Pipe Tools, Supplies

Oct. 1, 2002
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry offers a line of pipe and fittings for the water market.

Pipe, fittings

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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry offers a line of pipe and fittings for the water market. The company's line includes PVC Schedule 80 and Schedule 40 pipe and fittings, Corzan® CPVC Schedule 80 and Schedule 40 pipe, and Corzan CPVC Schedule 80 fittings. CPVC pipe is available in 1/4 in. through 12 in. diameters, and PVC pipe is available in sizes 1/4 in. through 16 in.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Charlotte, NC
Tel: 800-438-6091
Web: www.charlottepipe.com

CCTV equipment

Pearpoint is a source for Approved, Labeled & Listed CCTV inspection equipment and custom-built vehicles. Configured to meet individual needs and ergonomic comfort, Step, Hi-Cube and Utility vans, trailers, ATVs and retrofits are available. Pictured is a new Freightliner Sprinter by Mercedes Benz equipped with a P494 Pan & Tilt Camera, P420 Tractor, Automatic Cable Drum, P377 Controller, Power Supply, Rack mount computer system, flexidata software, and down hole roller assembly.

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Pearpoint, Inc.
Thousand Palms, CA
Tel: 760-343-7350
Web: www.pearpoint.com

Pipe coupling system

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The new AWWA compliant Gruvlok® pipe coupling system from Anvil International allows grooved ductile iron piping to be installed in substantially less time than conventional threaded or flanged connections. The couplings can be installed to hold pipes in rigid alignment, or to allow controlled movement accommodating expansion or contraction.

Anvil International, Inc.
Portsmouth, NH
Tel: 603-422-8000
Web: www.anvilintl.com

Root control

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RootX foaming root control is engineered to be an effective method for eliminating damaging root growth in municipal and residential pipelines. By simply adding water, operators can create a root-killing foam which will reach to the top of the pipe where 90 percent of root growth occurs. EPA-accepted for both sanitary and storm sewers, the foam may be applied directly from the package or with standard sewer cleaning equipment.

RootX Inc.
Salem, OR
Tel: 800-844-4974
Web: www.rootx.com

Leak detection

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The Water Hound™ is a system for pinpointing underground fluid leaks and can be used on all types of pipe. The detecting equipment is designed to be rugged, compact and lightweight. It offers user friendly operation that requires a minimum of training.

Schonstedt Instrument Co.
Kearneysville, WV
Tel: 304-725-1050

Vitrified clay pipe

Denlok Vitrified Clay Jacking Pipe, for microtunneling and pipe bursting, is Can-Clay's newest product. The pipe is available from 6 in. to 48 in. diameters and up to 10 ft. in length. Clay pipe is well known for its ability to carry a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial wastes. It is immune to attack by sulfuric acid generated by hydrogen sulfide and unaffected by the presence of solvents.

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Can-Clay Corporation
Cannelton, IN
Tel: 800-282-2529
Web: www.canclay.com

Sewer inspection services

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The Aqua Zoom camera from Aqua Data records structural and operational conditions of manhole and pipe systems from 30 to 350 feet from each manhole, depending on pipe diameter. The camera is positioned at the bottom of the manhole without entering into the pipe.

Aqua Data, Inc.
South Burlington, VT
Tel: 800-567-9003
Web: www.aquadata.com

Pipeline inspection services

Blackhawk PAS (Pipeline Assessment Services) offers imaging systems and services for pipeline inspections, evaluations, and assessments using the SSET (Sewer Scanner & Evaluation Technology). The SSET provides a digital, continuously recorded, high-resolution, 360-degree color image of the entire pipeline wall. A conventional forward-looking view is simultaneously recorded. Inclination and meander data are also recorded.

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Blackhawk PAS Inc.
Greenville, SC
Tel: 864-234-5412
Web: www.blackhawk-pas.com

CCTV inspection

Using the latest in CCTV reporting methods, Carylon provides sewer inspection services. Trouble spots, such as cracked or broken tiles, offset joints and blockages are located without excavation. The company's software allows for data collection, analysis, reporting, and archiving. It also provides video picture capture; video sequence capture; manhole inspection reporting; data importing and exporting; and text insertion.

Carylon Corp.
Chicago, IL
Tel: 312-666-7700
Web: www.caryloncorp.com

Restrained pipe sleeves

The EBAA Iron Series RS3800 Restrained Sleeve is an economical alternative to harnessing unrestrained repair-type couplings. It's versatility permits use on ductile iron, steel and PVC pipe (AWWA C-900 and ASTM 2241) in diameters from 4 in. through 12 in. Assembly can be made with up to five degrees deflection. The sleeves consist of a fusion-bonded epoxy sleeve body and a pair of restraint rings with integral gripping wedges with torque-limiting twist-off nuts to ensure proper actuating of the restraint rings.

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EBAA Iron Sales Inc.
Eastland, TX
Tel: 800-433-1716
Web: www.ebaa.com

Remote inspection equipment

Everest VIT, which had offered the development, sales, rental, training and on-site service of Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) equipment, has sold its North American Environmental Business Unit to Envirosight, LLC, a stand-alone business formed by Everest VIT veterans to service the environmental marketplace. As part of the agreement, Envirosight will market and distribute the Rovver® Robotic Inspection Crawler, Raven Eye™ Push Camera and Everest VIT's QuickView™ Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras to the environmental market.

Envirosight, LLC
Flanders, NJ
Tel: 866-936-8476
Web: www.envirosight.com

Hydraulic modeling

Wallingford Software has released InfoWorks v4.5, an updated version of its hydraulic modeling software. Composed of three modules (InfoWorks WS for water supply, InfoWorks CS for wastewater, sewers and storm water, and InfoWorks RS for river systems), the upgraded software is the world's only integrated modeling package that spans the separate disciplines of water supply, distribution, collection and river systems.

Wallingford Software Ltd.
Fort Worth, TX
Tel: 888 520 2224
Web: www.wallingfordsoftware.com

Fluid flow software

Engineered Software has released Version 7.1 of its fluid flow analysis software, Pipe-Flo Professional. The new version includes features which increase the program's ease of use, and facilitate collaboration between engineering firms and clients, managers and maintenance personnel, and all groups that may need to use the software. It contains a viewer program, allowing design files to be examined even if the viewer does not own a copy of Pipe-Flo.

Engineered Software, Inc.
Lacey, WA
Tel: 360-412-0702
Web: www.eng-software.com

Smoke testing

Superior Signal offers a choice of smoke testing equipment, including classic smoke generators or insulated smoke fluid systems. Operators can choose the desired CFM and static pressure best suited for the job. As an important part of a CMOM program, smoke testing can be used to trace uncapped lines, illegal connections, odor problems, and leaky manholes.

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Superior Signal Co., Inc.
Spotswood, NJ
Tel: 800-945-8378
Web: www.superiorsignal.com

Pipe joint lubricant

Independent tests preformed by major municipalities have shown J.C. Whitlam's Blue Lube Gasket Lube Paste, a water-based lubricant for use on gasketed pipe installations, will not promote turbidity, or transfer taste and odor, and completely flushes out of the system. The lubricant is both NSF Standard 14 and NSF Standard 61 approved. Many municipal water departments have been finding problems with odor, taste, turbidity, and overall water quality from the use of oleate-based lubricants on gasketed pipe water main installations.

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J.C. Whitlam Mfg. Co.
Wadsworth, OH
Tel: 800-321-8358

Polymer mortar pipe

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Non-metallic construction gives Hobas centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar pipe inherent corrosion resistance without linings or coatings. It is widely used in both new construction and rehab for corrosive environments such as wastewater effluents, contaminated drainage and foul air. It is also approved for potable water.

Hobas Pipe USA, Inc.
Houston, TX
Tel: 800-856-7473
Web: www.hobaspipeusa.com

Flow conditioner

Process engineers experiencing problems with short runs of piping that cause cavitation and premature failure of pumps and valves will find the new Vorel 90° Elbow Flow Conditioner isolates flow disturbances, reduces swirl and develops a symmetrical, repeatable flow profile with minimal pressure loss at the inlet to their process equipment. The flow conditioner replaces the last pipe elbow upstream of the pump or valve.

FCI/Vortab Co.
San Marcos, CA
Tel: 760-736-6171

Tapping machine

U.S. Pipe's S-94 Tapping Machine can be used to make connections to fluid piping and lines under pressure. The machine can be used with tapping sleeves and saddles, welded on flanges and tapping valves to make connections 2 in. through 12 in. under pressure to ductile iron, gray iron, cement-asbestos, steel reinforced concrete and other types of pipes, tanks or pressure vessels.

U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Birmingham, AL
Tel: 866-347-7473
Web: www.uspipe.com

Pipe wrench

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Ridge Tool recently introduced its Rapidgrip™ wrench, a heavy-duty, self-adjusting pipe wrench that is designed for one-handed operation with a rapid ratcheting action. The wrench's spring-loaded hook jaw design adjusts to any size work surface and its patented tooth design ensures a secure grip. A thumb trigger allows users easy application and removal from the work piece.

Ridge Tool Co.
Elyria, OH
Tel: 800-769-7743
Web: www.ridgid.com

Restraining gland

Sigma's improved One-Lok Series SLC wedge-action restraining gland can now be used to restrain both AWWA C-900 and ASTM D2241(IPS) PVC pipes to watermain fittings. A unique "split ring spacer" located under the actuating bolt stem collar can be removed from the wedge bolt, eliminating the time-consuming process of removing each bolt for IPS PVC pipe applications. This new feature provides simplified on-site installation and streamlined distributor inventories.

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Sigma Corp.
Cream Ridge, NJ
Tel: 800-999-2550
Web: www.sigmaco.com

Leak survey system

Flow Metrix has introduced a new Remote Leak Survey System - RLS, designed specifically with the Rural Water Circuit Rider Program in mind. The system feature the DigiCorr, a digital leak noise correlator, PC software and up to 100 of the company's newest UniLog digital sound loggers. The RLS software is designed to be added to existing laptop PCs. With RLS, an association can ship any number of UniLogs to several utilities, with instructions for deployment in the areas of concern.

Flow Metrix, Inc.
Maynard, MA
Tel: 800-517-4737
Web: www.flowmetrix.com

Air powered saw

A universal air powered saw and wraparound track that is designed for cutting pipe perfectly square, without a heat affected zone, is available from ESCO Tool. The company's APS-438 Universal Air Powered Saw and WrapTrack® clamps around the circumference of pipe from 6 in. to 60 in. in diameter, with ± 1/8 in. accuracy. The saw is an alternative to clamshell-type tools in applications with a minimum 13 1/2 in. radial clearance.

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ESCO Tool
Medfield, MA
Tel: 800-343-6926
Web: www.escotool.com

Holiday detectors, pig trackers

A new four page brochure highlights the line of holiday detectors, jeep meter and pig tracking equipment from Pipeline Inspection Co. Since the manufacture of its first Spy® Holiday detector, the company has developed a selection of 10 detector models.

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Pipeline Inspection Co.
Houston, TX
Tel: 713-681-5837
Web: www.picltd.com

Pipe gaskets

Gore-Tex® TriGuard™ gaskets from W.L. Gore & Associates are designed for positive sealing of aggressive fluid piping applications on fragile flanges or flanges with irregularities, where bolt torque and gasket compression stress must be limited. The gasketed construction technique uses 100% expanded PTFE material. Reliable sealing can be achieved at very low gasket compressions.

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Gore & Associates Inc.
Elkton, MD
Tel: 410-392-3200
Web: www.gore.com/sealants

Wall penetration seals

Proco's Pen-Seal pipe penetration seals have been designed to provide a low-cost mechanical seal between any electrical conduit, concrete, cast iron, steel, copper, or PVC/CPVC pipes passing through walls, floors, tanks, pipeline casings, and vaults. The seals have been designed to provide a gas and watertight seal, and have been tested to hold a hydrostatic seal up to 20 psig or 40 ft. head and to withstand temperatures up to 250° F.

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Proco Products, Inc.
Stockton, CA
Tel: 800-344-3246

Pipe repair

The Stop It® Pipe Repair System works on all metal and plastic pipes. The repair system includes Fix Stix epoxy which is NSF certified and safe for use on potable water. Pipes are wrapped with a knitted fiberglass tape, pre-coated with a water activated urethane system that can be applied by one person with no mixing, measuring or hot work. The repair sets in five minutes, cures fully in 30 minutes and conforms around elbows, tees and other fittings.

Indumar Products Inc.
Houston, TX
Tel: 800-523-7867
Web: www.stopit.com

Low-profile inside drop system

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Royal Environmental Systems offers the IntraFlow™, a patented, low-profile inside drop system that saves installation time, reduces excavation costs and limits maintenance. The drop protrudes 7 in. from the manhole wall for safer, easier accessibility. Its contour shape handles high-volume inflow and accommodates up to 12 in. pipe.

Royal Env. Systems, Inc.
Stacy, MN
Tel: 800-817-3240
Web: www.royalenterprises.net

Pipe joining

Norma Connect Pipe Couplings join plain-ended pipes of like or different materials and require no pipe-end treatment to do so. No welding, grooving or fusing is required, with a typical installation time of less than 15 minutes in virtually any environment. Made of 304 & 316 SS, these products are offered in Axial Restraint & Flexible Sealing types for metal to metal, metal to plastic and plastic to plastic pipe joining.

Norma Products, Inc.
Wixom, MI
Tel: 248-668-9510
E-mail: [email protected]

Utility locator

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The new Ditch Witch Subsite 300SR/ST electronic locating system is designed to locate buried telephone, power, CATV, gas, sewer and water lines. The system includes a 300SR receiver and 300ST transmitter. The receiver has a depth estimation of 15 feet and multiple antennas for greater versatility. It operates up to 40 hours on six C-cell batteries and weighs five pounds.

Charles Machine Works Inc.
Perry, OK
Tel: 800-654-6481
Web: www.ditchwitch.com

Power drive, adapter

Reed has introduced the 700PD electric power drive that adapts to add power to tapping machines and drilling machines. Through the use of the Reed Power Drive Adapter (#08430), the 700PD will work on machines with a 13/16 in. square drive boring bar/shaft. It fits Reed's TM and DM series machines, Mueller™ B100/B101 or other machines with a 13/16 in. square drive.

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Reed Manufacturing Company
Erie, PA
Tel: 800-666-3691
Web: www.reedmfgco.com

Pipe clamp

LNR Industries has begun marketing the A-Clamp, a simple patented mechanical device that firmly secures a riser/cleanout pipe to the lateral sewer line. Due to powerful hydrostatic ground forces caused by the freeze-thaw cycle in colder climates, riser/cleanouts can pull out of the lateral hookup. The clamp is made of solid steel and coated with a rubber coating for added protection under ground.

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LNR Industries
Newfane, NY
Tel: 716-778-6220
Web: www.aclamponline.com

Insertable valve

Installation of Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve is easy as 1, 2, 3. Just install the fitting, make the tap, then install the valve. The insertable valve, offered by Severn Trent Services, eliminates many of the problems commonly associated with valve insertion, such as service disruptions. They also reduce excessive pipe strength loss and require smaller excavations.

Severn Trent Services
Alsip, IL
Tel: 800-538-7867
Web: www.hydra-stop.com

Utility locator

Geometrics had released a new pipe and cable locator, the UtiLocator. The locator is equipped with a transmitter that has three power settings. The user may select low (1.5 watts), medium (5 watts), or high (10 watts) power output. The unit is a dual frequency locator (8 kHz and 33 kHz) and offers a wide band passive mode.

Geometrics Inc.
San Jose, CA
Tel: 408-954-0522
Web: www.utilocator.com

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