MBW Utility Tools

MBW are one of the worlds leading manufacturers of utility tools, the range includes..Airammers, Ergo-Tampers and the infamous Soil Pick, for more information see below.

Soil Pick

The Soil Pick is a selective excavator. Selective in the sense that it fractures, pulverizes and displaces porous and semi-porous soils, yet leaves nonporous objects unaffected. The Soil Pick excavates soil without risk of damaging buried utilities.

The Soil Pick employs converging/diverging nozzle technology to accelerate compressed air to supersonic speed (to 1500 mph). The high velocity air stream travels approximately 4 inches from the distal end of the Soil Pick - "the cutting edge" - before decompressing to atmospheric pressure with sufficient violence to pulverize and displace soil.

What separates the MBW Soil Pick from other excavation tools employing converging/diverging nozzle technology?

Safety. MBW holds US and international patents on the combination of dielectric and non-sparking characteristics embodied in the Soil Pick. Non-conductive, non-sparking tools are of obvious benefit to those working in environments that may be gas enriched and/or are in close proximity to live electric lines.

Also for reasons of safety, MBW standardizes the Soil Pick's cutting edge at between 4 and 8 inches. A 4" to 8" cutting edge is long enough to facilitate rapid excavation, yet short enough to minimize the potential for personal injury caused by misdirection of the cutting edge. The operator is also better able to control the air stream when excavating in the immediate area of a gas leak.

The Soil Pick's non-sparking, brass nozzle weighs 4.2 ounces. It is important that the nozzle does not detach from the barrel to become a high velocity projectile. For this reason, the nozzle is threaded into the Soil Pick's barrel and cemented in place with Hydraulic Loctite.

The Soil Pick requires no periodic maintenance. A pressure gauge on the handle assembly advises the operator if the tool is working at acceptable pressure. The Soil Pick weighs 3kg, has zero hand/arm vibration and can be used for extended periods without fatigue.

Radial Trenching is a fast growing technique used by the Arboreal industry. Used to safely remove and replace compacted soil that literally suffocates tree roots, the Soil Pick has become a standard in the Arboreal market. Decompact today or decompose tomorrow.

The Soil Pick is ex-stock from our yard, ready for next day delivery.

Download the Soil Pick Brochure

Ergo-Tamp

Pole tampers or "pogo sticks" are an everyday tool of the trade for utility field operations. Pole tampers are small, effective soil compactors, appropriate for use in highly confined areas and capable of achieving geo-technical goals over a wide range of backfill soils. Unfortunately, pole tampers expose field personnel to one of the industry's highest levels of hand/arm vibration. Never-the-less, pole tampers have proven difficult to replace. Indeed, as a growing number of utilities adopt "keyhole methods", it is likely that pole tamper utilization will increase as excavation size decreases.

MBW's Ergo-Tamp is a pneumatic pole tamper specifically designed to minimize hand/arm vibration. A patent pending vibration suppressor located at the hand-held end of the tool reduces hand/arm vibration between 50 and 70%, depending on conditions of compaction. Excessive hand/arm vibration is known to contribute to the development of various chronic ailments including carpal tunnel syndrome, white finger and arthritis.

Additionally, the Ergo-Tamp can be equipped with a trigger guard. The trigger guard is a safety feature designed to minimize accidental activation of the compaction shoe.

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Airammer

The Airammer is a pneumatically powered rammer. It eliminates a long list of engine related problems. There are no fuel or fuel mixing issues, no carburetor, no spark plug, no exhaust ports or muffler to foul with carbon, no rewind starter, no flooding problems, no air or fuel filters that can be plugged, no rpm issues, all of which affect performance.

The Airammer also offers the following advantages:

• It's the safest rammer made. A deadman handle stops all ramming action instantly whenever the operator releases his grip on the guiding handle
• Very low hand/arm vibration, lower than any engine powered rammer
• No sparks
• Is the quietest rammer in the market place
• The lack of exhaust fumes in bell holes and trenches is a health and safety issue for operations

The Airammer isn't the right machine for every application, but it's perfect for crews with ready access to an air compressor.

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For more information on the full range of MBW Utility Tools please contact:

Adrian Page - T: 01454 227 115 M: 07879 485 700 E: apage@adpgroupltd.co.uk