Why Are Hydrovac Trucks Used For Excavation?

Hydrovac trucks are widely used in the hydro excavation process. It is used to excavate all types of materials such as clay, sand, ice, and gravel. Most excavation professionals are trained to use hydrovac trucks. The unique selling point of hydrovac services is that they make the excavation process non-destructive, smooth, and easy. So no underground fixtures are damaged. It involves the use of pressurized hot water and vacuum to remove unwanted debris from the work site.

Hydrovac trucks have two main components which empower the excavation process. Firstly, it uses high-pressure jets which loosen the material being excavated. Secondly, a very strong vacuum hose pulls out all the debris which is transferred to a large debris holding tank.

These days more and more companies have been trying to reduce their carbon footprint by opting for eco-friendly methods. Hydrovac trucks are safe and cause minimum damage to the work site as opposed to traditional digging. And as mentioned above, no underground fixtures are harmed or damaged in the process. Another advantage of using a hydrovac truck for excavating is that it is faster than other conventional digging methods. This also helps save time and leads to faster project completion. So using hydrovac trucks are in a way the best option for excavation, it is cost-effective, fast, safe and environment-friendly.

Hydrovac trucks are used in various industries such as telecommunications, construction, land-based drilling rigs, oil and gas, utility providers, industrial companies, civil, environmental and electrical/mechanical industries. Hydrovac excavation is heavily used all across Canada since the year 2000.

Hydrovac trucks have multiple applications. Some of them are as follows:

1. Daylighting

This process is done to ensure on-site safety. Moreover, this process lowers costs and improves productivity. Daylighting involves uncovering and exposing underground utilities to broad daylight.

2. Trenching

Trenching is one of the most common methods of excavation. There are various types of trenching methods such as box and linear, slot, perimeter and cross and boundary trenching. Different projects require different methods of trenching.

3. Pipeline and Utility Crossing

This method of excavation is used in congested areas to ensure underground fixtures are not damaged while excavating. It helps in excavating areas near pipeline and utility crossings without destroying them.

4. Directional Drilling

This form of excavation is done to make gradual underground changes in direction and depth. Excavation professionals at Sierra Hydrovac have been providing directional drilling services for various projects.

5. Potholing

Potholing is the process of digging a test hole to expose underground facilities. Hydrovac trucks are used to do potholing.

Sierra Hydrovac provides various excavation and hydrovac services. We provide quality and affordable service to our clients. If you are on the lookout for a hydrovac services contractor then contact us to get a free quote.