Code and Non-Code Vacuum Tanks

Code and non-code vacuum tanks from Amthor International come standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell and floor, full head baffles and no external rings. Dumping tanks with or without full-opening rear doors are available, along with off-road construction options for various oilfield and mining applications. All pump models are available. Chassis and stock tanks are also available. 800/328-6633; www.amthorinternational.com.

  Molded-In Full Drain Outlet

The Full Drain Outlet (FDO) assembly from Assmann Corporation of America provides the ability to drain 2,500-gallon or larger tanks without the need for mechanically installed nozzles, and can be utilized where heavy solids or salts may accumulate in the bottom of the tank. It can help eliminate difficult maintenance work, stands up to virtually any service condition, and is available with multiple expansion joint options. The outlet is available in 3- and 4-inch options and in material variations of 316 stainless steel, titanium and Hastelloy construction. A replaceable polyethylene flange adapter allows the adapter to be removed for tank installation. The flange can also be replaced without needing to replace the entire vessel. 888/357-3181; www.assmann-usa.com.

  Dry Bulk Storage Tank

BulkTec dry bulk storage tanks from CST Storage are capable of storing chemicals, sand, minerals, and other materials in capacities up to 2 million cubic feet. They include factory-welded silos, traditional bolted-chimed panel designs, bolted notched panel designs and flat panel designs. The OptiBond coating process yields excellent coating performance, abrasion resistance and material flow and durable, long-lasting life. Systems are custom-designed to specific application needs. 913/621-3700; www.cst-storage.com.

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  Integrated Treatment System

The Integrated Treatment System (ITS) from Ecologix Environmental Systems is a comprehensive solution for preparing flowback and produced water from fracking operations for reuse. The patent pending dissolved air flotation design on a mobile frac tank chassis grants rapid deployment for an on-site or near-well operation. Processing wastewater at rates up to 31,000 bbl/day, it efficiently removes up to 99.99% of suspended solids, oils and grease, and other insoluble contaminants that would otherwise restrict water reuse. 888/326-2020; www.ecologixsystems.com.

  Inflatable wall containment berm

The inflatable wall containment berm from Eldred Environmental can be custom-fabricated to any length, width and height to suit any application for frac tanks, fuel tanks, vehicles or pumps. The inflatable design is compact to stow when not needed. It is constructed from an inflatable-grade fabric designed for rescue boats that has excellent durability and air retention qualities. High-visibility striping can be added for safety. Other models available include foam wall and L-bracket wall styles. 800/613-3640; www.eldredenvironmental.com.

  Mobile Units

Skid-mounted mobile units from England Fabrication & Oil Field Services can be used for crew changing quarters or shower houses. They are versatile and easily transported from site to site. The 1/4-inch steel construction with high-performance coatings provides durability and protection from outside elements. Spray foam insulation is used to provide efficiency and comfort. Safety features include two exterior doors, roll-out windows and backup lighting. Floor plans with showers, lockers, and installed benches are custom-designed to meet specific needs. 501/842-0420; www.englandoil.com.

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  Filter Press

The Power Pak filter press from Flo Trend Systems is made from high-quality carbon stainless steel, and consists of rectangular tubing side rails with stainless steel protective strips welded on top, stainless steel inlet and outlet manifolds and disc valves, and a weatherproof cabinet with an air over hydraulic control system for opening, closing and pressuring up the unit. The company can provide filter plates and filter cloths, or the customer can source their own. Additional equipment available includes a slurry tank, duplex cartridge filter unit, equipment stands, and an air compressor and drag conveyor for trailer-mounted models. 713/699-0152; www.flotrend.com.

  Severe-Duty Truck

The 122SD severe-duty truck from Freightliner Trucks, a Division of Daimler Trucks, is built to handle tough jobs and long hours. Engine choices offer up to 600 hp and 2,050 ft-lbs of torque. The gross combination weight rating is up to 160,000 pounds. The clear back-of-cab chassis option makes it easy to configure. The functional design of the exterior includes a new skid plate option, as well as bumper and radiator guards to limit damage. Options include work lights, dual hood latches and pre-cleaners built into the hood air plenum. 503/745-8000; www.freightlinertrucks.com.

  High Dump System

The HV57 High Dump from GapVax has the capability to off-load into a standard roll-off container. The debris body high dump system features a 72-inch dump height in the fully raised position with the body down, a 61-inch dump height in the fully raised position with the body dumped; and a 22-inch rearward travel, so there’s no need to move the truck with the body elevated. The system is available on the company’s industrial vacuum loaders, as well as Hydrovax models, which come standard with a 5,300 cfm 28-inch Hg vacuum pump and the company’s filtration system design, and a 15-17 cubic yard debris body. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

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  Industrial Vacuum Loader

The Guzzler CL industrial vacuum loader from Guzzler Manufacturing features a longer body that provides improved material separation. The standard ladder, catwalk and railing provide the operator with easier and safer access to the top of the truck, while the enlarged bag house and cyclone clean-out access doors provide easier access. The transition to the dump tubes has been widened for more effective dumping. The linear wall connection from the cyclone to the bag house has been increased in size, providing a more efficient airflow. The rounded transition from debris body to cyclone allows the future addition of valving to isolate the tank for adding pressure offload systems. 800/627-3171; www.guzzler.com.

  Vacuum/Jetting Truck

The Aquatech F-Series line of sewer cleaning trucks from Hi-Vac has a truck-mounted front reel design, a 10-cubic-yard capacity debris tank and a 1,100-gallon water tank. Features include a front-mounted hose reel with a 180-degree rotation for easy unit placement; optional telescopic reel; a 180-degree rotating boom that provides for faster position of the vehicle at work sites; a single-engine drive that reduces the operating and maintenance costs associated with dual-engine drives; a high-pressure, continuous-flow water pump; a positive-displacement blower; and lightweight water tanks. 800/752-2400; www.aquatechinc.com.

  Storage Berms

Patriot Berms from Husky Portable Containment are ideal for storing fuel or chemical tankers, transformers, waste drums, de-con, equipment that is being repaired and more. They are easy to use with minimal setup. With separate aluminum angle pieces, the berm liner itself is lighter to handle. The angle brackets and berm liner come in their own storage bags, making transport much easier. Aluminum angles are heavy-duty 6061-T6 aircraft-quality aluminum. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.

  Aluminum Trailer Tank

MRK Series aluminum trailer tanks from Imperial Industries are available in stock sizes of 6,000 or 6,300 gallons. The MRK6000 measures 66 inches in diameter and is 37 feet long, while the MRK6300 measures 63 inches in diameter and is 43 feet long. The tanks are constructed of 1/4-inch 5454 aluminum. They feature Henderson Itraax suspension systems and Extrude skids, and are available with optional OSHA-approved catwalks and Masport HXL15 air-cooled vacuum pump systems. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.

  Plastic Underground Storage Tanks

IM Tanks from Infiltrator Systems are ideal for underground storage. The lightweight, durable and watertight tanks provide exceptional strength in a two-piece design. Their strength and versatility enable a wide range of installation possibilities, including shallow installations and multiple and serial tank configurations. They include integral heavy-duty lids and structurally reinforced access ports. They also feature reinforced structural ribbing and fiberglass support posts to provide additional strength. No special installation, backfill or water filling procedure is required. 800/221-4436; www.infiltratorsystems.com.

  Steel Vacuum Tank

The DOT 407 truck tank from Largo Tank & Equipment, Inc. is designed to withstand the rigors of the oilfield and answer the safety concerns of the producers. The tank is designed to transport natural gas liquids, crude oil, contaminated water, methanol and more. Built to ASME code, units typically have a capacity of 80 barrels, and are built out of high-strength pressure vessel plate. Features include 25 psi internal and 15 psi external pressure, two dished and flared baffles, an interlocking cushioned channel tank mounting system, neoprene sill pads between the tank and truck frame, a boxed full-length frame on pad, fenders with hose storage utilizing formed components for minimum weight, and easy-to-clean and trouble-free service. They are sandblasted and primed with epoxy base, then finished with a polyurethane topcoat for durability. 505/327-6281; www.largotank.com.

  Tension Fabric Building

Tension fabric buildings from Legacy Building Solutions incorporate structural steel beams instead of open web trusses, providing a high level of flexibility. They utilize a durable rigid frame with solid structural steel beams that aren’t vulnerable to unseen corrosion originating inside a tube. The steel has multiple coating options, including hot dip galvanizing, red oxide primer and powder coat paint. They feature high-quality polyethylene fabric roofs that eliminate the corrosion concerns and allow natural light to permeate the structure. 877/259-1528; www.legacybuildingsolutions.com.

  Fiberglass Shelter

Prefab fiberglass shelters from Orenco Systems are an effective, affordable solution for mechanical or electrical equipment that requires protection from the elements. Shelters are molded in a single piece (using the vacuum infusion process) and constructed of 2- to 4-inch foam-core fiberglass walls. This makes them strong, lightweight and watertight. They are also corrosion-resistant and designed to withstand temperatures ranging from -60 to 125 degrees F, protecting workers and equipment from extreme climates. Units are approximately 7.5 feet wide by 8.5 feet high, and come in standard lengths of 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 feet. Custom lengths and widths are also available. 800/231-2507; www.orenco.com.

  Skid-Mounted Structures

Mobile skid structures from Rich Specialty Trailers include restrooms, safety showers and offices. Each structure is built with a steel carriage frame, which allows the unit to be moved with a forklift or from above with a crane. The restroom skid structure includes a puncture-resistant steel tank above wide angle I beams. Every restroom skid structure is available with air conditioning, stainless steel sinks and countertops, and water-conserving toilets, urinals and faucets. All skid structures are designed for use in the harsh, rugged conditions of the oil and gas fields. While there are standard floor plans, custom floor plans can also be built upon request. 260/593-2279; www.oilfieldtrailers.net.

  Collapsible Fuel Bladder Tanks

Arctic King collapsible fuel bladder tanks from SEI Industries are designed for liquid fuel storage in subzero climates to -50 degrees C. Constructed from a high-durability fabric, they have excellent UV and hydrolysis resistance for a long life expectancy. They feature a one-way vent system to handle deep snowfalls, and are available in a full range of sizes from 250 to 30,000 gallons and larger. Multiple tanks can be connected together through a manifold system to create a cost-effective tank farm with unlimited capacity. They are suitable for JP-1, JP-4, JP-8, kerosene and diesel fuels with less than 60 percent aromatic content. They are easy to fold, transport and relocate, and require minimal site preparation. 604/946-3131; www.sei-ind.com.

  Chemical Injection System Tanks

Chemical injection system tanks from Snyder Industries are available in 125-, 225- and 335-gallon sizes in HDPE, XLPE and stainless steel. They are compatible with a broad range of chemical applications and can be used for glycol or methanol injection, scale control chemicals, hydrate inhibitors, surfactants, foamers and defoamers. They won’t crack if hit, and feature a seamless construction, helping to eliminate potential leak areas. Systems have corrosion-resistant polyethylene stands that won’t rust or dent. Containment basins provide 110 percent containment of tanks, and are enclosed to keep out debris. They have a pump mount and a 2- and 3-inch threaded connection for items such as solar panels. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com.

  Hydroexcavating Tool

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

  Combination Vacuum Truck

The Mud Dog 1600 vacuum/hydroexcavator combo from Super Products features a 16-cubic-yard debris body, standard 1,500-gallon water capacity and a rear-mounted boom that offers 335-degree rotation, 27-foot reach and upward/downward pivot that enables operators to achieve greater work area access and deeper digging without the need to halt production to reposition the truck. It can deliver up to 18 gpm of flow and 3,000 psi of pressure, while its 8-inch positive displacement vacuum system provides airflow up to 5,800 cfm and 28 inches of vacuum to ensure the thorough removal of a wide variety of materials. An ejector plate system smoothly pushes the load out of the collector body and into the disposal site. It has the ability to raise and tilt its collector body to unload into disposal areas with barriers or berms. 800/837-9711; www.muddogeasy.com.

  Bulk Storage Tank

Double-wall secondary containment bulk storage tanks from TOTE Systems are manufactured out of stainless or carbon steel, or a combination of both, and have a size range from 250- to 3,000-gallon capacity. These tanks meet most secondary containment or spill containment regulations. They are portable, space-efficient and easy to work with for the handling and storage of liquids. 251/929-1234; www.totetank.com.

  Oilfield Repair Services

TWI Oilfield Fabrication is an ASME and National Board Certified Facility providing manufacturing and repair services for pressure vessels and pressure-retaining items nationwide, including separators, heater treaters, sand cans, flowback equipment, slug catchers, production skids, fuel gas scrubbers and more. The facility implements a variety of measurement and control techniques to ensure products meet the usage, needs and demands of clients. It provides a Total Quality Control Management System, which has also been implemented and approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. 970/440-3084; www.twi-fab.com.

  Trailer-Mounted Vacuum System

The Vector Technologies FrackVac from Vac-Con is a high-powered vacuum system mounted on a roll-off trailer platform for quick and easy mobilization. Instead of loading into the air-mover’s body, spoils are loaded into readily available vacuum boxes that can be transported to the disposal site utilizing a standard hoist-hook truck, eliminating overweight truck conditions. The vacuum is always on site and available for both scheduled and unplanned work. It is available in several models, including vacuum systems equal in power to the largest air-movers. 904/493-4969; www.vac-con.com.

  Combination Sewer Cleaner

The AllJetVac P Series combination sewer cleaner from Vacall uses a positive-displacement blower system to create superior jetting and vacuum forces to efficiently open and maintain critical sewer lines. The blower system is powered by the chassis engine, reducing fuel consumption, service time and emissions. The AllSmartFlow CAN bus control system allows the operator to control vacuum forces as well as water flow. Features include standard aluminum water tanks and optional galvanized debris tanks. Debris tanks have 6-, 8-, 10- or 12-cubic-yard capacities, while 1,000-, 1,200- and 1,500-gallon water tanks are available. It has a front-mounted, pivoting hose reel and an 8-foot, 6-inch extending boom with 180-degree rotation. 330/339-2211; www.vacallindustries.com.

  Large-Volume Hydroexcavator

The HXX Hydroexcavator from Vactor Manufacturing provides a safer, easy-to-use alternative for potholing, water line repair, slot trenching, directional drilling, sign and pole installation, pipe and line installation and other large-volume excavation. It provides up to seven hours of continuous operation with the on-board water. Lower water flow results in less operator fatigue and a cleaner, more precise digging process. Features include a 12-cubic-yard debris body fabricated from corrosion- and abrasion-resistant steel; a 1,200-gallon high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water tank that retains heated water temperature longer, reducing the likelihood of freezing during operation in harsh winter weather; and a top-mounted, 7-foot hydraulic extendable boom that provides 320-degree rotation. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.

  Multistage Sewer Cleaner

The AllJetVac combination sewer cleaner from Vacuum Sales offers a multistage vacuum filtration system, reducing maintenance and extending performance. It is available with positive-displacement vacuum pumps that deliver 16 to 27 inches Hg. The water system delivers up to 3,000 psi at 50 to 100 gpm. Options include a front-mounted hose reel, telescoping boom, non-rust aluminum tanks, rugged debris body, control panel, decant offload, and customized tailgate designs. 800/547-7790; www.vacuumsalesinc.com.


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