AirPulse:
Vacuum Excavation Technology

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Take Your Vacuum Excavation Operations to the Next Level

AirPulse is a multi-array vacuum excavation tool that actuates air to supersonic speeds, breaking up the soil and vacuuming up the particulate. This innovative product can be installed on your existing vac-ex equipment to increase excavation speed compared to air lance and minimize risks associated with traditional vacuum excavation methods by ensuring operators remain out of harm’s way.

Key Benefits

Operational
Efficiency

By integrating supersonic air nozzles into the vacuum head, AirPulse eliminates the need for air lances. This streamlines the excavation process by requiring fewer operators on-site.

Cost
Efficiency

AirPulse can decrease excavation time to reduce time on-site, providing a more cost-effective excavation process compared to traditional air lance methods.

Enhanced
Safety

AirPulse enables no manual handling and allows operators to be at a safe operating distance, drastically reducing the potential for debris-related injuries.

Potential for Deeper and Larger Excavations

Traditional air lances require operators to enter the pit to loosen soil for vacuuming. AirPulse allows users to remain outside of the pit during the entire operation while excavating deeper.

Easily Adapts to Existing Equipment

This technology allows you to leverage your existing fleet of vac trucks and their respective compressors without the need for new equipment.

System Specifications

How AirPulse Compares to Air Lance

This cutting-edge solution utilizes multiple air nozzles to break up soil faster and can be deployed using vacuum excavation heads ranging in size from a 6-inch system, 8-inch system and 10-inch system, but how does this innovative technology compare to traditional air lance methods?

Safety: When using an air lance, operators must remain in the pit where there is potential for debris-related injury
Personnel: Traditional vacuum excavation methods require 2 operators, while AirPulse only requires 1
Depth of Excavation: Without anyone in the pit, AirPulse is able to perform deeper and larger excavations
Speed: Multiple air nozzles and rubber deflectors keep more particulate in the vacuum’s path, completing operations 1.5x faster than traditional air lance methods

6" Specifications

6″ Inside Diameter / 10″ Outside Diameter
Weight: 44lbs
Height: 27″
Extension: Compatible with off-the-shelf tube extensions for deeper excavation
Optimal Compressor Size: 125 CFM @ 125-150 PSI
Air Connection: 3/4″ NPT US and 3/4″ BSPT UK
Controls: Fully air logic – Batteries/power supplies are not required for operation

8" Specifications

8″ Inside Diameter / 12″ Outside Diameter
Weight: 53lbs
Height: 27″
Extension: Compatible with off-the-shelf tube extensions for deeper excavation
Optimal Compressor Size: 125 CFM @ 125-150 PSI
Air Connection: 3/4″ NPT US and 3/4″ BSPT UK
Controls: Fully air logic – Batteries/power supplies are not required for operation

10" Specifications

10″ Inside Diameter / 15″ Outside Diameter
Weight: 75lbs
Height: 27″
Extension: Compatible with off-the-shelf tube extensions for deeper excavation
Optimal Compressor Size: 125 CFM @ 125-240 PSI
Air Connection: 3/4″ NPT US and 3/4″ BSPT UK
Controls: Fully air logic – Batteries/power supplies are not required for operation

Content & Videos

Watch our featured time-lapse video of a recent keyhole excavation project in New York.

You can also watch the initial product teaser video here.

Stay tuned for upcoming case studies and other downloadable material.

How It Works

ULC’s supersonic vacuum excavation technology is truly a “plug-and-play” tool. Prior to arriving on-site, the tool head would already be on board your Vac-Ex trucks and operators would simply:

1. Connect the tool head and the air compressor

2. Turn the air compressor on and begin excavation process

Ready To Revolutionize Your Excavation Operations?

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Hear From Real Customers

Clint W.

– Chief Construction Inspector, Orange & Rockland Utilities

Before we excavate for replacement of Aldyl-A pipe, we always call ULC to help us avoid third party damages in the field. We won’t dig until ULC marks the main using their long range cameras. Their marks are spot-on, which means fewer holes in the street for our community.

Brett Fisher

– Supervisor of Construction, Elizabethtown Gas

Before we brought in ULC, we had to rely on old records and some of the curb lines have changed or streets have widened, making it challenging to locate the stubs. In-Pipe Locating is a good program to bring in to help us locate the stubs and possibly prevent damages when we’re installing our new gas main.