Features:
- Filters to dry and clean particulates from air supply
- Compact size with light weight contruction
- Air regulator controls damaging air pressure spikes
Valve Maintenance Accessories
Wachs Utility Products offers class leading valve exercising trailers, skid and truck mounted systems in a wide range of sizes and types to fit your organization’s needs. In addition Wachs offers a full range of accessories designed to enhance your teams productivity in the field, making us your single source for many of the tools needed to maintain your valuable water infrastructure.
Wachs unique Valve Nut Rx system is a prime example of a product often required by crews in the field. It’s designed to save time and money by replacing rounded or missing operating valve nuts with new, long-lasting stainless steel replacement nuts, rather than replacing the valve itself. It includes an extractor tool arm to reach down inside the vault to remove the old operating nut, and an installation tool arm to install the new nut on the valve. Stainless steel replacement nuts are available singly or in kits once the initial supply is expended.
Other products include our Valve Box Buddy, an electromagnetic device for lifting steel and iron box covers while standing, designed to help prevent back injuries. Wachs offers two models of hydraulically powered submersible pumps, with the largest able to pump sludge and solids up to 3 inches. To power these and other hydraulic tools including our hydraulic breaker and replacement points, chisels and cutters, we offer two HPU hydraulic power units. Wachs telescoping and compact valve keys are available in various lengths and styles to reach down to valve operating nuts. And we offer a full range of replacement parts, filters and consumables.
Wachs accessories and parts needed for routine valve maintenance include:
- Valve Nut Rx system for in situ replacement of worn or lost AWWA 2 inch valve operating nuts
- Valve Box Buddy for lifting cast iron utility and valve box covers
- Submersible hydraulic WDP 3500 dewatering and WDP 4800 trash pumps
- Telescoping and compact valve keys to reach valve operating nuts
- Hydraulic breakers and replacement cutters, points and chisels
- Hydraulic flow adapter to run Wachs DWS saws from skid loaders or backhoes
- Air treatment module for pneumatic powered tools
- Replacement control cable for the HC-100 Handheld Controller
- Replacement hoses and filters for Wachs trailers, skid systems and vacs
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Compact style Air Treatment Module designed to safeguard your investment in pnuematic powered tools. Includes filter and regulator components designed to dry and filter particulates, and an air regulator to control air pressure spikes. Recommended for all air motors with integrated lubrication, use Air Treatment Standard Module 26-407-00 for air motors without integrated lubrication. -
The Wachs 45 pound hydraulic breaker is rugged, lightweight, and powerful. Designed for use with an HTMA class 2 hydraulic circuit, it is perfect for curb and sidewalk demolition and asphalt cutting. The foot design absorbs and controls tool-bit bounce, greatly reducing operator fatigue. Accessories:- 08-405-00 Trailer Mount for Breaker
- 08-410-01 5in x 11in Asphalt Cutter
- 08-410-02 14in Moil Point
- 08-410-03 3in x 14in Chisel
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The Wachs Hydraulic Flow Adapter allows for smooth, quiet operation of any Diamond Wire Guillotine® Saw powered from other hydraulic equipment on the jobsite such as a skid loader or backhoe. Use with high-capacity power supplies up to 20 GPM (76 lpm) and up to 3,000 psi (172.5 bar). NOTE: 20 GPM rating is based on unrestricted tank return line; reducing or the use of quick disconnects on the inlet that reduces flow rating may risk damage to motor seals. -
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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Do you need to replace a valve nut? Wachs Valve Nut Rx system is designed to save time and money by replacing rounded or missing operating valve nuts with new, long-lasting stainless steel replacement nuts, rather than replacing the valve itself. In case of an emergency such as a valve main break, closing the valve is critical in reducing water loss and performing urgently needed repairs. Wachs Valve Nut RX is the ideal solution to avoid customer service shutdowns and tearing up streets to dig up inoperable valves. Valve Nut Rx is Designed To:- Replace a rounded, corroded, or inoperable operator nut.
- Replace a missing operator nut.
- Replace corroded hardware securing the nut.
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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) -
The WTP 4800 is a lightweight, compact hydraulically powered trash pump capable of pumping water, slurries, gravel, sludge and solids up to 3in (7.6cm) diameter. It features a free flow impeller with a direct drive hydraulic motor for continuous use. Cast iron and stainless steel construction for durability with a abrasion resistant impeller and volute with replaceable wear plates. Self priming, it can run dry without damage to the motor, bearings or impeller. Rugged hydraulically driven trash pump discharges 800 GPM (3028 LPM) at a 10ft (2.5M) head, and is self priming. Requires a hydraulic power source (not included, sold separately) with a 7 to 9 GPM (26.5 to 34 LPM) output.
