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contents
8 EdITOR’S nOTEBOOk: IT’S SlOP TImE
Springtime, more than any other season, reminds rust belt truck
owners to clean the crud from their service vehicles.
- Jim Kneiszel
12 BuIldIng ThE BuSInESS: dOn’T hIT SEnd!

APRiL 2011 Just because it’s an e-mail doesn’t excuse sloppy writing or an
unprofessional approach to correspondence.
- Jean Kelley
features 16 SafETY fIRST: lImIT RISk WITh unSTaBlE lOadS

New video for cargo tank drivers offers helpful safety reminders no
matter what kind of loads your drivers are hauling.
- Jim Kneiszel
20 COVER STORY: PumP IT uP
Canadian contractor Aquatech scrambles expert emergency teams
and a wide array of job-specific equipment to drive a growing 36 mOnEY maChInES: gunnIng fOR PROfITS
dewatering service in the mining sector. Ease of use and greater application control make the Dampcon
- Peter Kenter gunnite rig from Blastcrete Equipment an efficient moneymaker for an
Oklahoma contractor.
28 EquIPmEnT ROunduP: VERSaTIlE VaCuum - Ken Wysocky
Tank truck manufacturers provide the power and capacity to load and
carry the most demanding oil field sludge, mining slurries and 38 On ThE mOnEY: JuST a ClICk aWaY
semisolid materials. Financial calculators can help you crunch the numbers when making
- Ed Wodalski buying or borrowing decisions. But the numbers are not the whole
story.
- Ted J. Rulseh
42 ExPO ROunduP: TOOlS fOR YOuR fuTuRE
New equipment for gas, oil and mining support service contractors
abounds at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International. 48 PROduCT nEWS
- Jim Kneiszel SPOTlIghT: COlfax CORP. SmaRTSEnSE PulSE
Pump monitor provides temperature, vibration protection.
- Ed Wodalski
54 InduSTRY nEWS
on the cover Coming next month: mAY 2011

Issue Focus: Compressors & Power Generation
Andy Ingriselli, president of Aquatech
n Contractor Profile: Wyoming company wants to be one-stop-shop for
and Raul Misa, operations manager, with
the Godwin automatic Dri-Prime 12- mining, energy industries
inch centrifugal pump which flows to n Equipment Roundup: Compressors and generators
5,000 gpm. (Photo courtesy of Aquatech n Building the Business: Going beyond the annual employee
Pump and Power Inc.) performance review

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Advertiser Index
APRIL 2011
Adler Industrial Service - DBA Solid Oak...14
Ameri-Can Engineering .............................................2
For Environmental &

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. ............................5, 41
Butterworth, Inc.. ..............................................................6
Crystal Environmental ..............................................53
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Dragon Products Ltd. ...................................................9
Elmira Machine/
Wallenstein Vacuum Pumps ...........................34
1720 Maple Lake Dam Rd., PO Box 220
Three Lakes, WI 54562
Fruitland Tool & Mfg....................................................39
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GapVax, Inc.........................................................................18 © Copyright 2011 COLE Publishing Inc.
Godwin Pumps of America, Inc. .........................3 No part may be reproduced without
Gorman-Rupp Company ......................................17 permission of the publisher.
In U.S. or Canada call

toll-free 800-257-7222
Granite Seed and Erosion Control..................41
Elsewhere call 715-546-3346
E-mail: info@gomcmag.com
Web: www.gomcmag.com
Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc..................................23 Fax: 715-546-3786
Hi-Vac Corporation.........................................................7
Hydra-Tech Pumps ......................................................10 Office hours Mon- Fri.,
ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc...............................37 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST
JWC Environmental ....................................................13
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KeeVac Industries, Inc................................................31 da is free to qualified subscribers. A
Keith Huber, Inc. .............................................................26 qualified subscriber is any company or
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Kentucky Tank, Inc........................................................40 ing operations in North America.
Lee Supply Company, Inc......................................15 Non-qualified subscriptions are avail-
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M Tech Company .........................................................53 United States and $120 per year out-
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National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. .................41 available to carefully selected compa-
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Nuera Transport .............................................................19
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Pressure Lift Corporation........................................39 be a part of these lists, please contact
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RMS Rentals .......................................................................11 sales staff below, Kim at 800-994-7990
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Tri-State Tank .....................................................................14
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Editor’s Notebook
It’s slop tIme Start at the bottom, and then go from the
Springtime, more than any other season, reminds rust belt service top down
Some automated car washes don’t
vehicle owners to clean the crud from their service vehicles have undercarriage rinse equipment or they
By Jim Kneiszel charge more money for cleaning the bottom
of your car or truck. If you fail to rinse the un-
derside, you’re only getting half a wash. My
preference is to thoroughly hit the underside
with a power-washing wand, then wash the
l
iving my whole life in a region with reads the name and number across the vehicle from the top down. If you’re going to
four distinct seasons, I’d like to think I side of your filthy-looking pickup, trailered make the effort to wash each of your trucks,
find the redeeming qualities in the di- equipment or service rigs at a work site, they carefully wash off any parts of the truck’s un-
verse weather we enjoy every month. But this might think dirty equipment is a reflection of dercarriage that you can reach.
time of year tests my patience for a constant the service you provide. And the grimy film
slush of slop that attacks my vehicles. might be attacking vital metal components Buy deep well floor mats
Jim Kneiszel There was a time when I didn’t care and the underside of your vehicle. If salty slush can attack your truck from
much about a chalky white film of road salt I’m reminded of some common sense the outside, it surely can do the same from
caked over my car and truck all winter long. advice about keeping equipment clean and the inside. In any vehicle I own, I invest in a
As long as I had ample windshield washer in good working order during the sloppy second set of winter floor mats designed with
fluid, I could clear the mess away enough season. If you have additional truck-washing a deeper well to contain the salty snow and
to see where I was driving. But my vehicles tips, send them along and I’ll share them ice that melts from my boots all winter. Every
reflected my neglect, especially during slop with readers of GOMC. so often I’ll remove the mats in the winter
time, the late winter/early spring period and clean them thoroughly in a laundry tub.
when road salt works hardest damaging a Wash often, especially when temperatures Winter mats will help slow the rust and pre-
vehicle’s finish and eating through fender climb to 40 degrees serve your carpeting.
panels. This time of year, it’s almost impossible
Until I hit my 40s, I never understood to wash vehicles too often. Each day on the Don’t forget the doorjambs
why old men appreciated car wash gift road works muck into every crevice on your If you give the exterior a good wash
certificates so much as Christmas gifts. undercarriage. Some of you might wash your every week, don’t ignore the doorjambs.
With age comes the wisdom that a clean work trucks nightly as they return to the Your truck isn’t really clean until you’ve
cleaned the gateway to the interior. Failing
A good service vehicle is your most important tool. to wash and wipe down around the inside of
the door and doorframe allows you to drag
A well-appointed and maintained truck can make your job a joy day after day. more dirt inside the vehicle. It also promotes
rust in seams and crevices around the door,
At the same time, a truck that fails to hit the mark can cause daily headaches.
which are some of the areas most susceptible
to rust spots.
fleet—be it my car and pickup truck in the yard. Others might stretch it out a few days. THE BOTTOM LINE
driveway or your collection of service trucks Various auto and truck-washing tip sheets A good service vehicle is one of your
and construction equipment—will result in on the Web recommend washing vehicles most important tools. A well-appointed and
better-looking and longer-lasting vehicles. at least every 10 days, and just about any maintained truck can make your job a joy
Keeping vehicles clean during this time the mercury rises several degrees above day after day. At the same time, a truck that
sloppy season makes an even bigger freezing. fails to hit the mark can cause daily head-
difference to you than it does to me. While I I’ll toss in one tip I’ve learned the hard aches. For the sake of efficient work and bet-
like to drive a clean car to church on Sunday, way about washing cars when the temps dip ter equipment resale somewhere down the
a dirty car won’t really affect my earning below freezing: After you finish washing the road, keep the washing equipment handy
potential during the week. vehicle, leave the doors open while it air dries. now and all year long. GOMC
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2. Using “reply all” versus “reply.”

Just because you were one of many re-
cipients on a message does not mean every-
Don’t Hit SenD! one needs to hear your reply. A supervisor

may send a group message out to the entire
department asking who will be present at
Just because it’s an e-mail doesn’t excuse sloppy writing the quarterly meeting. The only person who
needs to see your response is the person
or an unprofessional approach to correspondence
who initiated the message. If the group con-
By Jean Kelley tains 100 people and each one does a “reply
all” saying, “I’ll be there,” you’ll all have a
cluttered inbox.
If your company requires that you do
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pam. E-mail chain letters. Obnoxious Following are the top five e-mail pet peeves a “reply all” for business e-mails, do so.
or off-color jokes … These are just a in the workplace. Avoid them so your e-mail Otherwise, use the “reply all” button judi-
few things that annoy business pro- messages are most effective. ciously. And remember that with a “reply
fessionals when it comes to daily e-mail. all,” everyone – even someone who was in
While you’re likely not sending any of these 1. Having sensitive conversations via the BCC line – will see your comments. So
things, what if your e-mails to people are e-mail. you never really know who is getting your
Jean Kelley just as annoying? Sensitive and emotionally charged con- message.
Unfortunately, many people are un- versations have no place in an e-mail. If you
knowingly irritating co-workers and clients need to fire someone, express disappoint- 3. Using poor grammar and spelling.
with bad e-mail etiquette and habits. Even ment or apologize, do it face to face or at A typo every now and then is not a big
worse, the offenders are tarnishing their rep- least via phone. When a topic has emotion deal. However, consistent bad grammar and
utations in the process, unaware that their behind it, the recipient naturally escalates spelling is obnoxious. E-mail is a form of
correspondence reflects their personal and that emotion when reading the e-mail. Why? written communication, so respect the writ-
company image and credibility. Because it’s virtually impossible to display ten word. Additionally, this is business, and
If you’ve ever wondered why people
don’t take action on your e-mails or why
this productivity tool seems to waste more Many people are unknowingly irritating co-workers and clients
of your time than it saves, you may be
guilty of exhibiting a few e-mail pet peeves.
with bad e-mail etiquette and habits. Even worse, the offenders
are tarnishing their reputations in the process, unaware that
their correspondence reflects their personal and company
image and credibility.
emotion in an e-mail, and humans by nature everything you do, say, and write is a reflec-
look for the worst intentions in a message tion of your professionalism.
rather than the best. So your innocent ques- When people read your messages, they
tion of “Why did you call Mr. Smith?” gets naturally and automatically make a judg-
read as an accusatory question, as if you had ment about you based on your writing. If
asked, “Why on earth did you of all people your writing is poor, everything else about
call Mr. Smith and bother him?” you is in question. If you don’t care enough
Adding fuel to the fire, many people about your writing, what else don’t you care
write things in an e-mail that they would about? Your product? Your service? Remem-
never say in person. They view e-mail as ber the written word stays out there forever,
a way to have “safe” conflict without be- and no e-mail message is ever really deleted
ing face-to-face. So they may snap back at permanently. Make sure your lasting impres-
someone in a sarcastic way or slam someone sions are good ones.
professionally or personally. If your message
has any type of intense emotion behind it, 4. E-mailing complicated information.
don’t send the e-mail. If you have to give someone technical,

detailed or complicated information, do communication – is now the preferred avoid these pet peeves, but you’ll enhance
it with a phone call and an e-mail as a method of business correspondence. your professional reputation. GOMC
backup rather than relying solely on e-mail But remember, just because something
communication. E-mail is best suited for is commonplace doesn’t mean you can
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
short messages that don’t require a lengthy become lazy with it. Always use e-mail
Jean Kelley is president and founder of Jean Kelley Lead-
response. If your e-mail is more than a properly and for the purposes and subjects it ership Consulting. For more information, visit www.
couple of paragraphs, pick up the phone was intended. By doing so, not only will you jeankelley.com.
and talk to the recipient. Use the follow-
up e-mail to send needed documentation
or a recap of your verbal instructions, but
don’t expect people to read and act upon a
lengthy or complicated message.
Additionally, if you are the recipient of
a detailed message and need time to work
on the reply, send back a short acknowledg-
ment message that states, “I received your
message and am working on the needed
items.” And if the reply requires real discus-
sion, then pick up the phone and talk about
it. Don’t rely on e-mail for every topic.
5. Writing bad subject lines or not using

subject lines.
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New video for cargo tank drivers offers helpful safety reminders In 2005, a committee including
no matter what kind of loads your drivers are hauling Niswander was formed to build a safety-
training program for liquid load haulers.
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competing in an egg relay race at trailer or other loads behind your tractor, cards covering a variety of safety topics that
summer camp. You were never so you’ll gain potentially life- and load-saving go out with drivers’ paychecks. To date, 180
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Jim Kneiszel Now that you’re grown up and driv- the American Trucking Association in coop- over-the-road semi drivers, companies trans-
ing and/or supervising other drivers hauling eration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety porting liquid waste from gas, oil and min-
all sorts of important loads, you probably Administration. ing operations or equipment to and from
don’t compete in many egg relay races. But You can see the video at www.fmcsa. worker camps can participate in the safety
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Cover Story
pump IT UP Canadian contractor Aquatech scrambles expert emergency teams

and a wide array of job-specific equipment to drive a growing
A
dewatering service in the mining sector
By Peter Kenter
Mine dewatering is an Aquatech specialty. Here,

one of four Godwin HL5M 6-inch diesel pumps
delivers 800 gpm at 300 feet total dynamic head
in a phosphorous mine in northern Ontario. The
four pumps feed a receiving pond, and an open
12-inch CD300M pump moves 3,000 gpm at 120
feet total dynamic head to transfer the water 1,500
feet away. (Photo courtesy of Aquatech Pump and
Power Inc.)

A Aquatech Pump and Power, Inc. is a Canadian contracting business
establishing a reputation for quick responses to emergency dewatering and
bypass pumping service calls.
The company’s headquarters is located in Concord, Ontario, a suburb
of Toronto, but located within striking distance of mining operations in the
province’s north. A planned satellite office will place it directly in the heart
of Ontario mining country.
Aligning itself with a major equipment supplier and dealer helps the
company access the tools and expertise it needs without risking too much
capital. Aquatech is the distributor for Godwin Pumps of America in Ontario,
Nunavut, Newfoundland and Eastern Labrador, all resource-rich territories. A
recent purchase of Godwin by ITT Corporation has expanded the lineup of
mine sector pumps.
The company is also a distributor for Hudig Pumps throughout Canada
and the U.S., which has given Aquatech access to its oilless diesel and electric
pumps for environmentally sensitive applications.
Aquatech concentrates on establishing close relationships with regulators,
understanding complex environmental regulations and building a deep knowl-
edge of dewatering and bypass methods and technologies.
Raul Misa, operations manager, inspects Aquatech’s rotary drill head after
maintenence was performed. Photo by Peter Kenter.
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
“In many cases, a lot of industrial development has caused regulators to lose
confidence in growth supported by a knowledge of environmental regulation,”
says Andy Ingriselli, president of Aquatech. “It’s up to companies like ours to ACCESS TO PUMPS A KEY
show them that we can help support growth in mining or any industry while Access to a variety of pumps, hoses and connectors is key to serving the
protecting the environment. We keep up on all of the recent regulations, and mining sector. Some mine locations have no access to the electrical power
we keep an open line of communication between the regulators and ourselves.” required to operate the pumps, so diesel units are used. For dewatering deep
“ If you have a lake at the bottom of an open pit mine or quarry,

it’s not enough to say you have the pumps to remove that water. Where are you going to put that water?
For some quarries you’re easily displacing 10 million gallons in a single day.”
Andy Ingriselli
AqUATECh PUMP ANd POwER INC.,

The company is rapidly expanding its mining sector services, including
CONCORd, ONT., CANAdA
quarry and mine dewatering, and tailing pond fluid transfer pumping. In addi-
tion to mining calls, the company serves the construction industry, with offer- PRESIdENT: Andy Ingriselli
ings that include sewage and creek bypass pumping, contract dewatering, pond FOUNdEd: 2007
drainage, water main testing and flushing and new construction development. MARKET AREA: Ontario and surrounding provinces, states
About 20 percent of the company’s contracts constitute emergency jobs. EMPLOYEES: 55
“Mine dewatering is an entirely different type of business from construc- SERVICES: Mine dewatering, emergency pumping,
storm/surface water pumping, sewage bypass
tion, because most mine operations are planned much farther in advance,” says pumping, creek bypass pumping, industrial pumping
Ingriselli. “Mine operators already know what type of water infiltration they’ll AFFILIATIONS: Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Construction
be dealing with as they excavate a new pit or quarry. We may still need to deliver Association, Ontario Pollution Control Equipment
Association
the pumps on short notice, but we often understand what we need to do long
wEbSITE: www.aquatd.com
before we get there.”

shafts and tunnels, the contractor uses specialized high head electrical pumps
that can remove water from as deep as 2,000 feet. Aquatech may also be asked to MARSHALLING THE TROOPS TO
supply hoses and connectors that work with existing dewatering infrastructure. MEET AN EMERGENCY DEADLINE
In some cases, the most effective dewatering plan involves a combination
of diesel and submersible electric pumps. For cold-weather jobs, pump opera- It was 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon when the call came in to
tions require heat tracing along the discharge pipe to ensure it doesn’t freeze up. Aquatech Pump and Power, Inc., a Canadian company based in Concord,
Aquatech has offered dewatering services in weather as cold as -60 degrees F. Ontario. Defying the odds, all four diesel pumps belonging to another
But knowing how and where to apply the pumps is critical. contractor had broken down in an open-pit mine dewatering operation
at the Agrium Kapuskasing Phosphate Operations in Kapuskasing,
“Anyone can throw pumps at a mine dewatering project,” says Ingriselli.
about 500 miles to the north.
“But the regulatory agencies are empowered to shut down any project they The quarry excavation consisted of four separate digs approximately
see as threatening the environment. We can do the assessment, apply for the 240 feet below the ground surface. The mining operation is under
permits, check the environmental regulations, deliver the equipment, operate steady water recharge, quickly returning to its flooded condition unless
it, and then decommission the job. We work closely with environmental con- the quarry is aggressively dewatered.
sultants and engineers to make sure we understand what we’re doing.” “The need was urgent,” says Andy Ingriselli, president of Aquatech.
“The client had attempted to source replacement pumps across the
province, but they hadn’t found a company that could supply pumps of
that size and they needed them by 7 a.m. Saturday morning.”
DIESEL PUMPS TO THE RESCUE
Further complicating the request, there was no electrical power
at this remote location, so pumping equipment needed to be diesel
powered. The pumps were required to handle varying volumes and
offer a significant Total Dynamic Head (TDH) – the vertical distance the
water needed to be pumped.
While Ingriselli discussed the client’s needs, Aquatech engineers
got on the phone with mining company staff to calculate pump
requirements.
“We determined that the four broken pumps could be replaced
by three large specialized pumps,” says Ingriselli. “We earmarked two
Godwin Diesel HL5M and one Godwin Diesel CD300M pump to address
the project requirements.”
The first HL5M could pump 500 gpm at 400 feet, while the second
Rental equipment is a significant part HL5M would pump 1,100 gpm at 250 feet. The CD300M would pump
of Aquatech’s business. One of the 3,000 gpm at 120 feet. These large pumps, totaling 575 horsepower of
company’s diesel mechanics is shown Caterpillar diesel engine power, were parked in Aquatech’s yard and
working on a sound-attenuated diesel
ready to ship.
pump. (Photo by Peter Kenter)
The mining company was unable to source a truck to pick up the
equipment required to make the 10-hour trip, so Aquatech staff quickly
located two third-party transports. One was hired out of Sudbury, four
hours away, and another from Stouffville, about 10 miles away.
In Ontario, environmental regulations are generated at the federal, provin- The three large pumps arrived at the mine site 39 hours after the
cial and municipal levels, and regional conservation authorities also take some emergency call was made.
responsibility. The Ontario Water Resources Act provides significant challenges. “They had everything prepared at a staging area at the quarry and
Designed to protect groundwater, the regulations prevent any party, including the crews were able to connect the new pumps online and aggressively
dewatering contractors, from removing in excess of 13,000 gallons of water drain the excavation,” says Ingriselli. “The mining operations resumed to
from provincial aquifers in a single day without a water-taking permit. That meet the production schedule and we were able to enjoy hero status
includes mine dewatering operations. for the rest of the week.”
dISPLACE A LAKE
“If you have a lake at the bottom of an open pit mine or quarry, it’s not “In some cases you have to gently remove local wildlife,” he says. “On one
enough to say you have the pumps to remove that water,” says Ingriselli. “Where recent project, two beavers had moved into the quarry. That the mine opera-
are you going to put that water? For some quarries you’re easily displacing 10 tors placed such an emphasis on protecting local wildlife is a good thing, but it
million gallons in a single day. was a very expensive operation, holding up mining production for hours as we
“In many cases, you have to create a lake to displace a lake and it needs to waited to catch a couple of beavers.”
be designed in such a way as to deal with all of the local environmental sensitivi-
ties, including impact on wildlife and other watercourses,” he continues. “We NEw TEChNOLOGY
also need to guarantee that we’re pumping only clean water with no sediment The company is currently working on newer wellpoint dewatering technol-
from excavations, pumping from the top down. The suction hose must always ogy, in which groundwater is extracted from multiple wells installed into the
float on top of the water and never sink to the bottom.” area requiring excavation. Instead of discharging to a sewer or surface feature,
If water is being diverted to an existing body of water, Aquatech engineers the discharge is redirected back into the aquifer, below ground. These tools are
work with environmental regulators to fashion an acceptable dewatering plan. A commonly used to dewater overburden to facilitate the construction of support-
marine biologist may be called in to determine the baseline turbidity of a lake or ing infrastructure on mine sites, as well as dewatering in support of open pit
stream to ensure that dewatering operations have little impact on the environ- mines and mine shafts.
ment and local fish populations. (continued)

Left, the Aquatech team mobilizes to address a blocked sanitary sewer requiring bypass pumping. Right, an example of Aquatech’s quarry mine dewatering efforts which pumped
8.6 mgd. (Photos courtesy of Aquatech Pump and Power Inc.)
“Effectively it is like bUILdING A REPUTATION

Tell us your story ... taking the water out of the Although some contract leads are supplied by the dealer network, Aquat-
Would you like to share your company’s success story ground from the area of ech promotes itself largely by word of mouth, and its mobile fleet features an
with readers of GOMC? In every issue, we feature a
different contractor who serves the energy exploration planned work and putting it aggressive corporate design. “There’s no better way to promote yourself than
or mineral extraction industries. Tell us about your back in to the ground some- to provide your services professionally,” says Ingriselli. “Most dewatering op-
business or nominate another company for a profile by
sending an e-mail to editor@gomcmag.com. where else,” he says. portunities in this industry are generated from relationships established, and
Extraction of ground- the experience, recognition and reputation of the dewatering services provider.”
water requires environmen- The company is opening a full-service branch in Sudbury, Ontario, this
tal permits, as does the discharge if groundwater is re-injected into an aquifer. year. “This branch will develop into our main depot for pumping services re-
“The water quality must meet the same stringent objectives of provincial lated to mine applications,” says Ingriselli. “It will offer a variety of services im-
standards,” says Ingriselli. “Typically this means it must be pristine. Treatment mediately, including a full line of diesel, electric and hydraulic pumps available
of the discharge water is always a consideration, whether discharged to the for sale or rental, as well as full turnkey services utilizing the equipment for fluid
surface or into the aquifer.” transfer and dewatering services.”
Aquatech also specializes in pumping equipment designed for use in One challenge for the business is finding employees willing to drop what
heavy-duty pumping applications, such as pumping slurries with a high con- they’re doing and head to work for emergencies or to travel to remote loca-
tent of abrasive solids. The company has recently become the Eastern Canada tions. Some mine dewatering contracts require only a few workers to operate
distributor for Italian pump manufacturer Dragflow. the pumps that have been patched into an existing system. The largest mine
dewatering operation requires a dozen people to operate the entire system, as
“You can have all the pumps in the world, and all the they set up camp to remain for weeks on a 24/7 basis.
“It takes a special kind of dedication to leave the house just as the roast is
support from distributors, but we’ve got nothing if we coming out of the oven and your family is
don’t have people at all levels, from engineers, to truck sitting down to Sunday dinner,” says
branch manager Norm Metcalfe. “You can more info
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Versatile Vacuum
Tank truck manufacturers provide the power and capacity to load and carry the most
demanding oil field sludge, mining slurries and semisolid materials By Ed Wodalski
When it comes to sucking up slurry, excavating around pipelines or carrying corrosive cargo, you need a tank and
pump combination to safely and efficiently get the job done. Here’s a look at some of the many options available,
from lightweight and corrosion-resistant tanks to the most powerful pumps, blowers, hydroexcavating units,
hydraulic hoists and time-saving accessories.
AdvAnce PumP & equiPment inc.

The Advance Industrial line of vacuum tanks from Advance Pump & Equipment Inc. are avail-
able in aluminum or stainless steel and feature NVE 4310 blowers (850 cfm and 27 inches Hg). Other
features include combination front-mounted hoist cylinder, vibrator and full-opening rear door with
rubberized wing-nut closures. The truck has lightweight, polished aluminum hose trays for greater
payload capacity, stainless steel tray supports, heavy-duty rear bumper with steps, stainless steel splash
pan and tow hook, LED sealed lighting system, rear halogen work lights with “on in reverse” wiring,
internal primary pipe for a clean look, full-length bed liner and in-cab stainless steel control console.
877/557-7867; www.advancepump.com.
AdvAnced tAnk SyStemS inc.

The 60-barrel (2,500 gallons), one-compartment Matador vacuum tank truck from Advanced
Tank Systems Inc. is built on an International Model 440, 33,000-pound GVW chassis with 4400
automatic transmission. The tank features 5/16-inch shell and heads and is epoxy coated on the in-
side for longer life. It has 20-inch manways top and rear, 4-inch inlet and 6-inch discharge in the
rear with rear and front passenger-side riser pipes. Other features include Betts slider valves, Masport
HXL 400 water-cooled pump system with deodorizer, full-length aluminum hose troughs on each side
of the tank, hot-shift PTO and LED lights with two work lights in the rear. 410/752-5411; www.
advancedtanksystems.com.
Allied tAnk co.

The VT Series of vacuum tank trucks from Allied Tank Co. are available in aluminum or stainless steel
with aluminum hose trays and cabinetry. Sizes range from 35 barrels (1,500 gallons) to 130 barrels (5,500
gallons) in straight trucks and trailers up to 165 barrels (7,000 gallons). Allied’s 130-barrel truck with
Kenworth tri-axle chassis has a 78,000 GVW. A variety of Masport pumps or NVE blowers are available.
Features include water-resistant, heated custom-sized cabinets, onboard washdown and pressure washer
systems. The trucks offer full-opening rear, hydraulic lift systems or roll-off assemblies. Multiple compart-
ment or external supply tanks, radio-based remote control packages and additional suction or pressure
ports are available. Additional features include SeeLevel external digital tank volume readout and Airweigh
system to calculate weight on the axles. 800/355-1300; www.alliedtank.com.

BoSSermAn AviAtion equiPment inc.
Vacuum tank trucks from Bosserman Aviation Equipment Inc. have proximity switches for
interlocking cabinets, valves, gates or doors that indicate if an item is in use. Pressure transducers
installed at the pump or blower indicate how much pressure or vacuum is on the system when the
vacuum truck is in use. Ultrasonic level systems provide a mechanical-device-free look at tank levels
regardless of the liquid or solid being hauled. Data logging devices, GPS tracking, automated text
messaging or data transmission enable the home office to view operator status. 419/396-6256; www.
bossermanaviationequip.com.
creScent tAnk mfg.

The rectangular vacuum tank from Crescent Tank Mfg. features a low-profile design for a lower cen-
ter of gravity, freeing up bed space for hauling pipe, welding equipment, additional water tanks or other
equipment. Liquid waste is held in the rectangular tank with freshwater in a separate poly tank. The
vacuum tank can be configured for any combination of waste and water or recovery oil with volumes
from 2 to 48 barrels (100 to 2,000 gallons). 585/657-4104; www.crescent-tank.com.
drAgon ProductS
The Super Lightweight non-code 130-barrel (5,460 gallons) vacuum tanker from Dragon Products is
designed for maximum capacity with less chance of being overweight when carrying non-hazardous oil field
fluids and materials. Weighing in at 14,620 pounds, the tanker is nearly 4,000 pounds lighter than the com-
pany’s comparable Super Duty steel tanker. Weight savings is achieved through the unit’s 3/16-inch shell.
Aluminum hose pads on both sides shed additional pounds, while overall integrity is maintained through the
use of 1/4-inch heads, 1/4-inch baffles, full-length padded frame and eight 3/8- by 2 1/2-inch external rolled
stiffener rings. The tanker has two manways on top and one on the rear head – all 21-inch domed style with
plated swing bolts and wing nuts. The unit has a ball-type primary shutoff in the front manway and ball-type
12-gallon secondary with drain on the front driver’s side. Other features include 2-inch sight glasses in the
front and rear head and three-point or four-spring suspension with eight Hutch 9700 low arch leaf springs and
22,500-pound axles. Air-ride suspension is available. 800/231-8198; www.dragonproductsltd.com.
gAPvAx inc.
The HV56 Series hydroexcavator from GapVax Inc. is a multipurpose vacuum system designed for
wet and dry use. The unit has a 15-cubic-yard debris body made from 1/4-inch ASTM A572 Grade 50
Exten steel. The positive displacement blower is rated at 5,300 cfm at 28 inches Hg. Water tank sizes
range from 350 to 1,200 gallons with a water pressure rating of 1,000 to 4,000 psi and waterjet flow of
3 to 40 gpm. The fully opening tailgate is field adjustable with Sure Seal to prevent leakage. Easy access
cleanouts with field-adjustable components and 25-foot boom are standard. Options include auger
unloading system, sludge pump, liquid level load indicator, Hi-Rail system, water heater, extra tool-
boxes and additional work lights. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
HeritAge truck equiPment

The 110-barrel (4,620 gallons) steel vacuum tank from Heritage Truck Equipment features 1/4-inch SA-36
walls, 5/16-inch flanged and dished heads, three interior reinforced baffles with crawl hole, full-length formed
double leg sills with 2-inch no-slip grooved rubber cushion, industrial-coated steel trays with hose tie-downs
and polished steel trim. Other features include industrial-coated tank carriage and lower sides, rear-mounted
dual oversize hose hangers, Fruitland RCF500 vacuum pump Eliminator package with integrated filter, 12-inch
low-profile primary shutoff with 3-inch hose connection and 10-gallon secondary moisture trap with 3-inch
hose connection. The tank also has top- and rear-access manways, heavy-duty rear bumper with storage com-
partments, center pull ring and cable straps, stainless steel tray-mounted toolbox, epoxy interior tank coating,
heated vale collars, dual rear center and front side 4-inch load/discharge valves, 4-inch inspection port on top,
three 5-inch rear sight glasses, 1-inch front-mounted sight glass, SeeLevel tank volume indicator, tank access
ladders on both sides and multicolor strobe light package. 330/699-4491; www.heritagetruck.com.

keevAc induStrieS inc.
The Oil Field Unit 4,200-gallon vacuum truck with aluminum tank from KeeVac Industries Inc.
features a .26-inch 5454-H32 aluminum alloy shell. The head is .3558-inch 5454 aluminum alloy
flanged and AMSE dished. The tank has three baffles and two 20-inch manways. Other features include
4-inch inlet, 6-inch dump and 400-cfm (vacuum/pressure) NVE 866 vacuum pump with primary shut-
off. The tank is mounted on a 2011 Freightliner chassis with 450-hp engine, 10-speed transmission,
20,000-pound front axle and 44,000-pound rear axle (including differential lock). The truck has heated
valves, pusher axle, LED lighting and heavy-duty rear bumper. 866/789-9440; www.keevac.com.
ledwell & Son

The Hurricane 900 tractor-mounted, liquid-cooled unit from Ledwell & Son is designed to vac-
uum heavy sludges and semisolids for an extended period of time. The 130-barrel (5,460 gallons)
transport trailer features quick-dump off-loading capability with hydraulically operated, full-opening
rear door. Other features include front tank hoist and door-mounted, full-length auger. Both the Hur-
ricane 900 and transport trailer can be certified to ASME/DOT 412 specifications. 903/838-6531;
www.ledwell.com.
mArSH induStriAl
Septic service and DOT hazardous truck and trailer-mounted units from Marsh Industrial feature
carbon, stainless steel and aluminum tanks. All tank seams are welded inside and out with an automatic
exterior weld for a smooth look. Lighting packages are sealed to resist corrosion. Baffles are mounted
on stress-relief pads. Other features include hydraulic hoist with full-opening rear door, heavy-duty
stay bolts and safety prop. A complete line of PTO or hydraulically driven vacuum pumps and high-
capacity blowers are available, along with a variety of jetters and pressure washers. 800/952-1537;
www.marshind.com.
Pik rite inc.

Vacuum tanks and trailers from Pik Rite Inc. (28-131 barrels; 1,000-5,500 gallons) feature 12-inch,
low-profile primary shutoff with stainless steel float ball, internal piping from primary to secondary trap,
20-inch top manway, 20-inch rear manway with 6-inch discharge valve and camlock fittings, second-
ary shutoff with stainless steel float ball and frame-mounted final filter and cleanable oil catch muffler.
Other features include vacuum and pressure relief valves, 4-inch liquid-filled vacuum/pressure gauge, four
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Ease of use and greater application control make the Dampcon gunnite rig from
Blastcrete Equipment an efficient moneymaker for an Oklahoma contractor
By Ken Wysocky
F
or years, David Ridgeway has been searching for the perfect gunnite rig mounted unit.) Ridgeway says that location is preferable to an engine based
– one that could boost productivity and profitability as well as shoot the under the variable-speed conveyor belt that moves the dampened refractory
lighter-weight refractory that his company, Heater Fabricators of Tulsa, into a hopper, also known as a rotary Piccola gun, which then forces the mate-
uses to insulate fired heaters and boilers at oil refineries and other indus- rial through the hose for application.
trial plants. “When the engine is under the conveyor, all the dirt and dribs and slop fall
The president of the Tulsa, Okla.-based company finally found his ideal off the conveyor and clog up the radiators, which makes the engine run hot,”
business-partner-on-wheels: the Dampcon rig made by the Blastcrete Equip- Ridgeway explains. “It tears up the engine.”
ment Co. in Anniston, Ala. Initially custom-designed for Heater Fabricators, the Another productivity benefit is the swing-out mixing chamber at the base
unit is now a member of the Blastcrete product line. of the conveyor, which allows easy access for cleaning the machine. Better
“The other three gunnite rigs we have are better suited for shooting heavier, cleaning results in improved machine longevity, he says.
coarser material than what we use, which is anywhere from 1,800-degree to “When you’re finished with a job, there’s a lot of debris laying there,”
3,000-degree gunnite material,” says Ridgeway, whose company manufactures Ridgeway notes. “And if the chamber is fixed in place, someone has to crawl
fired heaters and boilers for petrochemical plants around the world, as well as under and lay there while they chip off dried cement. It can take hours, but now
relines and reconditions older units. “So we were looking for a custom-built rig.” our guys can do it in about 15 minutes because it’s so accessible. When you’re
paying by the man-hour, that’s big.”
KEEPING ENGINE CLEAN
The Dampcon predampening and gunning system, which predampens
and spray-applies dry-process shotcrete material, features a 29-hp water-cooled Heater Fabricators of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.
Kubota diesel engine located toward the hitch-end of a tandem-axle flatbed MACHINE: Dampcon rig made by Blastcrete Equipment Co.
trailer. (The machine is also available with a 30-hp electric motor and as a skid- FEAturEs: 9-cubic-foot, paddle-style, swing-out mixing chamber;
Piccola rotary gunnite machine; forward-located,
29-hp, water-cooled Kubota diesel engine;
trailer- or skid-mount availability.
The Dampcon rig from Blastcrete Equipment is Heater Fabricators’
Cost: $49,500
business-partner-on-wheels. (Photos courtesy of Heater Fabricators)

The Dampcon rig’s material with water, making it just wet enough to flow up the conveyor and run
conveniently located through the hose. Another stands at the control panel and determines conveyor
controls allow an opera- speed, and the nozzle operator applies the refractory.
tor stand on the ground
and reach all critical
“It’s not something that someone can just walk up and start doing,” Ridge-
controls from less than way says. “It’s a craft that takes years of experience to do well.”
an arm’s length away. Overall, Ridgeway says the Dampcon rig has become an indispensable tool
for Heater Fabricators.
“This is our number one piece of equipment in that part of our business,”
he says. “It’s the machine our operators always want to use. It’s extremely
central to our operations.” GoMC
In addition, the 9-cubic-foot capacity, paddle-

style mixing chamber is more than twice as big as most
other units, which allows Heater Fabricators to run
more product per hour. “I’d say we run a minimum
of 30 percent more product per hour than before,”
Ridgeway says. “On an average job, that ups our profit
by about $4,000 per shift.”
Ridgeway also praises the durability of the unit,
which the company purchased about a year ago. He
says the rugged Kubota engine sometimes runs “wide
open, 24/7,” for a month at a time.
A trolley system under the Piccola gun allows the
unit to slide from under the end of the conveyor over
to the engine for easier cleanup and maintenance. That
also makes the unit easier to transport because it more
evenly distributes the weight across the entire trailer,
he says.
“I’d say we run a minimum of 30 percent

more product per hour than before. On
an average job, that ups our profit by
about $4,000 per shift.”
David ridgeway
EASY TO USE
Ridgeway also points out the machine’s conve-
niently located controls, which allow an operator to
stand on the ground and reach all critical controls
from less than an arm’s length away.
Easy-to-reach controls are important because
the gunnite material must be properly predampened
before it reaches the Piccola gun. At the end of the
hose, a nozzle operator adds more water to produce
the correct consistency for spraying.
It takes three crewmembers to run the machine.
One stands at the back and premixes the refractory

On the Money
calculator on Yahoo! and found that I need

to save 48 percent of my annual income
from now on if I want to retire at age 65.
Just a CliCk away? That might send me into deep despair,

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the result. The key assumption is that I plan
Financial calculators can help you crunch the numbers a traditional retirement, where you build up
a big pile of money and coast on it from age
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65 until you die.
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By Ted J. Rulseh
I’m a writer by trade, I enjoy the work, and
I expect to do it for pay, at some level, for as
long as I have my health and faculties. That
s hould I buy that car or lease it? Can

I afford this new house? How much
money should I set aside for emer-
gencies? How much interest can I save by
a mortgage calculator to figure your monthly
payment on the house you want to buy. Car,
boat and recreational vehicle dealer websites
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greatly changes the calculus. It may be the
same for many people who own GOM sup-
port service businesses: They may prefer to
dial back the workload but stay involved to
making extra principal payments on my And that’s just the beginning. A simple some degree for many years.
mortgage? How long before I become a mil- Internet search under “financial calculators”
Ted J. Rulseh
lionaire? will bring up numerous sites that offer doz- taking a tEst spin
Those used to be fairly involved and dif- ens to hundreds of calculators for almost any It’s worth a few minutes to give some of
ficult calculations. Now they’re quite easy, purpose you can imagine. For example: these calculators a try. By doing so, you get a
thanks to financial calculators widely avail- • Should I convert to a Roth IRA? feel for their capabilities and limitations.
able on the Internet. With a few basic pieces • How will inflation affect my retire- One of the most popular calculators on
of information in hand, you can generate the ment income needs? Yahoo! is labeled, “How much will college
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numbers alone won’t always resolve the key lower mortgage rate? Anticipated initial income on gradua-
issue at hand. For example, the numbers • Should I consolidate my personal tion: $30,000
may tell you it’s better to invest more money debt? • Initial loan amount: $30,000
than to pay extra on your mortgage principal • How much life insurance do I • Interest rate: 8 percent
– but you may simply like the idea of being need? • Payment period: 120 months (10
mortgage-free sooner. And if so, fine. Think of almost any financial question years)
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sion with the hard figures in hand – armed to help you crunch the numbers. mated monthly loan repayments are $364,
which equate to 14.6 percent of your antici-
One thing the online calculators do is give you the hard figures, so WhEn to pated monthly income. This appears to be
rEtirE within reasonable limits based upon your
you’re prepared as you make decisions, or when you go and talk to a Among the anticipated income and debt repayments.”
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culators are those pay off my credit card?” The necessary fig-
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with data instead of just hunches, or “gut to save to retire, or how soon you can retire • Annual percentage rate: 18 percent
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definition, they are based on certain sets of • Skip December payment when of-
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Louisville with 3,644 companies, cities and utilities
2. CUSTOM RESTROOM TRAILER
Art Co. showed a custom-built 20-foot
restroom trailer with one stall and two urinals in the
4. DEODORANT PACKET
Century Chemical Corp. introduced a water-
soluble toss-in restroom deodorant packet featuring
represented and 8,286 total attendees. The Expo men’s side and three stalls in the women’s side. The GrapeBurst odor-control technology. The non-form-
moves to Indianapolis for 2012, running Feb. 27 to trailer is built in 10-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-foot sizes, or aldehyde product is safe for users and the environ-
March 1 at the Indiana Convention Center. custom lengths, and features unibody undercoated ment and improves portion control for technicians
The 2011 Expo offered a full slate of educa- steel frame construction, aluminum sheet exterior, in the field, saving time and wasted product. The
tional seminars spread over three days and included integral skirting, hydraulic levelers and DOT safety film dissolves in one minute, dispersing fragrance,
477 exhibits of new and familiar products and tech- and LED exterior lights. The trailer features hands- dye and chemical to fight odors for seven days.
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display for support service contractors in the gas, oil slide-out steps and maple cabinetry, pocket doors
and mining industries: and crown molding, all stained in an oak color. For 5. BACTERIA-BASED URINAL BLOCK
durability, the units feature laminate walls, solid- BioFORCE bacteria-based urinal blocks from
1. MOBILE DECONTAMINATION surface countertops with integrated sink, vinyl Chempace Corp. are designed to replace chloro-
TRAILER plank flooring with a hardwood look, trash can and benzene-based products. The blocks are sold in
Mobile decontamination trailers from Ameri- integrated soap dispensers. The trailer also includes 50-unit pails and come in a variety of fragrances
Can Engineering come in a standard range of sizes heat, air conditioning and a 725-gallon waste tank and sizes to work effectively between two and four
from 16 to 32 feet, but have been custom-built up with room for an optional 200-gallon freshwater weeks. Salt has been added to the blocks to help
to 48 feet for specific applications. Workers enter tank in the utility room. 269/435-4278; www. prevent freezing in restrooms in winter months.
the dirty room at the back of the trailer and remove arestroomtrailer.com. 800/423-5350; www.chempace.com.
clothing and gear in the closed area, which main-
tains negative air pressure, changes the air seven 3. WATER RECYCLING CLEANER 6. OIL FIELD VACUUM TRUCK
times per hour and uses HEPA filtration. Workers The CAP-RECY sewer cleaner from Cappel- Curry Supply Co. displayed its CurryVac oil
then move to the central shower area, where wa- lotto recycles jetting water as it cleans the pipe. The field vacuum truck. Stock tank sizes include 80,
ter is collected and filtered before discharge, then system reduces refills for clean water, limiting clean- 100, 110, and 120 barrels. Tank shell and baffles
dress in the heated and air conditioned clean room ing downtime. are made of 1/4-inch steel (5/16-inch available)
at the front of the trailer, which includes lockers, The truck can work without shutting off with 5/16-inch steel ASME flanged and dished tank
clothes hooks and seating. Water in the 2.5-gpm secondary lines and can operate with high water head. Other features include 3/16-inch steel Bad-
(20 psi) shower is heated with LP gas or electricity volume in sewers. Multistep filtration removes gerlined bolt-on fenders with storage tray, 4-inch
and maintains a constant 107 degrees F. 574/892- impurities from recycled water and safeguards the loading and unloading ports with brass valves, sight
5151; www.ameri-can.com. high-pressure water pump. www.cappellotto.com. glasses, 25-inch top and rear manway lids, rear hose

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hooks, heavy-duty oil field rear bumper with tow 9. DEWATERING SYSTEM fuel and reducing noise. The truck has a Tested
ring and choice of Masport, Jurop and Fruitland Flo Trend Systems Inc. displayed its Sludge Operating Sound Level of 88.9 dB per SAE J1372
pumps. Options include stainless steel tank and Mate container filter, used with polymer to dewater test. 815/672-3171; www.guzzler.com.
tank sizes, work lights, toolboxes, heavy-duty oil grease trap waste, septic tank waste, digested sludge
field front bumper, brush guards, strobe light pack- and alum sludge. Polymer is mixed with the waste 11. VACUUM TRUCK
ages, heated ports and additional loading ports. before processing in the dewatering trailer. Filters Heritage Truck Equipment introduced its
800/345-2829; www.currysupply.com. retain the solids and allow water to pass through and latest steel-tank vacuum truck. Also available in
out the drainage ports. Sludge is ready for disposal aluminum or stainless steel, tank sizes range from
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SYSTEM be equipped with a tarp, roof with hatchways or an aluminum or stainless steel hose trays, interior full
Fergus Power Pump Inc. showed a new open top. All units are offered with or without the baffles (minimum two per tank), full-length double-
centrifuge dewatering system designed to efficiently Poly-Mate Polymer Mixing and Injection System. leg sills with 2-inch grooved rubber cushion,
separate solids from wastewater. Utilizing polymers, Dewatering units range from 5 to 40 cubic yards custom rear bumpers, custom work and strobe light
the biosolids are fed through a Pierailisi Giant 2 and can process from 5,000 to 40,000 gpd. A packages, custom toolboxes (steel, aluminum or
centrifuge with an outside bolt turning at 2,200 variety of trailer sizes, hydraulics, brakes and hitch stainless steel), interior and exterior tank coatings,
rpm, with the water spinning to the outside of the configurations are available. 800/762-9893; www. electronic load level gauges with LED display
unit and the solids conveyed through the auger at flotrend.com. (float or sonar), split tanks with freshwater wash-
the center. The company rebuilds both centrifuge down pumps, custom paint, decals and lettering.
and belt press dewatering systems that process 50 10. ENHANCED VACUUM TRUCK 330/699-4491; www.heritagetruck.com.
to 400 gpm of sludge. The unit on display was The Guzzler NX vacuum truck from Guzzler
mounted on a 53-foot semi trailer. 800/243-7584; Mfg. has been redesigned to enhance productivity 12. DOT VACUUM TRUCK
www.ferguspowerpump.com. and achieve a more attractive price. The cyclone Imperial Industries Inc. introduced its
and baghouses are configured together to maximize Department of Transportation, ASME-certified
8. SMOOTH-SIDED efficiency and reduce overall weight. An increased vacuum tank truck. Mounted on a 2011 Freightliner
RESTROOM filter area and offline cleaning extend bag life while M2 106 chassis, the 3,200-gallon 407/412 DOT
The Glacier portable restroom from Five Peaks forcing carryover back to the debris tank. Seventy- steel tank with 21-inch manway features a three-
Technology adds smooth single-wall construction two 70-inch bags provide a low 4:1 air-to-cloth stage hoist with full-opening rear door and heavy-
to a standard Aspen model and a new hair cell finish ratio, keeping the system clean and filtered for duty rear bumper. Other features include rollover
to the polyethylene formulation to promote easier reliable performance and high productivity. The protection, aluminum hose trays, arrow level
cleaning and make the unit more graffiti-resistant. truck carries a Robuschi blower delivering 5,435 indicator, four-step ladder on tank and two-step
With heavier sheet stock, the unit gains 14 pounds cfm with vacuum capability to 28 inches Hg. The slide-out ladder on the frame. The tank has a catwalk
to weigh 150 pounds. Like the Aspen, the unit blower, combined with simple air routing, makes with rail, 4-inch intake and 6-inch discharge, right-
features a coat hook, hover handle, corner shelf, more air available at the hose inlet and so moves angle-driven vacuum pump (Masport liquid-cooled
gender signage, three-roll paper holder and a 65- more material. The large blower lets users load HXL400WV) and LED light package. The chassis
gallon tank. 231/830-8099; www.fivepeaks.net. more material at a lower engine rpm, conserving has an 18,000-pound front axle and 40,000-pound
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rear axle. The truck is powered by a Cummins 15. MACERATING PUMP operation. It fills a need for highway transportation
ISC 8.3-liter engine mounted to a Fuller 10-speed The Vacuumarator macerating pump from of larger payloads.
transmission. The air-ride cab has high-back driver Norwegian manufacturer Jets Standard AS will The truck offers high power with innovative
and passenger seats, air conditioning, cruise control, liquefy and convey toilet waste 10 feet up and long vacuum and filtration technology in an operator-
power windows and locks, tilt steering window and horizontal distances to make it suitable for use in friendly package that is conservatively priced. The
sound system. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind. restroom trailer construction. One pump can move liquid ring pump makes it safe to use in pumping
com. the waste from five toilets, using a quarter-gallon hydrocarbons. The unit’s light weight allows for
of water and 30 gallons of fresh air to move waste larger payloads. A standard remote control allows
13. LIQUID DEODORANT PACKET through the macerating knife and into a holding operation away from the control cabinet. 228/832-
The water-soluble Liquid Pack non-formalde- tank. The unit is used in many mobile bathroom 0992; www.keithhuber.com.
hyde packets from J & J Chemical Co. dissolve applications, including ships and trailers and in other
instantly and provide seven days of protection from military settings in Europe and the U.S. Contractors 18. FAN-COOLED VACUUM PUMP
odors in portable restroom holding tanks. The Outlet Group distributes the pump in the Masport unveiled the VK650 fan-cooled
packets currently come in a mulberry fragrance, but U.S. 800/789-1212; www.contractorsoutletgroup vacuum pressure pump. The unit features automatic
other scents will be added. The product is sold 75 .com. oil at all working levels and end-thrust protection to
packets per bag, 300 packets per case, and is de- prevent rotor-to-endcover contact. The integrated
signed to improve portion control and cost effec- 16. HIGH-PRESSURE oil tank holds up to one gallon of oil. Other features
tiveness. 800/345-3303; www.jjchem.com. TANK CLEANERS include an integral valve that allows the pump to
Aquamat automatic tank cleaners from operate in vacuum and pressure mode, posi-lock
14. LOWERING ADA TRAILER Hammelmann remove deposits including hardened handle for secure positioning, integrated inlet filter
The 2011 lowering ADA trailer from JAG materials from inner tank walls at pressures up and steel filter for longer life. The pump delivers up
Mobile Solutions features the popular Cottage to 21,750 psi. A wide range of nozzle arms in to 23 inches continuous vacuum or 27 inches of
interior and was presented with an 18-foot-long various lengths and shapes enable the tools to suit intermittent vacuum. It has heavy-duty bearings,
cabin and 22-foot total length. The entire unit low- numerous applications and tank sizes. Units can be flushing port and a vane inspection port. 800/228-
ers hydraulically and uses a drop tank design with a fitted with one or two arms. The nozzle arms rotate 4510; www.masportpump.com.
425-gallon waste tank serving the ADA unit at the from the reaction force of the waterjets at each end.
rear of the trailer. The unit has a fiberglass laminat- This rotational motion is transferred through a built- 19. CONVERTIBLE BLASTING
ed exterior, stainless steel piano door hinges and a in drive and reduction gear that rotates the cleaner SYSTEM
continuous axle for durability. Another innovation around its vertical axis. By rotating on two axes, The 225 Series high-pressure waterjetting
is new gender placards allowing restrooms to be the waterjets can reach all parts of the tank interior. systems from NLB Corp. are built around the
earmarked for men or women to suit the demands 937/859-8777; www.hammelmann.com. company’s Model 225 convertible pump with
of specific special events. The trailer is equipped quick-change, inline fluid end design and fewer parts
for winter use and a central storage room houses a 17. VERSATILE VACUUM TRUCK for increased efficiency and simpler maintenance.
spare tire, 200-gallon freshwater tank and has room The Baron industrial vacuum truck from Keith A simple conversion kit allows it to operate at
to stow the ADA ramp. 800/815-2557; www. Huber combines the safety and deep vacuum pow- pressures between 8,000 to 40,000 psi. Internal
jagmobilesolutions.com. er of a liquid ring pump with high airflow and quiet gearing eliminates pulleys and belts, substantially
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reducing the pump’s overall footprint. The forged engine or from the transmission, permitting the graywater capacities, foot pump, soap and towel
steel crankshaft is mounted in heavy-duty bearings. conversion, in a working load at low speed, of the dispensers and integrated wheels and handle for
Drive pinion output shafts on both sides allow for vehicle’s traction from mechanical to hydrostatic. easier transport. It also features an integrated drain
opposite-hand drive. The trailered unit comes with A wide range of ratios up to 14.6 allows very low hose to easily release graywater into floor drains.
four-wheel electronic brakes, full DOT lighting speed and the opportunity to use a small-displace- 800/292-1305; www.polyjohn.com.
package, and heavy-duty axles. All operating ment hydro motor or electric motor, keeping a high-
controls, including the pressure compensating output torque during hydrostatic drive. 330/405- 24. HAND-WIPE STATION
bypass valve and pressure gauge with snubber, 7300; www.omsitransmissions.com. The Hand Wet-Wipe Station from PolyPorta-
are mounted on a separate accessory manifold for bles Inc. provides dual wet-wipe rolls that are anti-
additional protection. Power ratings range from 200 22. WORKSITE RESTROOM bacterial, non-alcoholic and provide washing as well
to 300 hp. 248/624-5555; www.nlbcorp.com. The Piccadilly Poly from Piccadilly Concepts is as hand-sanitizing to clean hands. The base of the
designed to resemble an English phone booth, with unit houses a waste container and storage compart-
20. OIL-INJECTION PUMPS windowpane graphics on the front panel and 2- by ment for up to six rolls of hand wipes. The unit is
Nuhn Industries Ltd. introduced its Magnum 4-foot flat areas on all sides for additional graphics designed for school gymnasiums, special events and
400 and Magnum 600 oil-injection, rotary vane vac- or advertising, and 6- by 24-inch logo panels emergency relief. The side panels allow for slide-
uum pumps. The 400-cfm pump has a maximum on each side. The unit comes in a red exterior or in advertising cards. The unit weighs 42 pounds
vacuum of 28 inches Hg, 3-inch outlet, automatic custom colors on orders of 100 units. The majority when filled with wipe rolls. 800/241-7951; www.
oil-injection pump and operating speed of 750 to of the unit is blow-molded, with a thermoformed polyportables.com.
1,150 rpm. The pump has five carbon fiber vanes, roof and rotomolded skid. The unit features an
measures 23 inches tall, 29.5 inches long and 17 oversized mirror, hover handle, door latch, four 25. DEWATERING TROUGH
inches wide. The 600-cfm pump has a 4-inch out- hinges embedded in the door jamb, a corner shelf, AND DOOR
let and an operating speed of 850 to 1,150 rpm. a 65-gallon holding tank and extruded corner Ravens Sales & Service, a division of Kruz Inc.,
The pump measures 27.5 inches tall, 34.375 inches pieces that give the interior a finished appearance. displayed its dewatering trough and door for on-site
long and 29.75 inches wide. 877/837-7323; www. The restroom is 44 by 48 inches and weighs 195 dewatering. Adaptable to existing equipment, a
nuhn.ca. pounds. A channel was molded into the upper kit or custom installation is available. The system
panel to allow contractors to run standard rope features three 4-inch discharge fittings, replaceable
21. HYDROSTATIC DRIVE lighting around the inside of the roof. 630/779- filter media in stainless steel assembly and sliding
The PFT-PCH/3000 transmission from OMSI 2696; www.piccadillyconcepts.com. stainless metering door. 574/772-6673; www.
Transmissions is designed for trucks from 26 to 42 kruzinc.com.
tons and offers torque-mechanical drive of 30,000 23. SINK WITH LARGER BASIN
Nm, torque-hydrostatic drive of 9,200 Nm, and The HandStand hand-wash station from Poly- 26. RUGGED RESTROOM TRAILER
power-pump output of 380 kW. The transmission John Enterprises Corp. now comes with a larger The 512 model restroom trailer from Rich Re-
has multiple outputs available, including a creep sink basin and a higher sink tap for specific special strooms is designed for heavy-duty use at construc-
drive for high-rail vehicle applications. The reduc- event applications such as near food vending option and industrial sites. The 12-foot trailer has a
tion box has a mounting flange for a hydraulic mo- erations where utensils are washed. The HandStand rugged fiberglass exterior and full winter package.
tor that connects to a pump operated by the diesel model retains its 17-gallon freshwater, 20-gallon The interior of men’s and women’s rooms – each
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40,000 gallons of sludge, or the equivalent of five cost. The vacuum and jetting system lets users cost-
to six liquid tankers. The unit features a flowmeter effectively open clogged sewer lines and remove
and custom-designed sludge pump and polymer debris. The AllSmartFlow CAN bus control system
system that can fill a trailer at the rate of 100 to 400 lets operators make precise adjustments in boom
gpm. Hoses hook directly to the digester and pump movement. Units are available with 6- to 12-cubic-
sludge through the meter into the top of the trailer. yard debris tanks and 1,000- to 1,500-gallon
33 Water drains out the trailer through hoses and into water tanks. The 8-foot 6-inch extending boom
the lift station. Sludge can be hauled directly to the has 320-degree rotation. Blower and water pump
landfill. Multiple trailers can be connected to dewa- choices include an 85-gpm/2,000-psi water pump
with one stool (and a waterless urinal on the men’s ter larger plants. 281/426-5494; www.sludgenet. with 30-minute run-dry guarantee. 330/339-2211;
side) – features diamond plate wainscoting, stain- com. www.vacallindustries.com.
less steel sinks, wall heaters, insulated waste tank,
full thermal wrap around the exterior and roof, in- 29. CONTAINMENT TRAY 32. PUMP EXHAUST DEODORIZING
terior access to the mechanical room and onboard To adapt to new laws controlling wastewater SYSTEM
freshwater tank. The trailer features a new hitch runoff from portable restrooms, TSF Co. Inc. To freshen the environment around waste
that swings up and secures to the front of the trailer introduces a restroom containment tray. The tray vacuum trucks, Walex Products Co. introduces
to lower freight costs, provide easier access to the is constructed of 3/16-inch-thick rotomolded the Vacu-Fresh pump exhaust deodorizer system.
3-inch dump valve and eliminate a tripping hazard. polyethylene for durability and is designed for a The aluminum box is threaded onto the vacuum
260/593-2279; www.richrestrooms.com. universal fit with all standard restrooms. The tray tank pump system and the unit is charged with a
comes in black or safety orange colors. 812/985- gallon of Vacu-Fresh deodorizer through the topside
27. NEW DEODORANT 2630; www.tuff-jon.com. fill port. The chamber contains bioballs that aid in
FORMULATION the exhaust filtration before the exhaust is emit-
Satellite Industries Inc. has rebranded its 30. VARIABLE-SPEED WINCH ted. A charge fights malodor for up to a month, at
Safe T Fresh line of odor-control products and Grundowinch hydrostatic constant-tension which point the deodorizer is drained and replaced.
introduced three new formulations of Quick Tabs winches from TT Technologies are designed for 800/338-3155; www.walex.com.
restroom tank deodorizers. The new product uses variable conditions in below-grade work. All mod-
triple molecular technology, including a perfume els have protective cable storage and are available 33. VERSATILE VACUUM PUMP
technology, a multibiocides system and an odor- with an air-cooled diesel or gasoline engine and an The model 1604LNi high airflow rotary vane
neutralizing complex for optimal control. The tabs adjustable boom system. These portable units are Wallenstein pump from Elmira Machine Indus-
come in three formulas – regular, event and extreme suited for applications including pipe bursting, tries Inc., runs at 1,000 rpm and pulls 28 inches,
– so customers can choose the strength they need sliplining, pipe pulling, underground cable pull- 800 cfm at 15 inches Hg. The pump runs quietly
for any situation. The tabs are designed to provide ing and swage lining. Constant tension means any and stays cool with a dual cooling feature incorpo-
good effervescence, dissolve rapidly in water or cable slack is immediately sensed and quickly taken rating a coolant-circulating system that draws heat
brine, give an instant blast of fresh floral fragrance, up automatically. Permanent documentation of the away from the pump and an air injection feature
and last for a typical seven-day service cycle. The pull is available in an optional chart recorder that that sends a blast of cold air inside the pump hous-
product comes in 48 tabs per bag, 240 tabs per prints out a copy of the job’s tensions. Firm anchor- ing. In winter, the chiller can be routed to the heater
case. 800/328-3332; www.satelliteindustries. ing is achieved with prop legs in front and extended core in the cab to prevent cold starting. The pump
com. angled legs with cutting feet in the rear. Stow-away was displayed on a Vacutrux Envirotrux with a
wheel chocks are included. 630/851-8200; www. 4,300-gallon tank, full-open rear door and a boom
28. DEWATERING TRAILER tttechnologies.com. system. 800/801-6663; www.wallensteinpumps.
SludgeNET Dewatering Systems Inc. dis- com. GOMC
played its 40-foot, aluminum tandem dewatering 31. THREE-STAGE FAN SYSTEM
trailer, capable of processing up to 60,000 gallons The AllJetVac combination sewer cleaner
of sludge, depending on percentage of solids. One from Vacall uses a three-stage fan system for high
trailer typically can process between 35,000 and vacuum performance and reliability at reduced

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Product News
Product Spotlight
Pump Monitor Provides
Temperature, Vibration Protection
By Ed Wodalski
The SmartSense Pulse intelligent pump monitor, part of a family

of pump monitoring systems from Colfax Corp., provides an ongoing
indication of pump health. The pulse device mounts near the bearing on the
pump housing. Measuring 2.4 inches long, 1.6 inches wide and 1.3 inches
deep, the entry-level device features at-a-glance LEDs that indicate pump
performance and provide maintenance alerts when needed.
“It’s a visual monitoring device that looks at two parameters: vibration
and temperature, which for our three-screw pumps are the key indicators
of pump health,” says Todd Kierstead, markets and products specialist
for Colfax. The monitor also can be used on any pump technology where
temperature and vibration indicate pump health. Kierstead says. “But if the bearing temperature started to rise and reached a
“If you have a pump that’s not in a critical application, this might be point where it was excessive it would give a visual feedback that the bearing
a very simple solution. It’s simple to install, simple to use and a low-cost temperature needs to be analyzed. The same with vibration.”
investment. For critical installations we would recommend our SmartSense The Pulse indicator has a vibration monitoring range of plus or minus
System, which includes temperature, vibration, cavitation, seal leak detection 2g, 4g, or 8g and temperature range of -40 to 221 degrees F. LEDs blink
and rotor wear.” yellow for high-level vibration and temperature and red for high-high level.
The Pulse monitor operates by comparing the readings it receives to The base level can be resent with an electronic key. The battery-powered
predetermined set points. device has a battery life indicator, can operate about one year before requiring
“If the bearing temperature under normal conditions would operate at, a new battery, and automatically turns to sleep mode when no vibration is
let’s say 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it would give you a good health condition,” detected. 804/560-4070; www.colfaxcorp.com.
1. NOV INtrOduces eZstrIp pump techNOlOgy

EZstrip pump technology from NOV Monoflo enables pumps to be disas-
1 sembled, de-ragged and maintained in place, reducing downtime and maintenance
costs. The system can be installed on new pumps or retrofitted into existing select
Compact C, W-Range and B-Range installations. No electrical disconnection is re-
quired. Suction and discharge pipe are untouched. The unit offers dry-run protec-
tion. The model range has a capacity of up to 726 gpm and 174 psi. It is available in
either cast iron or stainless steel. 281/200-1200; www.monoflo.com.
2. lIttle BeaVer Offers hydraulIc earth drIll

2 The hydraulic earth drill from Little Beaver features an 11-hp Honda, over-
head-valve gasoline engine with 5-gallon reservoir mounted to a three-wheel chassis.
When using a 12-inch or smaller diameter auger, the 150-rpm drill can reach depths
of up to 12 feet. The unit can handle larger augers and drill holes up to 16 inches in
diameter. A one-man, two-man or high-torque anchor handle is available, along with
a tripod kit. 800/227-7515; www.littlebeaver.com.
3. ultratech Offers cONtaINmeNt Berms

Ultra-Containment Berms from UltraTech International Inc. are designed to
meet spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan requirements, capturing
3 small and large spills from tanker trucks and other heavy equipment. “Drive-in,
drive-out” sidewalls lay down when driven through, then automatically spring
back to their upright position. The berms, available in standard and custom sizes,
are made of chemical-resistant copolymer-2000 material and can be rolled up for
storage. 800/353-1611; www.spillcontainment.com.

4. BerNard cONtrOls INtrOduces master statION
The Master Station fieldbus from Bernard Controls is designed to ease the com-
mand and control of many motor-operated valves. The system combines PLC technol- 4
ogy, full redundancy and bus continuity. Digital communication enables the user to
retrieve information from field units. 281/578-6666; www.bernardcontrols.com.
5. pOwerBlaNket Offers taNk wraps

Tank wraps from Powerblanket are made to heat and maintain temperature in large
holding tanks. Featuring GreenHeat Technology, the wraps provide a barrier of insu-
lated warmth to keep fluids from freezing and viscous materials flowing. The wraps,
5
secured with a nylon strap and magnet system, can cover from 20-pound propane tanks
to 30,000-gallon water tanks. Wraps are available in configurations requiring 120- or
240-volt service and are certified to meet UL 499 and CSA C22.2 No. 130 standards.
877/642-5245; www.powerblanket.com.
6. parker haNNIfIN INtrOduces chelsea wet splINe ptO

The Chelsea line of Wet Spline PTOs from Parker Hannifin features non-rotatable
and rotatable wet spline pump flanges that provide a continuous fresh oil bath at the
mating point of the PTO and pump shaft. The cushion of oil eliminates spline fretting 6
and can increase shaft life by a factor of 10. Oil in the wet spline can be flushed and
refilled during regular transmission flushing, eliminating the need for frequent grease
maintenance. 662/895-1011; www.parker.com.
7. Vac-cON INtrOduces Natural-gas pOwered truck

The Compressed Natural Gas truck by Vac-Con features a CNG-powered auxiliary-
mounted engine that powers the truck’s water system. The combination high-pressure
water and vacuum cleaning system is mounted on a Freightliner Business Class M2 112V
CNG chassis. The truck has an Allison 3000RDLS transmission and 2,500-square-inch
windshield for enhanced visibility. 888/491-5762; www.vac-con.com. 7
8. garlOck Offers sgI shaft grOuNdINg BearINg IsOlatOr
The SGi shaft grounding bearing isolator from Garlock Sealing Technologies is
designed to protect bearings from electrical damage, lubricant loss and contamina-
tion, combining the GUARDIAN non-sparking bronze labyrinth seal and AEGIS shaft
grounding ring in a single unit. 800/448-6688; www.garlock.com.
9. flO treNd INtrOduces frONt lOader de-grIttINg system

The Front Loader De-Gritting System from Flo Trend features a gum-rubber-lined, 8
steel body hydrocyclone with a front loader container filter. Underflow from the hydro-
cyclone and concentrated wet grit is discharged into the container filter, allowing water
to pass through and exit the discharge ports on the bottom of the unit. 713/699-0152;
www.flotrend.com.
10. sIOux INtrOduces drIll pIpe eNVIrO-cleaNer

The Drill Pipe Enviro-Cleaner from Sioux Corp. uses steam to clean drill pipes
and down-hole tools. Mud and oil removed from the drill pipe falls back into the well,
preventing soil from contamination. The unit consists of a steam cleaner and collar
with multiple nozzles that mount on the wellhead. The system provides hot, pressur-
ized water to the collar, which is mounted inline between the blowout preventer and 9
rotary table. The unit produces 320-degree F pressured water at 250 psi. 888/763-
8833; www.sioux.com.
prOduced water sOlutIONs INtrOduces 10

chemIcal-free water treatmeNt
The ECOFRAC chemical-free water treatment system from Produced Water
Solutions Inc. is made to treat high volumes of water used in the hydraulic fracturing
process. The mobile, low-energy, chemical-free process treats water prior to injecting,
reducing the amount of chemicals added to the subsurface. 303/215-9595; www.
produced-water.net.

11. telOgIs INtrOduces scalaBle fleet maNagemeNt platfOrm
Fleet 8 scalable GPS fleet management software from Telogis features dynamic traf-
11 fic and weather data, enabling fleet managers to make informed real-time routing and
allocation decisions. Advanced tracking tools help companies with vehicles that travel
through multiple states. Multiple vehicle histories allow users to view the current and
historical status of multiple vehicles in a single window. A fuel card module helps man-
age and record fuel card transactions. 866/835-6447; www.telogis.com.
12. grIffIN Offers wellpOINt dewaterINg system

Wellpoint dewatering systems from Griffin Pump and Equipment are available with
1.5- or 2-inch PVC or stainless steel screen. Swingjoints are constructed of flexible rein-
forced hose with a clear elbow for viewing flow through the system. The system is avail-
able with 4- through 10-inch pumps. 866/770-8100; www.griffinpump.com.
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12 13. cOugar VIBratION Offers truck VIBratOrs
The DC-3200 truck vibrator from Cougar Vibration is designed for dump trucks
with a 10- to 15-yard capacity, live-bottom tandem dump trucks that carry 15-30 yards,
as well as vacuum trucks. The unit delivers 4,000 vibration cycles per minute with 3,200
pounds of force. 800/262-2106; www.cougarindustries.com.
14. certaINteed Offers pVc pIpe JOININg system

The Certa-Lok Yelomine PVC temporary pipe joining system from CertainTeed is
made for trenchless construction, potable water, sewer and mining applications. The
14 system uses a high-strength spline with elastometric O-ring to connect lengths of pipe.
Leak-resistant and quick to assemble, the system is impact resistant. 610/341-7328;
www.certainteed.com.
15. tOte Offers pOrtaBle lIquId taNks

The 350-gallon, stainless steel portable tank from Tote Systems holds the
equivalent of seven, 55-gallon drums. Tanks have a 22-inch drum cover with 3-inch
fusible vent, 2-inch bung plug, 2-inch reduced port ball valve with Teflon seats and
reverse locking handle. Measuring 42 inches long, 48 inches wide and 47 3/4 inches
tall, other features of the UN/DOT-certified tanks include 6-inch clearance from
tank bottom to floor, 1/4-inch radius corner combination lifting lug and stacking
positioners. A 550-gallon tank is available. 888/535-8683; www.totetank.com.
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