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MBW’s ERGO-TAMP Pneumatic Tamper – Features and Benefits for the User

MBW’s ERGO-TAMP Pneumatic Tamper – Features and Benefits for the User

One of the most physically rough and demanding tools in the construction industry – the pneumatic tamper – produces arm and hand vibration levels that are among the highest in the industry. Fortunately, modifications have been made to MBW’s previous pneumatic tamper’s design, reducing its physical impact upon the user. This is important because routine exposure to high levels of vibration is known to contribute to the formation of carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, white finger, and other chronic ailments. At EGW Gas Solutions, we offer the ERGO-TAMP™, a pneumatic tamper that provides exceptional operational and comfort benefits to the user.

Some of the tampers available in the construction equipment marketplace are designed exclusively for ramming sand, and as a result, do not have the total power required for contracting applications. However, this is not the case with the ERGO-TAMP™.

The ERGO-TAMP™

The ERGO-TAMP™ decreases the level of arm/hand vibration by as much as 70%, with a certain amount of variation based on compaction conditions. This pneumatic tamper consists of a vibration absorption system that easily accommodates the amplitude levels typically delivered by pneumatic tampers. The device is also cooled by a continual supply of compressed air flowing through the mechanism.

The appearance of this updated tamper by MBW is different from the previous version. This device consists mostly of aluminum, which has reduced its weight by 10.5 pounds. It is also taller than the previous model, allowing for increased versatility.

With a pneumatic tamper that is tolerable to use in terms of impact upon the human body, users are less likely to cut compaction operations short before achieving an acceptable geotechnical outcome. Enhanced compaction capabilities result in a lower occurrence of pavement failure. With this improved device, there is less arm/hand vibration and wear and tear on workers attempting to complete their compaction tasks.

The ERGO-TAMP™ has a 6 inch (15.2 cm) foot diameter and a 74 inches (188 cm) length. The device has an operating weight of 37.5 pounds (17 kg) and delivers a maximum of 800 blows per minute.

An optional trigger guard is also available with the MBW ERGO-TAMP™ to prevent accidental tool activation.

For more information about this pneumatic tamper and other compaction solutions, give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or send us a message through our contact form.

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Pipe and Cable Locator Technology


Pinpointing the location of buried pipeline and cable systems can be quite the challenge. At EGW Gas Solutions, we offer a large selection of pipe and cable locators that make the process of discovering these buried assets much easier! When combined with proven marking products, such as EMS markers or tracer wire, you’ll save time and money when you need to find these underground utilities at a later date.

 

Pipe and Cable Locators from Leading Manufacturers

 

We are a distributor of 3M Dynatel pipe and cable locators, one of the most respected names in the industry. We also offer locators from other dependable manufacturers such as Fisher Research Labs, Vivax Metrotech, and Rycom.

 

If your underground piping system is unmarked and cannot be found with standard locators, you may benefit from the Sensit Ultra-Trac Acoustic Pipe Locator or the Jameson Main Line and Service Line Tracers. These Jameson tracers are also part of our solution for “Locating Unlocatables”. This complete package provides you with everything needed to accurately locate and map hard to find gas mains and service lines.

 

Locating Made Easy

 

Each product in our line of pipe and cable locator equipment is designed for user-friendly operation, even in difficult working conditions. We supply a wide range of locator models, like the easy-to-use, compact and lightweight Rycom Stick V3, to more advanced options like the 3M 7500 series.

 

When used with an electronic marker system, EMS compatible locators allow you to quickly and easily identify the location of buried pipe and cable in future locates. The 3M EMS markers we supply can be used to mark various system depths, ranging from 2 to 8 ft. below ground, and the RFID versions can store customizable, system-specific data.

 

Our flexible tracer wire is manufactured from solid copper clad steel. It is ideal for identifying buried facilities because it is a PE insulated conductor. It can function at temperatures between -20°C and 80°C, with an operating voltage between 30 V and 600 V, depending on the product involved. Tensile strengths and breakloads also vary based on product. We also offer a wide variety of King Innovation tracer wire connectors for making strong and reliable connections.

 

Whether you’re locating existing buried pipe and cable or installing new, EGW has the equipment and materials needed to reduce damages to your facilities.

 

Contact us today!

 

Take a look at our underground pipe and cable locator product options and features and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about the locating solutions we offer. Give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or send us a message through our contact form.

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Natural Gas Regulators – Two Important Features of Their Operation


 
A natural gas regulator works by accomplishing two important tasks related to how natural gas is delivered to your home: pressure reduction and pressure regulation.
 
Pressure Reduction
 
A natural gas utility provides natural gas to residential homes via a large network of pressurized pipelines. These systems span between gas collection locations and the towns and cities that use the fuel. These gas lines are pressurized, which allows for gas transport through the pipe network to reach homes and businesses. When the gas finally reaches your location, the pressure in the gas must be brought down to a level that your appliances can use.
 
Most natural gas regulators are direct-operated or self-operated pressure-reducing valves. These valves are so named because they contain an internal spring valve mechanism that reduces the pressure and require no other type of energy to function.
 
A valve backed by an adjustable spring adjusts the pressure within direct-operated pressure-reducing regulators. The spring valve applies pressure against the opposing pressure in the gas line, enabling the opening of the valve just enough to pressurize the downstream house side according to the pressure level requirement.
 
Pressure Regulation
 
The second essential job of natural gas regulators is to bring the gas pressure entering the home to a normal level. The piping outside of the structure that delivers the gas is often conveying the gas at a higher pressure than required and that pressure may rise and fall. Without a natural gas regulator, the gas pressure in the pipes leading to the various appliances could change or reduce considerably.
 
A natural gas regulator brings the gas pressure to a normal level by detecting the gas pressure downstream of the regulator and modifying the spring valve as necessary to provide a continual flow of gas. This is done through a mechanical connection between a diaphragm chamber filled with gas from the downstream outlet side and the regulator’s spring valve. As the gas pressure lowers on the downstream side, the diaphragm interacts with the spring valve to enable the flow of more gas from the inlet side, which in turn normalizes the pressure.
 
At EGW Gas Solutions, we provide a wide array of natural gas regulators and relief valves for your residential, commercial, or industrial needs. For information, call us today at 972.446.1655 or use our contact form to send us a message.

 

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Cathodic Protection for Pipelines – Pipeline Coatings

Cathodic protection coatings

Pipelines are utilized for the transportation of numerous important commodities in our society, including petroleum, natural gas, water, steam and more. Whether built above ground, below ground, or submerged in water, pipelines can experience corrosion in all cases. If unchecked, the pipelines can sustain damage or fail, which is both dangerous and expensive. At EGW Gas Solutions, we offer various coating options that help with cathodic protection for pipelines.

 

Cathodic protection is one of the most effective methods of preventing corrosion on pipelines. It is applied to pipelines and minimizes the damage of corrosive attacks. The area to be protected, the required current, and soil resistivity are all factors to take into account when utilizing these products. We can provide multiple pipeline coating solutions that help aid cathodic protection in stopping corrosion.

 

Denso Pipeline Coatings

Denso’s line of pipeline coatings provide fast dry times and high temperature resistance while providing excellent cathodic disbondment properties. Cathodic disbondment is the loss of adhesion between a cathodic coating and its metal substrate due to the products of corrosion reaction that take place in the interface of coatings. These products include Denso Protal 7200, Densyl Tape and Densyl Profiling Mastic.

 

Denso Protal 7200 can be applied by hand, spayed or machine applied in one coat, whether in the field or indoors. This epoxy cures fast and is specially formulated to compliment FBE coated pipe.

 

Densyl tape provides long-term resistance to corrosion for flanges, valves, pipes, and other associated surfaces. More complex shapes, such as flanged joints and valves can have a smooth profile with the application of Denso profiling mastic.

 

Contact Us

For additional information on how our professionals at EGW Gas Solutions can serve your requirements for cathodic protection for pipelines, give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or use our contact form to send us a message.

 

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Underground Pipe Locator: Pipeline Locating Made Easy

Underground Pipe Detector

If you work on underground utility pipe systems, it is critical to have an accurate and fast means of locating them. At EGW Gas Solutions, we can help! Our line of underground pipe locators will make quick work of the locating process so you can move on to the rest of the job. Learn more below about some of the different solutions that we have to offer.

Introducing the 3M Dynatel Series Locators

EGW offers several options when it comes to underground pipe locators. We can provide you with the most highly accurate, technologically advanced and cost-effective equipment available. Among our most popular pipe locators is the 3M Dynatel series. These include:

  • 3M™ Dynatel™ 7500 Series: The latest in the series, this locator accurately provides pipe, cable or sonde depth measurements, delivering a digital readout in the measurement of your choice.
  • 3M™ Dynatel™ 2500 Series: Offering many of the same options as the 7500 series, many companies prefer this version due to its compact nature. It is light in weight but a heavyweight in its performance.
  • 3M™ Dynatel™ 1420-iD/1420E-iD: Microprocessor-based systems that quickly and efficiently locate underground markers—years after construction or maintenance.

Each of these 3M options are excellent tools. They can handle both complex and simple sites with ease and accuracy.

Other Options

EGW Gas Solutions also has several other locating solutions available. We offer several options from Rycom, such as the 8879 PLSv3, the Magnastick MLS, and the Stick V3 with its Pathfinder SAF Technology™. For unmarked underground pipe systems, our solutions include the Jameson line of tracing rodders or the Sensit Ultra-Trac Acoustic Pipe Locator.

Underground Pipe Locators: Swift, Simple and Safe

An underground pipe locator is an essential tool for all underground utility companies. Depending on your needs or budget, we can provide a solution. Our line of locators provide safe, swift and simplified means of locating underground pipe systems. Give us a call at 972.446.1655 for more information!