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  • Wachs Compact VMS is our single turner Valve Maintenance Skid. Equipped with Wachs 750 Ft/lb (1020 Nm) Extended Reach Valve operator, telescoping valve key and Wachs ruggedized HC-100 with GPS controller/datalogger. The powerful engine (gas or diesel) with hydraulic pump provides ample power for all contained functions, including an auxiliary HTMA Class II circuit, 10 gallon (38 L) reservoir, fan cooled heat exchanger, continuous duty rated for 8 GPM (30.3 LPM) @ 1,800 PSI (125 bar) and steel storage bin.
  • Wachs Service Body VMS Valve Maintenance Skid is used in conjunction with the custom Knapheide service body. Assembled by Wachs and shipped direct to Knapheide, it is upfitted following installation of the custom service body to your furnished chassis cab. To begin, order your cab chassis fleet vehicle with a minimum rating of 19,500 GVRW, and a cab to axle length of 84 inches. When specifying your vehicle, a 220 amp alternator is the minimum requirement to operate the custom service body's included power invertor. To run the invertor to its full capacity, a high capacity 300 amp or dual alternator arrangement is highly recommended. Upfitter switches and an in-cab reverse camera are also vehicle requirements. The Service Body VMS Skid, Diesel is equipped with a long lasting Kubota 4 stoke diesel, matching the choice of engine in the chassis cab. It draws its fuel supply from the truck, eliminating the need for separate fueling of the SB Skid's diesel engine. Like our other skid platforms, all Wachs valve maintenance components such as the vac system, water supply, spoils tank and HPU come preinstalled and prewired to a steel skid, ready to bolt down to the custom service body, complete with all mechanical, fluid and electrical connections to the truck chassis cab. The Service Body Skid can be optioned with a wide range of valve exercising machines, vacuum systems with powered spoils tanks, hot water systems and more. Typical equipment includes 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. Also standard is a 2.5 GPM@3000 psi pressure washer system and 80 gallon water tank, with an optional hot water system for colder climes. A HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) with a HTMA Class II circuit is included, with a 10 gal reservoir, and a fan cooled heat exchanger, producing up to 8 gpm @ 2000 psi to operate the ERV-750 and optional TM-7 and accessory hand tools such as breakers. A 50 foot hydraulic hose reel and programmable arrow board and work lights round out the equipment list
  • Wachs Service Body VMS Valve Maintenance Skid is used in conjunction with the custom Knapheide service body. Assembled by Wachs and shipped direct to Knapheide, it is upfitted following installation of the custom service body to your furnished chassis cab. To begin, order your cab chassis fleet vehicle with a minimum rating of 19,500 GVRW, and a cab to axle length of 84 inches. When specifying your vehicle, a 220 amp alternator is the minimum requirement to operate the custom service body's included power invertor. To run the invertor to its full capacity, a high capacity 300 amp or dual alternator arrangement is highly recommended. Upfitter switches and an in-cab reverse camera are also vehicle requirements. The Service Body VMS Skid, Gas is equipped with a powerful Kohler 27 HP gasoline engine, matching the choice of engine in the chassis cab. It draws its fuel supply from the truck, eliminating the need for separate fueling of the SB Skid's gasoline engine. Like our other skid platforms, all Wachs valve maintenance components such as the vac system, water supply, spoils tank and HPU come preinstalled and prewired to a steel skid, ready to bolt down to the custom service body, complete with all mechanical, fluid and electrical connections to the truck chassis cab. The Service Body Skid can be optioned with a wide range of valve exercising machines, vacuum systems with powered spoils tanks, hot water systems and more. Typical equipment includes 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. Also standard is a 2.5 GPM@3000 psi pressure washer system and 80 gallon water tank, with an optional hot water system for colder climes. A HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) with a HTMA Class II circuit is included, with a 10 gal reservoir, and a fan cooled heat exchanger, producing up to 8 gpm @ 2000 psi to operate the ERV-750 and optional TM-7 and accessory hand tools such as breakers. A 50 foot hydraulic hose reel and programmable arrow board and work lights round out the equipment list of this utility workhorse.
  • 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 Hydro-Vac Trailer is a safe, non-destructive and cost-effective machine for precise utility excavation that requires less backfill and restoration. The Hydro-Vac trailer prevents underground damage, while offering a more accurate way to excavate soil and locate underground utilities. Powered by a long lasting Kubota 4 stoke diesel, the trailer comes with a Pintle hook for connection to a medium duty pickup or larger truck. Built off Wachs Standard Builder Trailer platform, it can be configured just the way you want it, built exactly to fit your needs and budget. Its future upgrade path means you can order what you need today, knowing that you can upgrade the trailer tomorrow. The Standard Builder allows for an ala carte selection of our standard valve maintenance modules to be installed onto our heavy duty trailer. The Builder platform’s upgrade path offers maximum versatility – for example, configure a Hydro-Vac trailer with hydraulics today, add a ERV-750 Valve Exerciser later. A step up in power, capacity and size from the smaller Trav-L-Vac 300, the Hydro-Vac trailer includes a powerful vacuum that generates 500 CFM at 11in Hg. It includes a large, 250 gallon spoils tank that features our exclusive hydraulic powered slide, tilt, and dump system with power latching door, here in a rear dump configuration.  This power spoils tank features a twin cylinder, electric over hydraulic dump system that incorporates a slide and tilt system that moves the tank out before tilting to clear for dumping, then lifts to 55 degrees to discharge debris. Also driven from the common power train is a 2.5 gpm @ 3000 psi pressure washer system with 3 gallon anti-freeze tank and 95 gallon vertical water tank. Includes 2-1/2in, 1-1/4in & 7/8” suction wands, short & long wash-down guns, 20ft suction hose and 50ft retractable hose reel. Note a valve exerciser is not included with the Hydro-Vac trailer, it features vacuum, power spoils tank and power wash units only. Valve exercisers can be ordered separately, or refer to our diesel powered Standard LX Trailer that includes the ERV-750 exerciser for fuller valve maintenance capabilities.
  • Wachs Hydro-Vac Trailer is a safe, non-destructive and cost-effective machine for precise utility excavation that requires less backfill and restoration. The Hydro-Vac trailer prevents underground damage, while offering a more accurate way to excavate soil and locate underground utilities. Powered by a powerful Kohler 27 HP gasoline engine, the trailer comes with a Pintle hook for connection to a medium duty pickup or larger truck. Built off Wachs Standard Builder Trailer platform, it can be configured just the way you want it, built exactly to fit your needs and budget. Its future upgrade path means you can order what you need today, knowing that you can upgrade the trailer tomorrow. The Standard Builder allows for an ala carte selection of our standard valve maintenance modules to be installed onto our heavy duty trailer. The Builder platform’s upgrade path offers maximum versatility – for example, configure a Hydro-Vac trailer with hydraulics today, add a ERV-750 Valve Exerciser later. A step up in power, capacity and size from the smaller Trav-L-Vac 300, the Hydro-Vac trailer includes a powerful vacuum that generates 500 CFM at 11in Hg. It includes a large, 250 gallon spoils tank that features our exclusive hydraulic powered slide, tilt, and dump system with power latching door, here in a rear dump configuration. This power spoils tank features a twin cylinder, electric over hydraulic dump system that incorporates a slide and tilt system that moves the tank out before tilting to clear for dumping, then lifts to 55 degrees to discharge debris. Also driven from the common power train is a 2.5 gpm @ 3000 psi pressure washer system with 3 gallon anti-freeze tank and 95 gallon vertical water tank. Includes 2-1/2in, 1-1/4in & 7/8” suction wands, short & long wash-down guns, 20ft suction hose and 50ft retractable hose reel. Note a valve exerciser is not included with the Hydro-Vac trailer, it features vacuum, power spoils tank and power wash units only. Valve exercisers can be ordered separately, or refer to our gas powered Standard LX Trailer that includes the ERV-750 exerciser for fuller valve maintenance capabilities.
  • Wachs Hydro-Vac Skid, Diesel includes all components pre-assembled to a steel "skid" that can be quickly bolted down to your flatbed truck. This unit is powered by a Tier 4F compliant, Kubota 1.1L, I-3 4-stroke, liquid cooled, IDI diesel engine that provides ample power for all contained functions. Built off Wachs Standard Builder Skid platform, it can be configured just the way you want it, built exactly to fit your needs and budget. Its future upgrade path means you can order what you need today, knowing that you can upgrade it tomorrow. The Standard Builder allows for an ala carte selection of our standard valve maintenance modules to be installed onto our heavy duty steel skid. The Builder platform’s upgrade path offers maximum versatility – for example, configure a Hydro-Vac trailer with hydraulics today, add a ERV-750 Valve Exerciser later. Wachs skid systems pre-install and pre-wire all the system components to a metal skid, ready to run, which only requires a few bolts to mount it to the truck flatbed, eliminating much of the labor expense. The skid that the equipment mounts to consists of 3” tall formed and welded frame with integrated 8” full length fork slot tubes. A step up in power, capacity and size from the smaller Trav-L-Vac 300, the Hydro-Vac Skid includes a powerful vacuum that generates 500 CFM at 11in Hg. It includes a large, 250 gallon spoils tank that features our exclusive hydraulic powered slide, tilt, and dump system with power latching door, here in a rear dump configuration. This power spoils tank features a twin cylinder, electric over hydraulic dump system that incorporates a slide and tilt system that moves the tank out before tilting to clear for dumping, then lifts to 55 degrees to discharge debris. Also driven from the common power train is a 2.5 gpm @ 3000 psi pressure washer system with 3 gallon anti-freeze tank and 95 gallon vertical water tank. Includes 2-1/2in, 1-1/4in & 7/8” suction wands, short & long wash-down guns, 20ft suction hose and 50ft retractable hose reel. Note a valve exerciser is not included with the Hydro-Vac Skid, it features vacuum, power spoils tank and power wash units only. Valve exercisers can be ordered separately, or refer to our Standard LX Skid, Diesel systems that includes the ERV-750 exerciser for fuller valve maintenance capabilities.
  • Wachs Hydro-Vac Skid, Gas includes all components pre-assembled to a steel "skid" that can be quickly bolted down to your flatbed truck. This unit is powered by a 27 HP gasoline powered Kohler overhead cam air cooled engine provides ample power for all contained functions. Built off Wachs Standard Builder Skid platform, it can be configured just the way you want it, built exactly to fit your needs and budget. Its future upgrade path means you can order what you need today, knowing that you can upgrade it tomorrow. The Standard Builder allows for an ala carte selection of our standard valve maintenance modules to be installed onto our heavy duty steel skid. The Builder platform’s upgrade path offers maximum versatility – for example, configure a Hydro-Vac trailer with hydraulics today, add a ERV-750 Valve Exerciser later. Wachs skid systems pre-install and pre-wire all the system components to a metal skid, ready to run, which only requires a few bolts to mount it to the truck flatbed, eliminating much of the labor expense. The skid that the equipment mounts to consists of 3” tall formed and welded frame with integrated 8” full length fork slot tubes. A positive displacement blower provides 500 CFM-11in Hg vacuum, with spoils contained by a 250 gallon tank utilizing our exclusive hydraulic side and dump system and latching rear door. Also driven from the common power train is a 2.5 gpm @ 3000 psi pressure washer system with 3 gallon anti-freeze tank and 80 gallon vertical water tank. Includes 2-1/2in, 1-1/4in & 7/8” suction wands, short & long wash-down guns, 20ft suction hose and 50ft retractable hose reel. Note a valve exerciser is not included with this unit. Valve exercisers can be ordered separately, or refer to our Standard LX Valve Maintenance Skid, Gas, that includes the ERV-750 exerciser.
  • Wachs ERV-750 Extended Reach Valve exerciser is the first choice of water system operators everywhere. The ERV-750 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 Low Stack model is ideal for mounting to trailers, skids, and flatbed trucks. It includes a mechanical lock to secure the exerciser during travel. The ERV-750 Low Stack is standard equipment on our Compact LX, Standard LX and Grand LX Trailers and Standard LX Skid system.
  • When you need the Mack Daddy of valve exercisers, step up to Wachs TM-7 Plus. It’s designed to free and exercise the larger or older valves often found in bigger or more established cities. Difficult or impossible to operate when the need arises, simply applying brute force on these valves trying to exercise or free them up can break or damage the valve stem, leaving costly replacement as the only option. For that reason you need more than just power, you also need control and intelligence, which is exactly what the TM-7 Plus offers. Wachs TM-7 Plus automatically conforms to the AWWA Valve Exercising Standard, allowing a single operator to exercise and rehabilitate these stubborn valves, even ones you may already have scheduled for replacement. If it’s not broken the TM-7 will likely turn it without damaging it. Featuring a precision hydraulic drive system, the TM-7 Plus uses a onboard computer and advanced programming as its primary means for controlling torque and direction during operation; however as a backup, the Plus adds manual control of torque, direction of rotation and counts. Its design places the hydraulic motor and drive gear on a smooth, ball bearing equipped, lockable slide that offers compact dimensions with increased energy transfer. Available as a standalone option with truck and trailer mounting options, it’s offered in two models: 17-000-33 TM-7 SD Plus Standard Duty Plus that develops up to 1500 ft-lbs (2034 Nm) of torque* 17-000-32 TM-7 HD Plus Heavy Duty Plus which develops 2500 ft-lbs (3390 Nm) of torque* TM-7 Plus models are fully compatible with VITALS Software and come standard with Bluetooth for communication with a variety of data logging programs. *Requires VITALS Datalogger sold separately.
  • 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?
    • 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.
  • 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.
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