Pipe cutting
The Wheeler PipeMaster is a portable machine for cutting 6''- 48'' CI, DI, & steel pipes. It includes a cutting head with internal gears which operate the driving wheels and spin the shaft, which turns the cutting blade. An external operating lever controls the start/stop drive wheels operation. The cutting blades are fully enclosed for safety with either diamond plated edge or tungsten carbide tips. The cutting head is held on the pipe with a tensioned roller chain.
Wheeler Mfg., Division of Rex Intl USA Inc.
Ashtabula, OH
Tel: 800-321-7950
Web: www.wheelerrex.com
Plug valves
R&M Energy Systems, a unit of Robbins & Myers, offers Resun® Cylindrical Plug Valves for dependable flow control under a wide range of service conditions. Manufactured from cast iron, carbon steel, bronze, stainless steel, or custom alloy materials, the valves available in sizes from 1/2" to 30". The cylindrical plugs are machined to exacting tolerances, and provide a consistent, bubble-tight seal.
R&M Energy Systems
Houston, TX
Tel: 281-765-4700
Web: www.rmenergy.com
Winches
Thern winches give wastewater plant operators continuous control when placing or relocating surface aerators. As one winch pulls the aerator pontoon, other winches pay out cable at a rate to maintain tension and control. The system also makes it easier to reel the aerators in for periodic maintenance.
Thern, Inc.
Winona, MN 55987
Tel: 800-843-7648
Web: www.thern.com
Pipeline inspection
The SwitchBack pipeline inspection trailer from Envirosight® has all the ergonomic attributes and technical sophistication of a full-blown inspection vehicle at a fraction the cost. The trailer includes a digital studio and enough power to operate equipment and lights all at once. Features include a tiered diamond-plate cargo bench, robust drawer cabinets, and a climate-controlled digital studio with your choice of rack-mounted control, display and recording equipment.
Envirosight® LLC
Randolph, NJ
Tel: 973-252-6700
Web: www.envirosight.com
Disc coupling
The Lovejoy®/Jaure Split-Spacer Disc coupling, or SXCS, features a closed-coupling design and is suitable for use in any application currently using a gear type coupling. The new coupling requires no lubrication. The design is torsionally stiffer due to its spacer-wall thickness and features zero backlash. Bore capacities range from 90-6 through 302-6 and larger sizes are available upon request.
Lovejoy, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL
Tel: 630-852-0500
Web: www.lovejoy-inc.com
Restrained joints
Sigma Corp. has begun producing 42'' and 48'' restrained joint devices for AWWA C-905 PVC pressure pipe. In a recent project, the company provided PVC pipe and pressure fittings in 30'', 42'' and 48'' sizes. All three assemblies (mechanical fitting joint, bell & spigot pipe joint and PVC fitting joint) were tested successfully both internally and independently to the project requirements.
Sigma Corp.
Creamridge, NJ
Tel: 800-999-2550
Web: www.sigmaco.com
Check valves
Danfoss Flomatic has introduced an expanded Ball Check Valve product program. The company has added the 3'' size to the model 208T product offering. This product has a corrosion resistant PVC body, an E-Z access port, and is available with threaded NPT or socket weld female by female connections. The Model 208T is rated for a maximum temperature of 150°F and a maximum pressure of 100 PSI.
Danfoss Flomatic Corp.
Glens Falls, NY
Tel: 800-833-2040
Down-hole meter
Ideal for profiling down-hole conductivity and temperature, and for salt-water intrusion investigations, the new TLC Meter is mounted on a Solinst reel, using accurate flat-tape and an intelligent conductivity sensor with platinum electrodes. A light and buzzer indicate water. Level is read off the tape. Conductivity and temperature measurements are displayed on the LCD screen. Range is 0-80,000µS and accuracy is +/- 1% of reading from 100-50,000µS. Tape lengths to 300ft.
Solinst Canada Ltd.
Georgetown, ON
Tel: 905-873-2255
Web: www.solinst.com
Membrane bioreactor
GPS-X is a dynamic modeling and simulation package for the treatment of wastewaters in both the industrial and municipal sectors. The latest addition to this product is the inclusion of a new Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) unit process. This new dynamic MBR model was constructed using a mechanistic approach which combines the robust IWA activated sludge models (ASM1, ASM2d, etc.) with a sophisticated membrane resistance model.
Hydromantis, Inc.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 905-522-0012
Web: www.hydromantis.com
Storm drain markers
Almetek Industries, a manufacturer of signs and ID marking systems, is now offering a line of storm drain markers. These markers are used to provide warning that items dumped into storm drains flow directly into area waterways. The markers are affixed to storm drain inlets and street gutter catchments.
Almetek Industries, Inc.
Hackettstown, NJ
Tel: 908-850-9700
Web: www.almetek.com
Control valves
Flowserve Kämmer's 032000 and 132000 Series control valves are suitable for chemical feed systems in water treatment plants. Both valve series are noted for their ability to withstand acid corrosion while providing precision control. The 032000 Series is machined from barstock elastomer materials, including PP, PVC, and PVDF, and is available in 1/2" to 2" sizes.
Flowserve Kämmer
Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412-787-8803
Web: www.flowserve.com
Pollution detection
Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, a provider of aerial thermographic scanning of ground objects, has announced the formation of its new AITscan Division to provide Pollution FindIR™ services to help local governments comply with the Clean Water Act. The new services are described in detail with images and free downloads on the company's website. Thermographic aerial scanning can be used to detect, quantify and document illicit waterway discharges.
AITscan
Randleman, NC
Tel: 800-248-7226
Web: www.AITscan.com
Inlet stabilizer
The patented "J" Model Inlet Stabilizer from Blacoh is designed specifically for the inlet side of all pumps and improves inlet flow conditions, insuring adequate flow into the pump and extending the service life of all inlet system components. The inlet stabilizer features a unique control unit designed so that either a positive pressure charge or a vacuum can be set in the stabilizer.
Blacoh Fluid Control
Riverside, CA
Tel: 800-603-7867
Web: www.blacoh.com
Bar screens
Duperon has developed the FlexRake™ for customers who wanted an automatic, continuous-cleaning mechanical barscreen product that is flexible, requires no operators and little to no maintenance. The device is designed to "flex" around and remove large debris that can weigh over 1,000 pounds. Additionally, the company's unique FlexLink™ technology has eliminated the need for massive frame installation and extensive onsite engineering. Application areas include wastewater, water treatment, storm water and pump stations, among others.
Duperon Corp.
Saginaw, MI
Tel: 800-383-8479
Web: www.duperon.com
Cranes
eme's all aluminum alloy Gantry Cranes are lightweight, easily moved and assembled by one or two people. They are corrosion resistant and suited for environments found in water and wastewater plants. Weighing just 156 to 300 lbs. (depending upon model) the units can be assembled in remote locations. The hollow beam design allows operators to assemble units from 'the ground up' without the need for any type of rigging equipment.
eme
Fort Erie, ON Canada
Tel: 888-679-5283
Web: www.easilymovedequipment.com
Water main cleaning
The Air Scouring™ system from Severn Trent is a patented water main cleaning method. Clean, compressed air alternated with slugs of water are injected into the line, removing sediment and mineral scale. Flow capacity and water quality are improved. No pigging or disassembly of the water main is necessary.
Severn Trent Services
Fort Washington, PA
Tel: 215-997-3760
Basin cleaning
A new mixing and flushing unit for cleaning retention basins has been introduced by ITT Flygt. Designated as the Flygt Hydroejector, the unit acts as a mixer when water levels are high, keeping solids in suspension so they can be readily pumped away. When basin water levels are low, the unit automatically becomes a flushing device, with water discharged through the ejector pipe in a powerful jet which removes organic matter from the basin floor and walls.
ITT Flygt Corp.
Trumbull, CT
Tel: 203-380-4700
Web: www.flygtus.com
Aeration system
Red Valve's new aeration system combines coarse and fine bubble aeration components to improve mixing and oxygen transfer while preventing backflow and clogging. The custom-designed system uses the Tideflex™ TFA coarse bubble diffuser to provide rapid mixing while the Red Valve Fine Bubble Air Diffuser provides the fine bubble supplement.
Red Valve Co. Inc.
Carnegie, PA
Tel: 412-279-0044
Web: www.redvalve.com
Meter testing
The Mars "Mun-1" is a microprocessor-based test instrument designed to verify residential water meter accuracy to within 1/4 of 1%; check both static and flow pressure at the customer's residence; measure actual flow rate to within 1/10 gpm and serve as a rate of flow indicator. A number of water utilities are using the instrument to test all of their meters in service as the most efficient and economical means of checking accuracies and recouping lost revenue from faulty meters.
Floyd S. Salser, Jr. & Associates
d/b/a MARS Company
Ocala, FL
Tel: 800-782-5268
Web: www.marswater.com
Cleaning systems
Gamajet Cleaning Systems has recently introduced new versions of its Gamajet 4 and Gamajet 5 Impingement Cleaning Machines. Modified to provide a 180 degree spray pattern, the units can be positioned over the top of virtually any sized open-topped tank or vessel and will scour away the toughest of residue without overspray. A choice of nozzles, turbines and gear speeds allows the user to customize each unit to meet specific cleaning applications.
Gamajet Cleaning Systems Inc.
Devault PA
Tel: 610-408-9940
Web: www.gamajet.com
Mixers
Kenics® KM Series Static Mixers from Chemineer feature a patented helical mixing element which produces complete radial mixing and flow division for any combination of liquids, gases or solids. The smooth element geometry results in efficient mixing of miscible fluids in laminar or turbulent flow and dispersion of immiscible fluids or gases while producing very low pressure drop.
Chemineer, Inc.
Dayton, OH
Tel: 937-454-3200
Web: www.chemineer.com
Filtration media
Fairmount Minerals offers a variety of filtration sands and gravels. Its facilities, Best Sand in Chardon, OH, and Wedron Silica in Wedron, IL, have been producers of high quality filtration media for decades. All media is thoroughly washed and dried to insure the purist sands and gravels. All products meet and/or exceed the AWWA B100-96 specifications and are NSF certified to Standard 61. A full range of sizes is offered, from 0.20 mm sand to 2.0" gravel. Anthracite and garnet media are also available. Shipments ae available in bags, super sacks and bulk.
Fairmount Minerals
Chardon, OH
Phone: 800-237-4986
Web: www.fairmountminerals.com
