A giant showroom of cutting-edge environmental services equipment and business-building products greeted support services providers in the gas, oil and mining sectors as they attended the 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo at the Indiana Convention Center Feb. 27-March 1.
The Expo, held for the first time in Indianapolis, offered 501 exhibits and attracted 8,595 attendees representing 3,875 companies in a wide range of water, wastewater, environmental service and gas and oil service industries.
GOMC contractors kicked the tires on heavy-duty vacuum and hydroexcavation trucks, tried a wide variety of business-efficiency software, and learned about tools and accessories as varied as trailer-mounted waterjetters, mobile dewatering equipment and portable sanitation trailers for remote camps. Here’s a sampling of new products seen at the Expo for the first time:
Dumpbody hoist cylinders
Single acting telescopic hoist cylinders, new from Muncie Power Products in summer 2012, are designed for dumpbody applications. The line will include from 5- to 8-inch bore and from three to five stages. All stages are machined from a single piece of solid tube to hold dimensions and tolerances tight, while they require less oil capacity and provide more lifting force. The cylinders will be available in both an A Series pin mount and B Series trunnion mount design. 800/367-7867; www.munciepower.com.
Wet-dry material handling hose
The Tigerflex Amphibian AMPH series of heavy-duty, polyurethane-line wet or dry material handling hose from Kuriyama of America Inc. features a triple-resistant liner, static-dissipative cover and “cold-flex” that keep the hose flexible in cold temperatures. 847/755-0360; www.kuriyama.com.
Wireless inspection camera
Wireless video inspection cameras from Forbest can transmit images up to 500 feet to control stations or laptop computers for viewing over the Internet, enabling multiple users at various locations to simultaneously view video from a single camera. 650/757-4786; www.forbestusa.net.
Hot-water hand-wash station
The Vanity hot-water hand-wash station from PolyPortables has a 2.5-gallon water heater and pump that operate through a 110-volt power supply. The unit is available in an office trailer (no self-contained graywater tank) or in a special-event configuration with saddle-bag graywater tank. Built-in, recessed wheels and hand holds enable the cabinet to be rolled into position and placed flush against a wall. Measuring 28 inches wide, 36 inches high and 19.5 inches deep, the unit has a 5-gallon, replaceable bottle water supply. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com.
Gas and electric jetters
Electric and gas engine jetters from Shark Power Washers deliver up to 3,000 psi. Available in seven models, features include Pulse Technology that guides the hose through tight bends and turns within the pipe. Electric models include a hand-carry version and two portable units that operate on 115 volts at 1,500 psi. Designed for use on 2- to 4-inch pipes, other features include roll cage steel chassis, triple pumps and Baldor motors. Engine models feature Honda and Vanguard engines and deliver from 4 to 8 gpm and up to 3,000 psi. The three gas models utilize gear drive and one is a portable direct-drive unit. 800/771-1881; www.sharkpw.com.
Versatile hydroexcavator
The Mud Dog 1600 hydroexcavator from Super Products LLC delivers up to 18 gpm at 3,000 psi. An 8-inch, positive displacement vacuum system provides 5,800 cfm airflow and 28 Hg of vacuum. 800/837-9711; www.muddogeasy.com.
Catch basin cleaner
The Catch Basin Plus from Vactor Manufacturing has a fan and air-routing system that delivers increased vacuum pressure in the single-stage and dual-stage fan configurations. Ergonomic controls make it easy to operate and maintain. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
New pump controllers
EMS PRO and EMS PRO Lite pump controllers from FW Murphy meet the varying needs of industrial, engine-driven equipment applications. The EMS PRO all-in-one controller is made for use across multiple engine lines. It features numerous start/stop and throttling options via the backlit operator interface mounted behind a lockable door. 918/317-4100; www.fwmurphy.com.
Full-lowering ADA restroom trailer
The three-station lowering ADA restroom trailer from JAG Mobile Solutions features men’s, women’s and unisex ADA-compliant stations available in a choice of interior packages. Options include 200-gallon freshwater tank, winter package, custom exterior colors, hands-free faucets, TVs and baby-changing stations. 800/815-2557; www.jagmobilesolutions.com.
New restroom trailer interior
The five-station, Alpine 815 restroom trailer with Craftsman Décor from Rich Specialty Trailers features bright, waterproof fiberglass and composite interior walls. Interior features include composite baseboard trim, composite chair rail and water-resistant rubberized flooring. Entrance doors are 30 inches wide (38-inch-wide doors available). Other features include slide-resistant, easy-glide steps, double-sealed membrane roof, electric heat strip (electric water heater available). The 530-gallon holding tank is made of acid-resistant, 1/2-inch-thick polymer (sealed, steel waste holding tank available). 260/593-2279; www.richrestrooms.com.
New hydroexcavator display panel
The MC Advanced Series hydroexcavator from GapVax Inc. features a monitoring system that enables the operator to observe and troubleshoot from a single display (one inside and one outside the cab) as well as control hydraulics, blower and water pump operations with a complement of gauges. 814/535-6766; www.gapvax.com.
2,000-gallon vacuum truck
The 2013 Hino 258ALP vacuum truck has a 2,000-gallon Amthor International aluminum tank, Masport pump and rear fold-up restroom carrier. Powered by a Hino JOBE-VC engine and an Allison 2200 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission, the truck produces 220 hp at 2,500 rpm and 520 ft-lbs of torque at 1,500 rpm. Standard cab equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control and two-way adjustable driver’s seat. The truck comes with a five-year, 250,000-mile engine warranty. 248/699-9300; www.hino.com.
Remanufactured combination sewer truck
The 2008 remanufactured Jack Doheny combination sewer truck from Sturgeon Tank & Equipment has a positive displacement blower and 15-cubic-yard debris hopper. The Vactor 2115-824-RCS 18 unit is equipped with a double-acting hydraulic dump hoist, full-opening rear door with hydraulic locks and open/close, dual stainless steel ball float shutoff, 6-inch pipe with 10-foot drain hose, complete pump-off system, debris body vacuum relief system and a deflector plate in the debris body. It also features an 80 gpm/2,500 psi water system, 600 feet of sewer hose, dual work lights on the boom and an aluminum lockable toolbox. 289/656-0549; www.sturgeontank.com.
Air-cooled hydraulic vacuum pump
The Masport VK-650 Plug-N-Play air-cooled hydraulic vacuum pump produces 377 cubic-feet-per-minute of vacuum and will run continuously at 23 inches Hg. The unit comes with a complete bolt-on package and has an integral oil tank and pre-filter, vacuum relief valve, mechanically driven oil pump, and hydraulic motor mount on the drive end. It features a changeover valve with an easy-turn handle to switch between vacuum and pressure mode. The unit is designed for trailer-mounted applications where high vacuum levels are required but there is no access to water-cooling. 800/228-4510; www.masportpump.com.
Luxury restroom trailer
The 828 Royale Limited luxury restroom trailer from Ameri-Can Engineering features a steel frame, champagne beige aluminum exterior, insulated holding tank, and eight new interior décor options. The unit has four stalls on the women’s side and two stalls and four urinals with dividers on the men’s side. Features include hot and cold water, water-saving flushing china toilets, double solid-surface sink tops, wall-recessed towel dispensers and waste receptacles, framed glass mirrors, oak doors and coordinating wood trim and cabinetry and a sound system. 574/892-5151; www.ameri-can.com.
Valve with stainless steel ball
The 2- and 3-inch full-port stubby valves with stainless steel ball from Banjo Corp. provide improved durability over valves with plastic interior componentry. The stainless steel ball limits scoring inside the valve, while the stainless steel stem and handle provide greater durability. The valves have a maximum 100 psi. 765/362-7367; www.banjocorp.com.
Wastewater debris strainer
The LD Strainer from Flo Trend Systems is designed to remove debris from septic and portable sanitation waste as part of the waste receiving station. Waste is blown through a top valve and distribution header, then strained through a basket with 1/2-inch spreader bars and pushed out valves on the bottom of the unit. The basket can be pulled out of either end of the main unit for trash removal. The carbon steel unit can be custom built in sizes from 26 to 36 inches in diameter. The basket can be ordered in aluminum, stainless steel or plastic-covered carbon steel. The unit comes with high-pressure gauges above and below the basket. 713/699-0152; www.flotrend.com.
New 4,000-gallon septic service truck
The SepticTrux vacuum truck from Vacutrux Limited features a 4,000-gallon hot dip galvanized steel tank and Wally 753HRVPA pump producing 350 cfm at 15 inches Hg. The septic service truck is built on a 2012 International 7500 WorkStar chassis with a 350 hp engine and 10-speed transmission. Features include stainless steel hose trays, full height tank baffles, 22-inch top dome hatch and 24-inch rear cleanout, 3-inch primary check valve, 3-inch secondary moisture trap, 3-inch oil catch muffler and heated collars. 800/305-4305; www.vacutrux.com.
Truck mount tri-lobe blower line
The Wallenstein HVB Series tri-lobe blower line from Elmira Machine Industries includes five units that produce 800 to 5,300 cfm for applications running from septic service to industrial cleaning and hydroexcavating. Known as the “Wally,” the blowers are capable of producing 28 inches Hg for dry or wet material handling. They feature self-cooling design for continuous use and do not require liquid cooling or heat exchangers. 800/801-6663; www.elmiramachine.com.
Screen for pump protection
The 15- by 48-inch pump screen from SIM/TECH FILTER protects pumps with a 1/8-inch perforated polypropylene mesh and comes with a built-in float tree bracket. The unit weighs less than 16 pounds, but the base accepts concrete for extra weight if needed. The mesh provides more than 850 square inches of open area with more than 69,000 1/8-inch round holes. 888/999-3290; www.gag-simtech.com.
Treatment for homes and clusters
The MicroFAST treatment unit from Bio-Microbics (shown in a tank from Infiltrator Systems) processes wastewater from homes, clusters of homes or small communities. A remote-mounted aboveground blower, the system’s only moving part, adds air to the treatment module to facilitate robust circulation of water through the media’s channeled flow path. Fixed-film media provides a high surface-to-volume ratio for microbe growth during low, average or peak usage. 800/753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com.
Remote vacuum truck monitoring
Offered by Vac-Con, the OmniView data logging and telematics system keeps track of where vacuum trucks travel using GPS tracking. It also tracks numerous truck functions, including fuel usage on the main and auxiliary engines, vacuum and pump run times, hose footage, water quantity onboard, system pressures, vehicle rpm, and vehicle and auxiliary engine hours (for maintenance interval tracking). A total of 70 functions are monitored. 904/284-4200; www.vac-con.com.
Compact restroom for high-rise applications
The compact TJ-Shorty portable restroom from T.S.F. Company Inc. can be attached to a trailer and transported from job to job. It measures 80 inches tall (with lifting bracket for high-rise construction placement), 50 inches long and 46 inches wide. The restroom has a 56 1/2- by 24-inch door opening, 60-gallon holding tank and 3-inch caster under the skid. The child-friendly restroom (77 inches tall, 44 inches wide and no urinal) can be decorated for children’s special events. An auxiliary step helps them reach the seat. 800/843-9286; www.tuff-jon.com.
Versatile truck jetter
The Dyna-Vac Equipment Dyna-Jet 6520 truck jet features a 65 gpm/2,000 psi truck-mounted PTO-drive jetting system with a 600-foot hose reel for use on large sewer lines, culverts and storm drains. The swivel reel provides easy access on both sides of the truck and to line up with manholes, and stows inside the insulated, heated box on the back of the truck to prevent freezing in cold weather. 888/298-8668; www.dynavacequipment.com.
Under-dash truck GPS device
The NTX5B under-dash GPS tracking device from US Fleet Tracking enables fleets with a few or 500 trucks to follow trucks in real time as they run routes for maximum productivity. The system updates latitude, longitude, heading and speed of a vehicle every 10 seconds, and keeps 90 days of history. Records can be saved for up to a year. The system works with third-party software for dispatching. Data is sent through satellite networks. 405/749-1105; www.usft.com.
Online business management software
The FoundOPS system offers online management of all aspects of small and mid-sized businesses, including employee and vehicle records. The system tracks customer service contracts, automates dispatching and pushes invoices directly to QuickBooks. Applications run on PC or Mac computers, and all information is accessed on mobile devices, including Android phone and tablet, Blackberry and iPhone and iPad. The program is designed for companies dispatching one to 25 trucks daily. 765/688-0006; www.foundops.com.
Scaled-down route management program
Route Management Lite from Ritam Technologies is a simplified business software program aimed at new businesses or small businesses just starting to consider software products. A simple job site entry screen is available to organize customers and service routes, and then route sheets can be built for drivers. The program is being offered free through April 30, and for a fee afterward. 800/662-8471; www.ritam.com.
Fleet management software
The ManageIt GPS fleet management system from Ituran USA offers personalized reporting, the ability to observe any vehicle’s movement in real time, and the power to maintain productivity and profitability. The system provides geofencing technology, notification when a vehicle speeds or idles for extended periods, access to optimized route planning, custom reports and vehicle histories. 866/543-5433; www.ituranusa.com.
Equipment tracking system
The StreetEagle asset management system with barcode scanning from InSight USA provides fleet managers with real-time monitoring of equipment in the field. The scanner allows a service technician or delivery driver to scan each piece of equipment during delivery or pickup or at any service stop. The handheld scanner provides proof of service, prevents equipment loss, verifies current locations and helps manage inventory. 301/866-1990; www.streeteaglegps.com.
Anywhere access to business records
The TAC Online program from Clear Computing can be accessed with a PC or Mac, smartphones or tablets. The Total Activity Control system offers full control over data, real-time vehicle tracking, verbal route driving directions in vehicle and credit card processing. It is fully customizable with work orders and invoices, fonts and colors and grid layouts. 888/332-5327; www.clearcomputing.com.
New trailer drain jetter
The EJT series of economy drain jetters from Cam Spray feature a 28 hp Honda engine with flows and pressures at 7 gpm at 4,000 psi or 11.5 gpm at 2,700 psi. Models include a manual reel with 250 feet of 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch hose for jetting 6- to 10-inch lines. Features include an industrial three-plunger pump with stainless valves and ceramic plungers, power pulse valve, air purge and recirculation for freeze protection, a 5-gallon fuel tank, heavy-duty trailer, 2-inch ball hitch and 150-gallon water tank with auto-shutoff. 800/648-5011; www.camspray.com.
Treatment by electrocoagulation
Electrocoagulation systems from Ledcor Environmental Solutions use electric current to remove a wide variety of contaminants, including E. Coli and heavy metals, from septage or municipal wastewater. The system provides fast removal of contaminants with less than 20 minutes retention time, plus destabilization of emulsions and removal of suspended solids. Typical results include 86 percent BOD removal and 98 percent TSS removal from septage. 702/320-8203; www.ledcor.com/environmental.
New truck product line
Crescent Tank Mfg. is now distributing Progress Tank trucks and displayed a septic service truck built on a 2012 Freightliner M2 chassis with a 2,800-gallon aluminum tank and Masport HXL15V 350 cfm pump. The truck is powered by a Cummins ISB 250 hp engine and Eaton Fuller 6-speed transmission. Features include 20-inch NVE manways on top and at the rear, 4-inch inlet and 6-inch outlet, three 5-inch sight glasses, hose trays and hose hangers on the rear head, a toolbox, marker and work lights. 585/657-4104; www.crescent-tank.com.
Self-sufficient bundle cleaning
The ATL-5000 from NLB Corp. is a self-sufficient high-pressure I.D. tube cleaning system requiring no external power or air supply. The system includes a three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 31 hp and operates at pressures up to 20,000 psi. Fully adjustable lance stroke length allows configuration for various length bundles and the optional HVAC package provides heating and cooling. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.
Multi-mode vacuum trucks
The OmniVac Series of vacuum trucks from Wastequip’s Cusco Division and distributed by Jack Doheny Companies features five operating modes: 1,400 cfm wet mode operating in both vacuum and pressure modes, 1,400 cfm dry mode operating in vacuum mode and 360 cfm industrial mode operating in both vacuum and pressure for smaller jobs or for jobs where hydrocarbons are present. The trucks offer additional baghouse filtration and air cannon pulsation cleaning system. 888/336-4369; www.dohenysupplies.com.
Improved vacuum containers
Vacuum containers from Wastequip are available in 20- and 25-cubic-yard capacities and are tested to 27.5 inches Hg of vacuum. Features include a 1/4-inch steel plate body, one-piece floor and roof, simplified ratchet and chain sealing mechanism, and a one-piece T-seal gasket. Options include placard holders, additional valves and drains, and side hinge pull bar design. 877/468-9278; www.wastequip.com.
