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Capabilities Guide On an annual basis, in the October issue, Underground Construction (UC) publishes a special Capabilities Guide.
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rehabilitation industry readers, consisting of decision makers, buyers and influencers
• A rare opportunity to go beyond a traditional advertisement to expand your message to explain technical features and benefits, as well as case studies for illustration
• Capabilities Guide advertisements appear in UC print and digital editions
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National Trench Safety introduced the Lite GuardTM Aluminum Shield last spring and has begun the process of manufacturing and deploying the shield to NTS branch locations. The Lite Guard, composed of a proprietary aluminum extruded panel, provides depth ratings comparable to that of a steel trench shield at about a third the weight (see exhibit 1 for representative depth ratings). A recent project in Northern Virginia provided a shining example of the benefit the shield can have over alternatives. A contractor was installing a new water line that will feed new development in the city including a business park and apartments. As with many projects, the type of equipment on a job can impact the type of shoring system selected. Contractors installing long joints of pipe have historically used steel trench shields due to the inherent productivity benefits of having a box long enough to install the joints while also being able to drag that box. The traditional marketplace for aluminum shielding has not been able to provide the necessary span to replace a steel trench shield, while also meeting depth rating requirements. On this project, the contractor was able to use an 8’ x 24’ Lite Guard aluminum shield to perform the work. The Lite Guard also features a unique hardened aluminum knife
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edge that allows the box to be much more resilient than typical aluminum trench shields which can be severely damaged when exposed to dragging. The contractor was very impressed with the strength and versatility of the Lite Guard aluminum shield and its potential to reduce the requirement for heavier machinery solely as a means to lift heavier steel trench shields.
FUSION EQUIPMENT SALES. RENTALS. SERVICE. REFURBISHMENT.
ISCO is the industry’s leading distributor of HDPE pipe – plus more. We’re your connection to a full line of fusion equipment, extrusion welders, electrofusion products, accessories, tooling and much more. We sell and rent a full line of McElroy® equipment,
YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO WE ARE
from hand-held fusion units to the largest wheeled and tracked models. And, if you need in-the-field training and support, we offer that too. Make the call for TOTAL PIPING SOLUTIONS.
1-800-345-ISCO
ISO 9001:2008certified quality management system
www.isco-pipe.com
WITH A NATIONWIDE BRANCH NETWORK, WE’RE WHERE YOU NEED US TO BE
CALL 888 234 9244
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RECYCLE THE MUD. REAP THE PROFITS. fluid. As the most compact cleaning fluid. As the most compact cleaning package on the market, the MR90 is package on the market, the MR90 is equipped to meet the demands of equipped to meet the demands of any small- to medium-size drill with any small- to medium-size drill with up to 90 gpm cleaning capability. up to 90 gpm cleaning capability. The MR90 includes a 340-gal The MR90 includes a 340-gal first-pass mud tank, and 110-gal first-pass mud tank, and 110-gal clean tank with 3-in. vacuum conclean tank with 3-in. vacuum connections. An optional 300-gal fresh nections. An optional 300-gal fresh water tank with transfer pump water tank with transfer pump provides additional drilling fluid provides additional drilling fluid capacity and high pressure water for capacity and high pressure water for cleanup. cleanup. In addition to improving efIn addition to improving efficiency while in use, the MR90 ficiency while in use, the MR90 streamlines a contractor’s work streamlines a contractor’s work flow. The recycling system has the flow. The recycling system has the fastest setup time on the market fastest setup time on the market and can be operated from a single and can be operated from a single point, eliminating the need to move point, eliminating the need to move around the job site. The screens are around the job site. The screens are designed to be easier to change and designed to be easier to change and service than those of other mud service than those of other mud recyclers, and the shaker frame can recyclers, and the shaker frame can be hydraulically adjusted to level be hydraulically adjusted to level the screens. the screens. For more information, please visit For more information, please visit http://www.ditchwitch.com/trenchhttp://www.ditchwitch.com/trenchless/fluid-management/mr90. less/fluid-management/mr90. Underground Construction October 2015 Underground Construction October 2015
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MR90 ©2015 The Charles Machine Works, Inc. ©2015 2015 The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
The Ditch Witch ®® MR90 mud recycler not The Ditch Witch MR90 mud recycler not only mixes and recycles drilling mud but only mixes and recycles drilling mud but also manages screened spoils, so you also manages screened spoils, so you can retain profits that others are literally can retain profits that others are literally throwing away. See your dealer for details. throwing away. See your dealer for details.
A Charles Machine Works Company A Charles Machine Works Company
The historic Pacific Coast Highway runs along some of the most beautiful coastlines in the United States. Through Newport Beach, California, it’s known simply as the PCH. It winds north along the coast through upscale neighborhoods and shopping areas toward Los Angeles. Visitors travel from around the world to cruise the highway and admire the communities nestled into the coastline of the ocean. Below the stunning scenery ran a decades-old sewer main in urgent need of repair or replacement. For a city that relies heavily on income from tourism, a sewage leak next to the ocean would be catastrophic. The Newport Force Main Rehabilitation project aimed to replace that system before the worst could happen. ISCO Industries provided highdensity polyethylene pipe, McElroy fusion equipment, and expertise for the job. ISCO representative Joe Chammas added, “It was a high profile job with extensive risk. ISCO’s size and national high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe supply presence was required by the contractor in order to have a truly qualified supplier to support a project of this size and exposure.” HDPE was a clear choice to replace the aging system. “It offers excellent flow characteristics, exceptional corrosion resistance, and reliability,” Chammas explained. “The pipeline will be leakfree, which is crucial because it’s installed under a major historic highway.” ISCO mainly supplied 8,300 feet of 32-inch IPS DR26 and 3,900 feet of 36-inch IPS DR26 along with fittings ranging from 11 ¼ degree elbows through 45 degree elbows, including 22 ½ degree elbows and concentric reducers. ISCO also provided nearly 50 fabricated spooled access tees, ranging in size from 36-inch DIPS down to 32-inch IPS. Not only that, ISCO fabricated stainless steel tops as part of the access tees. “We were able to provide alternative options for fabricating the complicated manway structures that were a major part of the force main pipeline,” said Chammas. “The pipeline size, length, and layout of a double barrel pipeline installed in a single trench required the availability and support of multiple HDPE fusion machines in order to install the pipeline in a timely manner. ISCO’s large fusion equipment fleet met the contractor’s needs. We never said no and always made it happen.”
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18X 6,400 4,060 3,770
24X 6,240 3,920 3,735
ISCO is the industry’s leading distributor of HDPE pipe – plus more. We’re your connection to a full line of fusion equipment, extrusion welders, electrofusion products, accessories, tooling and much more. We sell and rent a full line of McElroy® equipment, from hand-held fusion units to the largest wheeled
Make the call for TOTAL PIPING SOLUTIONS.
1-800-345-ISCO
www.isco-pipe.com
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National Trench Safety introduced the Lite GuardTM Aluminum Shield last spring and has begun the process of manufacturing and deploying the shield to NTS branch locations. The Lite Guard, composed of a proprietary aluminum extruded panel, provides depth ratings comparable to that of a steel trench shield at about a third the weight (see exhibit 1 for representative depth ratings). A recent project in Northern Virginia provided a shining example of the benefit the shield can have over alternatives. A contractor was installing a new water line that will feed new development in the city including a business park and apartments. As with many projects, the type of equipment on a job can impact the type of shoring system selected. Contractors installing long joints of pipe have historically used steel trench shields due to the inherent productivity benefits of having a box long enough to install the joints while also being able to drag that box. The traditional marketplace for aluminum shielding has not been able to provide the necessary span to replace a steel trench shield, while also meeting depth rating requirements. On this project, the contractor was able to use an 8’ x 24’ Lite Guard aluminum shield to perform the work. The Lite Guard also features a unique hardened aluminum knife
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TIME-TESTED: HDPE TOP CHOICE TO RUN UNDER HISTORIC HIGHWAY
Underground construction contractors benefit from the MR90 being the only single, self-contained unit that can mix and recycle mud, handle spoils and be transported full of
12X 7,300 5,230 4,955
New Lite Guard Aluminum Shield Exceeds Expectations
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“In addition to cost savings, contractors using the Ditch Witch MR90 receive other benefits on the job,” said Matthesen. “HDD contractors also see improvement in their rig’s uptime by removing the need to mix drilling mud, during which time the rig remains inactive.” More than supporting profitability goals, the MR90 also benefits the environment. The most obvious environmental impact is a reduced carbon footprint. With fewer machines on the job site and less fluid to clean up, overall emissions released into the atmosphere decrease. The addition of a MR90 provides an environmentally friendly approach to remove drill fluids from HDD job sites.
3X 7,780 5,680 5,255
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operators would have to haul multiple loads to a landfill or disposal site, which is time consuming and costly. The MR90 is a compact, self-contained unit that can mix and recycle mud, handle spoils and is the only unit in its class that can be transported full of fluid. Further, it uses a fraction of the water and additives, saving contractors operating costs. “Many mud recyclers on the market rely on supplementary equipment to operate, which can quickly add costs. Until recently, some contractors on midsized underground projects would forego recycling drilling mud, as they believed disposal costs to be lower than having a recycler on-site,” said Matthesen. “For these contractors, the MR90 is quickly becoming the breakthrough, as many are reporting significant cost savings and faster completion of HDD projects.” Recycling creates savings – for example, an HDD rig with 30,000 lbs of pullback can pump 20,000 gal of fluid during the course of a project. With the MR90, that same volume could be pumped using only 1,500 gal of drilling mud, saving 18,500 gal of water and as much as $1,500 of additives. The reduction of water volume also removes the need for multiple trucks used to haul and process water for the job site. These trucks get about 10 mpg when loaded and 15 mpg when empty – providing significant fuel cost savings.
1X 7,995 5,740 5,330
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Some of the best new product ideas come from customer conversations. Equipment manufacturers often talk with underground construction contractors about their ever-changing equipment needs on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job sites. When utility contractors talk about their biggest HDD pain points, disposing of drill mud usually tops the list. Drilling mud is, well, messy business. Mud can’t be simply left piled on a public easement or private property once underground utilities have been installed. Cleaning up the drilling mud and hauling it away for proper disposal is the responsibility of the utility contractor. “At the Ditch Witch organization, we listen to customer feedback and engineer equipment to meet specific job-site challenges,” said Seth Matthesen, product manager for HDD at the Ditch Witch organization. “We’re in this together. That’s why we designed the MR90 micro mud-recycling system, to fill a void in HDD support equipment and meet the mud disposal challenges that face our utility contractors on their jobs.” The MR90 is designed specifically for drill units with pullback ratings ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 lbs (9,072 to 27,216 kg) – the most widely used drill rigs in service today. In the past, most mud-recycling systems were designed to support large drill rigs. Depending on the capacity of the equipment,
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Material Deadline 17th of September (NOTE: This is earlier than general material deadline to allow time for designing and proofing.) Send materials to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, [email protected]
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This special section is a marketplace to promote the capabilities of key suppliers of products and services from every discipline of the underground utility infrastructure construction and rehabilitation industry • Purchase an advertisement in this section - receive FREE matching space that may be used for advertorial or other promotion
rehabilitation industry readers, consisting of decision makers, buyers and influencers
• A rare opportunity to go beyond a traditional advertisement to expand your message to explain technical features and benefits, as well as case studies for illustration
• Capabilities Guide advertisements appear in UC print and digital editions
• Circulation of over 40,000 underground utility infrastructure construction and
1/2 page Horizontal ad Half Horizontal
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PIPEPLUS
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National Trench Safety introduced the Lite GuardTM Aluminum Shield last spring and has begun the process of manufacturing and deploying the shield to NTS branch locations. The Lite Guard, composed of a proprietary aluminum extruded panel, provides depth ratings comparable to that of a steel trench shield at about a third the weight (see exhibit 1 for representative depth ratings). A recent project in Northern Virginia provided a shining example of the benefit the shield can have over alternatives. A contractor was installing a new water line that will feed new development in the city including a business park and apartments. As with many projects, the type of equipment on a job can impact the type of shoring system selected. Contractors installing long joints of pipe have historically used steel trench shields due to the inherent productivity benefits of having a box long enough to install the joints while also being able to drag that box. The traditional marketplace for aluminum shielding has not been able to provide the necessary span to replace a steel trench shield, while also meeting depth rating requirements. On this project, the contractor was able to use an 8’ x 24’ Lite Guard aluminum shield to perform the work. The Lite Guard also features a unique hardened aluminum knife
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edge that allows the box to be much more resilient than typical aluminum trench shields which can be severely damaged when exposed to dragging. The contractor was very impressed with the strength and versatility of the Lite Guard aluminum shield and its potential to reduce the requirement for heavier machinery solely as a means to lift heavier steel trench shields.
FUSION EQUIPMENT SALES. RENTALS. SERVICE. REFURBISHMENT.
ISCO is the industry’s leading distributor of HDPE pipe – plus more. We’re your connection to a full line of fusion equipment, extrusion welders, electrofusion products, accessories, tooling and much more. We sell and rent a full line of McElroy® equipment,
YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO WE ARE
from hand-held fusion units to the largest wheeled and tracked models. And, if you need in-the-field training and support, we offer that too. Make the call for TOTAL PIPING SOLUTIONS.
1-800-345-ISCO
ISO 9001:2008certified quality management system
www.isco-pipe.com
WITH A NATIONWIDE BRANCH NETWORK, WE’RE WHERE YOU NEED US TO BE
CALL 888 234 9244
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RECYCLE THE MUD. REAP THE PROFITS. fluid. As the most compact cleaning fluid. As the most compact cleaning package on the market, the MR90 is package on the market, the MR90 is equipped to meet the demands of equipped to meet the demands of any small- to medium-size drill with any small- to medium-size drill with up to 90 gpm cleaning capability. up to 90 gpm cleaning capability. The MR90 includes a 340-gal The MR90 includes a 340-gal first-pass mud tank, and 110-gal first-pass mud tank, and 110-gal clean tank with 3-in. vacuum conclean tank with 3-in. vacuum connections. An optional 300-gal fresh nections. An optional 300-gal fresh water tank with transfer pump water tank with transfer pump provides additional drilling fluid provides additional drilling fluid capacity and high pressure water for capacity and high pressure water for cleanup. cleanup. In addition to improving efIn addition to improving efficiency while in use, the MR90 ficiency while in use, the MR90 streamlines a contractor’s work streamlines a contractor’s work flow. The recycling system has the flow. The recycling system has the fastest setup time on the market fastest setup time on the market and can be operated from a single and can be operated from a single point, eliminating the need to move point, eliminating the need to move around the job site. The screens are around the job site. The screens are designed to be easier to change and designed to be easier to change and service than those of other mud service than those of other mud recyclers, and the shaker frame can recyclers, and the shaker frame can be hydraulically adjusted to level be hydraulically adjusted to level the screens. the screens. For more information, please visit For more information, please visit http://www.ditchwitch.com/trenchhttp://www.ditchwitch.com/trenchless/fluid-management/mr90. less/fluid-management/mr90. Underground Construction October 2015 Underground Construction October 2015
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INTRODUCING INTRODUCING THE THE
MR90 ©2015 The Charles Machine Works, Inc. ©2015 2015 The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
The Ditch Witch ®® MR90 mud recycler not The Ditch Witch MR90 mud recycler not only mixes and recycles drilling mud but only mixes and recycles drilling mud but also manages screened spoils, so you also manages screened spoils, so you can retain profits that others are literally can retain profits that others are literally throwing away. See your dealer for details. throwing away. See your dealer for details.
A Charles Machine Works Company A Charles Machine Works Company
The historic Pacific Coast Highway runs along some of the most beautiful coastlines in the United States. Through Newport Beach, California, it’s known simply as the PCH. It winds north along the coast through upscale neighborhoods and shopping areas toward Los Angeles. Visitors travel from around the world to cruise the highway and admire the communities nestled into the coastline of the ocean. Below the stunning scenery ran a decades-old sewer main in urgent need of repair or replacement. For a city that relies heavily on income from tourism, a sewage leak next to the ocean would be catastrophic. The Newport Force Main Rehabilitation project aimed to replace that system before the worst could happen. ISCO Industries provided highdensity polyethylene pipe, McElroy fusion equipment, and expertise for the job. ISCO representative Joe Chammas added, “It was a high profile job with extensive risk. ISCO’s size and national high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe supply presence was required by the contractor in order to have a truly qualified supplier to support a project of this size and exposure.” HDPE was a clear choice to replace the aging system. “It offers excellent flow characteristics, exceptional corrosion resistance, and reliability,” Chammas explained. “The pipeline will be leakfree, which is crucial because it’s installed under a major historic highway.” ISCO mainly supplied 8,300 feet of 32-inch IPS DR26 and 3,900 feet of 36-inch IPS DR26 along with fittings ranging from 11 ¼ degree elbows through 45 degree elbows, including 22 ½ degree elbows and concentric reducers. ISCO also provided nearly 50 fabricated spooled access tees, ranging in size from 36-inch DIPS down to 32-inch IPS. Not only that, ISCO fabricated stainless steel tops as part of the access tees. “We were able to provide alternative options for fabricating the complicated manway structures that were a major part of the force main pipeline,” said Chammas. “The pipeline size, length, and layout of a double barrel pipeline installed in a single trench required the availability and support of multiple HDPE fusion machines in order to install the pipeline in a timely manner. ISCO’s large fusion equipment fleet met the contractor’s needs. We never said no and always made it happen.”
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A Small HDD Mud Recycler Built for Big Success
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24X 6,985 4,995 4,770
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1X 7,390 4,755 4,230
3X 7,125 4,535 4,135
6X 6,880 4,295 3,970
12X 6,700 4,160 3,860
18X 6,400 4,060 3,770
24X 6,240 3,920 3,735
ISCO is the industry’s leading distributor of HDPE pipe – plus more. We’re your connection to a full line of fusion equipment, extrusion welders, electrofusion products, accessories, tooling and much more. We sell and rent a full line of McElroy® equipment, from hand-held fusion units to the largest wheeled
Make the call for TOTAL PIPING SOLUTIONS.
1-800-345-ISCO
www.isco-pipe.com
1/4'' (6.35mm) in from trim 1/8'' (3.175mm) larger on all sides
bleed live area
15 3/4 14 1/2 8 7 4 9/16 15 3/4 14 1/2 7 3 3/8 4 9/16
11 10 11 10 10 5 5/6 4 7/8 4 7/8 10 7 1/2
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400 381 203 184 116 406 394 178 86 116
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280 260 280 260 254 142 124 124 254 191
Materials • Text - supply text as a Word doc • Photos/logo - 300dpi .TIFF, .EPS, or .JPG WITH A NATIONWIDE BRANCH NETWORK, WE’RE WHERE YOU NEED US TO BE
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Contact your Sales Representative or [email protected] to discuss options, and place your order.
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and tracked models. And, if you need in-the-field training and support, we offer that too.
ISO 9001:2008certified quality management system
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Editorial Guidelines • Negative comparisons or comments about competitors are not permitted • UC reserves the right to edit any non-conforming copy
SALES. RENTALS. SERVICE. REFURBISHMENT.
UC Oct2015 CC.indd 56
Inches Depth
National Trench Safety introduced the Lite GuardTM Aluminum Shield last spring and has begun the process of manufacturing and deploying the shield to NTS branch locations. The Lite Guard, composed of a proprietary aluminum extruded panel, provides depth ratings comparable to that of a steel trench shield at about a third the weight (see exhibit 1 for representative depth ratings). A recent project in Northern Virginia provided a shining example of the benefit the shield can have over alternatives. A contractor was installing a new water line that will feed new development in the city including a business park and apartments. As with many projects, the type of equipment on a job can impact the type of shoring system selected. Contractors installing long joints of pipe have historically used steel trench shields due to the inherent productivity benefits of having a box long enough to install the joints while also being able to drag that box. The traditional marketplace for aluminum shielding has not been able to provide the necessary span to replace a steel trench shield, while also meeting depth rating requirements. On this project, the contractor was able to use an 8’ x 24’ Lite Guard aluminum shield to perform the work. The Lite Guard also features a unique hardened aluminum knife
FUSION EQUIPMENT
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NWord Counts • Full page of editorial copy equals approx. 900 words (Half page = 425) • Allow estimated 65 words per one column wide photo (more for larger) • Copy must be edited and adjusted to accommodate artwork with submission
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TIME-TESTED: HDPE TOP CHOICE TO RUN UNDER HISTORIC HIGHWAY
Underground construction contractors benefit from the MR90 being the only single, self-contained unit that can mix and recycle mud, handle spoils and be transported full of
12X 7,300 5,230 4,955
New Lite Guard Aluminum Shield Exceeds Expectations
57
4/24/15 1:00 PM
UC Oct2015 CC.indd 57
Features Designed for HDD Job-Site Efficiency
6X 7,515 5,335 5,125
Material Specifications
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2015 CAPABILITIES GUIDE
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“In addition to cost savings, contractors using the Ditch Witch MR90 receive other benefits on the job,” said Matthesen. “HDD contractors also see improvement in their rig’s uptime by removing the need to mix drilling mud, during which time the rig remains inactive.” More than supporting profitability goals, the MR90 also benefits the environment. The most obvious environmental impact is a reduced carbon footprint. With fewer machines on the job site and less fluid to clean up, overall emissions released into the atmosphere decrease. The addition of a MR90 provides an environmentally friendly approach to remove drill fluids from HDD job sites.
3X 7,780 5,680 5,255
Ad Sizes 2 page - spread 2 page - spread 1 page 1 page 2/3 page - vertical 1/2 page - spread 1/2 page - spread 1/2 page - horizontal 1/2 page - vertical 1/2 page - island
Half Vertical New Lite Guard Aluminum Shield Exceeds Expectations
operators would have to haul multiple loads to a landfill or disposal site, which is time consuming and costly. The MR90 is a compact, self-contained unit that can mix and recycle mud, handle spoils and is the only unit in its class that can be transported full of fluid. Further, it uses a fraction of the water and additives, saving contractors operating costs. “Many mud recyclers on the market rely on supplementary equipment to operate, which can quickly add costs. Until recently, some contractors on midsized underground projects would forego recycling drilling mud, as they believed disposal costs to be lower than having a recycler on-site,” said Matthesen. “For these contractors, the MR90 is quickly becoming the breakthrough, as many are reporting significant cost savings and faster completion of HDD projects.” Recycling creates savings – for example, an HDD rig with 30,000 lbs of pullback can pump 20,000 gal of fluid during the course of a project. With the MR90, that same volume could be pumped using only 1,500 gal of drilling mud, saving 18,500 gal of water and as much as $1,500 of additives. The reduction of water volume also removes the need for multiple trucks used to haul and process water for the job site. These trucks get about 10 mpg when loaded and 15 mpg when empty – providing significant fuel cost savings.
1X 7,995 5,740 5,330
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Some of the best new product ideas come from customer conversations. Equipment manufacturers often talk with underground construction contractors about their ever-changing equipment needs on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job sites. When utility contractors talk about their biggest HDD pain points, disposing of drill mud usually tops the list. Drilling mud is, well, messy business. Mud can’t be simply left piled on a public easement or private property once underground utilities have been installed. Cleaning up the drilling mud and hauling it away for proper disposal is the responsibility of the utility contractor. “At the Ditch Witch organization, we listen to customer feedback and engineer equipment to meet specific job-site challenges,” said Seth Matthesen, product manager for HDD at the Ditch Witch organization. “We’re in this together. That’s why we designed the MR90 micro mud-recycling system, to fill a void in HDD support equipment and meet the mud disposal challenges that face our utility contractors on their jobs.” The MR90 is designed specifically for drill units with pullback ratings ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 lbs (9,072 to 27,216 kg) – the most widely used drill rigs in service today. In the past, most mud-recycling systems were designed to support large drill rigs. Depending on the capacity of the equipment,
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Published in October
4/24/15 1:00 PM
8/10/2016 3:15:17 PM
CALL 888 234 9244
www.ntsafety.com
October 2015 Underground Construction
Material Deadline 17th of September (NOTE: This is earlier than general material deadline to allow time for designing and proofing.) Send materials to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, [email protected]
