap Vax HG57 WET/DRY on Volvo WG64, 5,500 cfm, 27” Hibon blower, Cum-mins engine, chassis tank and bag house, in good condition, ready for work. KLM Compa-nies 617-909-9044 (PBM)
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NOV. 10-12Clean Gulf, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans;
www.cleangulf.org.
NOV. 18-20Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada; www.manitoba.ca/iem/convention.
NOV. 30-DEC. 4American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting,
Spokane Double Tree Hilton, Spokane, Washington; www.miningamerica.org/events/nwmas-119th-annual-meeting- exposition-short-courses.
DEC. 9-10NAPE Denver, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies.
DEC. 9-11Houston Oilfield Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.houstonoilfieldexpo.com.
DEC. 15-17Groundwater Expo 15, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas;www.groundwaterexpo.com.
JAN. 26-28Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition,
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh; www.marcellusmidstream.com/mum-about.
FEB. 10-12NAPE Summit, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.napeexpo.com/shows/about-the-show/summit.
FEB. 17-20Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show,
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; wwettshow.com.
FEB. 21-24SME Annual Conference & Expo, Phoenix Convention Center,
Phoenix; www.smeannualconference.com.
FEB. 23-25DUG Midcontinent, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City;
www.dugmidcontinent.com.
MARCH 9-11 DUG Bakken and Niobrara, Colorado Convention Center, Denver; www.dugbakken.com.
MARCH 13-15Annual Meeting, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers,
San Francisco; www2.afpm.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/AM16.
MARCH 30-31Ark La-Tex Oilfield Expo, Shreveport Convention Center,
Shreveport, Louisiana; www.arklatexoilfieldexpo.com.
APRIL 13-14Mexico Shale Summit, Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio;
www.mexicoshalesummit.com.
JUNE 7-9Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
JUNE 21-23DUG East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh;
www.dugeast.com. GOMC
GAS, OIL AND MINING TRADE SHOWS AND CONFERENCES
GOMC invites organizations and associations to submit details about upcoming industry trade shows and
conferences for our calendar of events. Send information to [email protected].
SHARE YOUR UPCOMING
EVENTS!FREE INFO – SEE ADVERTISER INDEX
Jetters-trailerXtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325-gallon water tank, 300’ hose, General pump. Fully loaded! List $36,995. On sale for $32,995. 800-213-3272, www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)
Positions availableGapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manu-facturing business, is seeking a talented, high-ly motivated individual to fill a full-time Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based preferred) region. GapVax is the leading manufacturer of industrial and municipal vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in the United States. We provide the most reliable, comprehensive, and efficient mobile vacuum units in the in-dustrial and municipal markets. Specifica-tions of the position are listed on our website, www.gapvax.com, click on the Now Hiring link in the left hand column. Send resumes to [email protected] or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902. (CPMGBM)
PUMPs - vaCUUMbuy & sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)
rental eqUiPMentLiquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, month-ly, and yearly rentals. vsi rentals llC, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648), www.vsi rentalsllc.com. (GBM)
tanksFor sale: Two (2) 3000 Transway vacuum tanks. Full-lift, rear-open door. Clean tanks used for oil. No pumps. Can load. $5,500 each. Roanoke, VA 540-309-4973 or email for pic [email protected] (P11)
vacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900- 4,000-gallon. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600-gallon for $14,000 and 4,000-gal-lon for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (GBM)
500 - 2007-2012 Wichita 500 bbl. Frac tanks. Epoxy lined. Delivery avail-able nationwide.
Geneva logistics, inc. 815-341-0375
e-mail: [email protected]
trailers- vaCUUM/tanker
imperial vacuum trailers: In stock, 6000- and 6300-gallon aluminum single-compartment Imperial vacuum trailers.
Call kyle800-558-2945 ext. 424
vaCUUM loaders2002 Navistar International cab and chassis with a Powervac 5300, 16-cubic-yard, 3,250 U.S. gallons, carbon steel, vacuum tanker w/Hi-bon PD blower. vsi rentals llC, (888) vaC-Unit (822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com (GBM)
2001 Gap Vax HG57 WET/DRY on Volvo WG64, 5,500 cfm, 27” Hibon blower, Cum-mins engine, chassis tank and bag house, in good condition, ready for work. KLM Compa-nies 617-909-9044 (PBM)
vaCUUM trUCks
2015-2016 Pac-Mac 100/110 bbl. water haulers. Short delivery times. For pricing and information call
601-670-5238 or email [email protected]
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