2005_0707japanese.pdf

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DATE: 7 July 2005

CLIENT: Keiyo Gas, Ltd., Japan

DEMONSTRATION SITE: TRIC Tools, Inc., Alameda, CA

OBJECTIVE: Assess performance of various steel pipe splitting heads with TRIC pullers

PROJECT LOG

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Ductile iron experiment.

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An attentive Mr. Ohara.

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Pipe and coupling samples from Japan.

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Measuring steel pipe expansion and splitting force.

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Checking hydraulic pressure.

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Discussing pipe material and expansion in various potential ground conditions.

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TRIC 2�-ton ram with McElroy head.

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Steel splitting with TRIC long profile 6” head and McElroy graduating bladed head.

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McElroy head in 4” steel pipe.

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Early long profile TRIC 6” head.

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TRIC standard 6” head behind McElroy head, upsizing 4” steel pipe.

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An evening at Pac Bell Park.