- Easy to set up and operate, using a Pow-R-Drive is more productive than turning valves by hand with t-handles.
- The P-2 can prevent common injuries caused by hand-turning valves with a valve key wrench.
- The Pow-R-Drive 2 works hard, so the valve crew won't be worn out from opening and closing valves all day.
- It provides enough torque for stubborn valves, and your operator will be less likely to shear off a valve nut.
- They're ideal for hard-to-reach valves.
- Using a Pow-R-Drive 2 can save money and prevent damage in fast shut-off situations.
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he Wachs Pow-R-Drive 2 ("Power-Drive 2") or P-2 is a handheld valve turner/valve exerciser engineered for maintaining and operating critical valves. This portable and rugged workhorse is designed for daily use. Water utilities, municipal water services, and fire departments use the P-2 on valves and hydrants with standard operator nuts and non-rising-stem handwheels (with an optional adapter). Why Pow-R-Drive 2? -
Wachs Valve Box Buddy is a light-weight, magnetic lifter designed for easy removal of cast iron utility and steel valve box covers. It instantly attaches to the steel cover, utilizing a 70mm 1,000lb (450 kg) switchable magnet. It includes an easy to use on/off locking handle for safety, makes removing covers quick and easy. The powerful magnetic field penetrates textured surfaces, and allows the operator to ergonomically lift and move covers without bending over, minimizing the risk of back injuries. Rated for cast iron or steel covers up to 60 lbs.- No need to bend over and pick up heavy objects, helps to minimize back injuries
- Instantly attaches to and removes valve box covers, saving time
- Safety lock keeps magnets energized until they’re turned off
- Easy on/off control for precise positioning
- Lightweight and compact
- Ideal for picking up hot, sharp or dirty steel without contact
- Highly portable with self contained power supply
- Ideal for any size city, municipality or utility
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45' x 1/2" hydraulic hose set with quick disconnects. -
A favorite in trailer mounted valve maintenance systems, Wachs Standard LX is among our bestselling products, excelling at all the functions typically associated with a municipality or water district self-performing a valve maintenance program. Utilizing Wachs exclusive VITALS software to help track your valuable water infrastructure and keep it operating at peak efficiency, you’ll discover the Standard LX is “vital” to your organization. Wachs Standard LX trailer includes our class leading ERV-750 extended reach operator with a reach of 13 feet (3.96 meters) and offering a powerful 750 ft-lbs of torque. This is the industry “standard” for a completely upgradeable, versatile platform designed to transport all the valve maintenance and vacuum tools needed in the field. Built to withstand the rigors of years of service, it’s the perfect solution for municipalities or contractors looking for a rugged, long lasting self-contained system. Wachs Standard LX supports our industry exclusive VITALS software that uses “No Assumptions” logic in its programming. This class leading software, developed over the last three decades, has one goal in mind - to eliminate misdirection and over-torquing of valves during operation to prevent damaging or breaking them. Comprised of both mobile and desktop modules, VITALS allows you to set torque limits and record infrastructure details including location, valve-operating direction, and torque applied. Powered by a long lasting Kubota 4 stoke diesel, the Standard LX comes complete with a wireless handheld tablet controller with datalogger, a powerful 500 CFM-11in Hg vacuum, a 250 gal spoils tank utilizing Wachs exclusive hydraulic slide, tilt & rear discharge with a power latching rear door, a 2.5 GPM@3000 psi pressure washer system with 95 gallon water tank, an HPU with a HTMA Class II circuit, 10 gal reservoir, and a fan cooled heat exchanger, producing 8 gpm @ 2000 psi. Loaded with storage and accessories, this trailer is ready for serious valve maintenance work. The Standard LX is a single valve turner trailer, meaning it is not designed to mount the powerful TM-7 HD Plus valve exerciser (as the Grand LX does). The TM-7 HD Plus is ideal for the larger or stubborn valves found in bigger or more established muncipipalities. -
Wachs Trav-L-Vac-300 is ideal for working with smaller vehicles, positioning in tight quarters, or for use in high traffic areas. The Trav-L- Vac 300 allows utility companies and public works departments to perform small to midsize vacuum tasks without the massive investment of a large highway vac truck. The Trav-L-Vac 300 is a safe, non-destructive and cost-effective machine for precise utility excavation that requires less backfill and restoration. It helps prevent underground damage, while offering a more accurate way to excavate soil and locate underground utilities. Ideal for valve box cleaning and excavation, the Trav-L-Vac 300 handles solid and liquid debris safely and quickly. It is available as either a compact trailer for towing to job sites with your choice of ball coupler or Pintle hook, or as a skid mount model ready to bolt down for operation from small flatbed trucks. Lightweight, the trailer can be easily pulled by light duty pickup trucks. Featuring a powerful 20 horsepower gasoline engine, it comes complete with a 90 gallon spoils tank with manual discharge, a heavy duty positive displacement blower that can generate 345 CFM at 14in Hg, and triple filtration. In short, it’s all the vac unit you’ll need for ordinary day to day tasks. Combined with a Wachs P-2 handheld exerciser, the Trav-L-Vac 300 is a good starting point for smaller organizations and municipalities looking to self-perform their valve maintenance activities. -
Wachs Utility Products RS-2 handheld valve exerciser is the perfect tool for operating or exercising handwheel and rising stem valves. Utilizing a large, open 4in (102mm) hub design, it’s designed to accommodate most varieties of rising stems through the hub opening. The RS-2 offers up to 800 ft/lbs of torque depending on drive type, with a maximum of 55 rpm for fast, reliable opening and closing of water, wastewater and natural gas valves in the field. The RS-2 handheld valve exerciser, like our P-2 handheld, is designed with operator health in mind, helping to prevent arm and back injuries associated with manually turning large, stubborn or frozen valves. Portable for everyday use, the RS-2 is available in your choice of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic drive. It’s extremely solid build quality means years of trouble free, reliable operation. Wachs RS-2 offers a range of adapters and accessories to suit most applications, including PIV (Post Indicator Valves). There’s a 1in (25.4 mm) square drive adapter and telescoping valve keys, which used in conjunction can replicate the function of the P-2. Dedicated handwheel adapters that remain on the handwheel are optional, as is a universal handwheel adapter to fit most common handwheel types. All Wachs handheld exercisers come complete with a sturdy, steel storage case with carry handles. -
Super C pneumatic drive reciprocating pipe saw designed to cut solids, multi-stranded casing strings and nested materials from 2in-12in (DN50-300 or 5cm-30cm) with choice of horizontal or vertical mounting. Includes:- blade
- storage case
- operating hand tools
- manual
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Wachs Utility Products WDP 3500 is a lightweight, compact, hydraulically powered pump capable of discharging water and solids up to .375in (9.5mm) quickly and quietly. It features cast iron and stainless steel construction for durability, and a direct drive hydraulic motor for continuous use. With no spindle bearings requiring periodic lubrication, it can safely be run dry without damage. This compact yet rugged hydraulically driven dewatering pump is ideal for tight places. Discharges 500 GPM (1890 LPM) of water at a 40ft (12.2M) head, and is self priming. Requires a hydraulic power source (not included, sold separately) with a 7 to 12 GPM (26.5 to 45 LPM) output. Draws water down to 3.5in (8.9cm) -
Wachs ERV-750 Extended Reach Valve exerciser is named for the 750 ft/ lbs (1015 Nm) of torque it delivers, torque it can deliver even when fully extended. It gives the power you expect with the reach you need, with a rotating and extendable arm that reaches out to a full 13ft (3.96m). The ERV-750 pivots to reach to curbside valve boxes or hydrants. It uses dual hydraulic locking disc brakes with push button release that’s designed to hold the full torque force of the machine while operating. Built to last, the ERV-750 arm is constructed with a strong 3in square steel box section to resist twisting forces. Available as a standalone option, it’s the ideal valve exerciser for water organizations of all sizes. The ERV-750 High Stack version is designed for vehicle bumper mounting. It includes a mechanical lock to secure the exerciser during travel.
