When the First Vacuum Truck Couldn’t Get It Done, Adler Stepped In
A 25-Foot-Deep Excavation Required More Vacuum Power. Adler Brought It.
- Not every vacuum excavation job is the same.
- The depth of the excavation, the material being removed, site access and the capability of the vacuum equipment all play a role in whether a project moves efficiently or comes to a standstill.
- On a recent project, a contractor needed to remove dirt from inside a 12-foot-diameter, 25-foot-deep concrete structure. Another vacuum company had already been brought in to handle the work.
- There was one problem.
- Their truck didn’t have enough power to efficiently move the dirt from the bottom of the 25-foot-deep structure.
- That’s when Adler Industrial Services got the call.
The Challenge: Moving Dirt From 25 Feet Below Grade
- At first glance, removing dirt with an industrial vacuum truck sounds straightforward. Put the hose where the material is, create suction and remove it.
- Depth changes the equation.
- On this project, crews were working inside a concrete structure measuring approximately 12 feet in diameter and 25 feet deep. The vacuum system needed to pull excavated dirt vertically through the full depth of the structure and into the truck.
- The original equipment being used on the project wasn’t able to move the material effectively from that depth.
- That created more than an equipment problem. When excavation or material-removal work slows down, other parts of a construction project can slow down with it. Crews are waiting. Equipment is sitting. Schedules start slipping.
- The customer needed a solution capable of handling the actual conditions in the field.
- They called Adler.
Bigger Equipment. More Vacuum Power.
- Adler brought in a more powerful industrial vacuum truck that could handle the demanding 25-foot pull.
- The photos from the job show the difference. Adler’s vacuum boom and large-diameter hose extend directly into the concrete structure, allowing crews to remove the dirt from deep inside the excavation and transfer it to the truck.
- Instead of continuing to fight equipment that wasn’t suited to the application, the project now had the vacuum power necessary to keep the material moving.
- The result: Adler was able to help the customer get the work moving again and complete the excavation.
- The Right Vacuum Truck Matters
- This project highlights something that can be easy to overlook when selecting a vacuum excavation contractor.
A vacuum truck is not just a vacuum truck.
- Equipment capabilities vary significantly. The type of material, vertical lift, horizontal distance, hose configuration, site conditions and required production rate can all affect performance.
- A truck that works well for one application may struggle badly on another.
- That’s why Adler looks at the actual job before determining how to approach it.
- For deep excavations, difficult material removal and demanding industrial vacuum applications, having greater vacuum capability can mean the difference between fighting the job and getting it done.
More Than Bigger Trucks
Adler’s advantage isn’t simply putting a larger or more powerful truck on every project.
It’s knowing when the project requires one.
That starts with understanding the application:
- What material needs to be removed?
- How deep is the material?
- How far does it need to travel through the hose?
- What are the access limitations?
- What equipment is best suited to the job?
- What is required to keep the customer’s project moving?
For this project, the answer was clear. A 25-foot-deep dirt removal application required more vacuum capability than the equipment originally assigned to the job could provide.
Adler had the equipment and experience to step in.
When a Difficult Vacuum Job Needs More Muscle
- Adler Industrial Services supports contractors, utilities, industrial facilities and construction teams with high-powered vacuum equipment for demanding material removal and excavation applications.
- Whether Adler is brought in at the beginning of a project or called when another approach isn’t working, the objective is the same:
- Bring the right equipment. Solve the problem. Keep the project moving.
- Bigger Trucks. Smarter Service.
- If you’re dealing with a deep excavation, difficult material, long vacuum pull or a job your current equipment can’t handle, talk to Adler before losing more time.
- Call 866-766-3822 or request a quote from Adler Industrial Services.
