Vacuworx launches HDD Pipe Handling System

The HDD Pipe Handling System utilises wireless remote controller operation and the latest vacuum-lifting technology to tilt and place drill stem at angles between 0-30 degrees without the use of ropes or slings.

Suitable for use with Vacuworx MC Series Lifters, the HDD unit is light-weight and requires only one worker to lift the drill stem and transfer the pipe into a drilling rig, reducing exposure to risk of injury in a pipe yard or on a jobsite.

The unit is compact yet highly durable and well matched to meet the rigorous demands uncovered by contractors or municipalities looking for ways to decrease load times and bolster safety during the course of trenchless HDD applications.

The equipment features a 360-degree hydraulic rotator that gives operators complete control over the drill stem and allows for the precise placement of pipe joints with fewer workers on the ground.

The HDD Pipe Handling System handles single joints of steel pipe from 76-457 mm in diameter with lift capacities ranging from 771-2,449 kg, depending on the size and configuration of vacuum pads.

The HDD unit is ideal for smaller excavators and host equipment such as forklifts, cranes, wheel loaders and boom trucks.

The MC Series lifter is powered by a self-contained engine and includes audible and visible alarms, adding an additional layer of safety and performance in the field.

The HDD Pipe Handling System’s integrated safety control valve also ensures pipe is never dropped.

Vacuworx celebrated 15 years earlier this year, as a leader in vacuum lifting technology and provider of heavy-duty material handling equipment.

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