McElroy shelter and pipe-handling system
The QuickCamp shelter and pipe-handling system from McElroy Manufacturing enables a single operator to butt fuse polyethylene pipe from 8-inch IPS to 36-inch O.D. by remote control with the MegaMc PolyHorse inside a lighted, insulated and climate-controlled enclosure. The 21-foot-8-inch by 24-foot-7-inch shelter houses a hydraulically powered 1236/900 or 824/630 fusion carriage with room for an office, breakroom or storage for extra gear. It also includes electrical outlets and can be set up by two people. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.com/fusion.
Guardair pneumatic Gun Vac
The pneumatic Flexible Gun Vac from Guardair Corp. has an 18-inch by 1 5/16-inch O.D. tapered flexible metal extension. The tapered vacuum inlet accepts standard 1 1/4-inch vacuum accessories. Designed for industrial cleaning, features include comfort grip, filtration collection bag and dual 1/4-inch FNPT air inlets (bottom and rear). 800/482-7324; www.guardaircorp.com.
Optronics combo lamp
The 9-inch, half-inch thick STL68 Combo Lamp from Optronics International is a combination LED stop, tail, turn and backup light that mounts to the vehicle surface. 800/364-5483; www.optronics.com.
Isuzu 2014, 2015 N-Series diesel models
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America introduced its lineup of 2014 and 2015 model year N-Series diesel trucks. The 2014 NPR ECO-Max features increased frontal area, enabling non-air-deflector models to handle bodies with inside heights up to 85 inches. The 2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models feature the 4J 3.0 liter, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with Denso air conditioning compressor, along with 19.5-inch Bridgestone M895 low rolling resistant tire for improved fuel efficiency. 866/441-9638; www.isuzucv.com.
Knipex Tools Alligator pliers
Alligator XL water pump pliers from Knipex Tools have a forged box-joint design that locks on pipes and nuts. The 16-inch pliers have a thin head and joint to fit into tight locations. Weighing less than 3 pounds, the pliers have 11 notch adjustments for up to 3 1/2-inch gripping capacity. 847/398-8520; www.knipex-tools.com.
ExakTime Mobile 2.0 for Apple devices
The Mobile 2.0 time tracking app from ExakTime for all IOS devices, including Apple iPhone and iPad products, features Team View, a GPS-enabled oversight option that enables a supervisor to view a map showing the clock-in coordinates of all company employees. 877/435-6411; www.exaktime.com.
HammerHead lateral pipe lining trailer
The HydraLiner lateral pipe lining and bursting trailer from HammerHead Trenchless Equipment features resin racks, swing-out halogen work light, 7,500-watt generator, Line-X lined floors, insulated walls and ceilings, 30-gallon 7 cfm air compressor, toolbox, air conditioning units with heat strips, LED lighting, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, work tables and storage. The 18-foot Gold package includes steel frame with Armaguard Frame protection and Z-tech undercoating. The 26-foot Platinum aluminum trailer includes a climate-controlled epoxy resin closet and 3/4-inch white interior walls protected by a 24-inch kick plate. Customization options are available. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.
Plastic Oddities clean-out plug puller
The clean-out plug puller tool from Plastic Oddities opens lines under pressure while containing and directing waste into a disposable container. Available in kits, tools are designed for 1 1/2- to 2-inch and 3- to 4-inch clean-outs. Each kit contains sockets for most clean-out plugs. Housings are made of impact- and corrosion-resistant PVC, while the flexible boots are made of chemically resistant flex PVC. 800/438-5327; www.plasticoddities.com.
Condux underground hydraulic puller
The ARS709 hydraulic puller from Condux Tesmec is designed for a range of underground pulling applications, including power transmission and distribution cable installation. Features include 20 tons of pulling force, negative self-acting hydraulic brake, integrated hydraulic dynamometer, hydraulic cooling system and advanced user controls. The pull, speed monitor and recorder provide real-time data on pulling operations. 800/533-2077; www.condux.com.