Whether it’s sewer cleaning, industrial applications or hydroexcavation, Tuff-Tube vacuum tubing manufactured by American Sewer Parts and Cleaning performs well in difficult applications. Built in the U.S., the Tuff-Tube is constructed using American-made extruded 6063-T6 aluminum alloy, ensuring good resistance to wear and dents.
It is now produced in 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch sizes and numerous configurations, including Bandlock, flanged, camlock, catch basin and hydroexcavation ends. The 3- and 4-inch options are ideal for valve box cleaning and other hard-to-reach places.
Performance in highly abrasive environments
The Tuff-Tube vacuum tube is used to vacuum sand, pieces of pipe, grit, rocks, water, concrete, dirt and organics. This mixture is very abrasive to the interior of the vacuum tube, to say the least, not to mention the bumping and banging the tube receives on a steel manhole frame when entering a manhole.
In wear- and dent-resistance tests, the Tuff-Tube displayed an ability to withstand highly abrasive environments for longer periods of time than 0.072-inch and 0.090-inch 3004-H22 irrigation tubing.
Tuff-Tube also is heat-treated, which means that over time, it becomes work-hardened, prolonging its time in the field.
It has a material hardness of C15 to C16 on a Rockwell scale and a tensile strength of 35 KSI, which helps provide better ovality. In keeping the integrity of the tubing round, the Tuff-Tube helps ensure good airflow and vacuum efficiency.
Hydroexcavation jobs
The company’s Zip Tube is a rugged hydroexcavation nozzle. It’s built out of the same material as the Tuff-Tube with an external stainless steel water ring with 10 (6-inch model) or 12 (8-inch model) stainless steel replaceable jets that pulverize soil with water pressure. Soil is then removed by vacuum suction through the tube.
Zip Tube is available with a Vactor-style 6-inch or 8-inch flange, Super Products, Bandlock, or Aquatech connection options. Features include an adjustable handle with a rubber bump stop tube inside the water ring. The bump stop protrudes forward to help safeguard the water ring jets against abrasion from rocks, debris and underground services. There is also a rubber safety tube that is attached to the exterior of the water ring that helps control the spray.
American Sewer Parts and Cleaning Inc. is a leading manufacturer of pipeline cleaning, parts and equipment. The company produces quality innovative products. A customer-focused global provider of industry-leading sewer cleaning accessories and parts, the company’s product offerings have stood the test of time over its 40-plus years in business.
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