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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Put the Squeeze on PE
with REED Bear Hug
REED Manufacturing's
Bear Hug polyethylene
(PE) squeeze tool
system, with hydraulic
cylinders, is lighter and
offers an industry-leading 83,400 pounds of
squeeze force.
For squeeze control, choose from an air-over
hydraulic pump (PESAPA) or manual hand pump
(PESMPA) to work with the PES8BT base tool.
Compact and lightweight, at 175 pounds -
almost 100 pounds less than comparable models -
PES8BT can be lifted into position with its oversized
U-bolt. A double-acting system both squeezes and
releases with a hydraulic pump - no more reliance
on internal springs for retraction is needed. This
makes is safer, as it lessens any chance of pipe
damage. A bottom swing-out bar with latch allows
for simple pipe enclosure.
Bear Hug also provides more secure flow
stoppage. Two sets of color-coded pipe stops are
included to increase visibility and help the operator
quickly confirm stops are set properly. Pipe centering arrows aid in alignment. The PES8BT base tool
includes stops for 3- to 8-inch PE pipe in common
DR sizes for North America pipe sizes. For safety,
there are grounding device installation spots.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Reed Manufacturing, (800) 666-3691,
reedmfgco.com

New Ditch Witch JT28 Drill
Increases Power, Productivity

To help horizontal directional drill (HDD) contractors improve performance on fiber utility installation
projects and other projects within compact job
sites, Ditch Witch launched the JT28 directional
drill. An upgraded replacement for the JT25
drill, JT28 maintains its mid-size footprint while
providing more power, improving performance and
requiring fewer maintenance checks.

Portacool Hazardous Location Evaporative Coolers
Aid Heat-Stress Prevention
Portacool Hazardous Location evaporative coolers provide
cooling to aid heat stress prevention, ensuring workers in highheat environments, where combustibles are a concern, don't
have to sacrifice comfort and safety because of where they work.
The coolers are ETL Certified for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups C & D and come equipped with innovative Kuul Comfort
with FirePro technology - a flame retardant media designed to
UL900 standards.
Additionally, all switches, cords, motors and pumps are sealed
in UL-listed products, making them intrinsically safe. Available in
two sizes, the coolers are also spark-resistant; blow cool air, versus the hot, stagnant air of standard
fans; work in areas with open doors; and roll where they are needed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Portacool, LLC, (800) 695-2942, portacool.com

The JT28 features an exclusive rotational drive
system with 4,200 ft-lb of torque and 28,000
pounds of thrust and pullback. This provides the
strength and reliability necessary for installation
projects up to 12 inches in diameter and at
lengths of up to 550 feet.
With a 130-horsepower, Tier 4 Cummins diesel
engine - the most powerful in its class - the drill
is effective across a variety of jobsites, from pipe
and cable installation to larger utilities like water,
gas and sewer.
The JT28 is designed to increase operator
efficiency with daily maintenance points in one
easy-to-access location and no daily grease zerks.
With simplified maintenance and system controls,
operators can minimize upkeep and downtime,
and spend their time where it really matters - on
the job site.
The machine's modern design enhances operator
comfort and ease-of-use, following the same evolution seen in the latest Ditch Witch directional drills.
" We are always innovating our equipment to
meet the needs of today's HDD contractors, " said
Cory Maker, Ditch Witch HDD product manager.
" The JT28 was designed based on direct customer
feedback, created to take everything our customers
loved about the JT25 and up the ante with unbeatable power and exceptional productivity.
" The result is a durable and low-maintenance
machine that will help keep operators productive
and improve job-site performance. "
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ditch Witch, (580) 336-4402, ditchwitch.com

Caterpillar
cat.com

Caterpillar introduced new " Next Gen " excavators
offering dependable performance and efficiency.
Two compact-radius excavators are ideal
for space-restricted rental, municipal and
general all-around excavating applications.
The 315 GC15-ton model boasts up to 25-percent
lower maintenance costs and up to 15-percent less
fuel consumption, compared to the 315F model.
Delivering high ambient-temperature operation
capability, reaching 125 degrees Fahrenheit, its new
fuel-efficient Cat C3.6 engine meets stringent U.S.
EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards.
Two operating modes optimize 315 GC's
performance: Smart automatically matches engine
and hydraulic power to digging conditions and
ECO saves fuel in less-demanding applications.
A new main hydraulic control valve eliminates
the need for pilot lines, and the excavator's
advanced hydraulic system balances the need for
power and efficiency to deliver precise digging.
In the 35-ton class, the 335 hydraulic, compact-radius excavator delivers the tightest tail swing
radius in the industry for enhanced maneuverability
UCONonline.com | APRIL 2021

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