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EDITORS NOTEBOOK: MAKING IT THROUGH ROUGH TIMES

Contractors shouldnt be afraid of looking at different and newer ways of doing
business. It could mean even more business when the industry rebounds.
- Cory Dellenbach
20 BAKKEN EXTRA: TAKING REPAIR SERVICES TO THE CUSTOMER

Transload facility operator finds a new way to serve customers by offering
mobile repair for their railcars in the Bakken.
- MaryBeth Matzek
21 NIOBRARA EXTRA: RESEARCHING FOR PRODUCTION

Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, University of Wyoming partnership develops
different methods of producing oil in the state.
- Greg Bates
22 TECH PERSPECTIVE: A TOOL FOR EVEN THE OILFIELDS

SCADA systems have grown to help operators monitor oil and gas operations,
several different options available to those in the field.
- Edward Nugent
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24 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 5 MISTAKES THAT MAKE YOU A BAD MANAGER

Avoid common pitfalls and create a positive environment where employees give
a tireless effort to make the company succeed.
- David Waits
26 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: NO IMMEDIATE MAJOR IMPACT

Lifting of the oil export ban likely wont make a big difference for the industry in
the US for several years.
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- Cory Dellenbach
28 SAFETY FIRST: INCREASING SAFETY THROUGH FLEET TRACKING

Fleet management programs offer employers and drivers many options to help
them stay safe on the road.
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40 INDUSTRY NEWS
12 PROFILE: TARGETING TOP-NOTCH SERVICE

Bullzeye Oilfield Services leans on quality communication to thrive in
the midst of difficult market conditions.
- Paul Nicolaus
18 MONEY MACHINES: DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING

Tadano America Corp. cranes, with several safety features, help oilfield
services company complete jobs of any size and weight.
- Ken Wysocky
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Zack Maxey, co-founder

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technologies that can track idling time and

fuel consumption and help you lower costs.
Our Product Focus feature this month
has listings that can lead you in the right
direction. We report on fleet management,
telematics and site logistics tools.
Contractors shouldnt be afraid of looking at different and

newer ways of doing business. It could mean even more
business when the industry rebounds.
By Cory Dellenbach
W
Cory Dellenbach
ere three months into 2016, and

for many contractors serving
the oil and gas industry, its
continued to be tough with the downturn
in oil prices continuing. Exploration and
production firms continue to curtail their
spending in the shale plays, which in turn
means less for the companies servicing
those operations.
Predictions vary on when the industry
will bounce back anywhere from mid2016 to 2020, based on what Ive been
hearing. However, there are ways for
contractors and companies to make it
through this trying time and be ready when
the industry bounces back.
Bullzeye Oilfield Services of Bowie,
Texas, profiled this month, does one thing
that all companies should do excel at
customer service. Bullzeye co-founder Zack
Maxey makes sure he and his crews are
available by phone all day, every day, and
they listen to what customers need when
they call.
One of the best ways to maintain your
Beyond
buckets
and blades.
clients, even if they arent calling you with as

much work, is great customer service. Call
your customers every once in a while. Find
out how they are doing; let them know you
are still out there and ready for them when
they need you again.
There are ways for contractors

and companies to make it
through this trying time
and be ready when the
industry bounces back.
That shows you are ready at a moments
notice; it also shows that you dont want to
lose them as a customer and are willing to
work to keep them.
RELYING ON TECHNOLOGY
If youre looking to reduce cost, this
issue has some tips on technologies you
could consider. While they
cost money up front, fleettracking or GPS-type software
might help you save money in
the long run.
Many of you have trucks
that need to make deliveries,
such as water, hot oil or other
oilfield supplies. There are
TRYING SOMETHING NEW

Use this downtime to try something
new. Do you have a vacuum excavation truck
or pipeline inspection camera that youve
only used for oilfield services? Consider
what other industries you could dip into
that could help support your business until
the oil industry picks up again.
Our Bakken Extra feature this month
focuses on Freedom Railcar Solutions,
based in the Bakken Shale and owned by a
transload facility operator. They heard from
several customers who have to send their
railcars for repair and lose thousands with
those cars out of service.
Already being in the railroad service
area, the transload facility operator launched
Freedom Railcar Solutions and its mobile
services.
This company sends its repair crews
out to the railcars and does as much of
the work on site as possible. Only if it is
absolutely necessary will the car be moved.
The mobile service saves customers valuable
time on the rail, and money, by keeping the
cars in service.
DONT BE AFRAID
Finally, dont be afraid to try new
things. Test out different ways of performing
the jobs. Maybe you can find better and
more productive ways of doing them.
Theres no doubt that its going to be a
rough road ahead, but if you put forth your
best efforts, you wont have any problem
seeing the flip side of this downturn and
it could be even more profitable for you than
the previous boom.
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Bullzeye Oilfield Services leans on quality communication

to thrive in the midst of difficult market conditions
A focus on customer service skills is the main reason Bullzeye Oilfield Services
has managed to find success during the latest oil boom downturn that has
spurred other family-run operations to go belly up along the way.
ABOVE: The field operations

staff at Bullzeye Oilfield Services
at their shop in Elmendorf, Texas. From left, Nicholas Henney,
field engineer; Josh McCoy, lead
operator; and Zack Maxey, cofounder and president.
When our customers call in for jobs, we make sure

we ask all the right questions every time, says Zack Maxey,
co-founder with his father, Keith, of the company based
in Bowie, Texas. We show up early on all the jobs and
are always ready to go. Were a 24/7 service company, so
weve got to be by our phones all the time and accessible.
Being accessible is important for the wireline services
company that specializes in the logging and perforating of
oil and natural gas wells and works throughout the state.
Everybody knows that they can get ahold of me at any
time, Maxey says. Whether its 1 oclock in the morning
or during the football game on Saturday afternoon, they
know they can count on me being accessible.
This type of access, from his standpoint, is important
to foster among the entire Bullzeye team as well. Being
able to touch base with your engineers on location and
troubleshoot right there is huge, he says. And now we
can even FaceTime one another.
And then theres the sense of camaraderie and
teamwork fostered among all employees that helps
eliminate the type of bickering, arguing or other
communication barriers that can wreak havoc in
workplace settings that lack these elements. You get guys
that are really working together and communicating well,
he says.
FAMILIAL FOUNDATION
In addition to the communication skills that have
been a difference-maker both internally and when dealing
with clients, Maxey credits the companys success in part
to its ability to simplify processes as much as possible
eliminating any wasted movements and related safety
issues on location.
This type of know-how comes from a solid foundation
of industry experience. Both Maxey and Keith have
worked in wireline services in the oilfields of Texas, and
Keith, who has been in the industry for 40 years, founded
a company called Max-Line in 1998. Thats where Maxey
initially received his training, starting at the age of 13.
He began by cleaning trucks part time and was
eventually able to run trucks and logs. Basically every
summer, winter, spring break and weekend I was working
in the industry, Maxey says. Anytime I wasnt in school
I was working.
They sold out to Basic Energy Services and worked
for that company for close to five years before filing for
their explosives license in 2010. As Maxey finished up his
college degree at Texas State University, the pair started
Bullzeye as 50/50 partners.
But Maxeys schooling wasnt forgotten by any
means. While earning his bachelors degree in business
>>RIGHT: Josh McCoy, right,

and Nicholas Henney set up
equipment on a new wireline
truck at the companys shop in
Elmendorf, Texas.
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Nicholas Henney, front, and Josh McCoy carry

equipment from Bullzeye Oilfield Services shop to a
field truck before dispatching it to a job site nearby.
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administration with a concentration in entrepreneurial studies, he also

founded an entrepreneurism fraternity the first of its kind in the State
of Texas.
His classes became opportunities to tailor projects and assignments to
the business he was envisioning all the while. My case study was always
Bullzeye Oilfield Services, he says. So as I was going through college, I was
building the business plan for the company.
Theres always a sense of respect for one another within

our company. Everybody senses that, and I feel like thats
one reason that everybody respects one another so
much within our company.
Zack Maxey
The people around me were actually helping me build the business
plan, the feasibility studies and some of the strategy for the company, he
adds, and his business plan for Bullzeye took second place in a schoolwide
competition.
Some of the most valuable lessons learned during his college years,
however, revolved around building relationships learning how to work
with teams and get others to take part in a collective vision.
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BULLZEYE OILFIELD SERVICES

OWNERS:
Zack and Keith Maxey
NUMBER OF
EMPLOYEES:
19
LOCATION:
Bowie, Texas
SERVICE AREA:
All of Texas
SERVICES OFFERED:
Case-hole wireline, pressure control

and paraffin treatment
WEBSITE:
www.bullzeyewireline.com
By the time he and his father turned Bullzeye from dream into reality, the
two were already well-versed in the industry and prepared to hit the ground
running. The family element is stronger than just the two. Maxeys sister,
Misti, keeps books for the company and oversees legal updates, insurance
requirements and employee relations.
Working with family members brings many challenges and many
rewards. Whenever youre dealing with business stuff you have to check
your family card at the door, he says. And when it comes time to be a family
together you have to check your business card at the door.
The family sense and the respect that you have for a family member is
the one thing that transcends those lines all the time, Maxey adds. Theres
always a sense of respect for one another within our company. Everybody
senses that, and I feel like thats one reason that everybody respects one
another so much within our company.
In-house
vehicle overhauls
As Bullzeye Oilfield Services tackles its work
day in and day out, the companys fleet of 28and 38-ton cranes (manufactured by Altec and
Manitex) is put to good use, but its fleet of six
wireline trucks is a crucial component as well.
Rather than using one specific provider,
the company purchases trucks manufactured
by various companies at good prices and then
handles all the work needed to get them set up
and ready for action. We refurbish all of our trucks
ourselves, and that way we put the equipment we
want in them, Maxey says.
Each truck is equipped with a Geo-Log
depth measurement system and Warrior software
(Scientific Data Systems), and theyre all wired
up the same. We have the same digital systems
and then we use the same backup systems, Zack
Maxey, co-owner, says, and our backup systems
are usually mechanical.
Since we build all these trucks identically
ourselves, when theres an issue we already have
a good sense of where to look, he adds, and it
just increases our ability to troubleshoot and get
everything fixed fast.
Bullzeye Oilfield Services

field engineer Nicholas
Henney prepares a drill
line on a new truck.
As long as oil prices stay low, the amount of work is

decreasing. So in order to keep up with the amount of
capacity I have, Im having to acquire new customers.
Zack Maxey
SERVICES OFFERED
Wireline services are a necessity in the completion of a well, Maxey
explains, and Bullzeye provides cased-hole wireline, pressure control and
paraffin treatment services to its customer base,

including private, independent and publicly held
operating companies. A few of its clients are among
the top-five largest oil companies in the United States.
Its service area is mainly focused on the State
of Texas. We can and do work outside of the states
borders, but its not something we do regularly, he
says. Its basically upon request mostly from our
Texas clients. Well go out of our way to try to bend
over backward to help them out. When they want us
on the job, were going to go where they want us.
Bullzeyes role is to lower tools into oil wells
using a piece of cable, which has a conductor and allows communication
between those tools in the well and those at the surface. Well lower the
tools down to the bottom of the hole, and well use logging tools to give us
a better picture of what is in the hole and whats going on beneath our feet,
he says.
After logging the wells and determining whats down there, then it is
possible to go in and complete the well. At that point his team sends in guns
to shoot perforations in the casing and allow the fluid to be extracted.
Imagine a straw with a plug in the bottom, he says. Forcing water into
that straw builds the pressure up, but the fluid will not go anywhere. But if
you punch little holes at the bottom and then you force fluid through it, its
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Lead operator Josh McCoy preps equipment on a new wireline truck prior to taking it into
the field for a job. The company, which owns two wireline trucks, serves all of Texas.
a different story. Thats what gives the gas and the oil thats trapped in these
formations access to the wellbore.
Recently, Bullzeye has been in the Eagle Ford Shale setting a lot of
production packers in the hole. Thats a mechanical service, he says, essentially
delivering a tool to the bottom of the hole and then setting it in the casing in
order to set the plug and kill the well until production tubing is put in.
OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD
Currently, low oil prices present the biggest challenge for Bullzeye.
As long as oil prices stay low, Maxey explains, the amount of work is
decreasing. So in order to keep up with the amount of capacity I have, Im
having to acquire new customers.
Looking ahead, however, he suspects the next challenge will be effectively
handling business operations as the
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FEATURES:
200-ton lift capacity; six-section telescoping boom that extends

up to nearly 197 feet; Mercedes-Benz 530 hp water-cooled
diesel engine; a 14-gear ZF-AS-Tronic transmission (12 forward
and two reverse) made by ZF Industries Inc.; 8-wheel drive;
maximum lift height of 324 feet
COST:
About $1.6 million
WEBSITE:
www.fescoinc.com
Kevin Franke
We also set up equipment on location, such as tanks and pumps,

Franke says. We also hold coil-tubing units that go downhole. We basically
hold up equipment for other service companies.
also runs five Grove all-terrain cranes (a brand owned by Manitowoc Cranes),
with lifting capacities ranging from 115 to 165 tons, says Kevin Franke, largecrane district manager for FESCOs crane division, based in Victoria, Texas.
In simplest terms, FESCOs crane division does the heavy lifting, so
to speak, for other service contractors. Whether its slicklines or coil-tubing
units, the companys cranes spend a lot of time on drilling pads holding up
equipment while contractors work.
DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
While the cranes hold large, heavy items in place every day, one thing
they rarely hold up is drilling pad operations. Theyre very dependable
machines, Franke says. They dont break down, which is critical because
breakdowns cost money. They go out on jobs and they finish jobs, with no
mechanical or computer issues. They go out and do the job, we clean them up
and they go out again to do more jobs.
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Franke has worked with Tadano cranes before, when he worked for
other companies, so hes familiar with their track record for dependability.
But he also praises the Tadanos load charts; for anyone unfamiliar with that
terminology, load charts show a cranes abilities regarding weight-capacity
limitations at certain boom heights and angles.
Ive done the research and Tadanos have better load charts, he says.
Our 200-ton cranes (the ATF 180G-5s) are the most popular because they
can do more kinds of jobs.
The ATF 180G-5s prove their mettle on every job. In one instance, it lifted
a 72,000-pound coil-tubing unit with 25,000 feet of 2 7/8-inch-diameter pipe
wrapped around the spool. The wire unspools as it goes downhole, Franke
explains. We set it on top of the tree and held it so it wouldnt fall over while
we were going downhole.
Franke also cites the Tadanos
The bottom line is we couldnt user-friendly controls, which
feature one computer screen
do what we do without them.
instead of two. The computer
We have to have cranes to hold that serves as the cranes brain is
simple to comprehend and use.
up the equipment, and they
It doesnt have a lot of extra bells
have to be stout and be able
and whistles that are confusing,
he says. All in all, theyre set up
to get to remote locations.
really, really nice.
Kevin Franke
This less-is-more approach
makes it easier to train operators,
though Franke notes it still takes about six months of instruction in the
companys equipment yard to familiarize employees with operations. Then
operators get tested to obtain national certification, followed by six to eight
months of additional training, this time out in the field under the watchful
eye of a veteran operator. It takes a good year to 18 months before we cut
them loose on their own, Franke notes.
ENHANCING THE SAFETY
The computerized controls also enhance safety because they shut down
the crane if an operator accidentally exceeds its limitations. To scope out, for
instance, you pull up the screen, select how far you want it to go out and hit
enter, then it scopes out and locks in the pins its all automatic, Franke
says. But it shuts you off when you get to the edge of your load chart. It will
let you do things that make the crane stronger, but not anything that makes
it weaker.
Tadanos offer other safety benefits, too. For instance, there are two
control panels that extend the cranes hydraulic, telescoping outriggers for
stability, one on each side of the truck; each control panel operates only
the outriggers on the side where the panel is mounted. That eliminates the
chances of an operator on one side of the crane extending outriggers on
the other side, where other workers may be standing unbeknownst to the
operator, Franke explains. There are cases where workers have been crushed
that way, he says.
The Tadanos also offer a backup camera that, when the crane is put into
reverse, enables the driver to see behind the rig. Its really helpful because
you can see your rigger standing behind you, Franke notes. We always have
a rigger with a flag standing behind a crane when it backs up, but the camera
still helps the driver. Drilling pads are very congested, so it helps if the driver
can see better behind the crane.
Theres also a camera on back that allows the driver to see the cable
coming off the winches, he adds. I like being able to keep an eye on that
because sometimes cables get messed up on the spool and this allows you
to see that from the cab. Before we just had mirrors, which werent as good.
Another advantage: All the wheels turn at once, which allows drivers
to do crabbing, or make tight turns a very useful feature on congested
drilling pads, Franke points out. And with eight-wheel drive, the units live
up to their all-terrain name. With eight-wheel drive, you rarely get stuck,
Franke says.
NO WORKING WITHOUT THEM
With price tags ranging from around $900,000 for the smaller units to
about $1.6 million for the ATF 180G-5s, the cranes represent a significant
investment. But Franke notes that theyre often out on jobs for weeks at a
time. They pay for themselves pretty quickly if you keep em busy, he says.
And if you keep them well maintained, theres no reason they cant last for
20 years.
The bottom line is we couldnt do what we do without them, Franke
continues. We have to have cranes to hold up the equipment, and they have
to be stout and be able to get to remote locations. Then they need to be
user-friendly when we get to job sites, easy to set up and break down, and
maneuverable in tight quarters. The Tadanos do all of that they make our
jobs much easier. GOMC
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Bakken Extra
TAKING REPAIR SERVICES

TO THE CUSTOMER
Transload facility operator finds a new way to serve customers
by offering mobile repair for their railcars in the Bakken
By MaryBeth Matzek
evin Goins kept hearing from his

customers at Strobel-Starostka
Transfer (SST) that they were losing money because it was taking too long
for their railcars to be repaired. So like
any good entrepreneur, the SST president
launched his own business Freedom
Railcar Solutions to fill the gap.
Since it opened
nearly two years ago,
Freedom Railcar has
We have all the
set itself apart from its
necessary tools,
competitors by providing on-site repair and
including welding
maintenance services
in the Bakken Shale and
supplies and a small
Powder River Basin ushoisting crane.
ing a mobile repair unit.
Previously, technicians
Companies no longer
removed a car needing
need to send their cars
repair from the line and
transported it offsite for
away for repairs.
repair, which took an
Kevin Goins
estimated 90 days since
many repair shops were
in other states. If a crude oil tank car is out
of service for 90 days, companies lose an
estimated $100,000 in revenue, cleaning,
repairs and freight charges, Goins says.
Customers were telling me they had
too many assets just sitting on the tracks
and they were tired of waiting for companies to come out, haul them back to the
yard and repair them, he says. I saw the
opportunity to create a business to go out
there and just repair them. Were getting a
lot of positive feedback from customers.
SST, which operates transload
facilities in North Dakota and Wyoming,
is a nice fit business-wise with Freedom
Railcar, Goins says. He teamed up with
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another industry veteran, Don Walsh, to

launch Freedom Railcar.
The companys first six to eight
months were spent getting necessary industry approvals to do the repairs, but
since then theyve been busy fixing railcars and getting them back into service as
quickly as possible.
MOBILE SERVICES
The mobile repair units are located in
Palermo, North Dakota, and Fort Laramie,
Wyoming, and staffed by certified technicians. The on-site services offered include
the repair of vacuum-relief valves, manway
lids and eyebolts, load valves, bottom outlet valve handles, brake parts, stencils, AEI
tags and safety appliances.
Goins estimates that 75 to 80 percent of what ails a car can be fixed with
the mobile service. A lot of times, if the
car is empty we can repair it while its still
linked up to other cars we dont need to
move it to a sideline or anything, he says.
That cuts down the amount of time the
repair takes.
While the mobile repair units serve
a 250-mile radius around their hubs in
North Dakota and Wyoming, Freedom
Railcar has plans to add units in Windsor,
Colorado, and Edmonton, Alberta, by the
end of the year. If service is needed outside
of its usual coverage area, Freedom Railcar
is also willing to send its mobile unit to a
railcars location for an added fee.
The mobile repair unit is like a
mini-repair shop, Goins says. We have
all the necessary tools, including welding
supplies and a small hoisting crane.
Companies no longer need to send their
cars away for repairs.
Thats something customers appreciate. Timothy Holan of Mercuria Energy

Trading says his company is pleased with
how Freedom Railcar has handled repairs
for its railcars. The quality and timeliness
of their repairs ensures we can maximize
our fleet utilization and have it done at a
competitive price, he says.
WORKING CLOSELY
WITH CUSTOMERS
When railcar repairs are a bit more
complicated, such as bringing older cars
up to new safety rules, Goins says the railcar is unhooked and moved to an empty
rail spur where it can be worked on.
Some cars need to be retrofitted,
and we work closely with our customers
on when we can take them off and make
the repairs, Goins says. Theres a difference in being proactive and reactive.
Proactive means youre taking the steps
before youre told to do it or before theres
a problem, while reactive means youre doing something after the fact. We always try
to be proactive and work with our clients
on making sure they are being proactive in
their repairs.
Since the railcars carry oil, theres a lot
of attention paid to safety and making sure
the cars are well-equipped to do their job.
Safety is always paramount. We work
hand in hand with our clients on safety,
Goins says. We always take extra steps
and precautions and wont do anything
that will harm the environment or the
workers.
While most companies doing business with the oil industry have experienced a slowdown as the average price of
crude oil falls, Freedom Railcar is not one
of them.
Weve actually been pretty busy because companies are seeing they can take
some railcars out of service and get them
repaired or retrofitted more easily right
now, Goins says. GOMC
Niobrara Extra
RESEARCHING FOR
PRODUCTION
Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, University of Wyoming partnership
develops different methods of producing oil in the state
By Greg Bates
hen Steven Carpenter stepped

into his role as the director of the
Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute
(EORI) in July, he knew what was expected
of him. He brought in a wealth of knowledge
and expertise in the enhanced oil recovery
field, and now hes trying to take EORI to
the next level.
My first goal is to go get that bench
strength back and rebuild the organization
back to full strength, Carpenter says. The
second goal is to take the research opportunities we have and
be more projectThe mission of the
focused. How do
we get the research
institute is to help increase
into the applied
production of oil and gas in stage, into the field
and push it into the
the State of Wyoming.
ground seeing if
Steven Carpenter
it works or doesnt
work, and getting
that feedback? Those are my two primary
missions, and were making strides every
day to accomplish those.
THE MISSION
EORI, which has been in existence
for about 30 years, is a legislative-funded
and legislative-mandated research institute
through the State of Wyoming. The EORI
Commission oversees the institutes
financial and strategic planning.
The mission of the institute is to
help increase production of oil and gas in
the State of Wyoming, Carpenter says.
Specifically, to help increase in severance
tax production and be able to provide for all
the Wyomingites.
EORI is housed on the campus of the
University of Wyoming in Laramie and is
part of the School of Energy Resources. With

its presence at the university, the institute
saves time and money not having to recreate
all the basic sciences physics, chemistry,
petroleum engineering and geology since
the colleges departments are right down the
hallway, notes Carpenter.
In our efforts to try to bring information together, thats going to save time,
says Nick Jones, technical lead at EORI.
When folks have to go to nine different resources to find what theyre looking for, we
can consolidate that and curate that information, and thats going to help speed up
entry in developing Wyomings resources.
A couple years ago, EORI expanded
to a second location in Casper. This allows
the institute to do its preliminary research
in Laramie and then apply it in the heart
of where all the oil and gas exploration is
happening.
WORKING WITH PRODUCERS
Carpenter says the EORI gets to
interact with researchers from the college
and find out what they are doing. The
institute will then take that information to
the exploration and production companies
in the state and find an application for it.
Theyll take a look at it and tell us what
doesnt work, and then well tweak and
modify that, Carpenter says.
The institute works closely with small
and midrange energy producers. Major oil
operators generally have the capability to
use in-house engineers for their research.
Smaller producers dont often have that
luxury, so EORI is providing them with
some answers to their questions.
One example Carpenter cites is when
service providers have new technologies
they want to roll out, they will contact EORI

to help facilitate research. Once the work is
completed, the results are available for the
producers as well as the general public. Its
beneficial to everyone.
If were doing our job, were
understanding what the university and the
new technologies and the service providers
have available, and were out trying to knock
on doors to say, Hey, this is some cuttingedge stuff you might not be aware of, here
it is, Carpenter says. At the same time,
were out visiting with those folks asking
what their problems are.
EORI isnt just focused on the Niobrara
Shale; it is involved with formations that
span the entire state.
Just four years ago, the Minnelusa
Formation was the leading oil-producing
formation in the Powder River Basin, Jones
says. It was conventionally developed with
vertical wells. Since that time, we have seen
the tight cretaceous sands such as the Turner
and the Parkman take first and second place
over the Minnelusa. So were seeing more
volumes of hydrocarbons coming out of
these more horizontal development plays.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
EORI is currently working on some
major projects including releasing a Web
application to help the public learn about
oil and gas development in Wyoming.
The focus is on enhanced and improved
oil recovery, Jones says. The application is
expected to be available early this year.
Another project is characterizing
sandstones, which are classic cretaceous
deposits, in the Powder River Basin. It has
a good history of conventional vertical well
completions, but its also a leading target for
horizontal development in the tighter rock,
Jones says. By characterizing that, were
hoping to be able to provide information
that will help benefit producers as they
move in to look at these resources.
EORI researchers are also digging
into process flow, pore flow and the best
methods to get liquid through the rock.
There are some really great things going
on at the university, Carpenter says. Were
trying to carry those things forward. GOMC
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Tech Perspective
A TOOL FOR EVEN
THE OILFIELDS
SCADA systems have grown to help operators monitor oil and gas operations,
several different options available to those in the field
By Edward Nugent
SCADA (SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION)

HAS BEEN A KEY TECHNOLOGY IN THE MONITORING OF
OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN ONSHORE, OFFSHORE AND
PIPELINE OPERATIONS.
New approaches combining AM/FM-GIS (automated mapping/facilities
management) with SCADA are bringing about innovations for field operators
and mobile maintenance workers. The oil and gas industry is also adopting
new computer-based technologies from the Internet of Things (IoT) and GIS
(geographical information systems).
System interoperability with open communications in automation is
critical to enabling new technologies to be integrated into existing SCADA
systems. The key is integrating GPS (Global Positioning System) and indoor
location services via micro-geolocation in smart and productive ways with
SCADA. Companies are finding great value in knowing the precise location of
assets and personnel, information from which they can make better decisions.
The open and closed development of SCADA architecture
In the past, SCADA suppliers provided proprietary solutions. During
the 1990s driven by commercially available operating systems such as
Microsoft Windows HMI (human-machine interface), communications and
telemetry moved toward open architectures. The OPC Foundation and other
industry associations were formed to guide interoperability standards.
Now, many SCADA
vendors are moving back
New approaches combining
toward the proprietary model.
This is driven by the reality that
AM/FM-GIS with SCADA are
the majority of independent
bringing about innovations
SCADA providers have been
acquired
by
equipment
for field operators and mobile
vendors, and as a result
maintenance workers.
optimized their software to
the control equipment of their
parent company. The remaining independent SCADA providers continue to be
vendor agnostic, focusing on an open architecture designed for heterogeneous
control equipment such as PLCs (programmable logic controllers).
Today, independent vendors provide a wide array of nonproprietary
modules, including HMI, real-time database structures, historian software,
mobility, trending and alarm management, communication protocols, data
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A chart showing open SCADA architecture. (Photo courtesy of PcVue Inc.)
analysis and reporting software, and multi-station networking and redundancy.

The globally independent SCADA vendors are leading the adoption of the new
location-based technologies and are revolutionizing the way SCADA is used.
Micro-geolocation and SCADA on the move
Since the 90s, GPS has been used for outdoor navigation using real-time
navigation and mapping systems. And the oil and gas industry has incorporated
LBS (location-based services) for mobility for over 20 years. The value of LBS is
seen in determining the exact location of a person, vehicle or piece of equipment.
Its also key for safety in the case of an emergency to determine the immediate
location of personnel. In addition, LBS makes it much easier to locate and
conduct the maintenance of a remote pump or RTU (remote terminal unit) or
other outside equipment. It has also shown its usefulness to direct personnel to
a remote area of a pipeline and/or the safest route to the location when weather,
traffic, etc., are a concern.
Indoor location systems, based on PBS (proximity-based services), come
into play when satellites are unavailable. They offer more accurate location
services than GPS, often called micro-geolocation. This technology allows
targeted determination of location while indoors in a refining plant, pipeline or
aboard an offshore oil rig.
Micro-geolocation is already used in airports, convention centers and
retail, and it offers oil and gas operations some interesting advantages. It is
particularly useful when operators, maintenance personnel or technicians are

inside a compressor station or a pumping station where GPS signals are not
available. It can address safety issues and help track which equipment has
been maintained and how often. Lastly, micro-geolocation can help to navigate
different floors and levels of a facility to assist in locating the right sensor or a
faulty valve on a piece of equipment.
For example, on an offshore rig, GPS may tell you which unit you are
located on, but micro-geolocation will tell the operator or maintenance worker
what level they are on and what equipment they are near. This opens the
capability to push the information to the mobile worker in the context of their
current location. It is a much more proactive approach particularly suited to the
small displays available on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.
Micro-geolocation can take a location and automatically provide the
operator with diagnostic and/or procedural data. It also gives a view of real-time
equipment status, maintenance information and manuals. In addition, microgeolocation can provide the specific location and count of personnel in a given
area and provide tracking/guidance for planned as well as unplanned events.
As smartphones and tablets become ubiquitous, users are accustomed to
retrieving information as they move about. Equipped with GPS and wireless
capabilities, and Internet-enabled, they allow LBS to drive content to these
mobile devices.
Today, GPS will only work properly in a relatively unobstructed
environment from the receiver to the satellites otherwise there can be,
at best, an intermittent signal. This is driving the market for indoor location
technology. The next evolution of location-based apps will leverage indoor
position-based service, which will enable location-based content while in areas
where GPS is not available, such as indoors, in an outdoor location between tall
structures or in industrial complexes.
Indoor location systems are forecasted to be the next-generation
technology that will transform the location services industry market and
enhance the mobile ecosystem. The world of the IoT, when fully realized, brings
a next generation of connectedness seamlessly whether indoors or out. It will
create the development of new and innovative services that will bridge the
indoor/outdoor gap, deliver improved security and increased productivity, and
further increase our dependence on our mobile devices, which will become the
standard tools of our trade.
Proximity-based location benefits for efficiency
Indoor location technology was initially deployed as a way to target
advertisements to consumers within retail outlets. By applying this technology
to SCADA, access to relevant data within pumping stations and processing
facilities will also benefit oil and gas operations. This leads to innovation in
creating new location-contextual mobile SCADA and HMI applications as well
as revolutionizing field service, analytics, logistics, optimization and a range of
other related applications.
As these location-based services are deployed over the next few years,
major improvements to operations and maintenance are expected. Minimally,
we will see reduced downtime and improved reliability as maintenance workers
are proactively provided live data and work processes based on their physical
proximity to equipment. Operational efficiency will increase as the time
taken to perform human-based tasks is reduced. Finally, and perhaps most
importantly, safety improvements will be seen, as miscommunication risks are
mitigated by proactively providing safety-critical information to the worker on
their ever-present mobile device. GOMC
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Building the Business
5 MISTAKES THAT MAKE

YOU A BAD MANAGER
Avoid common pitfalls and create a positive environment where
employees give a tireless effort to make the company succeed
By David Waits
ince 2000, less than one-third of

U.S. employees have been engaged
in their work. This is according to
numerous national surveys that measured
employees involvement, enthusiasm and
commitment. Think about your most recent visit to a retail store or restaurant and
your experience as a consumer will likely
validate the reality of this startling statistic.
For many employees, the business
leadership has a lot to do with their engagement. A Gallup study of 7,272 adults
revealed that one in two had left a job at
some point in their career to get away from
a manager and thus improve their overall
quality of life.
Effective leadership requires not

only doing the right things, but also understanding what not to do. Here are five
mistakes any business owner or manager
should avoid.
Critical mistake No. 2:

Failing to consistently affirm
As a leader, are you encouraging or are
you an encourager or neither? One of the
most powerful if not the most powerful
tools to embolden, motivate and energize
employees is the power of affirmation. Affirming is simply catching people doing
things right and telling them about it. Dont
just think it; express it!
An effective leader is always on the
lookout for opportunities to answer the
soul-felt questions on the minds of their
employees: Do I matter? and Does what
I do around here matter? Answer those
questions by being specific about the employees positive actions. Always tie the
positive action you observe to the beneficial
business outcome.
Being encouraging is something you
do, but being an encourager is something
you are. If you are an encourager, affirmations will emanate from your lips regularly.
Critical mistake No. 1: Failing to

schedule time for learning conversations
You do what you schedule. When you
listen, you learn. Leaders should only do
what no one else can do, and no one can
listen to your employees like you.
Schedule regular opportunities to ask
them clear and concise questions and then
discipline yourself to actively listen. This
will give you vital information to implement
two of a leaders main functions: removing
Critical mistake No. 3: Misdiagnosing

When you visit the doctor, he or she
always asks a succession of questions and
many times follows up with a battery of
tests before prescribing any action to remedy an illness. Why? For the safety of the
patient and for the critical business benefit
of avoiding a malpractice lawsuit! The exception to this would be in an emergency
situation where time is of the essence.
If you are always making business
Take responsibility for your own actions,

attitudes and words. Leverage your
influence as a leader and lead by example.
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obstacles and providing resources. How

can you identify any obstacles that are
impeding success and the resources your
staff needs if you dont consistently schedule
interactive learning conversations?
decisions as if you live in the emergency

room, the health of your business is going
to be in a constant state of trauma. A proper
diagnosis of your companys ailments is
required to make the decisions necessary
for a healthy, prosperous business. This
requires gathering accurate information
(much of which can be ascertained by
avoiding mistake No. 1) instead of randomly moving ahead with activity, which may
or may not produce the desired results.
Sometimes small-business owners
seek outside help to treat a problem that
has been improperly, inadequately or incorrectly diagnosed. Before getting assistance,
owners should answer this question: What
do I want to accomplish? Only then can a
decision be made on the fastest, most effective way to achieve the desired outcome.
Wearing the wrong hat
Trainer. Monitor. Cheerleader. Fixer.
Disciplinarian. Which hat do you wear?
Probably all of them and more!
This dilemma is further augmented by
the maturity (or immaturity) of your staff.
The challenge is not only knowing what hat
you should wear, but also wearing the right
hat at the right time.
If your staff is relatively new, its important to be participatory in your leadership
style, regardless of the hat you are wearing.
As the employees develop, your style shifts
to a hands-on leader. You then can transition to a benevolent dictator as you ensure
each employee is appropriately focused in
his or her actions. When the team matures
and is highly functioning, your style can
shift to free-rein leadership as you equip
them to be self-sustaining.
Your style shifts and your hats change.
Your leadership flexibility is regularly
challenged. Change hats as often as circumstances dictate and be aware of the
leadership style required based on the developmental maturity of your employees.
Not taking responsibility
There are things you cannot control, so
stop wasting time and precious emotional
energy on these things.
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There are things you can influence, so stop being passive and use your
influence.
There are things you can control, so stop making excuses for those
things. Get busy and act!
Take responsibility for your own actions, attitudes and words. Leverage
your influence as a leader and lead by example.
Avoid these five common mistakes and leverage your powerful, positive
influence as a leader. If you do, instead of people withdrawing, disengaging or
leaving, they will passionately follow you. You are the most important element
in the success of your staff. GOMC
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Waits is a consultant, speaker, author and founder of Waits Consulting Group Inc. Reach
him at www.DavidWaits.com.
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Eye on the Industry
NO IMMEDIATE
MAJOR IMPACT
Lifting of the oil export ban likely wont make a big
difference for the industry in the US for several years
By Cory Dellenbach
our months ago, the U.S. Congress

passed and President Barack Obama
signed into law a $1.8 trillion
government spending and tax relief bill
that included a repeal of the 40-year-old
crude oil export ban.
It didnt take long for the first cargo
shipment of U.S. crude to be exported to
a country other than Canada. On Dec. 31,
a ship left Corpus Christi, Texas, bound
Its just more oil being

introduced into a widely
oversupplied market.
John Kilduff
for Italy. ConocoPhillips and NuStar
Energy supplied the light Eagle Ford Shale
crude, which was sold to Swiss trading
corporation Vitol. A second shipment went
out in early January.
The export ban had covered exports of
crude produced in the lower 48 states other
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have been allowed.
While the lifting of the export ban will
eventually have a big impact on the U.S.based oil production companies, it will
have little immediate impact, according to
industry officials.
MINIMAL IMPACT TO START
A number of factors lead oil industry
experts to believe that the repeal will have
minimal impact on crude oil prices and the
industry in the initial years.
For example, global storage is full,
Iranian exports are beginning this year,
and global trade is slowing. Another big
factor is that the spread between American
oil and international benchmark prices
has narrowed in recent months, making
American exports less competitive.
With the price downturn this past
year, companies are shutting down rigs
and production is beginning to drop.
Few executives believe 2016 will be much
better, and companies are cutting their
exploration budgets.
The U.S., which is the
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which is shale production.
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LIFTING THE BAN
Industry experts do
say that the lifting of the
ban should give some oil
companies in the U.S.
new markets and extra
flexibility. That could mean
the difference between shutting down or

sustaining production in places like Texas
and North Dakota, where the downturn in
the oil prices is hitting hard.
Connecting U.S. oil production to
global markets will have national security
impacts, says David Goldwyn in an
Associated Press story. Goldwyn was the
top energy diplomat in the State Department
in the first Obama administration.
As the market recovers it will enable
struggling American companies to meet
rising demand.
Oil executives say that the repeal
will open new markets for American
oil in Mexico, South Korea, Japan and
China over the next several years, easing
those countries dependence on unstable
supplies from the Middle East, North Africa
and Russia.
Lifting of the ban will also provide
another challenge to OPEC, which has been
allowing market forces to set prices for the
past year, abandoning its previous policy of
manipulating prices through output quotas.
Its just more oil being introduced
into a widely oversupplied market, says
John Kilduff, partner with Again Capital,
in an interview with NBC. At times this
could be problematic for OPEC because
of the intense shift in market share thats
already underway. This could hurt them on
the edges.
The U.S. already exports 4.5 million
barrels a day of refined petroleum products
such as gasoline and diesel, and industry
executives say an additional half-million
to 1 million barrels a day of crude exports
could come in the next several years. Thats
not a big number considering the global
market is at about 94 million bpd.
U.S. crude exports are unlikely to
impact the big picture in global oil markets
given that the U.S. is still a major importer of
crude to the tune of 7 million bpd or close to
7 percent of current global production, Badr
H. Jafar, president of Crescent Petroleum,
based in the United Arab Emirates, told the
Associated Press. Any U.S. exports will
have to be matched by increased imports,
leaving the global crude supply-demand
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Fleet management programs offer employers and drivers
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seatbelt usage and hard breaking and acceleration, which could be a sign of driver
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sites, track employee safety and training
history, conduct safety meetings and track
drivers licenses. Those are things that
make fleet management software work
more effectively, he says.
The key, stresses Wilkinson, is to use
the information to reward good behavior
rather than reprimanding bad behavior.
He says his firm has helped companies
use the data to create driver scorecards
to provide a broad measure of safety and
encourage safe driving. It can be used as
an incentive for drivers, he says. If your
driver scorecard is more than 90 for the
month, maybe you get a day off or a gift.
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practices, managing and
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Management, Telematics and Site Logistics,
Hydroexcavation and Air Excavation
By Craig Mandli
Air Excavation Equipment

1. VACMASTERS SYSTEM 4000
The System 4000 from VACMASTERS has
the force to dig deep down with air, exposing
utilities in even the hardest soils without harming
them. It allows operators to dig faster and safer
in soil that is hard, wet, sunbaked or compact,
including ground frost. This unit provides
operators with seven to eight minutes average
potholing time and efficiency in backfilling
with no mud hauling or disposal costs. It has
remote operation, a low-maintenance design,
hydraulic-powered
dumping,
supervisory
control panel, self-purging filtration system and
fast-acting interceptor canister. 800/466-7825;
www.vacmasters.com.
Control/Electrical Panels
2. Hirschmann Automation and
iSCALE Control System
The iSCALE Control System from
Hirschmann Automation and Control is
designed to control and monitor machine
function while offering the option of load moment
indication. The systems versatility enables it to be
installed on virtually any machine. This scalable
approach allows it to be used in any application
from monitoring standard to complex customcontrol solutions. Components can be mixed
and matched, depending on the application. The
system consists of cSCALE controls, vSCALE
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consoles and a qSCALE load moment indicator

solution. The cSCALE controls have a highly
modular I/O configuration with 15 different
I/O modules and are available with an IP20,
IP66/67 or IP69K housing. The vSCALE consoles
are available with a choice of 4.3-, 7- or 10.4inch display sizes and have in-dash or on-dash
mounting. The qSCALE I2 load moment indicator
has an easy-to-use crane configuration tool and
a simplified calibration procedure with superior
HMI graphic interface for easy operation. 717/2172216; www.hirschmann-usa.com.
3. Murphy by Enovation Controls

PowerCore MPC-20 Controller
The PowerCore MPC-20 Controller from
Murphy by Enovation Controls is an out-of-thebox, fully sealed industrial controller. With an array
of inputs and outputs, it is capable of handling
sophisticated engine diagnostics whether installed
on a mechanical or electronic engine. The CSAapproved unit has a 3 4/5-inch QVGA monochrome
LCD. Designed with pumping applications in mind,
the controller can be used in other applications
requiring an auto- or manual-start controller. The
rugged controller withstands harsh environments
and supports J1939 CAN protocols for electronically
governed engines for fault and safety shutdowns.
The versatile menu structure offers the ability to
change many parameters without the need of a PC.
Settings can be customized and saved for specific
applications with the user-friendly configuration
tool. 918/317-4100; www.fwmurphy.com.
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Flow Monitoring
4. FCI - Fluid Components
International ST75 Series
The ST75 Series air/gas flowmeter from FCI
- Fluid Components International operates in
hot, wet, dirty environments to provide accurate
measurement of mixed-composition gases,
including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and trace
methane. It withstands process temperatures
from 0 to 250 degrees F, and operates at pressures
up to 240 psig with a standard T-fitting (NPT
female) process connection. Offering direct-flow
measurement for high performance with proven
thermal dispersion technology, it eliminates the
need for additional pressure and temperature
sensors, flow computers or other devices that
are required with orifice plates, venturis, vortex
shedding and other volumetric meters. 800/8541993; www.fluidcomponents.com.
5. McCrometer V-Cone Flow Meter

The V-Cone Flow Meter from McCrometer
conditions flow in the pipe to ensure accurate, reliable differential pressure flow measurement in any
environment. It reduces the upstream/downstream
straight pipe run required by orifice plates and venturi tubes by up to 70 percent, creating a cost savings in materials and installation labor that reduces
FPSO vessel tonnage and the footprint of subsea
modules. Using less pipe and reducing total weight
also simplifies vessel balancing, making it easier to
find the optimal location for flowmeter installation.
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It provides a stable flow profile for reliable measurement, featuring accuracy of plus or minus 0.5
percent of actual flow and repeatability of plus or
minus 0.1 percent over the entire range. It is ideal
for the measurement of liquid, steam or gas, and is
available for line sizes from 1/2 to 150 inches. Its
no-moving-parts design provides a rugged instrument. 800/220-2279; www.mccrometer.com.
6. Sierra Instruments InnovaMass 240i

InnovaMass 240i inline vortex mass
flowmeters from Sierra Instruments are
designed for precise flow energy management
in gas, liquid and steam applications. They can
measure up to five variables volumetric flow,
mass flow, density, pressure and temperature.
The Raptor II operating system enables precise
flow measurement, while FloPro software
improves point-velocity accuracy and the onboard
Smart Interface Portal creates easy-to-use field
diagnostics, validation and adjustment. 800/8660200; www.sierrainstruments.com.
Gauges
7. Crown Oilfield
Instrumentation UMG
The UMG mud gauge from Crown Oilfield
Instrumentation offers safe, accurate pressure
readings. Its eight mounting holes bolt safely
and securely to the pipe, offering a durable,
long-lasting connection between gauge and
pipe. A non-threaded connection provides safe
operation during extreme pressure fluctuations.

To protect the gauge and improve accuracy, a
built-in damper assembly reduces dial bounce,
and a built-in pop-off connection aids in releasing
pressure in extreme pressure situations. To
increase gauge life, the all-in-one design keeps the
internals clean and free from harsh chemicals. Its
accurate pressure readings help reduce operator
fatigue and increase safety. 877/908-3790;
www.drillinginstruments.com.
Hydroexcavation Equipment
8. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac
The FVS1000 Hydrovac from Foremost is a
compact unit designed to maneuver easily in urban
environments while maintaining the same standards
of productivity as the companys larger models. It is
mounted on a tandem-axle chassis and holds 1,000
gallons of freshwater and 7 cubic yards of debris.
All working components are housed in a 42-inch
aluminum, heated, insulated and lighted van body.
A Robuschi RB-DV125 PD blower provides 4,000
cfm and full vacuum. The boom is 8 inches and
operated by an Omnex wireless controller, which
allows for control of vehicle rpm, the wash system,
off-loading and vacuum functions. The water system
has a CAT 3560 wash pump capable of 3,000 psi
and 20 gpm, and is heated by a 740,000 Btu dieselfired boiler. Off-loading is performed via a sloped
debris tank, assisted by a washout system powered
by a high-volume centrifugal pump. 403/295-5800;
www.foremost.ca.
9. GapVax HV-55
The HV-55 hydroexcavator from GapVax
has a 12 1/2-cubic-yard debris body and water
tanks from 400 to 1,400 gallons. It comes with a
PD blower rated at 5,250 cfm and 28 inches Hg.
Its filtration design includes five cyclones that
prolong the life of the filter bags and eliminate
the threat of material entering the vacuum pump.
The tailgate is fully opening, field-adjustable and
has four fail-safe, individually adjustable locks
that provide a complete seal. Options include
interior polymer coating, a cold-weather package,
sludge pump, wireless remotes, washdown
system and stainless steel body. 888/442-7829;
www.gapvax.com.
10. Hot Jet USA HotJet II XtremeFlow II

The 550-gallon HotJet II XtremeFlow II
from Hot Jet USA is available with a 300- and
500-gallon vacuum unit for hydroexcavation,
and can be skid- or trailer-mounted for reliability
and ease of operation. Two separate power units
power the hydroblaster equipment and the
vacuum, allowing for easy service and operation.
Hydroblaster systems are available from 4 to 10
gpm with psi ranging from 2,000 to 7,000. The
unit can be run with either hot or cold water,
with hot-water systems proven to blast through
frozen conditions. The vacuum systems run from
18 to 35 hp with gas power plants and from 26
to 68 hp with diesel power plants. Waste tanks
are available from 200 to 800 gallons and can be
mounted on a skid platform to mount on a vehicle
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package. 800/624-8186; www.hotjetusa.com.
11. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw

The Ripsaw rotating nozzle from HydraFlex blasts a straight water jet up to 3,200 psi
while rotating at an optimized speed to form
an 18-degree cone-shaped spray pattern. Its
concentrated stream results in great impingement,
allowing operators to dig fast while using less
water. The heavy-duty, high-impact nozzles are
constructed with stainless steel housings and
tungsten carbide wear surfaces to withstand
harsh environments and provide long life. A nonconductive urethane coating on the nozzle body
protects the user and sensitive underground
assets. It is available in 3- to 12-inch sizes, with
repair kits available to extend the nozzles life and
lower overall operating costs. 952/808-3640;
www.hydraflexinc.com.
12. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000

The
Smart-Dig
HX4000
modular
hydroexcavator from LMT can be mounted on
a wide variety of new or used truck chassis. It
has a compact design for installation on smaller
single-axle trucks, which promotes increased
maneuverability and efficiency. It has an onboard
85 hp Kubota diesel engine to eliminate wear and
tear on truck power. The Tuthill blower provides
1,300 cfm of airflow combined with a 3,000 psi
Udor water blaster and 675 gallons of freshwater.
It has a fully hydraulic rear door and wireless
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remote control telescoping boom. A 445,000 Btu

diesel-powered water heater is available for colder
climates. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.
13. McLaughlin MEGA VX200

The McLaughlin MEGA VX200 6-inch
truck-mounted vacuum excavator series gives
utility contractors productive potholing with
the capacity and power they need to stay on the
job longer. The flexible, modular design enables
contractors to customize the 6-inch vac to suit
their job site needs. It has spoil tank capacities
ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 gallons and a
standard option of 800 gallons of freshwater. It
has a 6-inch hose width with a 3,200 cfm blower
at 18 inches Hg. It is powered by a 200 hp John
Deere Tier 3 engine. Its three-stage cyclonic
filtration system allows for both wet and dry
vacuum excavation, and the cam-over hydraulic
rear door provides a 360-degree positive seal to
keep fluids securely in the debris tank. 800/4359340; www.mclaughlinunderground.com.
14. NozzTeq MONRO-JET

The MONRO-JET hydroexcavation nozzle
from NozzTeq combines the power of a solid stream
pencil jet with the large coverage of a fan jet. Its circular water jet motion generates tremendous power
at modest gpm rates, allowing the operator to move
faster whether hydroexcavating, surface cleaning or
cleaning sewer lines. It can be used for other types
of surface cleaning, such as concrete, steel castings
and large surface areas, including line removal from
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runways. It can be modified for internal pipe cleaning of sewers and pipes of all types. It has an orbital
design that increases performance at a lower gpm
rate and pressures as high as 36,250 psi. 866/6205915; www.nozzteq.com.
15. Petrofield Industries Tornado F2

The Tornado F2 from Petrofield Industries
is a compact unit designed to maneuver easily in
urban environments. This tandem-axle-mounted
hydrovac holds 7 cubic yards of debris and 1,000
gallons of water. All components are housed in a
42-inch heated, lit and insulated van body. The
Robuschi blower and silencer cube provides a quiet unit with full vacuum. It comes with a Cat 3560
water pump, a 980,000 Btu boiler and sloped
floor off-loading that eliminates the dangers of
dumping on uneven ground and overhead power
lines. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.
16. Presvac Hydrovac

The Presvac Hydrovac is a versatile hydroexcavator designed for cold-weather operation and is
offered as an option to be in full compliance with
DOT collection and transportation of hazardous
materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water
and silt material, with knockout features in the debris tank to minimize carryover. Modular filtration
configured to blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance. It comes with a
heavy-duty 8-inch boom (up to 25 feet long) with
six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for
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breaker and truck engine speed. 800/387-7763;
www.presvac.com.
17. Ring-O-Matic 550 HiCFM

VacEx Hydroexcavator
The Ring-O-Matic 550 HiCFM VacEx Hydroexcavator comes with a 50 hp CAT diesel
engine and 1,000 cfm Gardner Denver positive
displacement blower for potholing, sewer jetting, sump and catch basin cleaning, HDD job
site support and mud management, construction site cleanup and environmental cleanup. The
Cyclo-Jet 2-in-1 Pothole Excavator attachment
can safely dig a 3-foot hole in 30 seconds, making it ideal for contractors looking to locate underground utilities quickly and safely. 800/544-2518;
www.ring-o-matic.com.
18. SchellVac Equipment 2600

Series Combination Hydrovac
The
2600
Series
Combination
Hydrovac from SchellVac Equipment is
designed to serve construction, energy and
utility industries. The system is mounted on a
tridem chassis and is equipped with a 6,400 cfm
Robuschi PD blower direct-powered by a Namco
transfer case. The water jetter system consists of
a 3560 CAT 20 gpm, 4,000 psi pressure pump,
980,000 Btu boiler and 1,200-gallon water
capacity. The complete water system is installed
in an insulated and heated aluminum body. The
hoisted 15 1/2-cubic-yard debris body includes
a dual cyclone plus cartridge filtration system. It

has a full-open rear door with hydraulic locks,
an 8-inch remote-controlled telescopic boom
with a 27-foot reach when fully extended and
a load-sense hydraulic system. 877/336-0081;
www.schellvacequipment.com.
19. Soil Surgeon

The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits
any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch
water connection. The operator controls water
pressure and power with truck controls. It has a
6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit
down for potholing or side to side for trenching.
Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six boring outward bring the tube down. 949/363-1401;
www.soilsurgeoninc.com.
20. StoneAge Hydro-X Tools

The Hydro-X line of hydroexcavation tools
from StoneAge offers four options for accessing
utilities and precisely excavating an area with
high-pressure water. Tool configurations include
a single hard-hitting jet head for accurate digging,
a dual-jet head that divides a pumps power into
a wider jet path and a triple-jet pattern that delivers a wide swath for fastest material removal. The
60-inch single-jet lance provides extra reach for
digging deep, focused holes. The tools use highquality, long-lasting carbide nozzles and are capable of up to 5,000 psi and 12 gpm. 866/795-1586;
www.stoneagetools.com.
21. Super Products Mud Dog 1600

Specifically
designed
for
optimal
performance in oilfield, mining and cold-weather
environments, the Mud Dog 1600 hydroexcavator
from Super Products has a 16-yard debris body,
2,000-gallon water tank setup and rear-mounted
boom that, in addition to offering 335-degree
rotation, can pivot down 25 degrees for 8 feet of
extra digging and access to hard-to-reach areas. It
offers water pressures up to 18 gpm at 3,000 psi in
combination with its 8-inch positive displacement
vacuum system that provides airflow of 5,800 cfm
and 28 inches Hg to ensure thorough cleanup of
debris. An onboard boiler heats the high-pressure
water to break up frozen, stubborn material
and flush out tight spaces efficiently. Winter
recirculation, antifreeze and air purge systems
ensure the unit performs optimally in even the
harshest of climates. It uses ejection-unloading
technology, and its tilt-unloading feature ensures
that liquids in the debris tank are cleared
quickly and efficiently even when unloading in
an upslope/nose-down position. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.
22. Transway Systems Terra-Vex

The Terra-Vex all-season hydroexcavator
from Transway Systems has a Robuschi RBDV145 6,400 cfm blower with an OMSI transfer
case and insulated acoustical enclosure with
walk-in storage. Water pressure is achieved by the
hydraulically driven Giant LP600 water pump,
delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. The 2,500-gallon
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door locks with a full-open door. The 1,200-gallon
HDPE water tank supplies a 420,000 Btu dieselfired burner, permitting operation in subzero
temperatures. The water pump and water tank
compartments are heated by one diesel-fired
heater and one 12-volt engine-coolant heater.
The 26-foot hydraulically operated 8-inch
suction boom has joystick control and wireless
remote control. All parts are painted/powdercoated off the unit, with a marine-grade plywood
floor enclosure, three-camera backup system
and digital water level display. 800/263-4508;
www.transwaysystems.com.
23. US Jetting JET VAC 500

The JET VAC 500 combination unit from
US Jetting is compact and requires no CDL.
It is easy to operate and has a low profile with
nothing above the cab. It can be mounted on a
Ford F-550 chassis or similar truck. As a truck
unit, it is capable of high-lift dumping. It is also
available as a tandem trailer-mounted unit with
a 500-gallon debris tank, 250-gallon freshwater
tank, and a 3,000 psi at 10 gpm jetting package.
It comes with 300 feet of 3/8-inch hose and a set
of basic nozzles. It has a HATZ Tier 4 Final watercooled diesel engine, a PD blower and a 4-inch
suction hose. Both the blower and the jetter are
hydraulically driven, allowing for better control
and delivery of power. With high-velocity tips, the
customer has the capability of hydroexcavation.
800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com.
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24. Vac-Con X-Cavator

The easy-to-operate X-Cavator from VacCon comes with a hydrostatic drive that uses
the chassis engine to eliminate the need for PTO,
clutch and gearbox operation. It offers water
systems up to 4,000 psi and a mobile wireless
remote control, enabling the operator to work the
chassis engine rpm, boom, automatic vacuum
breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks
from up to a 1/2 mile away. The boom rotates 270
degrees. 855/336-2962; www.vac-con.com.
25. Vacall AllExcavate

Vacall AllExcavate hydroexcavators have
a step-in compartment to provide operators with
warmth and protection from inclement weather,
making them ideal for winter weather digging sites
or oil and gas exploration locations. The standard
heated compartment is roomy, with enough space
for an operator to change out of wet and muddy
clothing. The compartment has floor drainage,
racks to hang dry clothing, heated cabinets for
the hose reel and water pumps, and boilers that
can heat water for more effective hydroexcavation
in frozen ground. The unit uses high-pressure
jetting action to loosen soil, rocks and clay, and
then vacuum forces up to 27 inches Hg and 5,800
cfm to remove the material and water slurry into a
debris tank. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
26. VacStar vacuum excavator

VacStar vacuum excavators are designed
to reclaim directional drilling fluids; pothole;
clean out manholes, catch basins, wash pits,

and valve and meter boxes; and wash equipment
and property. Damage associated with backhoes
or shovels to buried utilities are avoided using
high-pressure water to dig in all types of soil. The
rotary vane pump provides a strong vacuum for
greater depths, distance and speed. It allows the
operator to vacuum and pothole great distances,
permitting backyard and previously inaccessible
work areas. The pressure mode allows clogs to be
removed from the vacuum hose and the contents
to be maintained under the controlled dump
mode. 319/656-3434; www.vacstar.com.
27. Vactor HXX HydroExcavator

The HXX HydroExcavator from Vactor
provides up to seven hours of continuous operation
with the onboard water. Standard variable-flow
water systems allow lower water flow, resulting in
less operator fatigue and a cleaner, more precise
digging process. The systems also allow up to
25 gpm for those projects requiring higher water
flow capabilities. For safer operation around
utilities, DigRight Technology allows the operator
to select the maximum desired working water
pressure for their application based on vacuum
excavation best practices. This selection will limit
the water pump from exceeding site, industry or
customer maximum pressures to ensure a safe
and nondestructive method of excavation. It
also reduces wear and tear on the water system,
extending the life of the product. Its boom
turret design provides increased vertical range of
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productivity, enabling the operator to complete
most applications with only one dig tube,
eliminating the need for additional vacuum tubes.
800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.
28. Vanair underdeck rotary screw

air compressor system
Using a single PTO opening and using the
trucks own engine for power, underdeck rotary
screw air compressor systems from Vanair provide
power in a variety of markets. Whether its air, AC
power, hydraulics or any combination of the three,
they are designed to mount seamlessly under the
vehicle, leaving the hitch free for towing other
equipment and opening the bed for additional
storage space. The PTO shaft-driven technology
provides the required air pressure and volume,
increasing productivity and lowering maintenance
while saving money on fuel costs. 219/8795100; www.vanair.com.
29. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator

The
truck-mounted
X-6
Hydro
Excavator from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac
Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank
and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with
an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The
adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000
psi and is set independently of the blower speed.
Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm
at 27 inches Hg to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg.
Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size
of underground utility, especially in residential

areas where space is tight and crews want to
avoid blocking residential streets. 740/3742306; www.x-vac.com.
Machine-To-Machine
Communications
30. Smoothtalker Stealth M2M
Smoothtalker Stealth M2M 15 dBA directconnect cellular machine-to-machine signal
boosters will keep cellular data devices connected
farther away from the tower. They are designed
to be directly connected to cellular data modems,
tracking devices, monitoring devices and other
cellular data devices, and are self-monitoring to
ensure signal reliability and increase data speeds.
They capture the signal provided in the area from
the network and boost it to the data device, and
take the weak signal from the data device and
boost it back to the network. They are ideal for
use in remote camps, buildings and in vehicles.
877/726-3444; www.smoothtalker.com.
Meters
31. Baseline a MOCON company
PetroAlert Series 9100
The
PetroAlert
Series
9100
gas
chromatograph series from Baseline a MOCON
company combines the selectivity of gas
chromatography with the sensitivity, broad
dynamic range and hydrocarbon selectivity of a
flame ionization detector, providing a 30-second

analysis of C1-C5 hydrocarbons required
in mud logging for oil and gas exploration,
while maintaining C1-C2 separation at 200-1
concentration ratios. It enables a geologist to
analyze both quantitatively and qualitatively the
dynamics of the drill site. Detecting hydrocarbon
gases while drilling allows for timely evaluation
of the wells potential, making the mud-logging
process more efficient. It has powerful GC software
that eliminates the need for an external PC, a
programmable touch screen and USB interface,
remote access and control, automatic calibration,
internal data storage and unattended operation.
800/321-4665; www.baseline-mocon.com.
32. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments

SPECTROSCOUT ED-XRF
The hand-held SPECTROSCOUT EDXRF spectrometer from SPECTRO Analytical
Instruments uses portable, energy-dispersive
X-ray fluorescence to help petroleum geology
engineers rapidly characterize important samples
in remote areas with minimal preparation and high
accuracy. It can provide quick lab-quality analysis
in the field on a variety of geological matrices with
a single calibration, providing crucial information
on potential wells to help engineers characterize
a basin and determine optimal conditions for
pumping. 800/548-5809; www.spectro.com.
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33. ALL-TEST Pro AT5
The AT5 hand-held electric motor circuit
analysis instrument from ALL-TEST Pro performs
a comprehensive assessment of a motors health
for troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and
quality control of in-service, stored and incoming
motors. Intuitive on-screen, menu-driven prompts
guide users through the testing process. Perform
tests directly at motor terminals or, for hard-toreach motors (such as submersible pumps), from
distances up to 1,000 feet. It is ideal for low-,
medium- and high-voltage AC and DC motors,
as well as generators and transformers. 860/3994222; www.alltestpro.com.
Satellite Communications
34. GPS Insight
GPS Insight makes it possible for oil and gas
businesses to manage their mobile workforce, allowing managers to keep a birds eye view over
their vehicles and equipment at all times to reduce
fuel use, reduce environmental impact, increase
operational effectiveness and improve crew safety.
It includes a range of customized reports, alerts
and other features that can be tailored to meet
specific customer requirements. Advanced capabilities, data integration and quicker access to
vehicle information on-the-go improves fleet management and allows fleets to be as effective as possible. It includes alerts (email and text), a reporting
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suite, mapping with Google Street View, vehicle

and landmark groups, unlimited landmarks, electronic logging/hours of service, dispatch (closest
to/ETA/distance), simple routing, messaging to/
from drivers, maintenance module, customer/
partner facing maps, custom map icons, APIs, fuel
card integration, engine diagnostics, a mobile app
for iOS and Android, custom dashboard, Google
Earth and Garmin integration, data connect and
data dump integration, driver ID, PTO monitoring
(switches and sensors), unlimited historical data,
driver scorecards and unlimited users. 866/4774321; www.gpsinsight.com.
35. Osprey Informatics Osprey Edge

The Osprey Edge portable, low-power camera
from Osprey Informatics connects seamlessly to
the Osprey Reach cloud-based visual-monitoring
platform for industrial operations. It is designed
for rapid deployment, without the need for
professional installation services. To activate, the
customer simply powers the camera on and it
connects automatically over the cellular network,
providing authorized personnel with immediate
online access to photos from the camera along with
activity-based alerts and reports. Its small form
factor and ability to run on standard AA batteries
means it can be easily moved to any location as
a customers needs change. It allows operators to
reduce the frequency of site visits and prioritize
work activity, leading to significant productivity
gains. It can also be deployed to detect and capture
vehicle activity using the cameras passive infrared
motion detection combined with visual alerts.

403/460-4779; www.ospreyinformatics.com.
36. Shockwatch ShockTrak Impact

Recording and Tracking System
The ShockTrak Impact Recording and
Tracking System from Shockwatch combines
the ShockLog 298 Impact Recorder and a
satellite communication module to deliver
impact recording, real-time reporting and asset
location. The system is preprogrammed with
parameters optimized for the asset. It has a
user-programmable impact scale and frequency
filters, and can monitor and report impact events,
vibration and internal temperature, as well as
peak value (time slot) and summary period
journey profile data. It enables users to know
when and where unacceptable conditions have
been encountered and get location updates every
four hours. 800/419-1454; www.shocktrak.com.
SCADA
37. Phoenix Contact TC mGuard
The TC mGuard from Phoenix Contact
leverages cellular networks, such as Verizon and
AT&T, to provide secure remote communications
wherever a wired connection is not possible. For
remote maintenance and support, it connects
through the mGuard Secure Cloud service,
providing OEMs, machine builders and system
integrators access to service their equipment easily
and avoid heavy travel expenses. The combination
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of cellular networks and a virtual private network

ensures a secure solution for remote maintenance
and support. For secure SCADA, it offers a
solution for customers who have a higher concern
for security and availability of their sites. Features
such as an active firewall, VPN technology,
network redundancy and support for multiple
carriers under one part number ensure high
availability and secure applications. 800/888-7388;
www.phoenixcontact.com.
Sensors
38. Industrial Scientific Ventis MX4
The Ventis MX4 multi-gas monitor from
Industrial Scientific detects one to four gases with
a wide range of sensor options to meet the needs of
the oil and gas industry. Draw samples from up to
100 feet away with an optional integrated sampling
pump for confined spaces, or take advantage of the
extended-range battery for up to 20 hours without
the pump. A safety orange over-mold increases
visibility and safety in the field. If the gas detection
needs are temporary, rental options are ideal for
shutdown or turnaround applications. It is docking
station compatible and iNet ready. 800/338-3287;
www.indsci.com.
39. Viatran Model 521

The Model 521 high-pressure transmitter
from Viatran is designed for use with Figure 2002
hammer union pressure fittings. This 25,000 psi
design is built upon the proven Model 511 speci-
fications that offer intrinsically safe and non-incendive options. Field calibration is possible using
HART commands with the optional Devcom2000
Smart Communicator software. It has improved accuracy and temperature options, NACE-compliant
materials for sour gas applications, CE conformity and RoHS compliance, while maintaining
the ability to repair the device multiple times.
Applications include standpipes, stimulation,
wellhead measurement, new well development,
acidizing, choke manifolds, extraction, fracturing
and cementing, mud pumps, nitrogen injection,
and service and cement trucks. 800/688-0030;
www.viatran.com.
Software
40. DPL Telematics Titan
Equipment Monitoring System
The Titan Equipment Monitoring System
from DPL Telematics leverages the iridiumpowered satellite network to allow customers to
communicate with their assets globally regardless
of cellular network availability. Five different
reporting options range from basic runtime
tracking to full J1939 CANbus reporting, which
allows managers to remotely monitor and access
critical information on their machines such
as fuel consumption, rpm, engine torque and
operating speed, temperatures, pressures, as well
as diagnostic fault codes. Complete with multiple
input options, starter disable and advanced power
management functionality, it enables users to
get data within seconds for complete control

from anywhere on the planet. 800/897-8093;
www.dpltel.com.
41. NexTraq Fleet Tracking System

The NexTraq Fleet Tracking System is a
cloud-based, comprehensive fleet tracking solution designed to increase productivity, reduce
costs and simplify fleet and business operations.
Fleet Dispatch allows the user to easily schedule
jobs, dispatch them to vehicles and send messages to and from workers in the field. Included is the
Job Schedule Board, which shows all pending jobs
and appointments as well as employees availability and status of their current jobs. Immediately
contact teams in the field to clock work hours,
assign jobs and find the easiest route to your customers via NexTraq Connect, a downloadable app
that makes both office and field employees more
efficient in daily business activities. 800/3586178; www.nextraq.com.
42. Retriever Communications

Barking for Assets
Barking for Assets from Retriever
Communications
uses
field
application
technology to simplify asset management.
Designed to target the management of operator
essential care and asset preventive maintenance,
the application integrates to multiple back-end
systems, allows for the creation of asset task rounds
and retrieves/stores asset inspection data history.
It manages asset strategies through template/
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subtemplate-defined routines and manages the

completion of these routines through round
and shift definition. It is ideal for environments
with poor communications coverage and limited
access to back-office systems of record. 281/5662528; www.retrievercommunications.com.
data storage, unrestricted local backups, setup

assistance and customer service. 888/704-1335;
www.tank-track.com.
and view/share data from its deployed location

on their smartphone or tablet. 800/956-4437;
www.dataloggerinc.com.
45. Vivax-Metrotech MyLocator2
47. Hawk Measurement

Centurion Guide Radar
Fleet Command from Skypatrol can help

effectively monitor and manage a fleet, easily accessing critical data and performance metrics. Fleet
managers can locate all vehicles 24/7 and analyze
custom, real-time, key performance metrics. With
detailed mapping, current vehicle information and
tailored reports, it facilitates rapid data analysis that
makes way for informed decisions that improve fleet
performance and move the bottom line. The platform provides the operator with enhanced monitoring and control over driver activity. 800/369-5007;
www.skypatrol.com.
Free MyLocator2 software from Vivax-Metrotech allows an operator to manage a fleet of

utility locators. Configure a fleet of locators by
turning on or off features, selecting which frequencies the user has access to and creating custom startup screens. The software will transfer
data from the locator to a host computer, perform
software updates and save the locators configuration and settings. When the locator is connected
to a computer running the software, the software
will automatically search for the latest software
for both the utility locator and desktop application. The utility locator connects to the computer with a supplied USB cable. 408/734-1400;
www.vivax-metrotech.com.
44. Tank Track
Wireless Communication
43. Skypatrol Fleet Command
Tank Track software was created specifically

to help businesses save time and money. A
simple, user-friendly design lets business owners
manage customer and property information,
schedule appointments quickly and easily,
record pumping data, and print work orders and
invoices. It includes auto-scheduling for recurring
jobs, a service-due notice system and detailed
financial reports. Data can be accessed anywhere
with Internet access. All subscription levels
include unlimited users and workstations, free
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46. CAS DataLoggers MX2001

The MX2001 Bluetooth low-energy-enabled
water level data logger from CAS DataLoggers and
Onset is designed for wireless communication with
users mobile devices. The HOBO MX water level
logger is used for monitoring changing water levels
in a wide range of applications, including streams,
lakes, wetlands, tidal areas and groundwater. Using
Onsets free HOBOmobile application available
on iOS devices users can configure the logger
The Centurion Guide Radar from Hawk

Measurement Systems uses time-domain reflectometry, passing concentrated radar pulses through
a rod or cable from the sensor to the material being
measured. The dielectric constant of the measured
material causes a change in impedance that in turn
develops a wave reflection. That reflection is sent
back up the probe to the sensor, where the transit
time is translated into distance using time of flight
and time expansion. It is able to measure extremely
low dielectric (1.5) to provide precise and continuous measurement. Since pulses are directed via a
guide, factors like surface turbulence, foams, pressure, dust, vacuum, vapors, temperature, dielectric
constant or tank obstructions do not influence
the measurement. It offers auto-calibration to any
dielectric constant greater than or equal to 1.5,
adjustable sensitivity and simple setup. 978/3043000; www.hawkmeasure.com.
48. In-Situ wireless remote

monitoring systems
In-Situ offers cellular telemetry systems and
cloud-based HydroVu Data Services for remote water
level and water-quality monitoring. In-well systems,
compact solar systems and multi-instrument
systems are available. Secure telemetry units
For FREE information on these products,

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Control/Electrical Panels
2. Hirschmann Automation and
Control iSCALE Control System
3. Murphy by Enovation Controls
PowerCore MPC-20 Controller
Flow Monitoring
4. FCI - Fluid Components International
ST75 Series
5. McCrometer V-Cone Flow Meter
6. Sierra Instruments InnovaMass 240i
Gauges
7. Crown Oilfield Instrumentation UMG
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reduce data-collection costs by providing real-time

data access, event notifications and system status
updates from remote sites to a desktop. HydroVu
provides secure access to decision-quality data
when, where and how its needed, while simplifying
the task of filtering for important results. Regularly
view and analyze data, keep track of projects in
one cloud-based location and minimize data gaps
by receiving customizable alarm notifications. For
the full solution, integrate these systems with the
durable Aqua TROLL 400 all-in-one multiparameter
process probe, ideal for long deployments in harsh
field conditions. 800/446-7488; www.in-situ.com.
49. Weidmuller wireless access point

Long-range, licensed frequency data modems
from Weidmuller can extend Ethernet networks.
With a line-of-sight range of 30 miles, they can reach
difficult-to-access locations, and include 5 watts of
broadcast power coupled with dynamic network optimization and intelligent routing for high reliability
and performance. They support 360 to 512 MHz
and 928 to 960 MHz configurations, can operate in
Access Point/Client configuration, can function as a
network bridge/router and can serve as a serial server
(RS232/485). They have throughput of up to 25.2 kilobytes per second, providing secure wireless communications in challenging outdoor environments.
They are capable of operating in a wide temperature
range of minus 20 to 140 degrees F, include UL/CSA
hazardous area approvals and provide secure industry encryption of 128-bit AES/WPA2. 800/8499343; www.weidmuller.com. GOMC
Hydroexcavation Equipment
8. Foremost FVS1000 Hydrovac
9. GapVax HV-55
10. Hot Jet USA HotJet II XtremeFlow II
11. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw
12. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000
13. McLaughlin MEGA VX200
14. NozzTeq MONRO-JET
15. Petrofield Industries Tornado F2
16. Presvac Hydrovac
17. Ring-O-Matic 550 HiCFM VacEx
Hydroexcavator
18. SchellVac Equipment 2600 Series
Combination Hydrovac
19. Soil Surgeon
20. StoneAge Hydro-X Tools
21. Super Products Mud Dog 1600
22. Transway Systems Terra-Vex
23. US Jetting JET VAC 500
24. Vac-Con X-Cavator
25. Vacall AllExcavate
26. VacStar vacuum excavator
27. Vactor HXX HydroExcavator
28. Vanair underdeck rotary screw
air compressor system
29. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator
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Communications
30. Smoothtalker Stealth M2M
Meters
31. Baseline a MOCON company
PetroAlert Series 9100
32. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments
SPECTROSCOUT ED-XRF
Process Calibration
33. ALL-TEST Pro AT5
Satellite Communications
34. GPS Insight
35. Osprey Informatics Osprey Edge
36. Shockwatch ShockTrak Impact
Recording and Tracking System
SCADA
37. Phoenix Contact TC mGuard
Sensors
38. Industrial Scientific Ventis MX4
39. Viatran Model 521
Software
40. DPL Telematics Titan Equipment
Monitoring System
41. NexTraq Fleet Tracking System
42. Retriever Communications
Barking for Assets
43. Skypatrol Fleet Command
44. Tank Track
45. Vivax-Metrotech MyLocator2
Wireless Communication
46. CAS DataLoggers MX2001
47. Hawk Measurement Centurion
Guide Radar
48. In-Situ wireless remote
monitoring systems
49. Weidmuller wireless access point
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Doosan vertical light towers provide
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By Ed Wodalski
LSV6 and LSV8 portable light towers from Doosan Portable
Power feature a compact design for greater maneuverability and ease of
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an LED option and six-section masts that manually extend to 25 feet 6
inches. A hydraulically actuated tower is optional.
The tower always stays in a vertical position, says Deree Bivins,
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tower option turn the breaker on and flip the switch up or flip the
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The light towers are 99.1 inches long and 49 inches wide with a
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light towers to be carried on a 48-foot flatbed truck. The LSV6 has a Mecc
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4 Final Kubota D1105 engine. A 42.2-gallon diesel fuel tank provides 82
hours of runtime with four halide lights.
The large fuel tank is a key feature because the user can refuel
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towers are often in remote locations, service workers dont have to go out
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Standard configuration on both LSV models includes a detachable
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battery. Options on both towers include drip containment, 100 percent
containment, combination hitch, lockable battery disconnect and electric
fuel pump.
The electric fuel pump option dramatically shortens the machine
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Cold weather options include block heater, block/battery heaters and
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MUNCIE POWER PRODUCTS PTO AND INSTALLATION KIT

The HS24 power take-off and installation kit from Muncie Power Products, in
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mounting on the Hino chassis. An overall smaller housing enables the power takeoff to be mounted on other 10-bolt applications. The PTO has a drop-in shift
solenoid and clutch shift design with torque ratings from 325 ft-lbs. 800/3677867; www.munciepower.com.
2. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS WATER-BASED RESURFACER
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Dura-Plate 2300 epoxy-modified cementitious resurfacer from SherwinWilliams is designed for patching and filling voids and bugholes in concrete
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www.sherwin.com/protective.
3. TRANSFER FLOW AUXILIARY FUEL TANK SYSTEM

The 100-gallon Hauler in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system from Transfer Flow
is available for 2000-2015 full-size Dodge Ram, Ford and GM diesel pickup trucks
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plate and mill finish aluminum. Also available in powder-coated black, the tank
operates on Transfer Flows Trax 3 Fuel Monitoring System that automatically
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fuel levels. It comes with a dash-mounted LCD display that shows the fuel level
in each tank as well as the operational status of the fuel system. 800/442-0056;
www.transferflow.com.
4. WATER CANNON ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER

The 14M10 portable, 115-volt electric-powered pressure washer from Water
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basements, jetting pipes in bathrooms or kitchens, and quick cleanups. 800/3339274; www.watercannon.com.
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DITCH WITCH RT80 RIDE-ON TRENCHER

The midrange RT80 ride-on trencher from Ditch Witch is designed for
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and three-speed, shift-on-the-fly ground drive controls for improved versatility,
along with a standard cruise control system that senses changing load conditions
and automatically adjusts. An LCD color display shows engine information and
diagnostics. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.
6. CLERAL ONBOARD WEIGHING SYSTEM

The SIM onboard weighing system and embedded computerized load
equalizer from Cleral USA assesses the weight of each axle and divides it equally
by controlling air pressure of the pneumatic auxiliary axle. The auxiliary lift axle is
fully managed by the SIM control, which raises or lowers the pressure of the axle
in accordance to the legal load limits. It can be used on both straight-body units
and tractor/trailer pairings with either the Reflex (outside mount) or Kiload K2
(cab-mounted). 866/901-7372; www.cleral-usa.com.
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IVC RADIOMETRIC THERMAL VIDEO CAMERA

The FV-3543-1 radiometric thermal video camera from Industrial Video &
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process monitoring, product testing, quality control, equipment monitoring and
worker safety. It detects temperatures in up to eight user-defined zones. High,
low, average and standard deviation thresholds can be set for each zone. A camera
alarm communicates to a plants control system via OPC or Modbus/TCP and also
integrates with DCS and SCADA systems. 781/255-7400; www.ivcco.com.
8. SPIRAX SARCO PIPELINE CONNECTORS

PC3000 and PC4000 pipeline connectors with single or double isolation
from Spirax Sarco enable steam traps to be installed without the need for process
shutdown and are suitable for manifold applications where steam traps are used on
tracing and mainline drainage. Features include an ASME 600 rated forged body
for use on lines up to 800 degrees F and a fully shrouded piston valve stem for the
reduction of corrosion. A fitted strainer protects the steam trap from debris in the
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SCREENCO SYSTEMS FOLDING TRIPOD LIFTER

The all-aluminum Folding Tripod Lifter from Screenco Systems has a
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20 feet of 3/16-inch galvanized cable and is available with a 1,200-pound winch
that holds 50 feet of cable. A stainless steel cable option is also available. The
tripod is available with 4-, 5- or 6-foot legs. The 4-foot model weighs 28 pounds
and stores upright in service vans. The 5-foot model fits on the hose deck of
most trucks, while the 6-foot model can be used to lift heavy pumps. All models
have aluminum footpads with cleats for solid footing on soft soils. 208/7908770; www.screencosystems.com.
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10. COXREELS MOTORIZED HOSE REEL

The 1125 Series of motorized hose reels from COXREELS features a onepiece, all-welded A-frame base as well as a low-profile outlet riser and an open
drum slot design that provides for a non-crimping, smooth hose wrap. Its
operated by a direct gear drive that requires no maintenance, lubrication or chain
for uninterrupted reel operation. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
11. WALLS VENTED COVERALLS
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The Vented Coverall from Walls Apparel is flame-resistant and features

a banded waist with elastic inserts for a comfortable fit and plenty of pockets,
including a ruler pocket on the right leg. It offers Category 2 protection and an
ATPV of 8.2. The vented back is made of a concealed mesh panel for breathability
and mobility. 780/466-6385; www.wallsfrcanada.com.
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12. SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING PROTECTIVE SLEEVES

Radiant Shield sleeving from Suburban Manufacturing is engineered for use
in applications for maintaining proper fluid temperature. It is available in three
variations to provide optimal abrasion protection and heat containment. Added to
existing hose assemblies, it can maximize thermal retention gain by as much as 25
Delta T. 800/782-5752; www.gosuburban.com.
13. SNAP-ON DRIVE EXTENSIONS

Williams Flextensions drive extensions from Snap-on Industrial Brands are
designed for hand and power tool use for technicians who work with engine and
heavy-equipment manufacturing, assembly and repair. Features include a black
oxide finish, TIG-welded socket retention pin that provides full rotation power to
the socket, a 7/32-inch cross hole and bevel drive end. The extensions are available
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