HammerHead Trenchless, a leading manufacturer of trenchless installation, rehabilitation, and replacement solutions for underground utility infrastructure, has released the newest addition to their product line: The PortaBurst® PB30X. The PB30X is a portable, cost-effective and efficient method of replacing 2″ to 6″ lateral pipes in a minimum amount of time, with up to 30 tons Read more
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HammerHead Trenchless, a leading manufacturer of trenchless installation, rehabilitation, and replacement solutions for underground utility infrastructure, has released the newest addition to their product line: The PortaBurst® PB30X.
The PB30X is a portable, cost-effective and efficient method of replacing 2″ to 6″ lateral pipes in a minimum amount of time, with up to 30 tons of pulling force. “Through extensive research and development, we were able to create a system that is 125 lbs. lighter than its predecessor, while maintaining the same power,” said Mark Randa, Sr. Manager of Research, Development & Engineering of HammerHead Trenchless.
Along with being lighter than HammerHead’s previous downhole unit, the PB30X prioritizes portability and breaks down into three components. According to Randa, this allows for easy carrying into basements and overall transportation of the unit.
Having the PB30X on a jobsite provides versatility as the unit can burst sewer laterals and slit water and gas services. “With a second jaw set and 3/8” cable, this unit can be used to slit plastic and lead water services,” said Randa.
To accompany the new PB30X, HammerHead Trenchless has also released the newest hydraulic control unit, the PB13X. The PB13X comes equipped with a new tethered controller or optional wireless controller to allow the operator to be close to the pit while the control unit is further away. “Our team spent time on with customers on their job sites and saw that flexibility is key to any job site and whether they use the tethered or wireless controller, we now provide that needed flexibility,” said Randa. “Our patent pending jaw system was created to increase speed and efficiency on the jobsite while making the unit versatile to allow for bursting and slitting,” he added.
To continue to provide flexibility to customers, HammerHead is now providing stackable extraction cages and an extended Quick Grip® Burst Head line covering 2-to-6-inch options. “The stackable extraction cages now allow to fully pull in a 6-inch burst head,” said Randa. “And the new burst head line can burst through any fracturable pipe and negotiate 45-degree bends,” he added.
The PB30X, PB13X, and additional components are all available for purchase at hammerheadshop.com
https://vimeo.com/1032700697 We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and you are able to take some time to share it with family, friends and loved ones. This update is dedicated to some examples of those giving back. We’ll also tell you what’s cooking with our weekly podcasts as well Read more
We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and you are able to take some time to share it with family, friends and loved ones. This update is dedicated to some examples of those giving back. We’ll also tell you what’s cooking with our weekly podcasts as well.
Savvy plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance pros trust fast, reliable Gen-Eye® video inspection systems from General Pipe Cleaners to spot hidden problems, boost profitability, and avert needless repairs. All Wi-Fi equipped, Gen-Eye packages help keep your quotes competitive – and customers happy. You’ll know what the problem is, where it is, and how deep to Read more
Savvy plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance pros trust fast, reliable Gen-Eye® video inspection systems from General Pipe Cleaners to spot hidden problems, boost profitability, and avert needless repairs.All Wi-Fi equipped, Gen-Eye packages help keep your quotes competitive – and customers happy. You’ll know what the problem is, where it is, and how deep to dig.
Just grab one – and go! Excellent for troubleshooting anything from close-in conduits to 10” drains. The popular, powerful range includes:
- Gen-Eye POD®
- Gen-Eye X-POD Plus®
- Gen-Eye USB-P®
- Gen-Eye Micro-Scope3®
Depending on model, “all-in-one” tools combine camera, reel, monitor, and Gel-Rod® video cabling into compact, convenient packages that improve jobsite efficiency.
Gen-Eye USB-P®, for instance, features a command module with wi-fi, one-touch recording, sunlight readable screen, digital zoom, voice-over recording, date & time stamps, and more.
A variety of options are available, too – like the Gen-Pack™ Battery Adapter for selected systems that lets you operate your Gen-Eye package in remote locations with limited access to power. It adds portability and versatility – and makes jobs easier!
Elkhart, Indiana-based NIBCO Inc. celebrated in style this week as esteemed guests were invited to dinner, drinks and dancing in what was a wedding reception-like ceremony that included a multi-piece band. The following day, invitees were treated the ribbon cutting of the new Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum, and took the tour. The museum offers Read more
Elkhart, Indiana-based NIBCO Inc. celebrated in style this week as esteemed guests were invited to dinner, drinks and dancing in what was a wedding reception-like ceremony that included a multi-piece band. The following day, invitees were treated the ribbon cutting of the new Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum, and took the tour.
The museum offers a unique and enriching experience from a historical perspective, interactive learning, inspiration, community impact, and career opportunities. Not just a place to learn about the past, it’s a place to get excited about the future of plumbing and the opportunities it holds.
“Our decision to build the NIBCO Interactive Museum and name it after my father is a tribute to his remarkable contributions to the plumbing industry and a continuation of a legacy that began with my great-great-grandfather in 1904,” said NIBCO’s President and CEO Ashley Martin. “This ambitious project was something I wanted to complete and dedicate on NIBCO’s 120th anniversary to make it extra special. The museum is not just about preserving our history; it’s about showcasing the profound impact we’ve had on the evolution of plumbing and our philanthropic efforts within the community.”
Martin continued, “I want our NIBCO associated, our customers, local school kids to be able to come here and use this so it needed to be interactive. We also highlighted plumbing: where our products go, how they bring water to you, take waste away, but it also highlights our four manufacturing processes—plastics, copper, bronze and iron.”
The museum offers a unique and enriching experience from a historical perspective, interactive learning, inspiration, community impact, and career opportunities. Not just a place to learn about the past, it’s a place to get excited about the future of plumbing and the opportunities it holds.
Artifacts, representing various aspects of the history of plumbing, as well as the history of NIBCO, are exhibited throughout the museum, including:
- Early foundry tools
- Original crown jewels of NIBCO
- Original early fittings including the first fitting from 1927 and early valves
- Original product blueprints from the 1930s
- Items from Lee Martin’s collection
- Original printings of Ross Martin’s collection of booklets
- Philanthropic contributions
- Collectibles and promotions
The 8,845-square-foot building was completely renovated beginning in 2023. The museum portion of the space is 3,254 square feet, and additional space in the building will be used as a training area for customers, distributors, and NIBCO associates.
https://vimeo.com/1020616812?share=copy Griggs Moody of Milwaukee Tool demos the MX Fuel Pipe Threading Machine at PHCC CONNECT Read more
Griggs Moody of Milwaukee Tool demos the MX Fuel Pipe Threading Machine at PHCC CONNECT.