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Get Positioned at the
Front of Your Industry with the
Advanced Technology of Suction Excavation
AdvancedExcavationTechnology
Presenters:Jim Douglas
Mike Bultje
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WHAT IS SUCTION EXCAVATION?
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SUCTION EXCAVATION
The process of lifting and removing material by means of air flow.• Using air removes the need for water, dump sites, and messy excavations• Dry materials can be used for backfill
SUCTION EXCAVATION• Dry
• Using air removes the need for water, dump sites,
and messy excavations
• Dry materials can be used for backfill
• Fan Technology (Patented)• Creates over 24,000 CFM
(depending on configuration)
• Proven European Technology • German Engineering; in use in over 40 countries
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Air flows through the boom, through a series of filters and cyclone technology to remove sediment and dust.
Air is released through the top of the box, through more filters and sound dampeners to keep excavations safe for public spaces.
SUCTION EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
• Truck based, PTO driven, high capacity• Comes equipped on North American chassis
• Filter Technology• Keeps dust levels at a minimum for cleaner/safer air quality• Self cleaning filters mean peak performance on each job
• High tip Dump• Dump materials on site or into roll offs/ trucks
• Air Tools• Compressed air is used to break up tough soils
• Mechanical Digging (IKE)• A hydraulically rotating extension the can be used to speed up excavations
when situations allow.
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SUCTION EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
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• Boom Specifications:• Various boom lengths• 10 inch diameter hose• multiple flexible joints• 180 degree swivel• Remotely controlled
• Excavator/truck/manpower all in one unit
• Breaking, suction, and transport requires just one vehicle. Not just a big hydro-vac, but a new way to excavate safely.
FAN TECHNOLOGY
• Suction excavation equipment utilizes various fan configurations
• Single, twin-fan, triple-fan, orquadruple fan technology
• Generates significantly higher flow rates compared to hydro vac technology
FILTER TECHNOLOGY
• Patented 3 stage system
• Large volumes and surfaces together with the shortest airflow route
• 98% of the material is separated and falls in to the container before the reduced airflow reaches the filter system
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Conical Polyester Filter Cartridge• Filters are maintained with automatic,
integrated self-cleaning system
• Dust falls into lower filter chamber and stays there
FILTER TECHNOLOGY
SIDE TIP / DUMP
• Empty materials into roll-off bins, at land-fill, or on-site for reuse as backfill.
SIDE TIP / DUMP
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ONBOARD TOOLS
WHERE IS SUCTION EXCAVATION USED?
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APPLICATIONS
• Gas and Pipeline
• Electrical Distribution
• Environmental
• Emergency/Disaster Response
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• Daylighting
• Urban Forestry / Tree Protection
• Slot trenching
• Anode installation
• Gas plant and silo cleaning
• Substation maintenance
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APPLICATIONS
• Ability for long range or high vertical
• Safe around utilities
• Safe around tree roots
• Safe for operators and site personnel
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APPLICATION CASE STUDY
• Utility excavation
• Upgraded vault vent
• Excavated material left on site for reuse
• Clean and dry excavation for utility personnel
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• Utility excavation
• Tree Root protection in Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)
• Excavated material left on site for reuse
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• Suction of wet and dry material
• Excavation for laying lines and cables
• Exposing existing cable or pipe networks
• Removal of gravel and ballast for repair and maintenance operations at railway trackside
• Removal of contaminated material
• Trouble free suction of soil, mud, water, and
stones/rocks (up to 25 cm in diameter and 40 kg)
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WHO WOULD USESUCTION EXCAVATION?
WHO NEEDS IT?
• Utility Owners + Municipalities• Versatility for both safe digging and aggressive excavation
• Contractors• Excavate more with less downtime
• Companies with exceptional safety standards• Ease of use• Quieter operation
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WHY USE SUCTION EXCAVATION?
WHY USE SUCTION EXCAVATION
• Cleaner• Dump on site
• No water
• Less waste
• Dust free exhaust outlet
• Faster• Less downtime
• More excavated volume
• Higher air flow
• Smarter• Lighten your load (less loads on the
roads)
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• Safer• Dust free exhaust outlet allows for safer breathing
around excavation site• Quieter (<82 dB)• Easy operation• Engineering• Training• Waste can be managed through excavating
(separate hazardous from non-hazardous)
DISCUSSION
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