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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: BIG RIGS MAKE THE GRADE West Virginia wastewater hauler Crosier’s Inc. relies on heavy-duty trucks to serve coal-mining customers. By Ken Wysocky

18 PRODUCT ROUNDUP: CLEAN MACHINES Keeping equipment clean, production fl owing and workers safe in remote locations requires high-pressure cleaning and protective devices. By Ed Wodalski

22 PUMPER & CLEANER EXPO: GET READY FOR INDY The Pumper & Cleaner Expo will return to the Hoosier State in 2013. By Luke Laggis

38 JETTER DIRECTORY

46 TECH PERSPECTIVES: GRIME TIME Regular pressure washing makes equipment run better, promotes professionalism and maximizes resale value. By Peter Kenter

COMING NEXT MONTH: DECEMBER 2012 Issue Focus: Excavation and Hydroexcavation Equipment

■ SPECIAL 2013 FOLD-OUT WALL CALENDAR■ Building the Business: Learn the techniques of power organizing

departments

8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: HOMEGROWN ENERGY EIA statistics show a strengthening in domestic oil production, and prompt predictions that the trend will continue. By Jim Kneiszel

26 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: C’MON, GET HAPPY! Strategies to enhance employee morale will encourage your crew to double-down in the areas of teamwork and providing top customer service. By Jack Singer

42 MONEY MACHINES: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB To haul Marcellus Shale drilling cuttings more effi ciently, McCutcheon Enterprises Inc. turns to purpose-built units built by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc. By Ken Wysocky

50 SAFETY FIRST: TOOL RULES Ergonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it. By Paul Holstein

52 INDUSTRY NEWS

56 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: Rubber-track carrier off ers on-site versatility By Ed Wodalski

NOVEMBER 2012





help McCutcheon Enterprises serve Marcellus drillers efficientlyPAGE 42





on the coverRon Crosier believes bigger is better when he chooses trucks to transport wastewater for mining operations in West Virginia. The owner of Crosier’s Inc. says the company’s wide variety of vehicles deal with challenging road grades and dirt and grime every day. (Photo by Steve Brightwell)

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contentsfeatures12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: BIG RIGS MAKE THE GRADE West Virginia wastewater hauler Crosier’s Inc. relies on heavy-duty trucks to serve coal-mining customers. By Ken Wysocky

18 PRODUCT ROUNDUP: CLEAN MACHINES Keeping equipment clean, production fl owing and workers safe in remote locations requires high-pressure cleaning and protective devices. By Ed Wodalski

22 PUMPER & CLEANER EXPO: GET READY FOR INDY The Pumper & Cleaner Expo will return to the Hoosier State in 2013. By Luke Laggis

38 JETTER DIRECTORY

46 TECH PERSPECTIVES: GRIME TIME Regular pressure washing makes equipment run better, promotes professionalism and maximizes resale value. By Peter Kenter

COMING NEXT MONTH: DECEMBER 2012 Issue Focus: Excavation and Hydroexcavation Equipment

■ SPECIAL 2013 FOLD-OUT WALL CALENDAR■ Building the Business: Learn the techniques of power organizing

departments

8 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: HOMEGROWN ENERGY EIA statistics show a strengthening in domestic oil production, and prompt predictions that the trend will continue. By Jim Kneiszel

26 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: C’MON, GET HAPPY! Strategies to enhance employee morale will encourage your crew to double-down in the areas of teamwork and providing top customer service. By Jack Singer

42 MONEY MACHINES: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB To haul Marcellus Shale drilling cuttings more effi ciently, McCutcheon Enterprises Inc. turns to purpose-built units built by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc. By Ken Wysocky

50 SAFETY FIRST: TOOL RULES Ergonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it. By Paul Holstein

52 INDUSTRY NEWS

56 PRODUCT NEWS Product Spotlight: Rubber-track carrier off ers on-site versatility By Ed Wodalski

NOVEMBER 2012





help McCutcheon Enterprises serve Marcellus drillers efficientlyPAGE 42





on the coverRon Crosier believes bigger is better when he chooses trucks to transport wastewater for mining operations in West Virginia. The owner of Crosier’s Inc. says the company’s wide variety of vehicles deal with challenging road grades and dirt and grime every day. (Photo by Steve Brightwell)

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Advertiser Index NOVEMBER 2012

American Clutch & Equipment Co........15

American Jetter ......................................................55

Amthor International .............................................7

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. ..........................60

BinMaster Level Controls .................................55

CK Power .......................................................................24

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ..................6

Dear John Inc. ...........................................................55

Detroit Diesel Corp. ..............................................29

Dragon Products Ltd. .........................................35

Eldred Environmental ........................................16

Flo Trend Systems, Inc. .......................................49

FNA Group ...................................................................40

Frontier Energy Group, LLC ...........................28

Fruitland Manufacturing. ................................10

Gamajet Cleaning Systems, Inc. ................40

GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................3

Global Vacuum Systems, Inc. .......................27

Granite Seed and Erosion Control...........24

Hot Jet USA ................................................................55

Husky Portable Containment .....................55

Imperial Industries, Inc. .....................................23

Insulation Snakes ..................................................55

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ...............................34

Lee Supply Company, Inc. ..............................55

Masport, Inc. ...............................................................24

Master Pumps & Power ..................................................9

Moro USA, Inc. ..............................................................5

NLB Corp. ......................................................................45

Northeast Industrial Mfg ................................36

Pik Rite, Inc....................................................................28

Powerblanket LLC .................................................11

Pressure Lift Corporation .................................48

Prime Solution, Inc. ...............................................27

Rider Agri Sales & Service, Inc. .....................53

Rio Bravo Tank ...............................................................9

Safety Corporation of America ..................16

Simple Solutions LLC ..........................................55

StoneAge, Inc. ...........................................................34

Stuart Tank Sales Corp. .....................................41

Super Products LLC .............................................44

Three Lakes Truck & Equipment ...............25

Tremcar Inc. .......................................................................16

United Rentals ..........................................................21

V & H, Inc. .....................................................................23

V.E. Enterprises, Inc. ...............................................17

Vac-Con, Inc. ...............................................................59

Vactor Manufacturing ........................................51

Vacuum Sales, Inc. .................................................36

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ............................43

VAR Co. ................................................................................2

Vaughan Company, Inc. ...................................37WESTERN

ERVICE, INC.MINE

Western Mine Service of S.D. Inc. .............10

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Advertiser Index NOVEMBER 2012

American Clutch & Equipment Co........15

American Jetter ......................................................55

Amthor International .............................................7

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. ..........................60

BinMaster Level Controls .................................55

CK Power .......................................................................24

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ..................6

Dear John Inc. ...........................................................55

Detroit Diesel Corp. ..............................................29

Dragon Products Ltd. .........................................35

Eldred Environmental ........................................16

Flo Trend Systems, Inc. .......................................49

FNA Group ...................................................................40

Frontier Energy Group, LLC ...........................28

Fruitland Manufacturing. ................................10

Gamajet Cleaning Systems, Inc. ................40

GapVax, Inc. .....................................................................3

Global Vacuum Systems, Inc. .......................27

Granite Seed and Erosion Control...........24

Hot Jet USA ................................................................55

Husky Portable Containment .....................55

Imperial Industries, Inc. .....................................23

Insulation Snakes ..................................................55

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ...............................34

Lee Supply Company, Inc. ..............................55

Masport, Inc. ...............................................................24

Master Pumps & Power ..................................................9

Moro USA, Inc. ..............................................................5

NLB Corp. ......................................................................45

Northeast Industrial Mfg ................................36

Pik Rite, Inc....................................................................28

Powerblanket LLC .................................................11

Pressure Lift Corporation .................................48

Prime Solution, Inc. ...............................................27

Rider Agri Sales & Service, Inc. .....................53

Rio Bravo Tank ...............................................................9

Safety Corporation of America ..................16

Simple Solutions LLC ..........................................55

StoneAge, Inc. ...........................................................34

Stuart Tank Sales Corp. .....................................41

Super Products LLC .............................................44

Three Lakes Truck & Equipment ...............25

Tremcar Inc. .......................................................................16

United Rentals ..........................................................21

V & H, Inc. .....................................................................23

V.E. Enterprises, Inc. ...............................................17

Vac-Con, Inc. ...............................................................59

Vactor Manufacturing ........................................51

Vacuum Sales, Inc. .................................................36

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ............................43

VAR Co. ................................................................................2

Vaughan Company, Inc. ...................................37WESTERN

ERVICE, INC.MINE

Western Mine Service of S.D. Inc. .............10


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Our subscriber list is occasionally made available to carefully selected companies whose prod-ucts or services may be of interest to you. Your privacy is important to us. If you prefer not to

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Contact Tim at 800-994-7990 or [email protected]. Publisher reserves the right to reject advertising which in its opinion is misleading, unfair or incompatible with the character of the publication.

REPRINTS AND BACK ISSUES: Visit www.gomcmag.com for options and pricing. To order back issues, call Nicole at 800-257-7222 (715-546-3346) or email nicolel@

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here’s a lot of work to do in the effort to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign energy sources, but recent figures

released from the federal Energy Informa-tion Administration show resource compa-nies—with a helping hand from all of you support services professionals—are making a big difference.

In 2011—coincidentally the year this magazine started publishing—U.S. imports of crude oil fell to 44.8 percent from 60.3 percent in 2005. That drop from nearly two-thirds of our oil coming from foreign sourc-es to less than half occurred in a few short years, which is a testament to the effective-ness of domestic exploration and advanced extraction technologies.

The head of the EIA recently an-nounced that North Dakota’s oil output rose

to 639,000 barrels a day in May, the highest production in the Bakken in more than 30 years. And Texas pumped 1.8 million barrels a day from the Eagle Ford formation in April and May, the highest production in 20 years.

Those figures, coupled with a dip in offshore production over the past few years, prompted the EIA’s Adam Sieminski to tell a Bloomberg Government group that do-mestic energy growth will continue to come from onshore sources.

“What’s happening in North Dakota and Texas is a tremendous development for U.S. oil production and economic growth,” he said.

Further cementing the importance of the growth we’ve seen in shale oil produc-tion, as well as tapping huge stores of natu-ral gas in the Marcellus play, is the potential negative impact widespread drought last summer might play in ethanol production, Sieminski said.

“We’re actually making ethanol out of last year’s corn harvest, so the ability to man-ufacture ethanol right now is probably not being impacted as much by the drought,” he said. “But that could be an issue.”

What does this mean for contractors who support the work of the energy compa-nies? Keep your pedal to the metal.

Sure, many environmental concerns have been raised during this unprecedented buildup in domestic exploration, including traffic issues and a population explosion on

the Bakken oil front in North Dakota. But the prospect of North America freeing itself from negative political issues that go hand-in-hand with some foreign oil producers is undeni-ably attractive.

I believe you hold the key to helping energy companies generate the supply of oil and natural gas that will blunt the impact of OPEC and other foreign producers on North American consumers. Working with rig operators, you can introduce environmen-tally sustainable practices for handling and processing wastewater. You can transport, erect and dismantle equipment in ways that are sensitive to the demands of communities

where energy companies are guests. You can house, feed and care for thousands of work-ers on remote sites in a way that is respectful to the workers and the communities sur-rounding the camps.

These are exciting times of growth and innovation for gas, oil and mining support services companies. You’re playing an important role in a new—albeit local—energy frontier. You are hiring workers for family sustaining jobs and buying sophisticated equipment at a time when some industries are still struggling. You have to please two demanding clients: the energy companies that hire you and the communities where you live … neighbors who expect you to do your very best as an employer and good corporate citizen.

Let me know how it’s going. If you would like to share the story of your support services company, drop me a line at [email protected]. I promise to give you a call to learn more.

Keepin’ it clean

If there’s one issue I keep harping on for any company that gets down and dirty in remote locations, it’s that cleanliness is criti-cal to a professional image. There’s nothing worse than a big vehicle rolling down the

road, caked in mud and grime, dropping clods of dirt along the highway. And worse still is if your company’s name and logo are showing through the mud, pointing you out as someone who doesn’t care how you look.

A dirty appearance is the bane of any support services company. The message the general public and potential new customers may have when they see your filthy rig: “If they don’t care how their equipment looks, what else don’t they care about?’’ While that might not be a completely fair assess-ment—a dirty truck is a working truck, after all—you don’t want a messy rig to be what people remember about you.

Jim Kneiszel

The prospect of North America freeing itself from negative political issues that go

hand-in-hand with some foreign oil producers is undeniably attractive.

Editor’s Notebook

Homegrown energyEIA statistics show a strengthening in domestic oil production, and prompt predictions that the trend will continue

By Jim Kneiszel

T

That’s why I’m so excited about a few stories in this issue of GOMC. One of our editorial focuses this month is on cleaning and maintenance, and both our Product Roundup and Tech Perspectives features address my pet peeve of uncleanliness.

In the Product Roundup compiled by Ed Wodalski, you’ll find information on a variety of cleaning and jetting equipment, in addition to vacuum pumps and capable big-job trucks. In the Tech Perspectives story by Peter Kenter, you’ll learn the finer points of pressure washing and the benefits of building your own vehicle washing station. Both of these stories will help you more effectively clean the crud off your custom-ers’ rig equipment and show pride in your fleet of vehicles.

Get to Know the expo

This issue also kicks off several months of stories aimed at introducing you to the

Pumper & Cleaner Environ-mental Expo International, set for Feb. 25-28, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Expo is the largest trade show covering the wastewater industry, and therefore touches on many of the products and technolo-gies used by gas, oil and min-ing support services compa-nies.

If you’re already mak-ing plans to attend the Expo, I look forward to seeing you there. If you’ve never been to the Expo, I urge you to read the articles in this and coming issues and consider making the trip. If your business relies on vacuum, jetting, hydroex-cavation and related equip-ment, or you want to learn more about advanced tools available to support services contractors in these areas, there’s no better place to do it. GOMC

How are we doing? We strive to provide interesting and helpful stories for support service contractors in the gas, oil and mining industries. We welcome your comments, questions and column suggestions, and promise a prompt reply to all reader contacts. Call 800/257-7222 or email GOMC editor Jim Kneiszel at [email protected].


here’s a lot of work to do in the effort to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign energy sources, but recent figures

released from the federal Energy Informa-tion Administration show resource compa-nies—with a helping hand from all of you support services professionals—are making a big difference.

In 2011—coincidentally the year this magazine started publishing—U.S. imports of crude oil fell to 44.8 percent from 60.3 percent in 2005. That drop from nearly two-thirds of our oil coming from foreign sourc-es to less than half occurred in a few short years, which is a testament to the effective-ness of domestic exploration and advanced extraction technologies.

The head of the EIA recently an-nounced that North Dakota’s oil output rose

to 639,000 barrels a day in May, the highest production in the Bakken in more than 30 years. And Texas pumped 1.8 million barrels a day from the Eagle Ford formation in April and May, the highest production in 20 years.

Those figures, coupled with a dip in offshore production over the past few years, prompted the EIA’s Adam Sieminski to tell a Bloomberg Government group that do-mestic energy growth will continue to come from onshore sources.

“What’s happening in North Dakota and Texas is a tremendous development for U.S. oil production and economic growth,” he said.

Further cementing the importance of the growth we’ve seen in shale oil produc-tion, as well as tapping huge stores of natu-ral gas in the Marcellus play, is the potential negative impact widespread drought last summer might play in ethanol production, Sieminski said.

“We’re actually making ethanol out of last year’s corn harvest, so the ability to man-ufacture ethanol right now is probably not being impacted as much by the drought,” he said. “But that could be an issue.”

What does this mean for contractors who support the work of the energy compa-nies? Keep your pedal to the metal.

Sure, many environmental concerns have been raised during this unprecedented buildup in domestic exploration, including traffic issues and a population explosion on

the Bakken oil front in North Dakota. But the prospect of North America freeing itself from negative political issues that go hand-in-hand with some foreign oil producers is undeni-ably attractive.

I believe you hold the key to helping energy companies generate the supply of oil and natural gas that will blunt the impact of OPEC and other foreign producers on North American consumers. Working with rig operators, you can introduce environmen-tally sustainable practices for handling and processing wastewater. You can transport, erect and dismantle equipment in ways that are sensitive to the demands of communities

where energy companies are guests. You can house, feed and care for thousands of work-ers on remote sites in a way that is respectful to the workers and the communities sur-rounding the camps.

These are exciting times of growth and innovation for gas, oil and mining support services companies. You’re playing an important role in a new—albeit local—energy frontier. You are hiring workers for family sustaining jobs and buying sophisticated equipment at a time when some industries are still struggling. You have to please two demanding clients: the energy companies that hire you and the communities where you live … neighbors who expect you to do your very best as an employer and good corporate citizen.

Let me know how it’s going. If you would like to share the story of your support services company, drop me a line at [email protected]. I promise to give you a call to learn more.

Keepin’ it clean

If there’s one issue I keep harping on for any company that gets down and dirty in remote locations, it’s that cleanliness is criti-cal to a professional image. There’s nothing worse than a big vehicle rolling down the

road, caked in mud and grime, dropping clods of dirt along the highway. And worse still is if your company’s name and logo are showing through the mud, pointing you out as someone who doesn’t care how you look.

A dirty appearance is the bane of any support services company. The message the general public and potential new customers may have when they see your filthy rig: “If they don’t care how their equipment looks, what else don’t they care about?’’ While that might not be a completely fair assess-ment—a dirty truck is a working truck, after all—you don’t want a messy rig to be what people remember about you.

Jim Kneiszel

The prospect of North America freeing itself from negative political issues that go

hand-in-hand with some foreign oil producers is undeniably attractive.

Editor’s Notebook

Homegrown energyEIA statistics show a strengthening in domestic oil production, and prompt predictions that the trend will continue

By Jim Kneiszel

T

That’s why I’m so excited about a few stories in this issue of GOMC. One of our editorial focuses this month is on cleaning and maintenance, and both our Product Roundup and Tech Perspectives features address my pet peeve of uncleanliness.

In the Product Roundup compiled by Ed Wodalski, you’ll find information on a variety of cleaning and jetting equipment, in addition to vacuum pumps and capable big-job trucks. In the Tech Perspectives story by Peter Kenter, you’ll learn the finer points of pressure washing and the benefits of building your own vehicle washing station. Both of these stories will help you more effectively clean the crud off your custom-ers’ rig equipment and show pride in your fleet of vehicles.

Get to Know the expo

This issue also kicks off several months of stories aimed at introducing you to the

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TThere’s no easy way to service portable restrooms in and haul gray and

black wastewater from mines in West Virginia’s rugged, mountainous coal-

fi elds. But Ron Crosier — the owner of Crosier’s Inc. in Lansing — fi nds

he can boost productivity and effi ciency with a fl eet of equipment built on

a very basic premise: Bigger is better. Much better.

Cover Story

The owner of the well-diversifi ed, waste-disposal services company says his drivers routinely encounter seven- or eight-mile-long stretches of interstate

highways with 7 percent grades, and haul roads in coal mines with up to 15 percent grades. Mine roads are incredibly dusty in summer and axle-deep mud is common in winter.

“In summer, truck air fi lters clog very quickly — the dust gets everywhere, inside toolboxes and your truck cabs,” says Crosier. “And the mud is very det-rimental to bearings, seals and tie-rods … it all takes a huge toll on trucks.”

Moreover, mine properties are so big it might take four to six hours to service all the restrooms at just one mine, traveling on roads that traverse bone-jarring, barren terrain that Crosier compares to the surface of the moon. Worse

THE GRADEBig Rigs Make West Virginia wastewater

hauler Crosier’s Inc. relies on heavy-duty trucks to serve coal-mining customersBy Ken Wysocky

Technicians Red Lanham (left) and Jeremy Lilly pres-sure wash a receiving facility located at Crosier’s Inc.

after dumping a load. (Photos by Steve Brightwell)

yet, the mine roads get rerouted — sometimes on a monthly basis — forcing drivers to constantly relearn routes.

In addition, drivers often find themselves driving alongside massive min-ing haul trucks with tires that stand taller than their vacuum trucks. The gruel-ing conditions result in higher insurance payments, and mines require Crosier’s drivers to attend an annual eight-hour course that certifies they’re trained to drive safely on mine property.

All of Crosier’s restroom-route drivers also must obtain commercial driver’s licenses in order to legally drive the large, heavy-duty trucks. That benefits the company by minimizing the chances for accidents and reducing truck-mainte-nance costs “because guys know how to drive them properly,” says Crosier, who bought the business in 1995 from his father, John, who founded it in 1964.

Beefy rigs

To handle the extreme driving conditions, the company – which also cleans grease traps, then treats the grease and resells the resulting brown grease — buys pre-owned, heavy-duty, single-axle semi-tractor trucks with rust-free aluminum-and-fiberglass cabs. The tractor chas-sis then receive a customized, three-foot exten-sion to allow for correct weight distribution of the heavy loads.

Crosier’s installs tanks bought from Satel-lite Industries and pumps from Masport Inc., says Crosier, a for-mer engineer who graduated from the West Virginia Institute of Tech-nology in 1986 and later earned a master’s degree in business administration from Marshall University.

“We buy trucks with 200,000 or so miles on them because the engine and cab will last until about 800,000 miles,” says Crosier. “The trucks also have 35,000-pound gross vehicle weights, as opposed to 26,000 pounds for a typical restroom service truck.

“We’ll put 40,000 to 50,000 miles a year on the engine,” he adds. “The transmissions in these trucks are huge and hold up to abuse. We can’t get that length of service out of a typical portable restroom truck.”

To minimize downtime from the wear and tear, Crosier’s employs two full-time mechanics. It’s a necessity, because the closest dealership

shop is 40 miles away. “We’d either have to tow a truck a considerable dis-tance, or drive it there, then transport the driver back to our shop – not very efficient,” he points out.

On the restroom side of the business, Crosier’s owns about 1,500 rest-rooms, mostly manufactured by Satellite Industries (about half are deployed at coal mines and the rest are used at construction sites and special events); and roughly 30 hand-wash stations, made by PolyPortables Inc.

The company also owns three 2000 International 9100s with 2,000-

gallon aluminum tanks, made by Amthor International; a 1998 Peterbilt 385 with a 2,000-gallon, stainless steel tank made by Dyna-Vac Equipment; two 2007 International 4900s, one with a 2,000-gallon aluminum tank made by Progress Vactruck and one with a 1,000-gallon, stainless steel Dyna-Vac tank; and two 2003 GMC 4500 flatbed delivery trucks.

regulations helping

Stricter environmental regulations for wastewater discharge, enacted dur-ing recent years, created additional service opportunities for hauling graywater from on-site bath and shower houses. For some mines, it’s impractical to install small waste treatment plants; they’re not only expensive, but they’re permanent facilities, which aren’t a good fit within mining operations that move around, depending on permits, the price of coal and other factors.

“So it’s often cheaper to haul it than to treat it,” Crosier explains. “It was a logical extension of our existing services. The mines needed companies with vac trucks and sewage-hauling permits, and there we were.”

Crosier’s inC., lansing, W.Va.OWNER: Ron Crosier

FOUNDED: 1964

EMPLOYEES: 22

SPECIALTIES: Portable sanitation, hauling septage and bulk sludge, cleaning grease traps

SERVICE AREA: A 75-mile radius around Lansing

WEBSITE: www.crosiers.com

AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Wastewater Technicians and Portable Sanitation Association International

“When someone in this business needs you, they really need you. And when you

fix their problems, they’re genuinely grateful that you’re there, doing what you do.”

Ron Crosier

Jeremy Lilly drains a septic tank at a mine facility in Kanawha County, W.Va.


TThere’s no easy way to service portable restrooms in and haul gray and

black wastewater from mines in West Virginia’s rugged, mountainous coal-

fi elds. But Ron Crosier — the owner of Crosier’s Inc. in Lansing — fi nds

he can boost productivity and effi ciency with a fl eet of equipment built on

a very basic premise: Bigger is better. Much better.

Cover Story

The owner of the well-diversifi ed, waste-disposal services company says his drivers routinely encounter seven- or eight-mile-long stretches of interstate

highways with 7 percent grades, and haul roads in coal mines with up to 15 percent grades. Mine roads are incredibly dusty in summer and axle-deep mud is common in winter.

“In summer, truck air fi lters clog very quickly — the dust gets everywhere, inside toolboxes and your truck cabs,” says Crosier. “And the mud is very det-rimental to bearings, seals and tie-rods … it all takes a huge toll on trucks.”

Moreover, mine properties are so big it might take four to six hours to service all the restrooms at just one mine, traveling on roads that traverse bone-jarring, barren terrain that Crosier compares to the surface of the moon. Worse

THE GRADEBig Rigs Make West Virginia wastewater

hauler Crosier’s Inc. relies on heavy-duty trucks to serve coal-mining customersBy Ken Wysocky

Technicians Red Lanham (left) and Jeremy Lilly pres-sure wash a receiving facility located at Crosier’s Inc.

after dumping a load. (Photos by Steve Brightwell)

yet, the mine roads get rerouted — sometimes on a monthly basis — forcing drivers to constantly relearn routes.

In addition, drivers often find themselves driving alongside massive min-ing haul trucks with tires that stand taller than their vacuum trucks. The gruel-ing conditions result in higher insurance payments, and mines require Crosier’s drivers to attend an annual eight-hour course that certifies they’re trained to drive safely on mine property.

All of Crosier’s restroom-route drivers also must obtain commercial driver’s licenses in order to legally drive the large, heavy-duty trucks. That benefits the company by minimizing the chances for accidents and reducing truck-mainte-nance costs “because guys know how to drive them properly,” says Crosier, who bought the business in 1995 from his father, John, who founded it in 1964.

Beefy rigs

To handle the extreme driving conditions, the company – which also cleans grease traps, then treats the grease and resells the resulting brown grease — buys pre-owned, heavy-duty, single-axle semi-tractor trucks with rust-free aluminum-and-fiberglass cabs. The tractor chas-sis then receive a customized, three-foot exten-sion to allow for correct weight distribution of the heavy loads.

Crosier’s installs tanks bought from Satel-lite Industries and pumps from Masport Inc., says Crosier, a for-mer engineer who graduated from the West Virginia Institute of Tech-nology in 1986 and later earned a master’s degree in business administration from Marshall University.

“We buy trucks with 200,000 or so miles on them because the engine and cab will last until about 800,000 miles,” says Crosier. “The trucks also have 35,000-pound gross vehicle weights, as opposed to 26,000 pounds for a typical restroom service truck.

“We’ll put 40,000 to 50,000 miles a year on the engine,” he adds. “The transmissions in these trucks are huge and hold up to abuse. We can’t get that length of service out of a typical portable restroom truck.”

To minimize downtime from the wear and tear, Crosier’s employs two full-time mechanics. It’s a necessity, because the closest dealership

shop is 40 miles away. “We’d either have to tow a truck a considerable dis-tance, or drive it there, then transport the driver back to our shop – not very efficient,” he points out.

On the restroom side of the business, Crosier’s owns about 1,500 rest-rooms, mostly manufactured by Satellite Industries (about half are deployed at coal mines and the rest are used at construction sites and special events); and roughly 30 hand-wash stations, made by PolyPortables Inc.

The company also owns three 2000 International 9100s with 2,000-

gallon aluminum tanks, made by Amthor International; a 1998 Peterbilt 385 with a 2,000-gallon, stainless steel tank made by Dyna-Vac Equipment; two 2007 International 4900s, one with a 2,000-gallon aluminum tank made by Progress Vactruck and one with a 1,000-gallon, stainless steel Dyna-Vac tank; and two 2003 GMC 4500 flatbed delivery trucks.

regulations helping

Stricter environmental regulations for wastewater discharge, enacted dur-ing recent years, created additional service opportunities for hauling graywater from on-site bath and shower houses. For some mines, it’s impractical to install small waste treatment plants; they’re not only expensive, but they’re permanent facilities, which aren’t a good fit within mining operations that move around, depending on permits, the price of coal and other factors.

“So it’s often cheaper to haul it than to treat it,” Crosier explains. “It was a logical extension of our existing services. The mines needed companies with vac trucks and sewage-hauling permits, and there we were.”

Crosier’s inC., lansing, W.Va.OWNER: Ron Crosier

FOUNDED: 1964

EMPLOYEES: 22

SPECIALTIES: Portable sanitation, hauling septage and bulk sludge, cleaning grease traps

SERVICE AREA: A 75-mile radius around Lansing

WEBSITE: www.crosiers.com

AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Wastewater Technicians and Portable Sanitation Association International

“When someone in this business needs you, they really need you. And when you

fix their problems, they’re genuinely grateful that you’re there, doing what you do.”

Ron Crosier

Jeremy Lilly drains a septic tank at a mine facility in Kanawha County, W.Va.


When mines do build small, “package” treatment centers, Crosier’s some-times obtains contracts to haul away the sludge that remains after treatment, clean filters, add chlorine and dechlorination products, make sure alarms work, and check for effluent cleanliness.

To haul graywater from mining bath and shower houses, the company relies on a 2006 International 5900, outfitted with a 4,800-gallon steel tank, built by Imperial Industries Inc., and a Masport pump; and two 2007 Sterling 9500s with 4,800-gallon steel tanks made by Imperial with a Masport blower.

Cleaning tanks

Crosier’s also cleans large, aboveground tanks at coal preparation plants. The plants use flocculants to treat contaminated water, a byproduct of the coal-clean-ing process.

“The flocculants clean coal dust from the water so it can be re-used,” Crosier notes. “But flocculants have a limited life because they gel. So we periodically clean out the flocculants. It’s a long, arduous process to clean 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of flocculants that are solidified like Jell-O.

“We have to set up confined-space equipment … so our guys can physically get into the tanks and squee-gee them clean with kerosene to remove flocculants,” he continues. “We also must use trucks with high vacuum power. We need to move 1,500 to 2,000 cfm to drag this stuff through the lines, so we use powerful blowers instead of traditional vacuum pumps.

“Anything that touches it — hoses, clothes,

boots — gets thrown away at the end of the day because it’s ruined,” he adds. “We might clean only one flocculant tank a month, but it might take several days to do it.”

To clean the tanks, Crosier’s crews use a 1998 Sterling 9500 with a 4,800-gallon mild steel tank, made by Imperial, and a National Vacuum Equip-ment Inc. blower that generates 1,500 cfm.

treatment plant plans

To handle the roughly 100,000 gallons of gray and black water the compa-ny hauls each month, Crosier’s is investing more than $500,000 in an on-site, sewage treatment plant. It will be capable of handling 30,000 gallons a day and will produce water that nearly meets drinking-water standards, which will allow for less expensive surface discharge, Crosier says.

Until now, the company relied mostly on public waste treatment facilities combined with land application on rented land. But the hassles of obtaining

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS BOOST GROWTh

As the owner of Crosier’s Inc., a large waste-disposal services company based in Lansing, W.Va., Ron Crosier is a believer in professional organizations, such as the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) and the Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI). The groups are a great source of information about regulations, products and business operations — not to mention camaraderie.

“It’s good to spend time with people who endure what you endure in business,” says Crosier, who serves on the PSAI board of directors. “It provides you with encouragement and motivation to continue. It allows you to see that you can do this successfully and make money.

“I wouldn’t be in the restroom business today if I didn’t attend PSAI,” he adds. “I’ve learned so much from other operators that I may not have discovered on my own. If you’re thinking about doing something different, I guarantee you’ll find someone who’s already been doing it for 10 years and can help you avoid reinventing the wheel.”

As an example, Crosier cites damage waivers, in which customers pay a modest fee that absolves them of any responsibility for restroom damage. He says the waivers can be lucrative, pointing out that even a $5 waiver fee per month on 300 restrooms would net $18,000 a year.

“Before I attended PSAI meetings, maybe 10 percent of my customers bought the waiver,” he says. “Then I attended a PSAI meeting where damage waivers was a roundtable topic. I sat down and learned the right way to sell a damage waiver and have had more than 90 percent takers ever since.

“The money I make from damage waivers every year more than pays for the cost of attending every PSAI meeting,” he adds. “If I never learned anything else, it was worth joining PSAI just for that.”

ABOVE: Working in the Crosier’s yard are (left to right) Bobby Evans, Tommy Chapman, Red Lanham, Jody Danley and Jeremy Lilly. RIGHT: Jayson Groves (left) and Jeremy Lilly pump a septic tank at a mine in southern West Virginia.

“I attended a PSAI meeting where damage waivers was a

roundtable topic. I sat down and learned the right way to

sell a damage waiver and have had more than 90 percent

takers ever since.’’

Ron Crosier

approval permits and educating the public about the benefits of land applica-tion have made on-site treatment more attractive, even though it’s more expen-sive to build a treatment plant, he notes.

“We will spend more than we do on land application,” he says. “But there’s so much tied up in the permitting process and so much time devoted to dealing with the public that it’s not worthwhile, even though from an environ-mental perspective, land application is the way to go.

“We’ve basically given up trying to educate people about it … plus, it seems like we’re always in a position where we’re looking for the next farm we can use, and the next farm, and so on,” Crosier says.

The company has about 600 acres per-mitted right now for land application, and spreads about a million gallons annually. But Crosier says frequent complaints about truck traffic or concerns about well water quality explain his preference for an in-house treat-ment plant.

pumped aBout serViCe

It’s interesting to note that Crosier left a corporate job years ago, trading in the perks that come with being a structural engineer for the challenges presented by portable restrooms, grease traps, and sewage and sep-tic waste. And in 17 years, he increased the company’s annual gross revenue to about $2 million from $225,000.

“I had a nice office with a wonderful view and a great staff,” he says of his old job. “When I told my co-workers what I intended to do, they thought I was nuts. They couldn’t understand why someone would leave that sort of work and a comfortable office to do this sort of work.

“But they don’t realize that when some-one in this business needs you, they really need you,” he continues. “And when you fix their problems, they’re genuinely grateful that

you’re there, doing what you do. I didn’t get that kind of gratification working in an of-fice.” GOMC

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LEFT: The Crosier’s office staff includes (left to right) Terri Sutton, Josh Lesher, Mary Crosier, Ron Crosier, Kim Allen, Kathy Flint and Jim Hendrixon. ABOVE: The Crosier’s Inc. headquarters in Lansing, W.Va.


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When mines do build small, “package” treatment centers, Crosier’s some-times obtains contracts to haul away the sludge that remains after treatment, clean filters, add chlorine and dechlorination products, make sure alarms work, and check for effluent cleanliness.

To haul graywater from mining bath and shower houses, the company relies on a 2006 International 5900, outfitted with a 4,800-gallon steel tank, built by Imperial Industries Inc., and a Masport pump; and two 2007 Sterling 9500s with 4,800-gallon steel tanks made by Imperial with a Masport blower.

Cleaning tanks

Crosier’s also cleans large, aboveground tanks at coal preparation plants. The plants use flocculants to treat contaminated water, a byproduct of the coal-clean-ing process.

“The flocculants clean coal dust from the water so it can be re-used,” Crosier notes. “But flocculants have a limited life because they gel. So we periodically clean out the flocculants. It’s a long, arduous process to clean 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of flocculants that are solidified like Jell-O.

“We have to set up confined-space equipment … so our guys can physically get into the tanks and squee-gee them clean with kerosene to remove flocculants,” he continues. “We also must use trucks with high vacuum power. We need to move 1,500 to 2,000 cfm to drag this stuff through the lines, so we use powerful blowers instead of traditional vacuum pumps.

“Anything that touches it — hoses, clothes,

boots — gets thrown away at the end of the day because it’s ruined,” he adds. “We might clean only one flocculant tank a month, but it might take several days to do it.”

To clean the tanks, Crosier’s crews use a 1998 Sterling 9500 with a 4,800-gallon mild steel tank, made by Imperial, and a National Vacuum Equip-ment Inc. blower that generates 1,500 cfm.

treatment plant plans

To handle the roughly 100,000 gallons of gray and black water the compa-ny hauls each month, Crosier’s is investing more than $500,000 in an on-site, sewage treatment plant. It will be capable of handling 30,000 gallons a day and will produce water that nearly meets drinking-water standards, which will allow for less expensive surface discharge, Crosier says.

Until now, the company relied mostly on public waste treatment facilities combined with land application on rented land. But the hassles of obtaining

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS BOOST GROWTh

As the owner of Crosier’s Inc., a large waste-disposal services company based in Lansing, W.Va., Ron Crosier is a believer in professional organizations, such as the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) and the Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI). The groups are a great source of information about regulations, products and business operations — not to mention camaraderie.

“It’s good to spend time with people who endure what you endure in business,” says Crosier, who serves on the PSAI board of directors. “It provides you with encouragement and motivation to continue. It allows you to see that you can do this successfully and make money.

“I wouldn’t be in the restroom business today if I didn’t attend PSAI,” he adds. “I’ve learned so much from other operators that I may not have discovered on my own. If you’re thinking about doing something different, I guarantee you’ll find someone who’s already been doing it for 10 years and can help you avoid reinventing the wheel.”

As an example, Crosier cites damage waivers, in which customers pay a modest fee that absolves them of any responsibility for restroom damage. He says the waivers can be lucrative, pointing out that even a $5 waiver fee per month on 300 restrooms would net $18,000 a year.

“Before I attended PSAI meetings, maybe 10 percent of my customers bought the waiver,” he says. “Then I attended a PSAI meeting where damage waivers was a roundtable topic. I sat down and learned the right way to sell a damage waiver and have had more than 90 percent takers ever since.

“The money I make from damage waivers every year more than pays for the cost of attending every PSAI meeting,” he adds. “If I never learned anything else, it was worth joining PSAI just for that.”

ABOVE: Working in the Crosier’s yard are (left to right) Bobby Evans, Tommy Chapman, Red Lanham, Jody Danley and Jeremy Lilly. RIGHT: Jayson Groves (left) and Jeremy Lilly pump a septic tank at a mine in southern West Virginia.

“I attended a PSAI meeting where damage waivers was a

roundtable topic. I sat down and learned the right way to

sell a damage waiver and have had more than 90 percent

takers ever since.’’

Ron Crosier

approval permits and educating the public about the benefits of land applica-tion have made on-site treatment more attractive, even though it’s more expen-sive to build a treatment plant, he notes.

“We will spend more than we do on land application,” he says. “But there’s so much tied up in the permitting process and so much time devoted to dealing with the public that it’s not worthwhile, even though from an environ-mental perspective, land application is the way to go.

“We’ve basically given up trying to educate people about it … plus, it seems like we’re always in a position where we’re looking for the next farm we can use, and the next farm, and so on,” Crosier says.

The company has about 600 acres per-mitted right now for land application, and spreads about a million gallons annually. But Crosier says frequent complaints about truck traffic or concerns about well water quality explain his preference for an in-house treat-ment plant.

pumped aBout serViCe

It’s interesting to note that Crosier left a corporate job years ago, trading in the perks that come with being a structural engineer for the challenges presented by portable restrooms, grease traps, and sewage and sep-tic waste. And in 17 years, he increased the company’s annual gross revenue to about $2 million from $225,000.

“I had a nice office with a wonderful view and a great staff,” he says of his old job. “When I told my co-workers what I intended to do, they thought I was nuts. They couldn’t understand why someone would leave that sort of work and a comfortable office to do this sort of work.

“But they don’t realize that when some-one in this business needs you, they really need you,” he continues. “And when you fix their problems, they’re genuinely grateful that

you’re there, doing what you do. I didn’t get that kind of gratification working in an of-fice.” GOMC

Amthor International800/328-6633www.amthorinternational.com(See ad on page 7)

Dyna-Vac Equipment888/298-8668www.dynavacequipment.com

Imperial Industries, Inc.800/558-2945www.imperialind.com(See ad on page 23)

Masport, Inc.800/228-4510www.masportpump.com(See ad on page 24)

National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.800/253-5500www.natvac.com

PolyPortables, Inc.800/241-7951www.polyportables.com

Progress Vactruck800/558-9750www.progresstank.com

Satellite Industries800/328-3332www.satelliteindustries.com

more info

Tell us your story ...Would you like to share your company’s success story with readers of GOMC? In every issue, we feature a different contractor who serves the energy exploration or mineral extraction industries. Tell us about your business or nominate another company for a profile by sending an email to [email protected].

LEFT: The Crosier’s office staff includes (left to right) Terri Sutton, Josh Lesher, Mary Crosier, Ron Crosier, Kim Allen, Kathy Flint and Jim Hendrixon. ABOVE: The Crosier’s Inc. headquarters in Lansing, W.Va.


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The VTB.XL series of air-injected, positive displacement blowers from Hibon, a division of Ingersoll Rand, provide 900 to 7,000 cfm with maximum vacuum greater than 28 inches Hg, achieved via an air injection system that allows cooling air to enter the blower at the exhaust. Cool air reduces the rate of thermal expansion of the lobes at higher vacuum to control the clearances between the lobes and housing. Location of the cool-ing air near the exhaust of the blower ensures the air will exit through the ex-haust and not escape into the inlet. The design eliminates water cooling, heat exchangers, oil consumption and effluent. Other features include improved sealing and oil capacity for increased performance and lower maintenance. 888/704-4266; www.hibon.com.

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The 605 Series of waterjet pumps from NLB Corp. offers engines up to 600 hp. The triplex plunger pumps can be converted to any of eight operating pressures, from 4,000 psi to 40,000 psi. Flows range from 20 to 200 gpm. The diesel-powered units are available with three engine options: 475, 525 or 600 hp. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.

JetteRs, Jet-Vacs, pRessuRe washeRs, safety appaRel

AmAziNg mAchiNeRy Designed to clean 2- to 6-inch lines, the

portable jetter from Amazing Machinery has a Honda GX390 commercial quality over-head valve, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylin-der engine with low oil automatic shutdown. The J/E4040HG-AM delivers 4,000 psi and 4 gpm. The unit is pressure adjust-able and includes the Aqua Pulse feature. The hand-carry hose reel enables users to jet inside while the machine runs safely outside. The aircraft aluminum cart and jetter reel stand have a lifetime warranty. Accessories include 150 feet of 1/4-inch Dyna-Flex jetter hose, three nozzles, 50 feet of lead hose, ball valve and washdown kit. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.

FNA gRoup

The Simpson Water Shotgun WSJ8030 waterjet-ter from the FNA Group delivers 3,000 psi at 8 gpm through 250 feet of Armor Hose. The jetter is powered by a Honda GX630 commercial series V-twin electric-start engine. Features include a frame-mounted hose reel or carted version with foot control activation sys-tem, roll-cage design and high-capacity float tank. A portable 6-gallon fuel tank and four jetter nozzles come standard. 847/348-1500; www.fna-group.com.

gApVAx

The HV56 hydroexcavator from GapVax is designed for most wet/dry vacuum proj-ects. It has a 15-cubic-yard debris body and water tank options ranging from 350 to 1,200 gallons. Features include a positive displace-ment vacuum pump rated at 3,500 cfm with 28 inches Hg. The tailgate is fully opening with a field adjustable hinge and dual cylinders. It also has four hydraulically powered locks for a complete seal. Options include cold-weather recirculation package, sludge pump, auger unloading, body pressurization system, remote pendants and wireless remotes, high rail package, washdown system, stainless steel body and high dump system. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

Keeping equipment clean, production flowing and workers safe in remote locations requires high-pressure cleaning and

protective devices By Ed Wodalski

Removing sludge and hardened mud from expensive equipment or trenching

through layers of firmly baked clay demands high-pressure cleaning and

hydroexcavation equipment, as well as pumps to keep the water flowing, safety

equipment and apparel to protect workers, and containment devices to ensure against

costly spills. For the latest in cleaning, jetting and maintenance equipment, here are a few products to consider:

MachinEsClean

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hAmmeLmANN The rotating hose device (RHD) from Hammel-

mann is designed to meet the high-flow and high-pressure requirements of most pipe and line cleaning applications. The rotary cleaner features maintenance-free high-pressure packing and is rated to 105 gpm and 21,000 psi. The large interior bore of the rotary input shaft eliminates pressure loss, while the low-consump-tion pneumatic motor enables the operator to rotate up to 1-inch I.D. high-pressure hose without bulky power packs or large rotating hose reels. A heavy-duty adjustable hose feeder assembly, available in steel or aluminum, controls the direction and feed rate of the hose. A variety of cutting heads and nozzles are available. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.

hi-VAc coRp.

The O’Brien 704030-SC trailer jetter from Hi-Vac Corp. delivers high pressure without loss of flow. Measuring 235 inches long, 84 inches wide and 66 inches high, the jetter weighs 4,200 pounds. Features include the 190-degree swivel reel for easy manhole ac-cess, 700-gallon water capacity, 40 gpm at 3,000 psi triplex pump, 85 hp, water-cooled diesel engine and 17-gallon fuel capacity. The jetter has 400 feet of 3/4-inch high-impact thermoplastic hose with 750-foot, 3/4-inch hose reel capacity. Other features include 3/4-inch penetrator and flusher nozzles, 20-foot contrasting color leader hose, tool tray, and 2-inch PVC fill pipe system with 2 1/2-inch hydrant hose connection. 800/752-2400; www.hi-vac.com.

JeNNy pRoducts

Steam Jenny belt-drive cold pressure washers from Jenny Products are powered by 9 or 13 hp Hon-da GX Series engines and feature a triplex ceramic plunger pump. Pressures range from 3,000 to 4,000 psi with flow from 3 to 4 gpm. Designed for heavy use, the washers feature a pulley system that turns the pump slower than units coupled to the engine crankshaft for extended service life. The belt also absorbs engine vibration, enabling the pump to be located farther from engine heat. 814/445-3400; www.steamjenny.com.

JetstReAm oF houstoN

The X-Series mobile waterblast unit from Jetstream of Houston is designed for pipe and heat exchanger cleaning in refineries and for drilling pipe, platform and storage tank clean-ing in oilfields. The unit has a greaseless spread bearing PTO, integrated filter and water tank system for extended component life and increased operating time. Other features include the UNx fluid end system for fast conversion between 5,000 and 40,000 psi operating pressures. 800/231-8192; www.waterblast.com.

pRessuRe LiFt The Power Booster from Pressure Lift,

available in 3-, 4- and 6-inch models, provides vertical lift and long-hose capability, while shortening project time and cutting maintenance cost in pumping applications. Powered by compressed air or water, the booster handles a range of viscous liquids, from water to drilling mud and heavy municipal sludge. Made of aluminum, units are reversible, allowing for slurry suspension, potholing or breaking up crusty sludge. 972/355-0550; www.pressurelift.com.

shARk pRessuRe WAsheRs & JetteRs

The TRS-6000 pressure washer trailer from Shark Pressure Washers & Jetters fea-tures a double-axle design rated up to 6,000 pounds and has a 330-gallon polyethylene water tank. Paired with a 200-degree F hot-water, 3,500 psi pressure washer, the unit cleans heavy greases, oil and dirt (steam capability is standard) and is built to UL-1776 safety standards. Features include gasoline or diesel engine and 2- by 3-inch structural tubing with powder coat finish. Hose reel kits, toolbox, 24- or 45-gallon fuel tank and utility rack are available. 800/771-1881; www.sharkpw.com.

sioux coRp.

The SCR advanced temperature control for EN-Series, all-electric pressure washers and steam cleaners from Sioux Corp. adjusts outlet water tem-perature, extends the life of critical components and reduces maintenance costs. The SCR can control out-let temperature by ±1 degree F. It is controlled by a solid-state device. A digital readout display module shows the set and actual outlet water temperature. Up and down keys adjust the settings. 888/763-8833; www.sioux.com.

stutes eNteRpRise systems

The Stingray AFL tube bundle cleaner from Stutes Enterprise Systems features a compact, lightweight design that sets up in minutes and bolts to existing exchanger flanges. The unit accepts most flex lances, regardless of length or size, for all 10,000-, 20,000- and 40,000-pound pressure requirements. It also can be used to clean single pipes. The remote, automated flex lance positioned with remote dump system allows operators to be up to 25 feet away from high-pressure waterblasting. 866/362-9332; www.aquablasters.com.

the soiL suRgeoN iNc.

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.


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pumps, bloweRs

A.R. NoRth AmeRicAThe Annovi Reverberi RTP30.60

wet end triplex plunger pump from A.R. North America delivers up to 7.9 gpm and 8,700 psi. Designed to pump water as well as liquids of similar viscosity, fea-tures include hardened, heat-treated SST plungers with long-life coating and forged brass manifolds for better flow and no porosity. Other features include a triple-stage sealing system and newly designed valves. The drive end has a vibration-resistant, cast iron crankcase, forged crankshaft, bronze connecting rods, oversized taper roller bearings and dual-lip plunger rod oil seals. Mul-tiple mounting holes offer a retrofit for many Cat, Prarissoil and Giant pump models. 800/893-4235; www.arnorthamerica.com.

hiboN

The VTB.XL series of air-injected, positive displacement blowers from Hibon, a division of Ingersoll Rand, provide 900 to 7,000 cfm with maximum vacuum greater than 28 inches Hg, achieved via an air injection system that allows cooling air to enter the blower at the exhaust. Cool air reduces the rate of thermal expansion of the lobes at higher vacuum to control the clearances between the lobes and housing. Location of the cool-ing air near the exhaust of the blower ensures the air will exit through the ex-haust and not escape into the inlet. The design eliminates water cooling, heat exchangers, oil consumption and effluent. Other features include improved sealing and oil capacity for increased performance and lower maintenance. 888/704-4266; www.hibon.com.

NLb coRp.

The 605 Series of waterjet pumps from NLB Corp. offers engines up to 600 hp. The triplex plunger pumps can be converted to any of eight operating pressures, from 4,000 psi to 40,000 psi. Flows range from 20 to 200 gpm. The diesel-powered units are available with three engine options: 475, 525 or 600 hp. 800/441-5059; www.nlbcorp.com.

JetteRs, Jet-Vacs, pRessuRe washeRs, safety appaRel

AmAziNg mAchiNeRy Designed to clean 2- to 6-inch lines, the

portable jetter from Amazing Machinery has a Honda GX390 commercial quality over-head valve, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylin-der engine with low oil automatic shutdown. The J/E4040HG-AM delivers 4,000 psi and 4 gpm. The unit is pressure adjust-able and includes the Aqua Pulse feature. The hand-carry hose reel enables users to jet inside while the machine runs safely outside. The aircraft aluminum cart and jetter reel stand have a lifetime warranty. Accessories include 150 feet of 1/4-inch Dyna-Flex jetter hose, three nozzles, 50 feet of lead hose, ball valve and washdown kit. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.

FNA gRoup

The Simpson Water Shotgun WSJ8030 waterjet-ter from the FNA Group delivers 3,000 psi at 8 gpm through 250 feet of Armor Hose. The jetter is powered by a Honda GX630 commercial series V-twin electric-start engine. Features include a frame-mounted hose reel or carted version with foot control activation sys-tem, roll-cage design and high-capacity float tank. A portable 6-gallon fuel tank and four jetter nozzles come standard. 847/348-1500; www.fna-group.com.

gApVAx

The HV56 hydroexcavator from GapVax is designed for most wet/dry vacuum proj-ects. It has a 15-cubic-yard debris body and water tank options ranging from 350 to 1,200 gallons. Features include a positive displace-ment vacuum pump rated at 3,500 cfm with 28 inches Hg. The tailgate is fully opening with a field adjustable hinge and dual cylinders. It also has four hydraulically powered locks for a complete seal. Options include cold-weather recirculation package, sludge pump, auger unloading, body pressurization system, remote pendants and wireless remotes, high rail package, washdown system, stainless steel body and high dump system. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

Keeping equipment clean, production flowing and workers safe in remote locations requires high-pressure cleaning and

protective devices By Ed Wodalski

Removing sludge and hardened mud from expensive equipment or trenching

through layers of firmly baked clay demands high-pressure cleaning and

hydroexcavation equipment, as well as pumps to keep the water flowing, safety

equipment and apparel to protect workers, and containment devices to ensure against

costly spills. For the latest in cleaning, jetting and maintenance equipment, here are a few products to consider:

MachinEsClean


gomcmag.com

hAmmeLmANN The rotating hose device (RHD) from Hammel-

mann is designed to meet the high-flow and high-pressure requirements of most pipe and line cleaning applications. The rotary cleaner features maintenance-free high-pressure packing and is rated to 105 gpm and 21,000 psi. The large interior bore of the rotary input shaft eliminates pressure loss, while the low-consump-tion pneumatic motor enables the operator to rotate up to 1-inch I.D. high-pressure hose without bulky power packs or large rotating hose reels. A heavy-duty adjustable hose feeder assembly, available in steel or aluminum, controls the direction and feed rate of the hose. A variety of cutting heads and nozzles are available. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.

hi-VAc coRp.

The O’Brien 704030-SC trailer jetter from Hi-Vac Corp. delivers high pressure without loss of flow. Measuring 235 inches long, 84 inches wide and 66 inches high, the jetter weighs 4,200 pounds. Features include the 190-degree swivel reel for easy manhole ac-cess, 700-gallon water capacity, 40 gpm at 3,000 psi triplex pump, 85 hp, water-cooled diesel engine and 17-gallon fuel capacity. The jetter has 400 feet of 3/4-inch high-impact thermoplastic hose with 750-foot, 3/4-inch hose reel capacity. Other features include 3/4-inch penetrator and flusher nozzles, 20-foot contrasting color leader hose, tool tray, and 2-inch PVC fill pipe system with 2 1/2-inch hydrant hose connection. 800/752-2400; www.hi-vac.com.

JeNNy pRoducts

Steam Jenny belt-drive cold pressure washers from Jenny Products are powered by 9 or 13 hp Hon-da GX Series engines and feature a triplex ceramic plunger pump. Pressures range from 3,000 to 4,000 psi with flow from 3 to 4 gpm. Designed for heavy use, the washers feature a pulley system that turns the pump slower than units coupled to the engine crankshaft for extended service life. The belt also absorbs engine vibration, enabling the pump to be located farther from engine heat. 814/445-3400; www.steamjenny.com.

JetstReAm oF houstoN

The X-Series mobile waterblast unit from Jetstream of Houston is designed for pipe and heat exchanger cleaning in refineries and for drilling pipe, platform and storage tank clean-ing in oilfields. The unit has a greaseless spread bearing PTO, integrated filter and water tank system for extended component life and increased operating time. Other features include the UNx fluid end system for fast conversion between 5,000 and 40,000 psi operating pressures. 800/231-8192; www.waterblast.com.

pRessuRe LiFt The Power Booster from Pressure Lift,

available in 3-, 4- and 6-inch models, provides vertical lift and long-hose capability, while shortening project time and cutting maintenance cost in pumping applications. Powered by compressed air or water, the booster handles a range of viscous liquids, from water to drilling mud and heavy municipal sludge. Made of aluminum, units are reversible, allowing for slurry suspension, potholing or breaking up crusty sludge. 972/355-0550; www.pressurelift.com.

shARk pRessuRe WAsheRs & JetteRs

The TRS-6000 pressure washer trailer from Shark Pressure Washers & Jetters fea-tures a double-axle design rated up to 6,000 pounds and has a 330-gallon polyethylene water tank. Paired with a 200-degree F hot-water, 3,500 psi pressure washer, the unit cleans heavy greases, oil and dirt (steam capability is standard) and is built to UL-1776 safety standards. Features include gasoline or diesel engine and 2- by 3-inch structural tubing with powder coat finish. Hose reel kits, toolbox, 24- or 45-gallon fuel tank and utility rack are available. 800/771-1881; www.sharkpw.com.

sioux coRp.

The SCR advanced temperature control for EN-Series, all-electric pressure washers and steam cleaners from Sioux Corp. adjusts outlet water tem-perature, extends the life of critical components and reduces maintenance costs. The SCR can control out-let temperature by ±1 degree F. It is controlled by a solid-state device. A digital readout display module shows the set and actual outlet water temperature. Up and down keys adjust the settings. 888/763-8833; www.sioux.com.

stutes eNteRpRise systems

The Stingray AFL tube bundle cleaner from Stutes Enterprise Systems features a compact, lightweight design that sets up in minutes and bolts to existing exchanger flanges. The unit accepts most flex lances, regardless of length or size, for all 10,000-, 20,000- and 40,000-pound pressure requirements. It also can be used to clean single pipes. The remote, automated flex lance positioned with remote dump system allows operators to be up to 25 feet away from high-pressure waterblasting. 866/362-9332; www.aquablasters.com.

the soiL suRgeoN iNc.

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.


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us JettiNgSafety clothing from US Jetting, designed to pro-

tect jetter operators, is rated to resist a rotary or fl at jet up to 7,500 psi and straight gun jet up to 3,000 psi. The clothing features Dyneema material that is stronger than Aramid or Kevlar and is available as jackets, trousers or complete suits. Gloves will soon be available. 800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com.

VAcALL iNdustRies The AllExcavate hydroexcava-

tor from Vacall Industries can clean frac tanks and vessels, expose under-ground utility lines and infrastructure and remove mud and dirt from drill-ing rigs and trucks. Designed and built by Gradall Industries Inc., the hydro-excavator has an 8-foot, 6-inch telescoping boom at the rear of the chassis and reaches in a 310-degree radius. The single-engine design reduces fuel consumption, eliminates emissions and reduces downtime for maintenance. Features include the AllSmartFlow CANbus system with controls inside a protective cabinet. The control enables operators to make precise adjustments while using a programmable color LCD display that relates information about engine performance, water fl ow and vacuum functions. A fully proportional pendant, wired or wireless, provides control away from the chassis. Other features include double-cyclone fi ltration and multi-stage vacuum fi ltration system. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.

contaInment systems, cleanup

coNsoLidAted FAbRicAtoRs coRp. Emergency response equipment con-

tainers or ERB from Consolidated Fabrica-tors Corp. are available in three models: stationary, ready to go and mobile. The containers enable personnel to quickly respond to hazardous waste, natural disas-ter or medical emergencies. Packages are available with a range of equipment and materials or can be custom built. 800/635-8335; www.con-fab.com.

husky poRtAbLe coNtAiNmeNt

The oil containment boom from Husky Por-table Containment has a high-tensile-strength top cable with heavy-duty ballast chain and strong connection point, enabling it to be towed and spread quickly in emergency response situations. The 18-inch, V6 boom is designed for moderate to choppy waters in lakes, rivers, bays and coastal areas. The 24-inch, V8 high-performance barrier is made for slightly choppy to rough waters in large lakes, rivers, coastal areas and ocean environments. The 36-inch V12 boom is designed for open waters and ocean environments. The boom is made from heavy-duty PVC with aluminum extrusion connectors, stainless steel hardware and anchor pins. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.

pActec The BermPac UV- and chemical-

resistant spill berm from PacTec can be fi tted with bracketed, popup or drive-thru sidewalls. Options include protec-tive ground cover and/or track guard. The berm can be used as a wash pad and as portable secondary containment for roll-off containers, frac tanks, tanker trucks, drum storage, portable pumps and emergency response vehicles. 800/272-2832; www.pactecinc.com.

sei iNdustRies Secondary containment berms from SEI

Industries’ Environmental Products Group are designed to prevent fuel or chemical spills. The Insta-Berm (L-Rod) has L-shaped rods that fold down to allow entry into the containment area by a vehicle while the Insta-Berm (Frame) is supported by an aluminum frame that is as-sembled with one tool. The Ride-Side Berm contains materials during the re-fueling of vehicles or as secondary containment for tanker vehicles. The berm has a collapsible wall for vehicle access. Tank Trays are designed for rail car containment. Options include Drip Defender all-purpose spill pad and Mini-Berm for transferring material from one small container to another. It also can be used a part of a small-scale decontamination wash station. 855/734-8265; www.sei-ind.com.

supeR pRoducts The Durasucker liquid vacuum

truck from Super Products is DOT/ASME approved for use in industrial and environmental cleanups. Featur-ing a 3,200-gallon payload capacity, the unit is designed for removing and transporting liquids, sludge and semi-solid waste. The 72-inch carbon steel cargo tank has a maximum working pressure of 35 psig internal and 15 psig external (full vacuum). The cargo tank is ASME-certifi ed and meets DOT412 specifi cation for hauling hazardous materials on the highway. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com. GoMc

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he Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International will return to Indi-anapolis Feb. 25-28, 2013, bringing

back everything that made the 2012 Expo a huge success along with some new features to help attendees get even more out of their time in Indy.

“Once a year there is a gathering of the best in the industry,” says Bob Kendall, co-founder of COLE Publishing and presi-dent of COLE, Inc. “The best manufactur-ers, dealers and suppliers meet with the best

pumpers, cleaners and service contractors. This gathering provides unequaled oppor-tunity to see, learn, grow and develop their businesses.”

Education Day will kick off the 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Expo, providing an opportunity to acquire the strategies and technical know-how to push your business or utility forward. Topics cover everything from Pump Choices and Settings to The Science and Engineering of Onsite Wastewater Treatment. Pumpers, cleaners and other

wastewater professionals will have the opportunity to learn from the industry’s top experts, gaining insight on best practices and strategies for growth and success. Education Day also facilitates free dialogue among your peers, so you can seek and share advice and experiences that competitors might otherwise keep to themselves. It’s a day dedicated to helping you expand your knowledge base and improve your craft.

The learning opportunities won’t end when the final session lets out on Mon-day afternoon. Educational seminars are also slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, and Roundtable Discussions will be held Thursday morning. In fact, this year’s Expo features one of the most expansive lineups of educational opportunities in the event’s 33-year history.

Attendees will learn about new tools, technologies and methods for solving spe-cific problems; fine-tune their knowledge of basic in-the-field practices; and learn business leadership skills that transform their performance and profit. And Expo education courses count toward continuing education credits in many states. Check out the Expo website (www.pumpershow.com) for specific information on your state.

Of course, it’s not all about the class-room. The massive display of tools, trucks and technology helps contractors stay on the cutting edge of equipment advances. The Pumper & Cleaner Expo is the only place where you meet all the major manu-facturers, kick the tires on the latest equip-ment, and network with the people who know this industry best.

A record 92 percent of attendees at the 2012 Expo said they’d be coming back in 2013, so you can be assured of gathering with the best people in the industry.

“There’s no better place to network with others who understand your busi-ness,” says Kendall. “The free exchange of knowledge and experience is priceless.

2013 Expo

Get Ready FoR IndyThe Pumper & Cleaner Expo will return to the Hoosier State in 2013

By Luke Laggis

t

“The best manufacturers, dealers and suppliers meet with the best

pumpers, cleaners and service contractors. This gathering provides

unequaled opportunity to see, learn, grow and develop their businesses.”

Bob Kendall

The 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will occupy over 550,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Indiana Convention Center in down-town Indianapolis. (Photos by Matt VanSkyhawk)

There’s no better place to learn how to be-come more profitable.”

Last year, 501 exhibitors filled over 550,000 square feet on the show floor, and the response is already up from new companies interested in the 2013 Expo. The list of exhibitors is continually updated on the Expo website, which you can also use to preview the educational sessions, study the interactive floor plan, plan your

itinerary and search for hotel rooms. Three new hotels near the airport will provide convenient accommodations for those with early or late flights.

Indy also has plenty to offer outside the Expo hall, including a wide range of museums, entertainment venues and shop-ping opportunities, and there are hundreds of restaurants in a short walking distance of the Convention Center. Find your favorite

spot to meet up with clients, colleagues and friends, and find out what “Hoosier hospi-tality” is all about.

While you’re planning your itiner-ary, be sure to keep Tuesday night open for the Industry Appreciation Party and Craig Morgan concert at the JW Marriott Hotel, connected to the Convention Center. It promises to be a great night.

In fact, the Expo promises four great days. If you haven’t been to the Expo, jump onto the website and take a look at every-thing it can offer you and your business. It’s easy to plan the trip, and you’ll walk away with a better perspective on your business and the entire industry.

See you in Indy. GOMC

Attendees pack the hallways outside the show floor just prior to the opening of the 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo. The Expo returns to Indianapolis Feb. 25-28.


he Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International will return to Indi-anapolis Feb. 25-28, 2013, bringing

back everything that made the 2012 Expo a huge success along with some new features to help attendees get even more out of their time in Indy.

“Once a year there is a gathering of the best in the industry,” says Bob Kendall, co-founder of COLE Publishing and presi-dent of COLE, Inc. “The best manufactur-ers, dealers and suppliers meet with the best

pumpers, cleaners and service contractors. This gathering provides unequaled oppor-tunity to see, learn, grow and develop their businesses.”

Education Day will kick off the 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Expo, providing an opportunity to acquire the strategies and technical know-how to push your business or utility forward. Topics cover everything from Pump Choices and Settings to The Science and Engineering of Onsite Wastewater Treatment. Pumpers, cleaners and other

wastewater professionals will have the opportunity to learn from the industry’s top experts, gaining insight on best practices and strategies for growth and success. Education Day also facilitates free dialogue among your peers, so you can seek and share advice and experiences that competitors might otherwise keep to themselves. It’s a day dedicated to helping you expand your knowledge base and improve your craft.

The learning opportunities won’t end when the final session lets out on Mon-day afternoon. Educational seminars are also slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, and Roundtable Discussions will be held Thursday morning. In fact, this year’s Expo features one of the most expansive lineups of educational opportunities in the event’s 33-year history.

Attendees will learn about new tools, technologies and methods for solving spe-cific problems; fine-tune their knowledge of basic in-the-field practices; and learn business leadership skills that transform their performance and profit. And Expo education courses count toward continuing education credits in many states. Check out the Expo website (www.pumpershow.com) for specific information on your state.

Of course, it’s not all about the class-room. The massive display of tools, trucks and technology helps contractors stay on the cutting edge of equipment advances. The Pumper & Cleaner Expo is the only place where you meet all the major manu-facturers, kick the tires on the latest equip-ment, and network with the people who know this industry best.

A record 92 percent of attendees at the 2012 Expo said they’d be coming back in 2013, so you can be assured of gathering with the best people in the industry.

“There’s no better place to network with others who understand your busi-ness,” says Kendall. “The free exchange of knowledge and experience is priceless.

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The 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will occupy over 550,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Indiana Convention Center in down-town Indianapolis. (Photos by Matt VanSkyhawk)

There’s no better place to learn how to be-come more profitable.”

Last year, 501 exhibitors filled over 550,000 square feet on the show floor, and the response is already up from new companies interested in the 2013 Expo. The list of exhibitors is continually updated on the Expo website, which you can also use to preview the educational sessions, study the interactive floor plan, plan your

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In fact, the Expo promises four great days. If you haven’t been to the Expo, jump onto the website and take a look at every-thing it can offer you and your business. It’s easy to plan the trip, and you’ll walk away with a better perspective on your business and the entire industry.

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Recent research shows that among the least-happy and least-engaged employees, the annual per-person cost of lost productiv-ity due to sick days is more than $28,000, versus only $840 among the happiest and most engaged employees. Furthermore, job stress alone is estimated to cost the U.S. industry at least $300 billion a year in absenteeism, diminished productivity, employee turnover and direct medical, legal and insurance fees.

Matt has been a manager for 16 years. Although his employees seem satisfied with their compensation, surveys conducted with them consistently show that their job satis-faction and morale are low and their stress levels are high. Matt has been well trained, but seems at a loss to help his employees feel more engaged or happy with their jobs.

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Have them write down ways in which they can sabotage themselves so that they will not accomplish those goals. Encour-age them to be honest with themselves about the kinds of self-talk or self-defeating behaviors that they have engaged in before, which contribute to not accomplishing their goals.

Give employees a sense of control over their jobs.

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Have frequent meetings with your employees directed at listening to their issues and allow them to suggest resolu-tions. Encourage workers to determine their own specific strengths and put them to use on their jobs. When this is done, employees are six times as likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than three times as likely to report excellent quality of life at their workplace.

Other examples of providing employ-ees opportunities for involvement are:

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Develop growth and development programs.

Most employees want to gain new skills and knowledge so they don’t feel stagnant in their jobs. Information pro-vided by outside experts that helps them in their jobs and in their lives can serve these needs. Providing lunchtime seminars and workshops on such topics as stress mastery, anger mastery, enhanced well-ness, communications skills, as well as cross-training them with other job skills enhances organizational effectiveness and improves work quality.

Provide recognition events.

It’s a no-brainer for companies to pro-vide top service for their customers and clients, but they often forget their most im-portant assets—their employees. Why not

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By Jack Singer

WJack Singer

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Comments or Suggestions ...

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It’s a no-brainer for companies to provide top service for their customers and clients,

but they often forget their most important assets—their employees.

Why not make employees feel as valued as your customers?

ABOUT THE AUTHORJack Singer is a licensed industrial/organizational and clinical/sport psychologist, management coach and trainer, and author of The Teacher’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide. Reach him at [email protected] or 800/497-9880.

www.gomcmag.comwww.gomcmag.com

make employees feel as valued as your cus-tomers? By acknowledging their efforts—not just their productivity—you increase employee satisfaction, morale and self-esteem. Examples of providing recognition:

•Give unpredictable rewards, such as movie tickets and gift certifi cates, for a job well done.

•Create a committee to plan special events to show appreciation for your employees.

•Provide free, healthy lunch options for employees (this also benefi ts the company by having employees stay in the building to discuss work-related issues during lunch).

•Encourage friendly com-petition off the job, such as bowling leagues, and post pictures and results around the work sites.

DO IT NOWIf you begin to employ

these potent human resources strategies into your workplace today, you will see amazing results quickly. GOMC

discussion forums, classifi eds, e-zines, etc....


e live in a stressful 24/7 society, filled with uncertainty in the job market and the economy. A large

percentage of employees admit to being un-happy with and psychologically disengaged from their jobs.

Recent research shows that among the least-happy and least-engaged employees, the annual per-person cost of lost productiv-ity due to sick days is more than $28,000, versus only $840 among the happiest and most engaged employees. Furthermore, job stress alone is estimated to cost the U.S. industry at least $300 billion a year in absenteeism, diminished productivity, employee turnover and direct medical, legal and insurance fees.

Matt has been a manager for 16 years. Although his employees seem satisfied with their compensation, surveys conducted with them consistently show that their job satis-faction and morale are low and their stress levels are high. Matt has been well trained, but seems at a loss to help his employees feel more engaged or happy with their jobs.

Because he feels helpless to change the job situation for his employees, Matt, himself, is stressed at work and is unhappy in his supervisor role. Can Matt regain his passion for his profession? Are there techniques he can use which will immediately enhance his employees’ satisfaction and morale? Absolutely!

The following are powerful prescrip-tions for enhancing employee morale and job performance and minimizing job stress:

Provide goal-setting strategies.

People are 11 times more likely to reach a goal when they write it down, as opposed to simply thinking about the goal. Have regular meetings with your team, where in addition to encouraging them to discuss their areas of discontentment, join with them in writing down specific short- and long-term goals that are action-oriented.

For example, “For this month, we will have four meetings where we will design and implement our new plan for a healthy

workplace. Your goal is to bring an idea with you to each meeting.”

Have them write down ways in which they can sabotage themselves so that they will not accomplish those goals. Encour-age them to be honest with themselves about the kinds of self-talk or self-defeating behaviors that they have engaged in before, which contribute to not accomplishing their goals.

Give employees a sense of control over their jobs.

Psychological studies show it’s impor-tant to give employees a genuine say in how to conduct their jobs. Not only does the

perception that management truly cares about their feelings have a powerful impact on their morale and degree of job engage-ment, but giving workers some control over their own schedule (such as flex time) and how to approach their work tasks dramati-cally reduces job burnout, absenteeism and turnover.

Have frequent meetings with your employees directed at listening to their issues and allow them to suggest resolu-tions. Encourage workers to determine their own specific strengths and put them to use on their jobs. When this is done, employees are six times as likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than three times as likely to report excellent quality of life at their workplace.

Other examples of providing employ-ees opportunities for involvement are:

•Self-managed work teams•Employee committees or task forces•Continuous improvement teams•A team-centered hiring process, where

employees select their peers•Participative decision-making projects

Develop growth and development programs.

Most employees want to gain new skills and knowledge so they don’t feel stagnant in their jobs. Information pro-vided by outside experts that helps them in their jobs and in their lives can serve these needs. Providing lunchtime seminars and workshops on such topics as stress mastery, anger mastery, enhanced well-ness, communications skills, as well as cross-training them with other job skills enhances organizational effectiveness and improves work quality.

Provide recognition events.

It’s a no-brainer for companies to pro-vide top service for their customers and clients, but they often forget their most im-portant assets—their employees. Why not

Building the Business

C’Mon, Get Happy!Strategies to enhance employee morale will encourage your crew to double-down in the areas of teamwork and providing top customer service

By Jack Singer

WJack Singer

Building the Business offers ideas and information to help you operate your company more efficiently and profitably. If you have a question, comment or a topic you’d like to see addressed, send an email to [email protected].

Comments or Suggestions ...

www.gomcmag.com

It’s a no-brainer for companies to provide top service for their customers and clients,

but they often forget their most important assets—their employees.

Why not make employees feel as valued as your customers?

ABOUT THE AUTHORJack Singer is a licensed industrial/organizational and clinical/sport psychologist, management coach and trainer, and author of The Teacher’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide. Reach him at [email protected] or 800/497-9880.

www.gomcmag.comwww.gomcmag.com

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•Create a committee to plan special events to show appreciation for your employees.

•Provide free, healthy lunch options for employees (this also benefi ts the company by having employees stay in the building to discuss work-related issues during lunch).

•Encourage friendly com-petition off the job, such as bowling leagues, and post pictures and results around the work sites.

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Land Application: Case Study of a Long-Term Operation

Cash for Compliance: The New Boom in Home Sewer Replacement

Trenchless Point Repairs, a Low Cost Permanent Solution

Penn State University Performs Manhole-to-Manhole Lining In-House

How to Decide What Dewatering Option is Best for You

Blower 101: The Basic Operation of the Positive Displacement Blower

Principles and Equipment of Hydro-Pneumatic Vacuum Excavation

Save Money – Move Your Business to the Cloud

Morally Bankrupt

Measuring Success Matters: Your Ads, Your Agents, Your Technicians

Benefits of Digital Side Scanning Inspection Camera Systems

Application for Sewer and Storm Nozzles

Grinder Pumps & Application

A View from the Receiving End: Regulatory Challenges in FOG Programs

Now You Smell Me, Now You Don’t: Deodorants

New Technology for Locating Sewer Line Leaks

Solve Decentralized System Malfunction Issues and Site Challenges

Presenters: Jim Anderson and Dave Gustafson

Sponsored by Onsite Installer and COLE Publishing

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One Piece Nozzles Enhance Performance and Safety

Confined Space Entry Permit and Equipment Review

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Making Emergency Response Your Business

How to Protect and Maintain Sewer Hose From Mini Jetters to Combination Units

How to be Successful in the Cleaning/CCTV Business

New Untapped Techniques to Capture Today’s Customers

10 Steps to Marketing Success

Cloud Computing for Small Business and the Field Service Industry

Chemical Grouts and Grouting Methods

Watch Your Assets – Remote Monitoring Can Save You Big Bucks

Lateral Connection Rehabilitation: Biggest Bang for the Rehabilitation Buck

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Pik Rite Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔60 Pik Rite Ln., Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 - 570-523-8174 (f) [email protected] www.pikrite.com

Pressure Lift Corporation ✔ ✔ ✔1565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067972-355-0550 (f) [email protected] www.pressurelift.com

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Arthur Products Co. ✔ ✔1140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) [email protected] www.arthurproducts.com

Electric Eel Mfg. ✔ ✔ ✔501 W. Le� el Ln., Spring� eld, OH 45501800-833-1212 - 937-323-4644 (f) [email protected] www.electriceel.com

Fluid Transfer Technology, Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3088 Wadsworth Rd., Ste. 2, Norton, OH 44203330-666-9646 - (f) [email protected] www.fttipumpparts.com

General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔1101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) [email protected] www.drainbrain.com

General Pump ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔1174 Northland Dr., Mendota Heights, MN 55120888-474-5487 - 651-454-6500 (f) [email protected] www.generalpump.com

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J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔10558 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 - 814-444-3400 (f) [email protected] www.jjbodies.com

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NLB Corp. ✔29830 Beck Rd., Wixon, MI 48393248-624-5555 - (f) [email protected] www.nlbcorp.com

Pik Rite Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔60 Pik Rite Ln., Lewisburg, PA 17837800-326-9763 - 570-523-8174 (f) [email protected] www.pikrite.com

Pressure Lift Corporation ✔ ✔ ✔1565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067972-355-0550 (f) [email protected] www.pressurelift.com

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StoneAge, Inc. ✔466 S. Skyland Dr., Durango, CO 81301866-795-1586 - 970-259-2869 (f) [email protected] www.spincattools.com

Super Products LLC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔17000 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151800-837-9711 - 262-784-7100 (f) [email protected] www.superproductsllc.com

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Arthur Products Co. ✔ ✔1140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) [email protected] www.arthurproducts.com

Electric Eel Mfg. ✔ ✔ ✔501 W. Le� el Ln., Spring� eld, OH 45501800-833-1212 - 937-323-4644 (f) [email protected] www.electriceel.com

Fluid Transfer Technology, Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3088 Wadsworth Rd., Ste. 2, Norton, OH 44203330-666-9646 - (f) [email protected] www.fttipumpparts.com

General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔1101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) [email protected] www.drainbrain.com

General Pump ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔1174 Northland Dr., Mendota Heights, MN 55120888-474-5487 - 651-454-6500 (f) [email protected] www.generalpump.com

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Hot Jet USA ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔14717 Heritage Crest Way, Riverton, UT 84065800-213-3272 - 801-545-0777 (f) [email protected] www.hotjetusa.com

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔10558 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501800-598-8552 - 814-444-3400 (f) [email protected] www.jjbodies.com

MacQueen Equipment, Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔595 Aldine St., St. Paul, MN 55104800-832-6417 - 651-645-5726 (f) [email protected] www.macqueeneq.com

Moro USA, Inc. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔PO Box 424, Union, MO 63084800-383-6304 - 412-787-8400 (f) [email protected] www.morousa.com

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The owner of McCutcheon Enterprises Inc. in Apollo, Pa., which provides transportation, disposal and on-site environmental services, found a solution in customized vacuum trucks made by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies Inc. The company took delivery of three trucks in April and May.

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Larger payLoad “We went with a blower because we serve the oil and gas industries,” Mc-

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The RighT Tool FoR The JobTo haul Marcellus Shale drilling cuttings more efficiently, McCutcheon Enterprises Inc.

turns to purpose-built units built by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.

By Ken Wysocky

Three ITI Trailer & Truck Bodies vacuum rigs help McCutcheon Enterprises collect drilling cuttings efficiently and take up less room on the job site. (Photos courtesy of McCutcheon Enterprises Inc.)

Moreover, the ITI trucks are less expensive for customers than the high-flow vac trucks. That helps McCutcheon Enterprises reduce operating expenses to stay more in line with what customers want to pay, he notes.

That’s not to say that the company no longer needs its four GapVax high-flow combo trucks. It just allows the company more flexibility to select the right truck for different applications, he says.

FITTINg THe NICHe

“These trucks fit a nice niche,” McCutcheon says. “They’re a good inter-mediate unit that works very well for us in the industry. They keep down the cost to customers and provide better service.”

The trucks’ full-opening rear doors boost productivity because they dump debris more efficiently, and don’t require hiring a contractor to suck sludge out of the bottom of the tanks. McCutcheon also lauds the improved fuel economy, which reduces operating expenses; and the stainless steel tanks, which boost long-term durability.

McCutcheon also cites the trucks’ reliability—a critical element in an in-dustry where breakdowns can cost customers thousands of dollars per hour.

“Screw up once, and you might get a warning,” he says. “Screw up twice, and you’re probably not going to get another job. They’re running on a tight schedule … to get the next stage of a rig torn down or set up. Time is money.”

Overall, McCutcheon says the three ITI trucks have established themselves as valuable pieces of equipment in a short amount of time.

“Ordering these trucks was a great decision,” he says. “They’ve proved to be the right trucks for the job—not too big and not too small. They’re just the right size to meet our customers’ objectives and help us provide great service.” GOMC

A hoist and full-opening rear hatch make unloading easier, saving time and labor associated with removing stubborn debris from conventional fixed-vacuum tanks.


s business increased in the Marcellus formation natural gas fields, Cal-vin McCutcheon faced an increasingly perplexing dilemma: How to combine the power of a high-flow combination vacuum truck with the

larger capacity of a big vacuum truck that would also help reduce drilling pad congestion—and decrease customer costs.

The owner of McCutcheon Enterprises Inc. in Apollo, Pa., which provides transportation, disposal and on-site environmental services, found a solution in customized vacuum trucks made by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies Inc. The company took delivery of three trucks in April and May.

Built on 2012 Peterbilt 367 chassis and equipped with low-emission, fuel-efficient diesel PACCAR Inc. engines, the trucks feature 4,200-gallon stainless steel tanks, a hydraulic hoist for efficient dumping through a full-opening rear door, and a 921 cfm blower made by National Vacuum Equipment Inc.

Larger payLoad “We went with a blower because we serve the oil and gas industries,” Mc-

Cutcheon says. “Pumps are good for moving liquids, but our specialty is haul-ing cuttings from drilling, so we need a little more power to move them faster from tanks or shakers into the truck tank.

“These trucks can haul much larger payloads than conventional high-flow vac trucks because there’s no extra weight from all the blowers and silencers, which take up a lot of the capacity. This design keeps the equipment weight down so we can haul more payload for customers … with fewer trips contribut-ing to less traffic on congested secondary roads.”

For some jobs, the company uses a high-flow combination truck in con-junction with multiple roll-off vacuum boxes. Crews use hoses and valves to fill the boxes with sludge, one at a time, without the truck ever shutting down. But each vacuum box also requires a roll-off truck for delivery and pickup, which contributes to congested work sites and increases manpower requirements, McCutcheon says.

“Because our ITI trucks are strong enough to pull material, we now can have just one truck entering and exiting a job site,” he explains. “We also need just one operator and one truck to do the work that used to be performed by two operators and two trucks. That leaves more employees and equipment to service more clients.”

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“We also need just one operator and one truck to do the

work that used to be performed by two operators and two

trucks. That leaves more employees and equipment to

service more clients.”

Calvin McCutcheon

McCutcheon enterprises Inc., apollo, pa.MaCHINe: Vacuum trucks custom built by ITI Trailer & Truck Bodies Inc. on 2012 Peterbilt 367 chassis

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The RighT Tool FoR The JobTo haul Marcellus Shale drilling cuttings more efficiently, McCutcheon Enterprises Inc.

turns to purpose-built units built by ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.

By Ken Wysocky

Three ITI Trailer & Truck Bodies vacuum rigs help McCutcheon Enterprises collect drilling cuttings efficiently and take up less room on the job site. (Photos courtesy of McCutcheon Enterprises Inc.)

Moreover, the ITI trucks are less expensive for customers than the high-flow vac trucks. That helps McCutcheon Enterprises reduce operating expenses to stay more in line with what customers want to pay, he notes.

That’s not to say that the company no longer needs its four GapVax high-flow combo trucks. It just allows the company more flexibility to select the right truck for different applications, he says.

FITTINg THe NICHe

“These trucks fit a nice niche,” McCutcheon says. “They’re a good inter-mediate unit that works very well for us in the industry. They keep down the cost to customers and provide better service.”

The trucks’ full-opening rear doors boost productivity because they dump debris more efficiently, and don’t require hiring a contractor to suck sludge out of the bottom of the tanks. McCutcheon also lauds the improved fuel economy, which reduces operating expenses; and the stainless steel tanks, which boost long-term durability.

McCutcheon also cites the trucks’ reliability—a critical element in an in-dustry where breakdowns can cost customers thousands of dollars per hour.

“Screw up once, and you might get a warning,” he says. “Screw up twice, and you’re probably not going to get another job. They’re running on a tight schedule … to get the next stage of a rig torn down or set up. Time is money.”

Overall, McCutcheon says the three ITI trucks have established themselves as valuable pieces of equipment in a short amount of time.

“Ordering these trucks was a great decision,” he says. “They’ve proved to be the right trucks for the job—not too big and not too small. They’re just the right size to meet our customers’ objectives and help us provide great service.” GOMC

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Tech Perspectives

From extraction through processing, equipment used in the gas, oil and mining sector is subject to some of the grimiest dirt imagin-able. a consistent pressure washing regimen keeps equipment clean, improves operator safety, promotes a professional image and maintains the value of capi-tal equipment. so says rob smith, a national sales manager with hotsy pressure Washers, in Bentonville, ark.

the company manufactures pressure washers and detergents to serve a broad range of industries, including the gas, oil and mining sector through a nationwide dealer network. smith has extensive expe-rience in arkansas, texas, Louisiana, oklahoma and missouri, where gas and oil represent the primary resource market. the area also in-cludes some coal mining operations, both above and belowground.

“For gas and oil, the majority of cleaning jobs we encounter involve the drilling fluids used to lubricate the drill bits, oil-based muds and water-based mud, which combines with equipment grease and grit,” says smith. “the oil-based mud is the tougher of the two to clean off, because it gets everywhere from the drilling platform to the equipment. it also gets splashed back and forth on everything from forklifts to trucks and front-end loaders.”

Mud, dust and fracking fluidin shale gas, the worst cleaning jobs involve fracking fluid, which splashes

and spills on everything in the vicinity of the operation, not only as it goes into the well, but also on backwash. that backwash fluid also combines with mud and dust on the site. Fracking service trucks get an extra helping of grime when they leave wet and travel on dusty roads to their next destination.

Regular pressure washing makes equipment run better, promotes professionalism and maximizes resale value By Peter Kenter

griMe Time

“The last thing you want to show the public is that your

grime-caked vehicle is dropping chunks of mud on the

highway between jobs.”

Rob Smith

A power washer is stationed in a wash bay at Frank’s Casing in Kilgore, Texas.

A pressure washer is used to clean a case running tool at Frank’s Casing. (Photos courtesy of Hotsy Pressure Washers)

“dust and oil can quickly build up on any resource sector equipment, causing it to overheat and even shut down,” says smith. “cleaning is a neces-sary process that needs to be applied consistently.”

smith says that equipment design has evolved significantly to cater to the resource sector since the company produced its first pressure washers in the early 1970s.

“originally the pressure washing units employed a gasoline engine in the hot water section of the machine,” he says. “But because those models present-ed an open flame on the burner unit and the possibility of sparks, they needed to be kept 200 feet or more away from the rig. You would have to extend a hose to deliver the hot water to the business end of the cleaning job.”

the company developed diesel-oil-fired pressure washers, which eliminat-ed the spark and allowed the units to sit closer to the rig, but finally settled on electric units for maximum compatibility with oil field work.

“the pressure washers are now available with an electric pump for pres-sure and electrically heated water,” says smith. “there are plenty of electrical outlets and freshwater outlets located on the rigs, so it allows operators to place the electric hot-water washers right up on the drilling platform. in many cases, they’re mounted right to the drilling platform, so when they break down the rig it takes away that concern of having to remove the pressure washer and possibly losing or replacing it between setups.”

Washing under pressure

pressure washing manufacturers have their own designs for the equipment wash cycle, which consists of soap application and the follow-up rinse. to deal effectively with oil-based drilling muds, the hotsy units apply soap at high pres-sure and then rinse at high pressure, as well.

“the rig-mounted units produce significant pressure,” says smith. “they put out 4 gallons a minute of 200-degree water at 3,000 psi.”

the rules of effective pressure washing are similar to those taught to ado-lescents in grade school hygiene classes. “in pressure washing, you always apply the soap to any equipment from the bottom up and then rinse it from the top

down,” says smith. “it doesn’t matter if it’s a drill, a section of the rig or a field vehicle.”

on drilling rigs, cleaning is a constant operation undertaken by rig hands and toolpushers who attack the areas of greatest buildup as they observe them. electric power washers are ideal for these jobs because there’s no startup and shutdown procedure required. “they can just pull out the washer gun and wash any part of the rig immediately,” says smith.

as rigs are torn down, they’re generally cleaned by rig washing contractors who specialize in the heavy-duty dirt and grease that accumulates in areas that are harder to reach during drilling operations.

“these guys bring in the larger trailer-mounted units that can fire out 10 gallons of cleaning power per minute,” says smith. “it’s a complete and thorough cleaning of every piece of the rig as it’s disassembled. they’ll even clean every length of drill pipe inside and out before they’ll let it get back on the highway.”

Car wash operators have long claimed a clean car drives better. In the gas, oil and mining sector, a clean vehicle is not only a signal to

clients that your company is interested in presenting a professional image, it also adds considerably to equipment longevity and increases resale value.

“The last thing you want to show the public is that your grime-caked vehicle is dropping chunks of mud on the highway between jobs,” says Rob Smith, a national sales manager with Hotsy Pressure Washers. “On the maintenance side, you need to ask yourself whether you think that a mechanic is more likely to want to get near a truck that has been consistently cleaned or one that’s weighed down with layers of dirt. Diagnosing a problem can also be difficult when you can’t actually see the part that needs to be replaced or worked on.”

Vehicles are most often cleaned using stationary wash bays, which are purpose-designed from standard components to suit the application. These components include anything from the pressure washers themselves, to wash wands, nozzles, overhead booms, hose reels, hose trolleys, automatic undercarriage cleaners and containment pits for wastewater. Coal mining wash bays, whether above or belowground, will feature water heated by electricity, while the water in other wash bays is heated with natural gas or liquid propane.

designing a Wash bay

“The advantage in designing your own wash bay is that you can decide how many people are going to be washing a certain number of vehicles at a time, and what makes the most economic sense for your operation,” says Smith. “The idea here is to make sure that the system you design isn’t more extensive than you really need. Do you want 5 gallons a minute at 300 psi for one worker, or 10 gallons a minute at the same pressure for two workers? Do you need one small bay for one operator, or 10 bays in a row, so 20 workers can wash vehicles simultaneously? We try to optimize the design size for the client, who can always choose to add another bay later on if necessary.”

Various accessories are used to clean a wide area or get into the nooks and crannies of the vehicle. These range from spray nozzles covering a 40-degree range to pencil point nozzles that focus all their energy on tough grime. Other nozzles spin to provide sprays that attack dirt from all sides.

On really tough jobs, for instance, a truck covered with baked-on drilling mud, a little pretreatment with a foaming agent will help to soften dirty deposits. Smith says the process should take no longer than five minutes.

In smaller operations, mechanics may be assigned to clean the vehicles themselves, prior to servicing. “But in general, they’re mechanics, not wash guys,” Smith notes. “The cleaner the vehicle is before it gets to them, the better the job they’re going to deliver.”

Do You NeeD aN equiPmeNt WaSh BaY?

A worker uses a hot-water washer from Hotsy to clean a frac truck in Kilgore, Texas.


Tech Perspectives

From extraction through processing, equipment used in the gas, oil and mining sector is subject to some of the grimiest dirt imagin-able. a consistent pressure washing regimen keeps equipment clean, improves operator safety, promotes a professional image and maintains the value of capi-tal equipment. so says rob smith, a national sales manager with hotsy pressure Washers, in Bentonville, ark.

the company manufactures pressure washers and detergents to serve a broad range of industries, including the gas, oil and mining sector through a nationwide dealer network. smith has extensive expe-rience in arkansas, texas, Louisiana, oklahoma and missouri, where gas and oil represent the primary resource market. the area also in-cludes some coal mining operations, both above and belowground.

“For gas and oil, the majority of cleaning jobs we encounter involve the drilling fluids used to lubricate the drill bits, oil-based muds and water-based mud, which combines with equipment grease and grit,” says smith. “the oil-based mud is the tougher of the two to clean off, because it gets everywhere from the drilling platform to the equipment. it also gets splashed back and forth on everything from forklifts to trucks and front-end loaders.”

Mud, dust and fracking fluidin shale gas, the worst cleaning jobs involve fracking fluid, which splashes

and spills on everything in the vicinity of the operation, not only as it goes into the well, but also on backwash. that backwash fluid also combines with mud and dust on the site. Fracking service trucks get an extra helping of grime when they leave wet and travel on dusty roads to their next destination.

Regular pressure washing makes equipment run better, promotes professionalism and maximizes resale value By Peter Kenter

griMe Time

“The last thing you want to show the public is that your

grime-caked vehicle is dropping chunks of mud on the

highway between jobs.”

Rob Smith

A power washer is stationed in a wash bay at Frank’s Casing in Kilgore, Texas.

A pressure washer is used to clean a case running tool at Frank’s Casing. (Photos courtesy of Hotsy Pressure Washers)

“dust and oil can quickly build up on any resource sector equipment, causing it to overheat and even shut down,” says smith. “cleaning is a neces-sary process that needs to be applied consistently.”

smith says that equipment design has evolved significantly to cater to the resource sector since the company produced its first pressure washers in the early 1970s.

“originally the pressure washing units employed a gasoline engine in the hot water section of the machine,” he says. “But because those models present-ed an open flame on the burner unit and the possibility of sparks, they needed to be kept 200 feet or more away from the rig. You would have to extend a hose to deliver the hot water to the business end of the cleaning job.”

the company developed diesel-oil-fired pressure washers, which eliminat-ed the spark and allowed the units to sit closer to the rig, but finally settled on electric units for maximum compatibility with oil field work.

“the pressure washers are now available with an electric pump for pres-sure and electrically heated water,” says smith. “there are plenty of electrical outlets and freshwater outlets located on the rigs, so it allows operators to place the electric hot-water washers right up on the drilling platform. in many cases, they’re mounted right to the drilling platform, so when they break down the rig it takes away that concern of having to remove the pressure washer and possibly losing or replacing it between setups.”

Washing under pressure

pressure washing manufacturers have their own designs for the equipment wash cycle, which consists of soap application and the follow-up rinse. to deal effectively with oil-based drilling muds, the hotsy units apply soap at high pres-sure and then rinse at high pressure, as well.

“the rig-mounted units produce significant pressure,” says smith. “they put out 4 gallons a minute of 200-degree water at 3,000 psi.”

the rules of effective pressure washing are similar to those taught to ado-lescents in grade school hygiene classes. “in pressure washing, you always apply the soap to any equipment from the bottom up and then rinse it from the top

down,” says smith. “it doesn’t matter if it’s a drill, a section of the rig or a field vehicle.”

on drilling rigs, cleaning is a constant operation undertaken by rig hands and toolpushers who attack the areas of greatest buildup as they observe them. electric power washers are ideal for these jobs because there’s no startup and shutdown procedure required. “they can just pull out the washer gun and wash any part of the rig immediately,” says smith.

as rigs are torn down, they’re generally cleaned by rig washing contractors who specialize in the heavy-duty dirt and grease that accumulates in areas that are harder to reach during drilling operations.

“these guys bring in the larger trailer-mounted units that can fire out 10 gallons of cleaning power per minute,” says smith. “it’s a complete and thorough cleaning of every piece of the rig as it’s disassembled. they’ll even clean every length of drill pipe inside and out before they’ll let it get back on the highway.”

Car wash operators have long claimed a clean car drives better. In the gas, oil and mining sector, a clean vehicle is not only a signal to

clients that your company is interested in presenting a professional image, it also adds considerably to equipment longevity and increases resale value.

“The last thing you want to show the public is that your grime-caked vehicle is dropping chunks of mud on the highway between jobs,” says Rob Smith, a national sales manager with Hotsy Pressure Washers. “On the maintenance side, you need to ask yourself whether you think that a mechanic is more likely to want to get near a truck that has been consistently cleaned or one that’s weighed down with layers of dirt. Diagnosing a problem can also be difficult when you can’t actually see the part that needs to be replaced or worked on.”

Vehicles are most often cleaned using stationary wash bays, which are purpose-designed from standard components to suit the application. These components include anything from the pressure washers themselves, to wash wands, nozzles, overhead booms, hose reels, hose trolleys, automatic undercarriage cleaners and containment pits for wastewater. Coal mining wash bays, whether above or belowground, will feature water heated by electricity, while the water in other wash bays is heated with natural gas or liquid propane.

designing a Wash bay

“The advantage in designing your own wash bay is that you can decide how many people are going to be washing a certain number of vehicles at a time, and what makes the most economic sense for your operation,” says Smith. “The idea here is to make sure that the system you design isn’t more extensive than you really need. Do you want 5 gallons a minute at 300 psi for one worker, or 10 gallons a minute at the same pressure for two workers? Do you need one small bay for one operator, or 10 bays in a row, so 20 workers can wash vehicles simultaneously? We try to optimize the design size for the client, who can always choose to add another bay later on if necessary.”

Various accessories are used to clean a wide area or get into the nooks and crannies of the vehicle. These range from spray nozzles covering a 40-degree range to pencil point nozzles that focus all their energy on tough grime. Other nozzles spin to provide sprays that attack dirt from all sides.

On really tough jobs, for instance, a truck covered with baked-on drilling mud, a little pretreatment with a foaming agent will help to soften dirty deposits. Smith says the process should take no longer than five minutes.

In smaller operations, mechanics may be assigned to clean the vehicles themselves, prior to servicing. “But in general, they’re mechanics, not wash guys,” Smith notes. “The cleaner the vehicle is before it gets to them, the better the job they’re going to deliver.”

Do You NeeD aN equiPmeNt WaSh BaY?

A worker uses a hot-water washer from Hotsy to clean a frac truck in Kilgore, Texas.


the right soap

different detergent formulations target different types of dirt such as oil-based drilling mud, caked-on grease and grime, or carbon-based deposits such as road film and exhaust stains. these formulations are generally safe on all sur-faces, but some higher-strength detergent combinations are not recommended for use on fine finishes, fine-painted surfaces, aluminum, galvanized metal or magnesium. some formulations are also more suited to outdoor cleaning, while others are better suited to indoor work.

“We developed a couple of products specifically to meet the requirements of the oil and gas industry, such as a detergent that’s biodegradable and has a lower ph, below 10.5, so that the detergent is not caustic if it comes in contact with the skin,” says smith.

the company’s pressure washing equipment is designed for operator safe-ty. equipment design is approved by the electronics & telematics Laboratory to underwriters Laboratory standards. producing hot water at extremely high pressures, a power washer can potentially both cut and burn an operator.

“We already assume that the operator is wearing steel-toed boots, gloves and safety glasses,” says smith. “caustic detergents will require the use of a respirator and apron, but detergents with low ph don’t require any special breathing protection. some of our safety design features include a dead man’s trigger on the wash gun that turns off automatically if the hand releases the mechanism. the wands themselves are 36 inches long—longer than the hu-man arm—so that it becomes difficult to turn the jet toward yourself.”

planning an effective pressure washing maintenance schedule requires op-erators only to acknowledge the type of simple advice a father might offer about taking care of a home workshop. if dirt is accumulating on equipment, you’re not cleaning fast enough.

“cleaning more often is better,” says smith. “pressure washing is all about not letting the dirt get ahead of you.” GomC Comments or Suggestions ...

Is there an emerging technology in the gas, oil or mining industries you’d like us to investigate in Tech Perspectives? Send your questions and story suggestions to [email protected].

“The oil-based mud is the tougher of the two to clean off,

because it gets everywhere from the drilling platform to

the equipment. It also gets splashed back and forth on

everything from forklifts to trucks and front-end loaders.”

Rob Smith

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different detergent formulations target different types of dirt such as oil-based drilling mud, caked-on grease and grime, or carbon-based deposits such as road film and exhaust stains. these formulations are generally safe on all sur-faces, but some higher-strength detergent combinations are not recommended for use on fine finishes, fine-painted surfaces, aluminum, galvanized metal or magnesium. some formulations are also more suited to outdoor cleaning, while others are better suited to indoor work.

“We developed a couple of products specifically to meet the requirements of the oil and gas industry, such as a detergent that’s biodegradable and has a lower ph, below 10.5, so that the detergent is not caustic if it comes in contact with the skin,” says smith.

the company’s pressure washing equipment is designed for operator safe-ty. equipment design is approved by the electronics & telematics Laboratory to underwriters Laboratory standards. producing hot water at extremely high pressures, a power washer can potentially both cut and burn an operator.

“We already assume that the operator is wearing steel-toed boots, gloves and safety glasses,” says smith. “caustic detergents will require the use of a respirator and apron, but detergents with low ph don’t require any special breathing protection. some of our safety design features include a dead man’s trigger on the wash gun that turns off automatically if the hand releases the mechanism. the wands themselves are 36 inches long—longer than the hu-man arm—so that it becomes difficult to turn the jet toward yourself.”

planning an effective pressure washing maintenance schedule requires op-erators only to acknowledge the type of simple advice a father might offer about taking care of a home workshop. if dirt is accumulating on equipment, you’re not cleaning fast enough.

“cleaning more often is better,” says smith. “pressure washing is all about not letting the dirt get ahead of you.” GomC Comments or Suggestions ...

Is there an emerging technology in the gas, oil or mining industries you’d like us to investigate in Tech Perspectives? Send your questions and story suggestions to [email protected].

“The oil-based mud is the tougher of the two to clean off,

because it gets everywhere from the drilling platform to

the equipment. It also gets splashed back and forth on

everything from forklifts to trucks and front-end loaders.”

Rob Smith


rop into any hardware store or home improvement center and you’re likely to find aisles full

of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what exactly does that mean for contractor users? Simply put, ergonomics is the science of de-signing and producing tools, furniture and other work-related implements to improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discom-fort, fatigue and risk of injury.

Ergonomically enhanced tools can in-clude helpful features like angled handles, padded handgrips and non-slip coatings. However, no matter how impressive a tool’s design is, it’s almost impossible for it to be universally ergonomic since human phy-siques and project applications vary greatly from one to the next.

Whether you’re shopping for ergonom-ic tools or just trying to select the right one for the job from an existing collection, the key things to consider are whether or not the tool fits your hand, how well it suits the job being done, and if it prevents you from straining in ways that could lead to injury. Regardless of how user-friendly a tool is pur-ported to be, the most important deciding factor in what makes a tool ergonomic is, ultimately, you.

To make the decision process a little easier, here are some guidelines for choosing the right ergonomic hand tool for your body type … and the job at hand:

•Because finger size and placement differs for every user, avoid using tools whose handles have built-in finger grooves. When fingers don’t naturally align with grooves, excessive pressure from the raised groove edges can cause discomfort and injury.

•Choose tools with handles that are cov-ered in a soft material, like foam or flexible plastic. Cushioned handles are not only comfortable for long hours of use, but they provide a much firmer grip and cut down on slippage. Hard-handled tools can be quickly and inexpensively converted by adding a soft sleeve.

•Ensure tool handles are free from sharp edges and seams that might irritate or cut the hands.

•When selecting double-handle gripping and cutting tools, opt for ones with spring-loaded handles that will automatically return to the open position.

• If you need to forcefully pinch or grip an object for an extended time, prevent mus-cle strain by switching from standard pli-ers to a clamp or grip.

•Only use tools that allow you to work with your wrist in a straight position.

•For tasks that require force, such as torqu-ing screws and nuts, hammering and heavy chiseling, choose single-handle tools with handle diameters from 1 1/4 to 2 inches. Larger handles allow fingers to wrap comfortably around the tool in a power grip, which prevents slippage and reduces stress and impact on hands, fin-gers and wrists.

•For tasks that call for more precision and delicacy (like fine chiseling and driving miniature screws), opt for single-handle tools whose grips fall within the 1/4- to 1/2-inch range. The smaller diameter

handles make it easy to comfortably grip tools between the fingertips without over-exerting fingers, knuckle joints or hand muscles.

• Just as grip diameter affects work with single-handle tools, the grip span of pli-ers, snips, cable cutters and other double- handle tools can either make your job easier or cause hand fatigue. For maxi-mum comfort and efficiency for tasks requiring more force (like gripping with large pliers, cutting wires, or snipping through sheet metal), choose tools with a maximum “open” grip span of 3 1/2 inches, and a “closed” grip span no less than 2 inches across.

•Detailed jobs involving grasping small parts and components with pincers, twee-zers or tongs are best done with double-handle tools whose grip spans range from no less than 1 inch (closed) to no more than 3 inches (open).

•When a work space is tight but the task at hand requires a good deal of force, opt for “power grip” tools (with handle diam-eters from 1 1/4 to 2 inches), which are grasped with the entire hand instead of just pinched between the fingertips. This type of grip lets you finish the job in far less time, with far less physical stress.

•Tool length should also be matched to space constraints. Excessively long tools can force you to assume awkward work postures and wrist positions when you’re trying to reach components in cramped areas. Instead, choose short-handled tools that give you the freedom to meet the tar-get work area directly, while keeping your wrist straight.

•The palms of your hands are full of pres-sure-sensitive nerves and blood vessels, and in order to avoid damaging these during high-force tasks, it’s important to make sure that the handles of your tools are long enough that their ends won’t press into your palms. To measure, hold your hand palm-up, with fingers together and thumb against the side of your hand. As long as the tool’s handle is longer than the widest part of your hand (the span from the outer edge of your pinkie to the outer edge of your thumb), it’s safe to use. GOMC

Safety First

Tool RulesErgonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it

By Paul Holstein

D

ABOUT THE AUTHORPaul Holstein is the co-founder and COO of CableOrganizer.com. He may be reached through the company’s website located at www.CableOrganizer.com.

Ergonomics is the science of designing and

producing tools, furniture and other work-related

implements to improve a worker’s efficiency while

reducing discomfort, fatigue and risk of injury.

Paul Holstein


rop into any hardware store or home improvement center and you’re likely to find aisles full

of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what exactly does that mean for contractor users? Simply put, ergonomics is the science of de-signing and producing tools, furniture and other work-related implements to improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discom-fort, fatigue and risk of injury.

Ergonomically enhanced tools can in-clude helpful features like angled handles, padded handgrips and non-slip coatings. However, no matter how impressive a tool’s design is, it’s almost impossible for it to be universally ergonomic since human phy-siques and project applications vary greatly from one to the next.

Whether you’re shopping for ergonom-ic tools or just trying to select the right one for the job from an existing collection, the key things to consider are whether or not the tool fits your hand, how well it suits the job being done, and if it prevents you from straining in ways that could lead to injury. Regardless of how user-friendly a tool is pur-ported to be, the most important deciding factor in what makes a tool ergonomic is, ultimately, you.

To make the decision process a little easier, here are some guidelines for choosing the right ergonomic hand tool for your body type … and the job at hand:

•Because finger size and placement differs for every user, avoid using tools whose handles have built-in finger grooves. When fingers don’t naturally align with grooves, excessive pressure from the raised groove edges can cause discomfort and injury.

•Choose tools with handles that are cov-ered in a soft material, like foam or flexible plastic. Cushioned handles are not only comfortable for long hours of use, but they provide a much firmer grip and cut down on slippage. Hard-handled tools can be quickly and inexpensively converted by adding a soft sleeve.

•Ensure tool handles are free from sharp edges and seams that might irritate or cut the hands.

•When selecting double-handle gripping and cutting tools, opt for ones with spring-loaded handles that will automatically return to the open position.

• If you need to forcefully pinch or grip an object for an extended time, prevent mus-cle strain by switching from standard pli-ers to a clamp or grip.

•Only use tools that allow you to work with your wrist in a straight position.

•For tasks that require force, such as torqu-ing screws and nuts, hammering and heavy chiseling, choose single-handle tools with handle diameters from 1 1/4 to 2 inches. Larger handles allow fingers to wrap comfortably around the tool in a power grip, which prevents slippage and reduces stress and impact on hands, fin-gers and wrists.

•For tasks that call for more precision and delicacy (like fine chiseling and driving miniature screws), opt for single-handle tools whose grips fall within the 1/4- to 1/2-inch range. The smaller diameter

handles make it easy to comfortably grip tools between the fingertips without over-exerting fingers, knuckle joints or hand muscles.

• Just as grip diameter affects work with single-handle tools, the grip span of pli-ers, snips, cable cutters and other double- handle tools can either make your job easier or cause hand fatigue. For maxi-mum comfort and efficiency for tasks requiring more force (like gripping with large pliers, cutting wires, or snipping through sheet metal), choose tools with a maximum “open” grip span of 3 1/2 inches, and a “closed” grip span no less than 2 inches across.

•Detailed jobs involving grasping small parts and components with pincers, twee-zers or tongs are best done with double-handle tools whose grip spans range from no less than 1 inch (closed) to no more than 3 inches (open).

•When a work space is tight but the task at hand requires a good deal of force, opt for “power grip” tools (with handle diam-eters from 1 1/4 to 2 inches), which are grasped with the entire hand instead of just pinched between the fingertips. This type of grip lets you finish the job in far less time, with far less physical stress.

•Tool length should also be matched to space constraints. Excessively long tools can force you to assume awkward work postures and wrist positions when you’re trying to reach components in cramped areas. Instead, choose short-handled tools that give you the freedom to meet the tar-get work area directly, while keeping your wrist straight.

•The palms of your hands are full of pres-sure-sensitive nerves and blood vessels, and in order to avoid damaging these during high-force tasks, it’s important to make sure that the handles of your tools are long enough that their ends won’t press into your palms. To measure, hold your hand palm-up, with fingers together and thumb against the side of your hand. As long as the tool’s handle is longer than the widest part of your hand (the span from the outer edge of your pinkie to the outer edge of your thumb), it’s safe to use. GOMC

Safety First

Tool RulesErgonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it

By Paul Holstein

D

ABOUT THE AUTHORPaul Holstein is the co-founder and COO of CableOrganizer.com. He may be reached through the company’s website located at www.CableOrganizer.com.

Ergonomics is the science of designing and

producing tools, furniture and other work-related

implements to improve a worker’s efficiency while

reducing discomfort, fatigue and risk of injury.

Paul Holstein

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PumP SolutionS GrouP launcheS webSiteS

Pump Solutions Group launched its new website, www.psgdover.com. The site is part of PSG’s “One Compa-ny-One Customer” brand image. The initiative demonstrates PSG’s commit-ment to one common voice and image for all of its pump brands. The company also launched new sites for Blackmer (www.blackmer.com), Neptune (www.neptune1.com), Wilden (www.wilden-pump.com), EnviroGear (www.envirogearpump.com), Griswold Pump Co. (www.griswoldpump.com) and Mouvex (www.mouvex.com) as well as a new corporate brochure.

Sor achieveS iP68 ratinG, nameS rePreSentativeS

SOR Inc. achieved IP68 rating in up to 100 feet of continuous submersion for its 805PT electronic pressure transmitter. The rating ensures protection against dust and moisture. SOR also named two representatives to serve the Midwest. Duncan Co. will cover Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Miller Mechanical Specialties will be the Nebraska representative for SOR’s level, pressure, temperature, flow measurement and control devices.

rohr acquireS iDreco aSSetS

Rohr International Dredge Holdings Inc., subsidiary of Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, acquired the principal business assets of IDRECO GmbH, in-cluding its current backlog, inventory and all associated intellectual property. IDRECO will remain based in Heerenberg, The Netherlands, and operate as a newly formed subsidiary of Rohr International Dredge Holdings, named IDRECO B.V.

Gennx360 caPital PartnerS acquireS Schramm

GenNx360 Capital Partners partnered with company management to acquire Schramm Inc., a West Chester, Pa.-based manufacturer of mobile, land-based drilling rigs. Capital Partners is a private equity firm that focuses on opportunities in the oil and gas services sector and is headquartered in New York with offices in Seattle and Boston.

oriGinoil extractS alGae from ProDuceD water

OriginOil has successfully tested its Single Step Extraction process to remove solids, soluble organics and emulsified liquids from water in a single, chemical-free, low-energy step. Currently used in the algae sector, oil and gas companies, by applying the same principle, may be able to extract harmful chemicals and petrochemicals from produced water.

leonarD Green acquireS tank holDinG corP.

Leonard Green & Partners acquired Tank Holding Corp., including polyethylene tank manufacturers Snyder Industries and Norwesco. THC’s executive management team, co-CEOs Tom Smith and Tom O’Connell, are investors in the transaction and will continue to lead the company.

GribbinS winS toyota Safety awarD

Gribbins Insulation, Evansville, Ind., received the Supplier Safety Award from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. Gribbins was selected based on its ability to meet and exceed Toyota safety expecta-tions in 2011.

D&w DieSel acquireS fleetSource

D&W Diesel purchased the assets of the Fleetsource Co. in Clifford, N.J. This is the third Fleet-source location acquired by the re-manufacturer of diesel engine com-ponents and tank truck equipment.

reD valve offerS ProDuct cataloG

Red Valve’s 28-page condensed catalog includes the latest information on its quality pinch valves, Tide-flex check valves, non-clogging air diffusers, Redflex expansion joints and other flow control products. The catalog includes product dimensions and applications.

ParcelPoint SPatial Data exPanDS GeoGraPhic coveraGe

ParcelPoint spatial data expanded its geographic coverage to 131 million unique parcels. Boundaries and points are used to identify the exact geographic locations of individual properties for routing, mapping and assessing field assets by the oil and gas industry and pipeline companies. The database covers 2,296 counties in the United States, representing 93.6 percent of the U.S. population, and is updated quarterly.

ruGby launcheS interactive webSite

Rugby Mfg. launched an interac-tive website, www.rugbymfg.com, fea-turing its complete line of Class 3-7 dump truck bodies, landscape bod-ies, platform bodies, truck and trailer hoists, related truck equipment and accessories.

Greater yielD nameS roSenblum to heaD enerGy Sector

Greater Yield, a Dallas-based provider of transformation solutions, added a specialty practice to service the energy industry under Paul Rosenblum, senior knowledge leader. The company’s energy practice will serve the petroleum and renewable energy sectors, including equipment, materials and service compa-nies in its supply chain.

coxreelS moveS to new manufacturinG facility

Coxreels moved to a new manufacturing facility in Tempe, Ariz. The location provides about 50 percent more production space for its fabrication, machine and welding departments.

Duoline offerS lininG SyStemS viDeo

Duoline Technologies, provider of fiberglass internal lining systems, offers a video that demonstrates how the life of oilfield tubulars can be extended in corrosive environments (www.duoline.com/ContentGather.cfm?navid=23&sublinkid=86). The video also includes information on the proper installation of the liner.

Industry News

vac-con launcheS municiPal, contractor webSite

Vac-Con launched a new website (www.vac-con.com) for the municipal and contractor markets. The site includes product demonstra-tions, equipment photos and product informa-tion as well as dealer information pages.

hanSon PreSSure PiPe exPanDS manufacturinG facilitieS

Hanson Pressure Pipe expanded the manufacturing facilities at its Palat-ka, Fla., plant. The expansion enables the facility to produce larger-diameter, longer-laying lengths of B-303 bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe.

GSe environmental featureD on worlD’S GreateSt!...

GSE Environmental, manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, was featured on the World’s Greatest!... television show on the ION Television Network. The show focuses on how the company pro-vides environmental solutions to its customers. The episode aired in June and can be viewed at www.gseworld.com.

ervin equiPment exPanDS ServiceS

Ervin Equipment, supplier of new and pre-owned transportation equip-ment, expanded its services and expertise to better serve the oil and gas industry across the United States, including the Bakken region, Utica Shale, Eagle Ford Shale and Marcellus Shale. Ervin’s equipment fleet includes vac-uum trailers, pneumatic trailers, belly dumps, tanks, flatbeds and removable gooseneck trailers.

imPerial inDuStrieS hoStS wlwca traininG SeSSionS

Imperial Industries held training sessions for the Summer Conference of the Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers Association (WLWCA). Groups of 12-15 guests rotated among six training sites throughout the day. The event was sponsored by Imperial Industries, V & H Inc., Mid-State Truck, V & H Automotive and National Vacuum Equipment.

arieS nameS SoutheaStern equiPment ohio DiStributor

Aries Industries named Southeastern Equipment Co. a distributor for its pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment in Ohio. The line includes pipeline and sewer cameras, deep well and bore hole cameras, lateral rein-statement cutters and sealing/grout systems, as well as surveying equipment.

orenco launcheS multilinGual web PortalOrenco Systems added a multilingual Web portal, translated into Portu-

guese and Spanish and soon to include French, to its website, www.orenco.com. The Web portal includes links to translations of key product brochures.

alfa laval acquireS Gamajet

Alfa Laval acquired Gamajet Cleaning Systems, forming a new company, Alfa Laval Tank Equipment Inc. It will operate as Gamajet Cleaning Systems and remain in Exton, Pa. Robert Delaney, president of Gamajet, was named president of the new company. Alfa Laval’s existing line of tank cleaning equipment, Toftejorg, was absorbed by the new company for North America. Sales, support and service of Toftejorg equipment will be handled at Gamajet’s Exton office. GOMC

Send in your industry news Send your company’s latest business news to [email protected]. Newsworthy items may include business expansion, honors and awards, new contract announcements, employee promotions and executive hires, and new services. You may send high-resolution digital photos with the news releases.

tell uS what iS new!


PumP SolutionS GrouP launcheS webSiteS

Pump Solutions Group launched its new website, www.psgdover.com. The site is part of PSG’s “One Compa-ny-One Customer” brand image. The initiative demonstrates PSG’s commit-ment to one common voice and image for all of its pump brands. The company also launched new sites for Blackmer (www.blackmer.com), Neptune (www.neptune1.com), Wilden (www.wilden-pump.com), EnviroGear (www.envirogearpump.com), Griswold Pump Co. (www.griswoldpump.com) and Mouvex (www.mouvex.com) as well as a new corporate brochure.

Sor achieveS iP68 ratinG, nameS rePreSentativeS

SOR Inc. achieved IP68 rating in up to 100 feet of continuous submersion for its 805PT electronic pressure transmitter. The rating ensures protection against dust and moisture. SOR also named two representatives to serve the Midwest. Duncan Co. will cover Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Miller Mechanical Specialties will be the Nebraska representative for SOR’s level, pressure, temperature, flow measurement and control devices.

rohr acquireS iDreco aSSetS

Rohr International Dredge Holdings Inc., subsidiary of Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, acquired the principal business assets of IDRECO GmbH, in-cluding its current backlog, inventory and all associated intellectual property. IDRECO will remain based in Heerenberg, The Netherlands, and operate as a newly formed subsidiary of Rohr International Dredge Holdings, named IDRECO B.V.

Gennx360 caPital PartnerS acquireS Schramm

GenNx360 Capital Partners partnered with company management to acquire Schramm Inc., a West Chester, Pa.-based manufacturer of mobile, land-based drilling rigs. Capital Partners is a private equity firm that focuses on opportunities in the oil and gas services sector and is headquartered in New York with offices in Seattle and Boston.

oriGinoil extractS alGae from ProDuceD water

OriginOil has successfully tested its Single Step Extraction process to remove solids, soluble organics and emulsified liquids from water in a single, chemical-free, low-energy step. Currently used in the algae sector, oil and gas companies, by applying the same principle, may be able to extract harmful chemicals and petrochemicals from produced water.

leonarD Green acquireS tank holDinG corP.

Leonard Green & Partners acquired Tank Holding Corp., including polyethylene tank manufacturers Snyder Industries and Norwesco. THC’s executive management team, co-CEOs Tom Smith and Tom O’Connell, are investors in the transaction and will continue to lead the company.

GribbinS winS toyota Safety awarD

Gribbins Insulation, Evansville, Ind., received the Supplier Safety Award from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. Gribbins was selected based on its ability to meet and exceed Toyota safety expecta-tions in 2011.

D&w DieSel acquireS fleetSource

D&W Diesel purchased the assets of the Fleetsource Co. in Clifford, N.J. This is the third Fleet-source location acquired by the re-manufacturer of diesel engine com-ponents and tank truck equipment.

reD valve offerS ProDuct cataloG

Red Valve’s 28-page condensed catalog includes the latest information on its quality pinch valves, Tide-flex check valves, non-clogging air diffusers, Redflex expansion joints and other flow control products. The catalog includes product dimensions and applications.

ParcelPoint SPatial Data exPanDS GeoGraPhic coveraGe

ParcelPoint spatial data expanded its geographic coverage to 131 million unique parcels. Boundaries and points are used to identify the exact geographic locations of individual properties for routing, mapping and assessing field assets by the oil and gas industry and pipeline companies. The database covers 2,296 counties in the United States, representing 93.6 percent of the U.S. population, and is updated quarterly.

ruGby launcheS interactive webSite

Rugby Mfg. launched an interac-tive website, www.rugbymfg.com, fea-turing its complete line of Class 3-7 dump truck bodies, landscape bod-ies, platform bodies, truck and trailer hoists, related truck equipment and accessories.

Greater yielD nameS roSenblum to heaD enerGy Sector

Greater Yield, a Dallas-based provider of transformation solutions, added a specialty practice to service the energy industry under Paul Rosenblum, senior knowledge leader. The company’s energy practice will serve the petroleum and renewable energy sectors, including equipment, materials and service compa-nies in its supply chain.

coxreelS moveS to new manufacturinG facility

Coxreels moved to a new manufacturing facility in Tempe, Ariz. The location provides about 50 percent more production space for its fabrication, machine and welding departments.

Duoline offerS lininG SyStemS viDeo

Duoline Technologies, provider of fiberglass internal lining systems, offers a video that demonstrates how the life of oilfield tubulars can be extended in corrosive environments (www.duoline.com/ContentGather.cfm?navid=23&sublinkid=86). The video also includes information on the proper installation of the liner.

Industry News

vac-con launcheS municiPal, contractor webSite

Vac-Con launched a new website (www.vac-con.com) for the municipal and contractor markets. The site includes product demonstra-tions, equipment photos and product informa-tion as well as dealer information pages.

hanSon PreSSure PiPe exPanDS manufacturinG facilitieS

Hanson Pressure Pipe expanded the manufacturing facilities at its Palat-ka, Fla., plant. The expansion enables the facility to produce larger-diameter, longer-laying lengths of B-303 bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe.

GSe environmental featureD on worlD’S GreateSt!...

GSE Environmental, manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, was featured on the World’s Greatest!... television show on the ION Television Network. The show focuses on how the company pro-vides environmental solutions to its customers. The episode aired in June and can be viewed at www.gseworld.com.

ervin equiPment exPanDS ServiceS

Ervin Equipment, supplier of new and pre-owned transportation equip-ment, expanded its services and expertise to better serve the oil and gas industry across the United States, including the Bakken region, Utica Shale, Eagle Ford Shale and Marcellus Shale. Ervin’s equipment fleet includes vac-uum trailers, pneumatic trailers, belly dumps, tanks, flatbeds and removable gooseneck trailers.

imPerial inDuStrieS hoStS wlwca traininG SeSSionS

Imperial Industries held training sessions for the Summer Conference of the Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers Association (WLWCA). Groups of 12-15 guests rotated among six training sites throughout the day. The event was sponsored by Imperial Industries, V & H Inc., Mid-State Truck, V & H Automotive and National Vacuum Equipment.

arieS nameS SoutheaStern equiPment ohio DiStributor

Aries Industries named Southeastern Equipment Co. a distributor for its pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment in Ohio. The line includes pipeline and sewer cameras, deep well and bore hole cameras, lateral rein-statement cutters and sealing/grout systems, as well as surveying equipment.

orenco launcheS multilinGual web PortalOrenco Systems added a multilingual Web portal, translated into Portu-

guese and Spanish and soon to include French, to its website, www.orenco.com. The Web portal includes links to translations of key product brochures.

alfa laval acquireS Gamajet

Alfa Laval acquired Gamajet Cleaning Systems, forming a new company, Alfa Laval Tank Equipment Inc. It will operate as Gamajet Cleaning Systems and remain in Exton, Pa. Robert Delaney, president of Gamajet, was named president of the new company. Alfa Laval’s existing line of tank cleaning equipment, Toftejorg, was absorbed by the new company for North America. Sales, support and service of Toftejorg equipment will be handled at Gamajet’s Exton office. GOMC

Send in your industry news Send your company’s latest business news to [email protected]. Newsworthy items may include business expansion, honors and awards, new contract announcements, employee promotions and executive hires, and new services. You may send high-resolution digital photos with the news releases.

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Dewatering

2006 Lely Maximizer in great shape with 2 screens. $24,000. Call 1-866-362-7687 for more info. (P11)

2001 Green Mountain, 30-yd. dewatering box; never used, 30-yd. dewatering box, stainless center and wall panels, stainless floor, 10' perforated drainage, rollover tarp, this box will last. $20,000/OBO. 707-249-9774, CA. (P11)

Seriously!! Are you still trying to dewater using a “box, bed or belt”? I have a better way. Check out ITRDewatering.com then call, or better yet, come watch it work!!! Also works great on straight grease! 317-539-7304, IN. (P12)

FOr rent: Jwi mobile filter press units, 90-100 cubic foot, 225 psi feed w/ belt conveyer. CALL Tim Stapleton at:

606-465-7955 or email [email protected]

P02

JetterS-traiLer

Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard, 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gallon water tank, 300' hose, General pump. List $27,995. Fully loaded! Call for special pricing! 800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (CPGBM)

2006 ENCLOSED JETTER TRAILER: 14' ready for your motor and pump, 7,000 GVW, motorized hose reel, 50 gallon diesel tank, insulated, white, man door. $4,900. 484-225-1442, [email protected], PA. (CP12)

Jet VaCS

Mini Jet “N” Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect for: vertical hole drilling/pot holing/vacuum-ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

2000 International 2554, DT530, E Allison, 3000 Vac-Con V350SH with Cummins die-sel, 45,000 miles, Giant 80 gpm pump, 5-yd. debris tank, 800 gallon, perfect condition, de-livery available. $42,500. 979-525-3164, TX. (PBM)

Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range of late model combo units and DOT industrial vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY. (CPBM)

LeaSe/FinanCing

PROJECT FINANCING: Debt or Equity fi-nancing for all types of mining, energy, oil & gas projects. New technologies welcome. We can monetize your future production; PO financing available. Contact Sean at 877-287-1327 toll free. (G01)

north Star Commercial Credit: Commer-cial loans for trucks or equipment, flexible pur-chase programs to fit your budget, 21 years in the industry. Contact tom Myers, 877-804-2274. (CPBM)

LYNNRAY FINANCIAL CORP.: Equipment financing, new and used, custom tailored programs, including seasonal skips. Contact Bill Lassiter 800-535-4138 x3, blassiter@ lynnrayfinancial.com. (P12)

PUMPS - VaCUUM

Buy & Sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

rentaL eqUiPMent

Trailer mounted wet/dry vacuum loaders available to rent or purchase at a fraction of the cost of a vacuum truck. Weekly/monthly rentals available. Industrial Vacuum Equip-ment Corp., [email protected] or toll free 800-331-4832, WI. (G02)

Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. VSi rentals, LLC, (888)VaC-Unit (822-8648), www.vsirentals llc.com. (GBM)

SePtiC trUCkS

2012 Peterbilt 388 cab and chassis with a new 4,600 US gallon, carbon steel vacuum tank and a RCF 500 vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #4600) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

Pre-owned Presvac: 5,000 U.S. gallons, car-bon steel, vacuum-pressure tank, mounted on 2004 Western Star cab and chassis with a Masport 20W vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #3363V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

New 4,600 U.S. gallon, carbon steel vacu-um tank, and a RCF 500 vacuum-pressure pump installed on a 2012 International 7600 cab and chassis. (Stock #13509 A-E) www. VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

tankS/VaCUUM eqUiPMent

Vacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900-4,000 gallons. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600 gallons for $14,000 and 4,000 gallons for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (PGBM)

New custom vacuum truck bodies built to your specifications. 60 to 110 bbl tanks. Mounted or shipped directly to you. New and used truck locating services. 800-545-0174. LMT, Inc. www.tanksandpumps.com. (GBM)

traiLerS-VaCUUM/tanker

Retiring: 2001, 3,600 gallon, 3-axle, vacuum truck, 255k actual miles, one owner, CAT P.S., A/C, 18,000 lbs. front axle, good condition, Transway quality. $41,500. Buddy @ 951-227-5623, truck can work immediately. (P01)

2000 Shop built 800x375: 800 gallon vac tank with power washer, heat, 375 gallon fresh water, goose neck, 5 hours, Ford gas power, pictures. $12,500. 970-250-4023, CO. (P11)

1992 Petroleum steel tank trailer (tag-a-long): Same DOT code, 20 inch manway, 20 inch quick opening clean-out, Masport H5, air-cooled vacuum pump, Honda 11 hp engine, electric start. $8,700. 516-250-9162, NY. (P12)

VaCUUM LOaDerS

2008 Sterling with a Guzzler wet/dry in-dustrial vacuum loader, 18-yd. debris body, dump type, carbon steel vacuum tank. (Stock #2347V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

POWER VAC 5300: 3,250 U.S. gallon, car-bon steel, DOT 407/412 regulations, vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD blower, 5300 SCFM with vacuum to 28" mercury, dump type with full open rear door and a Presvac PVB 750 vacuum-pressure pump, mounted on a 2012 Western Star cab and chassis. (Stock #13518V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

1997 Mack RD688S, ReMack 350 (2004 New), Presvac Powervac, 3,500 gallon (2 comp.) 2,500 waste/ 1,000 water high-dump. (Stock #3131V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

2007 gapVax HV-57: 2007 Volvo VHD chassis, great shape & ready to work, only 64,000 miles with under 700 hours on a Hibon 27" blower. ...........$155,000

281-960-2712 tX P11

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SIZE A 1.875" W x 4.875" HThis size is great for 2 photos!

SIZE B 1.875" W x 3.2" H

Perfect for one photo!

SIZE C 1.875" W x 1.5" H

A great value!

Gas, Oil and Mining Contractor Marketplace gives you nationwide

exposure to thousands of industry professionals.

Layout and design is included

FREE, and we can fax or email

you a proof for � nal approval!

Choose a size that works best for you!

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*Call for pricing and

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Mobile Field Offi ces Change/Lunch Trailers

Decontamination/Shower TrailersCustom and More

Serving Tri-State Rentals National Sales

724-758-5713 www.dearjohnrental.com

Mobile Field Offi ces

Pennsylvania Property For Sale26.68 acres along interstate 76 exit 13 (free PA Turnpike exit) and Pa Route 18, all utilities, restaurants and 5 hotels within walking distance,

located between 2 industrial towns (few miles in either direction), 32 minutes to Pittsburgh International Airport, 16 minutes to Cranberry, 33 minutes to Youngstown, 41 minutes to Down-town Pittsburgh, 888-581-4800 ask for Adam

1.800.353.3747www.leesupply.com

Removable, re-usable, weatherproof insulation

that is R-12 rated, good for all sizes of pipe, tanks, vessels, wellheads

and anything else exposed to cold weather.

Easy and quick application. Complements heat tracing.

For details: insulationsnakes.com or 1-888-696-2567

Removable, re-usable,

For details:

Well-Wrap

Trailer Jetters

AmericanJetter.com

866-9HI-FLOW

MorePower

per GPM!

SelfSupportingTanks

FoldingFrameTanks

AQUA TanksType I

Bladder/Pillow Tanks • Containment/Spill Berms • Oil Boom Tarps/Covers • Drain Covers • Water Dikes • Mini Basins

Decon Pools • Folding Frame Tanks • Self Supporting Tanks

918-534-0002 • 800-260-9950HuskyPortable.com

Patent pending Easy Lift Handles

Registered, exclusive Exlon® material Lifetime warranty on welds & welded seams

Ground Covers and Repair Kits Available

“THE LEADER OF THE PACK”

800-278-4241 • 402-434-9102Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

3D, SmartBob, Rotaries and more! www.binmaster.com

BinMasterLeveL

ControLs3DLevelscanner

• Non-contact technology• Multiple point measurement• Maps uneven surfaces• MVL for wide bins• Penetrates dust

On Sale For Only $29,995!

• 35 HP Vanguard• Remote Control

• Cleans Drains from 2”-12”Fully loaded! Call for details!

1-800-213-3272

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On Sale For Only$On Sale For Only$On Sale For Only

29,995!• 35 HP Vanguard• Remote Control

Most Versatile Jetter/ Power Washer On The Market!


Dewatering

2006 Lely Maximizer in great shape with 2 screens. $24,000. Call 1-866-362-7687 for more info. (P11)

2001 Green Mountain, 30-yd. dewatering box; never used, 30-yd. dewatering box, stainless center and wall panels, stainless floor, 10' perforated drainage, rollover tarp, this box will last. $20,000/OBO. 707-249-9774, CA. (P11)

Seriously!! Are you still trying to dewater using a “box, bed or belt”? I have a better way. Check out ITRDewatering.com then call, or better yet, come watch it work!!! Also works great on straight grease! 317-539-7304, IN. (P12)

FOr rent: Jwi mobile filter press units, 90-100 cubic foot, 225 psi feed w/ belt conveyer. CALL Tim Stapleton at:

606-465-7955 or email [email protected]

P02

JetterS-traiLer

Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model #HJ-2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 hp Vanguard, 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gallon water tank, 300' hose, General pump. List $27,995. Fully loaded! Call for special pricing! 800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (CPGBM)

2006 ENCLOSED JETTER TRAILER: 14' ready for your motor and pump, 7,000 GVW, motorized hose reel, 50 gallon diesel tank, insulated, white, man door. $4,900. 484-225-1442, [email protected], PA. (CP12)

Jet VaCS

Mini Jet “N” Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect for: vertical hole drilling/pot holing/vacuum-ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com. (GBM)

2000 International 2554, DT530, E Allison, 3000 Vac-Con V350SH with Cummins die-sel, 45,000 miles, Giant 80 gpm pump, 5-yd. debris tank, 800 gallon, perfect condition, de-livery available. $42,500. 979-525-3164, TX. (PBM)

Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range of late model combo units and DOT industrial vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY. (CPBM)

LeaSe/FinanCing

PROJECT FINANCING: Debt or Equity fi-nancing for all types of mining, energy, oil & gas projects. New technologies welcome. We can monetize your future production; PO financing available. Contact Sean at 877-287-1327 toll free. (G01)

north Star Commercial Credit: Commer-cial loans for trucks or equipment, flexible pur-chase programs to fit your budget, 21 years in the industry. Contact tom Myers, 877-804-2274. (CPBM)

LYNNRAY FINANCIAL CORP.: Equipment financing, new and used, custom tailored programs, including seasonal skips. Contact Bill Lassiter 800-535-4138 x3, blassiter@ lynnrayfinancial.com. (P12)

PUMPS - VaCUUM

Buy & Sell all makes and models, new & used vacuum pumps & high pressure water pumps, and good used replacement parts. Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

rentaL eqUiPMent

Trailer mounted wet/dry vacuum loaders available to rent or purchase at a fraction of the cost of a vacuum truck. Weekly/monthly rentals available. Industrial Vacuum Equip-ment Corp., [email protected] or toll free 800-331-4832, WI. (G02)

Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. VSi rentals, LLC, (888)VaC-Unit (822-8648), www.vsirentals llc.com. (GBM)

SePtiC trUCkS

2012 Peterbilt 388 cab and chassis with a new 4,600 US gallon, carbon steel vacuum tank and a RCF 500 vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #4600) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

Pre-owned Presvac: 5,000 U.S. gallons, car-bon steel, vacuum-pressure tank, mounted on 2004 Western Star cab and chassis with a Masport 20W vacuum pressure pump. (Stock #3363V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

New 4,600 U.S. gallon, carbon steel vacu-um tank, and a RCF 500 vacuum-pressure pump installed on a 2012 International 7600 cab and chassis. (Stock #13509 A-E) www. VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

tankS/VaCUUM eqUiPMent

Vacuum tanks - new: Sizes from 1,900-4,000 gallons. Great deals! Check us out: 3,600 gallons for $14,000 and 4,000 gallons for $15,000. All complete! Will make you a great deal! Delivery available. www.Jeagle tanks.com or Jerry at 800-721-2774. (PGBM)

New custom vacuum truck bodies built to your specifications. 60 to 110 bbl tanks. Mounted or shipped directly to you. New and used truck locating services. 800-545-0174. LMT, Inc. www.tanksandpumps.com. (GBM)

traiLerS-VaCUUM/tanker

Retiring: 2001, 3,600 gallon, 3-axle, vacuum truck, 255k actual miles, one owner, CAT P.S., A/C, 18,000 lbs. front axle, good condition, Transway quality. $41,500. Buddy @ 951-227-5623, truck can work immediately. (P01)

2000 Shop built 800x375: 800 gallon vac tank with power washer, heat, 375 gallon fresh water, goose neck, 5 hours, Ford gas power, pictures. $12,500. 970-250-4023, CO. (P11)

1992 Petroleum steel tank trailer (tag-a-long): Same DOT code, 20 inch manway, 20 inch quick opening clean-out, Masport H5, air-cooled vacuum pump, Honda 11 hp engine, electric start. $8,700. 516-250-9162, NY. (P12)

VaCUUM LOaDerS

2008 Sterling with a Guzzler wet/dry in-dustrial vacuum loader, 18-yd. debris body, dump type, carbon steel vacuum tank. (Stock #2347V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

POWER VAC 5300: 3,250 U.S. gallon, car-bon steel, DOT 407/412 regulations, vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD blower, 5300 SCFM with vacuum to 28" mercury, dump type with full open rear door and a Presvac PVB 750 vacuum-pressure pump, mounted on a 2012 Western Star cab and chassis. (Stock #13518V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

1997 Mack RD688S, ReMack 350 (2004 New), Presvac Powervac, 3,500 gallon (2 comp.) 2,500 waste/ 1,000 water high-dump. (Stock #3131V) www.VacuumSalesinc.com, (888) VaC-Unit (822-8648). (GBM)

2007 gapVax HV-57: 2007 Volvo VHD chassis, great shape & ready to work, only 64,000 miles with under 700 hours on a Hibon 27" blower. ...........$155,000

281-960-2712 tX P11

Go to www.gomcmag.com; click on “Classi�eds” then on “Place a Classi�ed Ad” to �ll in the online form.

Looking to Buy or Sell?Just submit your Classi�ed Ad ONLINE!

It’s Easy & Secure! per word! ($25 min.)

ONLY$1.00

Check out the latest

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View all the Product News

MARKETPLACE ADVERTISING

SIZE A 1.875" W x 4.875" HThis size is great for 2 photos!

SIZE B 1.875" W x 3.2" H

Perfect for one photo!

SIZE C 1.875" W x 1.5" H

A great value!

Gas, Oil and Mining Contractor Marketplace gives you nationwide

exposure to thousands of industry professionals.

Layout and design is included

FREE, and we can fax or email

you a proof for � nal approval!

Choose a size that works best for you!

CALL 800.994.7990

*Call for pricing and

contract discounts.

Mobile Field Offi ces Change/Lunch Trailers

Decontamination/Shower TrailersCustom and More

Serving Tri-State Rentals National Sales

724-758-5713 www.dearjohnrental.com

Mobile Field Offi ces

Pennsylvania Property For Sale26.68 acres along interstate 76 exit 13 (free PA Turnpike exit) and Pa Route 18, all utilities, restaurants and 5 hotels within walking distance,

located between 2 industrial towns (few miles in either direction), 32 minutes to Pittsburgh International Airport, 16 minutes to Cranberry, 33 minutes to Youngstown, 41 minutes to Down-town Pittsburgh, 888-581-4800 ask for Adam

1.800.353.3747www.leesupply.com

Removable, re-usable, weatherproof insulation

that is R-12 rated, good for all sizes of pipe, tanks, vessels, wellheads

and anything else exposed to cold weather.

Easy and quick application. Complements heat tracing.

For details: insulationsnakes.com or 1-888-696-2567

Removable, re-usable,

For details:

Well-Wrap

Trailer Jetters

AmericanJetter.com

866-9HI-FLOW

MorePower

per GPM!

SelfSupportingTanks

FoldingFrameTanks

AQUA TanksType I

Bladder/Pillow Tanks • Containment/Spill Berms • Oil Boom Tarps/Covers • Drain Covers • Water Dikes • Mini Basins

Decon Pools • Folding Frame Tanks • Self Supporting Tanks

918-534-0002 • 800-260-9950HuskyPortable.com

Patent pending Easy Lift Handles

Registered, exclusive Exlon® material Lifetime warranty on welds & welded seams

Ground Covers and Repair Kits Available

“THE LEADER OF THE PACK”

800-278-4241 • 402-434-9102Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

3D, SmartBob, Rotaries and more! www.binmaster.com

BinMasterLeveL

ControLs3DLevelscanner

• Non-contact technology• Multiple point measurement• Maps uneven surfaces• MVL for wide bins• Penetrates dust

On Sale For Only $29,995!

• 35 HP Vanguard• Remote Control

• Cleans Drains from 2”-12”Fully loaded! Call for details!

1-800-213-3272

®

On Sale For Only$On Sale For Only$On Sale For Only

29,995!• 35 HP Vanguard• Remote Control

Most Versatile Jetter/ Power Washer On The Market!


Product Spotlight

The Terramac RT9 rubber track multi-purpose carrier from Rig Source has an 18,000-pound carrying capacity and is powered by a 230 hp Cum-mins diesel engine in both open-cab and close-cab options. Designed to be a utility vehicle, features include tilt-forward hood for easy engine com-partment access, rollover protection structure (ROPS) and falling object protective structure (FOPS). Ground pressure when fully loaded is 4.9 psi.

“General maintenance is minimal grease and fluid checks. They’re not high-maintenance machines,” says Mike Crimaldi, president of Rig Source and one of the creators of the Terramac line. “There are some suspension grease fittings, but it’s pretty minimal.”

The unit measures 17 feet, 7 inches long, 8 feet, 5 inches wide and 9 feet, 3 inches high with 20-inch minimum ground clearance and 27-inch track width. The dump bed is 4 feet, 4 inches high, 8 feet, 6 inches wide with 16-inch dump side and 60-degree dumping angle. Travel speed is 2.5 to 6 mph with a 10-foot turning radius. The unit weighs 22,500 pounds and has a 42-gallon fuel capacity.

“We created the RT9 with cus-tomization as a top priority,” Crimaldi says. “The ability to mount a variety of machines is the RT9’s core differentiator and strength.” Original equipment manufacturers as well as contractors can mount their own machines — cranes, drills, waters tanks, etc. — on the carriers.

On oil and gas sites, the crawler can carry equipment up and down hills that pickup trucks can’t navigate. Mining companies use the crawler for carrying core samples in exploratory drilling and as a support vehicle to carry water, drill pipe and fuel.

The RT9 is the first of four Terramac models released by Rig Source. Each will be powered by a Cummins engine and will vary in carrying capacity. 630/365-1649; www.terramac.com.

Rubber-track carrier offers on-site versatility By Ed Wodalski

1. Felling cross/over dump trailerThe X55 cross/over dump trailer from Felling Trailers is designed for hauling rip-

rap, clay, demolition and other materials. The trailer maintains 70 percent of weight over the chassis, minimizing rollover, and can dump on the move. Features include 43-foot, 9-inch frame, 24-foot tub length, 102 inches wide and 8 feet, 10 inches high. The trailer has a 28.5-cubic-yard full tub capacity, 3,000 psi, 5-inch bore cylinders, 25,000-pound axles and anti-lock brake system. 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.

2. atlas copco compaction equipment

The new line of light compaction equipment from Atlas Copco Construction Equipment includes the LT series of tampers, LF series of forward plates and LG (gear) and LH (hydraulic) series of forward and reversible plates. The LP series of walk-behind or pedestrian duplex rollers is suitable for compacting thin layers of granular soils and asphalt, while the LP series vibratory trench compactor or trench roller is suitable for the compaction of cohesive and granular soils and confined areas. 800/732-6762; www.atlascopco.us.

3. mocap threaded caps

Threaded caps from MOCAP are designed to protect threads and fittings from moisture, contamination and damage during production, shipping and storage. Pro-duced in red polyethylene plastic, the caps are knurled for easy application and handling and available for BSP/gas fittings, metric threads and flared JIC fittings. 314/543-4000; www.mocap.com.

4. endress+hauser ultrasonic biogas Flowmeter

The Proline B 200 ultrasonic biogas flowmeter from Endress+Hauser measures the flow and methane content of biogas for process control, emissions reporting and energy balancing in anaerobic digesters and other biogas producing processes. The meter operates in temperatures of 32 to 176 degrees F and pressures up to 145 psi. Accuracy of volume flow is 1.5 percent of reading and accuracy of the optional meth-ane measurement is 2 percent absolute. 888/363-7377; www.us.endress.com.

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5. Kepware KepservereX 5.9 Designed for the oil and gas industry, the KEPServerEX 5.9 from Kepware

ensures disparate systems and devices at refineries, pipelines and drilling rigs can gather and share data and other operational information. Two drivers and an electronic flow measurement (EFM) exporter allow data to appropriately flow into analysis/ac-counting software packages for custody transfer. 888/537-9273; www.kepware.com.

6. victaulic stainless steel pipe press

The flame-free Vic-Press system from Victaulic joins small diameter (1/2- to 2-inch Type 304/304L and Type 316/316L) pipe in seconds. The press-to-connect system is designed for off-the-shelf Schedule 10S stainless steel pipe. Pipe is cut to size, deburred, marked for visual inspection and inserted into a lubricated coupling, fitting or valve. The PFT510 hand-held tool presses the component onto the pipe end, providing a positive mechanical interlock and rigid, permanent, leak-tight joint. 610/559-3300; www.vic-press.com.

7. duoline temperature-resistant lining systems

D-350 higher temperature-resistant internal lining systems from Duoline Tech-nologies are designed for protecting oilfield tubulars. Temperature resistant up to 350 degrees F, the liners are made of glass-reinforced filament wrapped in a continuous helical pattern for tensile and hoop strength. 903/734-1371; www.duoline.com.

8. nK technologies current sensing switch

The ATS current sensing switch and transducer from NK Technologies com-bines a limit alarm with an analog output signal transducer to monitor produced or consumed AC current up to 1,200 amps, while magnetically isolating outputs and input to maximize safety. A rotary switch enables users to set the trip point. DIN rail mounting simplifies installation and provides a secure mount that is resistant to conductor movement. 800/959-4014; www.nktechnologies.com.

9. abb 600 hp panel drives

The DCS800-EP panel drive from ABB is rated at 400, 500 and 600 hp at 460 VAC. The unit includes a drive module mounted on a multilevel subpanel, along with AC contactor, fuses and control transformer as standard and optional components. The drive is UL 508A listed and has a 65 kA short-circuit rating. It is pre-wired and pre-tested for smooth startups. 800/752-0696; www.abb.com.

10. sure seal steel hopper tee

The Rhino-T steel hopper tee from Sure Seal is made for use in demanding transportation applications, including hauling abrasive material such as frac sand, carbide and silica. The tee features additional pads in higher-wear areas for improved longevity. Reversible mounting and a wear indicator allow for maximum utilization. The 5-inch tees weigh 23 pounds and are available in six configurations, including plain-to-plain and groove-to-groove. 800/382-1604; www.suresealinc.com.

11. cummins mobile generators

C150D6R and C200D6R mobile generator sets from Cummins Power Genera-tion are certified to EPA nonroad Tier 4 interim (Tier 4i) emissions levels. Rated at 150 and 200 kW capacity, the generators feature sound-attenuated enclosures, camlock distribution panel for quicker cable connections, auxiliary fuel valves for external tank connection and three-position lockable voltage selector switch. 763/574-5000; www.cummins.com.

12. wachs dw guillotine pipe saw

The Diamond Wire Guillotine pipe saw from E.H. Wachs is designed to cold-cut steel, ductile and cast iron pipe from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. The saw mounts di-rectly to the pipe for clean cuts and features a quick-change, continuous-loop diamond wire cutting element. The saw is controlled by a single crank, manual feed for one-person operation. The hydraulic-driven saw connects to a skid-steer or other equip-ment capable of 8 gpm at 2,000 psi. Weighing 75 pounds, the saw is 34 1/2 inches long, 11 1/4 inches wide and 37 1/4 inches tall. 866/392-1060; www.ehwachs.com.

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Product Spotlight

The Terramac RT9 rubber track multi-purpose carrier from Rig Source has an 18,000-pound carrying capacity and is powered by a 230 hp Cum-mins diesel engine in both open-cab and close-cab options. Designed to be a utility vehicle, features include tilt-forward hood for easy engine com-partment access, rollover protection structure (ROPS) and falling object protective structure (FOPS). Ground pressure when fully loaded is 4.9 psi.

“General maintenance is minimal grease and fluid checks. They’re not high-maintenance machines,” says Mike Crimaldi, president of Rig Source and one of the creators of the Terramac line. “There are some suspension grease fittings, but it’s pretty minimal.”

The unit measures 17 feet, 7 inches long, 8 feet, 5 inches wide and 9 feet, 3 inches high with 20-inch minimum ground clearance and 27-inch track width. The dump bed is 4 feet, 4 inches high, 8 feet, 6 inches wide with 16-inch dump side and 60-degree dumping angle. Travel speed is 2.5 to 6 mph with a 10-foot turning radius. The unit weighs 22,500 pounds and has a 42-gallon fuel capacity.

“We created the RT9 with cus-tomization as a top priority,” Crimaldi says. “The ability to mount a variety of machines is the RT9’s core differentiator and strength.” Original equipment manufacturers as well as contractors can mount their own machines — cranes, drills, waters tanks, etc. — on the carriers.

On oil and gas sites, the crawler can carry equipment up and down hills that pickup trucks can’t navigate. Mining companies use the crawler for carrying core samples in exploratory drilling and as a support vehicle to carry water, drill pipe and fuel.

The RT9 is the first of four Terramac models released by Rig Source. Each will be powered by a Cummins engine and will vary in carrying capacity. 630/365-1649; www.terramac.com.

Rubber-track carrier offers on-site versatility By Ed Wodalski

1. Felling cross/over dump trailerThe X55 cross/over dump trailer from Felling Trailers is designed for hauling rip-

rap, clay, demolition and other materials. The trailer maintains 70 percent of weight over the chassis, minimizing rollover, and can dump on the move. Features include 43-foot, 9-inch frame, 24-foot tub length, 102 inches wide and 8 feet, 10 inches high. The trailer has a 28.5-cubic-yard full tub capacity, 3,000 psi, 5-inch bore cylinders, 25,000-pound axles and anti-lock brake system. 800/245-2809; www.felling.com.

2. atlas copco compaction equipment

The new line of light compaction equipment from Atlas Copco Construction Equipment includes the LT series of tampers, LF series of forward plates and LG (gear) and LH (hydraulic) series of forward and reversible plates. The LP series of walk-behind or pedestrian duplex rollers is suitable for compacting thin layers of granular soils and asphalt, while the LP series vibratory trench compactor or trench roller is suitable for the compaction of cohesive and granular soils and confined areas. 800/732-6762; www.atlascopco.us.

3. mocap threaded caps

Threaded caps from MOCAP are designed to protect threads and fittings from moisture, contamination and damage during production, shipping and storage. Pro-duced in red polyethylene plastic, the caps are knurled for easy application and handling and available for BSP/gas fittings, metric threads and flared JIC fittings. 314/543-4000; www.mocap.com.

4. endress+hauser ultrasonic biogas Flowmeter

The Proline B 200 ultrasonic biogas flowmeter from Endress+Hauser measures the flow and methane content of biogas for process control, emissions reporting and energy balancing in anaerobic digesters and other biogas producing processes. The meter operates in temperatures of 32 to 176 degrees F and pressures up to 145 psi. Accuracy of volume flow is 1.5 percent of reading and accuracy of the optional meth-ane measurement is 2 percent absolute. 888/363-7377; www.us.endress.com.

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5. Kepware KepservereX 5.9 Designed for the oil and gas industry, the KEPServerEX 5.9 from Kepware

ensures disparate systems and devices at refineries, pipelines and drilling rigs can gather and share data and other operational information. Two drivers and an electronic flow measurement (EFM) exporter allow data to appropriately flow into analysis/ac-counting software packages for custody transfer. 888/537-9273; www.kepware.com.

6. victaulic stainless steel pipe press

The flame-free Vic-Press system from Victaulic joins small diameter (1/2- to 2-inch Type 304/304L and Type 316/316L) pipe in seconds. The press-to-connect system is designed for off-the-shelf Schedule 10S stainless steel pipe. Pipe is cut to size, deburred, marked for visual inspection and inserted into a lubricated coupling, fitting or valve. The PFT510 hand-held tool presses the component onto the pipe end, providing a positive mechanical interlock and rigid, permanent, leak-tight joint. 610/559-3300; www.vic-press.com.

7. duoline temperature-resistant lining systems

D-350 higher temperature-resistant internal lining systems from Duoline Tech-nologies are designed for protecting oilfield tubulars. Temperature resistant up to 350 degrees F, the liners are made of glass-reinforced filament wrapped in a continuous helical pattern for tensile and hoop strength. 903/734-1371; www.duoline.com.

8. nK technologies current sensing switch

The ATS current sensing switch and transducer from NK Technologies com-bines a limit alarm with an analog output signal transducer to monitor produced or consumed AC current up to 1,200 amps, while magnetically isolating outputs and input to maximize safety. A rotary switch enables users to set the trip point. DIN rail mounting simplifies installation and provides a secure mount that is resistant to conductor movement. 800/959-4014; www.nktechnologies.com.

9. abb 600 hp panel drives

The DCS800-EP panel drive from ABB is rated at 400, 500 and 600 hp at 460 VAC. The unit includes a drive module mounted on a multilevel subpanel, along with AC contactor, fuses and control transformer as standard and optional components. The drive is UL 508A listed and has a 65 kA short-circuit rating. It is pre-wired and pre-tested for smooth startups. 800/752-0696; www.abb.com.

10. sure seal steel hopper tee

The Rhino-T steel hopper tee from Sure Seal is made for use in demanding transportation applications, including hauling abrasive material such as frac sand, carbide and silica. The tee features additional pads in higher-wear areas for improved longevity. Reversible mounting and a wear indicator allow for maximum utilization. The 5-inch tees weigh 23 pounds and are available in six configurations, including plain-to-plain and groove-to-groove. 800/382-1604; www.suresealinc.com.

11. cummins mobile generators

C150D6R and C200D6R mobile generator sets from Cummins Power Genera-tion are certified to EPA nonroad Tier 4 interim (Tier 4i) emissions levels. Rated at 150 and 200 kW capacity, the generators feature sound-attenuated enclosures, camlock distribution panel for quicker cable connections, auxiliary fuel valves for external tank connection and three-position lockable voltage selector switch. 763/574-5000; www.cummins.com.

12. wachs dw guillotine pipe saw

The Diamond Wire Guillotine pipe saw from E.H. Wachs is designed to cold-cut steel, ductile and cast iron pipe from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. The saw mounts di-rectly to the pipe for clean cuts and features a quick-change, continuous-loop diamond wire cutting element. The saw is controlled by a single crank, manual feed for one-person operation. The hydraulic-driven saw connects to a skid-steer or other equip-ment capable of 8 gpm at 2,000 psi. Weighing 75 pounds, the saw is 34 1/2 inches long, 11 1/4 inches wide and 37 1/4 inches tall. 866/392-1060; www.ehwachs.com.

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13. Fibrelite composite trench panelsA15 load-rated 50 mm depth trench panels from Fibrelite are available in sizes

from 800 to 1,600 mm long. Made of recycled glass fibers, the covers offer a light-weight alternative to metal, providing access to sewage systems, underground pipe-work, drainage networks, electrical junction boxes, wastewater treatment plants and commercial fuel storage. The panels will not corrode and are not electrically conduc-tive. 860/599-6081; www.fibrelite.com.

14. stertil-Koni clear-Floor platForm liFt

The SKYLIFT clear-floor platform lift from Stertil-KONI features two inde-pendent runways, vertical lifting, no crossbeams, no overhang and no base frame, with access from all sides. The modular design allows for flush-mounted or surface-mounted installation and permits various lengths to be incorporated in a single lift. Available in two models, the SKY-200 has a capacity of 62,400 pounds and the SKY-250 has a capacity of 78,000 pounds. 800/336-6637; www.stertil-koni.com.

15. sJe-rhombus retroFit control panels

Intrinsically Safe Retro Control Panels from SJE-Rhombus can be used in con-junction with other SJE-Rhombus float-based control panels that require intrinsically safe float circuits. The panel can be field retrofitted with any SJE-Rhombus Build-A-Panel control panel controlled by three or four control switches. Applications include pump chambers, lift stations or other installations classified as hazardous requiring intrinsically safe circuits. 888/342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com.

16. powerblanKet drum and bucKet warmers

Drum and bucket warmers from Powerblanket are designed to replace conven-tional band heaters, warming ovens and blowers for heating temperature-sensitive materials stored in plastic, metal and other containers. The warmers operate from a standard 120-volt electrical source and are certified to UL/CSA/CE safety stan-dards and fit 55-, 30- and 15-gallon drums as well as 5-gallon buckets. The PRO model includes an adjustable thermostatic controller enabling users to set and man-age material temperatures from ambient up to 160 degrees F. The Rapid Ramp model quickly heats and keeps materials at 100 degrees F. 877/927-6432; www. powerblanket.com.

17. carhartt Flame-resistant Jean

The flame-resistant, Hazard Risk Category 2 jean from Carhartt and distributed by Cintas Corp. is made from 14.75-ounce, 100-percent flame-resistant cotton den-im. Features include relaxed fit and leg openings that fit over work boots. 513/459-1200; www.cintas.com/FlameResistantClothing.

18. super products The Mud Dog 1200 hydroexcavator from Super Products has a 12-cubic-yard

debris capacity, 1,000-gallon water tank capacity with pump rated at 14 gpm at 3,000 psi. Features include onboard boiler for breaking up frozen ground, positive displacement vacuum pump with air flow rated at 5,800 cfm at 28 inches Hg. The rear-mounted telescoping boom can reach 19 to 27 feet, rotate up to 335 degrees and pivot downward 25 degrees. Ejector plate technology and the ability to raise the collector body two feet and tilt facilitates fast unloading and cleanout. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com. GOMC

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13. Fibrelite composite trench panelsA15 load-rated 50 mm depth trench panels from Fibrelite are available in sizes

from 800 to 1,600 mm long. Made of recycled glass fibers, the covers offer a light-weight alternative to metal, providing access to sewage systems, underground pipe-work, drainage networks, electrical junction boxes, wastewater treatment plants and commercial fuel storage. The panels will not corrode and are not electrically conduc-tive. 860/599-6081; www.fibrelite.com.

14. stertil-Koni clear-Floor platForm liFt

The SKYLIFT clear-floor platform lift from Stertil-KONI features two inde-pendent runways, vertical lifting, no crossbeams, no overhang and no base frame, with access from all sides. The modular design allows for flush-mounted or surface-mounted installation and permits various lengths to be incorporated in a single lift. Available in two models, the SKY-200 has a capacity of 62,400 pounds and the SKY-250 has a capacity of 78,000 pounds. 800/336-6637; www.stertil-koni.com.

15. sJe-rhombus retroFit control panels

Intrinsically Safe Retro Control Panels from SJE-Rhombus can be used in con-junction with other SJE-Rhombus float-based control panels that require intrinsically safe float circuits. The panel can be field retrofitted with any SJE-Rhombus Build-A-Panel control panel controlled by three or four control switches. Applications include pump chambers, lift stations or other installations classified as hazardous requiring intrinsically safe circuits. 888/342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com.

16. powerblanKet drum and bucKet warmers

Drum and bucket warmers from Powerblanket are designed to replace conven-tional band heaters, warming ovens and blowers for heating temperature-sensitive materials stored in plastic, metal and other containers. The warmers operate from a standard 120-volt electrical source and are certified to UL/CSA/CE safety stan-dards and fit 55-, 30- and 15-gallon drums as well as 5-gallon buckets. The PRO model includes an adjustable thermostatic controller enabling users to set and man-age material temperatures from ambient up to 160 degrees F. The Rapid Ramp model quickly heats and keeps materials at 100 degrees F. 877/927-6432; www. powerblanket.com.

17. carhartt Flame-resistant Jean

The flame-resistant, Hazard Risk Category 2 jean from Carhartt and distributed by Cintas Corp. is made from 14.75-ounce, 100-percent flame-resistant cotton den-im. Features include relaxed fit and leg openings that fit over work boots. 513/459-1200; www.cintas.com/FlameResistantClothing.

18. super products The Mud Dog 1200 hydroexcavator from Super Products has a 12-cubic-yard

debris capacity, 1,000-gallon water tank capacity with pump rated at 14 gpm at 3,000 psi. Features include onboard boiler for breaking up frozen ground, positive displacement vacuum pump with air flow rated at 5,800 cfm at 28 inches Hg. The rear-mounted telescoping boom can reach 19 to 27 feet, rotate up to 335 degrees and pivot downward 25 degrees. Ejector plate technology and the ability to raise the collector body two feet and tilt facilitates fast unloading and cleanout. 800/837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com. GOMC

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