InfraStructures - September 2016 - Vactor Introduces Vactor HXX ParaDIGm® Vacuum Excavator

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Vactor Introduces Vactor HXX ParaDIGm^® Vacuum Excavator

Vactor Manufacturing recently introduced the Vactor HXX ParaDIGm^® vacuum excavator for utility, municipal and contractor customers involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground water, sewer, gas, electric and telecommunications lines. This compact, multi-use truck can dig holes with water or air; vacuum, contain and dispose of drill mud; power pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical tools; and provide transport and storage of replacement parts, equipment and tools.

In addition, the ParaDIGm is ideally suited for subsurface utility engineering (SUE) contractors and other design planning firms involved in civil, road, municipal, commercial, industrial and residential projects.

“With the introduction of the ParaDIGm vacuum excavator, Vactor now provides the broadest product offering of water and air vacuum excavators, from very large units to the new, compact HXX ParaDIGm, in North America,” said Ben Schmitt, product manager, Vactor Manufacturing.

The ParaDIGm vacuum excavator is the result of a comprehensive, customer-focused design process based on qualitative field research involving more than 100 utility customers responsible for expanding, maintaining and repairing underground water, sewer, gas, electric and telecommunications conduits.

“Utility professionals have to be problem solvers each and every day, because they don’t know what they might run into when they arrive on the job,” said Mr. Schmitt. “They have to be prepared for anything, which is why they bring additional replacement parts, repair tools and equipment with them. With the ParaDIGm, they have a powerful vacuum excavator that can also store, haul and power all the tools and equipment they may need on the job.”

The ParaDIGm decreases the time associated with setup and tear down between excavated holes, significantly increasing productivity. The trademarked “Park-n-Dig”™ design minimizes the time between arriving on the jobsite and excavation, including the capability to dig up to 1.8 m in depth without additional pipe and hose.

With the ability to use air or hydro excavation as the digging method, the ParaDIGm is a versatile vacuum excavator that can be used in a variety of applications.

The air compressor, which is standard on the ParaDIGm, is able to power utility tools such as jackhammers and tampers that may be used on the job. The truck features substantial storage space for these tools, including a long-handle tool box. The truck can also tow up to 9,000 kg.

The machine features a 15 cm hose and a powerful vacuum system capable of up to 62.3 m3/min 50.8 kPa of vacuum. The larger hose and vacuum system make the ParaDIGm a more productive vacuum excavator than other units this size.
The standard extendable boom with 15 cm vacuum hose delivers more than double the airflow when compared to competing models with 7.6- or 10 cm vacuum hose and a boom as an upgraded option. Because of this, the ParaDIGm’s larger vacuum hose reduces hose clogging frequently found on smaller vacuum systems.

The ParaDIGm features a powerful, single-engine, PTO-driven design that drives all vacuum, air and water systems.
“Unlike other vacuum excavators this size that require 2 engines – one to power the truck chassis and one to generate vacuum and excavating power – the ParaDIGm delivers superior performance with a single engine,” added Ben Schmitt. “This saves on fuel, parts, time and money spent on additional engine maintenance. It also decreases job setup time and increases productivity.”

The ParaDIGm is available on a Class 6 or Class 7 chassis, which can be helpful in jurisdictions where a commercial driver’s license is not required. The compact, low-profile design and truck maneuverability are well-suited for tight, urban jobsites.

Source: Vactor Manufacturing

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