Gorlitz Sewer and Drain is one of the best selling companies when it comes to Pipe Bursting Equipment. One of the premier sellers is the 6000 Series; The Model 6000 offers the operator power and accuracy every time. The Model 6000 is a Power Supply Cart that works perfectly with the Model 6100 Hydraulic Unit. The 6000 is constructed with a heavy-duty frame made from high-grade tensile steel tubing. Some power carts are big and rather bulky but the 6000 Power Supply Cart can hold the power plant, the battery, pump hoses and the valve and oil reserves.
You should not operate the machine while it is in the cart, the cart was designed to hold the equipment to and from the truck to the jobsite and if any other transportation is necessary. This one of a kind design offers no extra outside parts and it is mounted right to the engine. The power cart works with a 9 horsepower engine from Honda and it comes with an electrical and recoil starter as part of the back up unit.
The pump is capable of operating at 5800 PSI, which is the same as 35 tons of pulling power. On this model, there is an adjustable flow control valve that regulates the gallons per minute. The power supply uses a 12-volt DC current and you will find that located on the hydraulic pump. There is a remote control that operates the toggle switch.
Also included is a 3/8″ diameter x 25-foot long hydraulic hoses. These hoses come with a protective wrap and dust protectors. The Model 6000 comes with an aluminum hydraulic fluid reservoir and 10″ pneumatic wheels. The starting prices of these systems start around $ 30,000.
The Model 6100 Hydraulic Unit without the power supply cart was designed to make the operation of the system as simple as possible. The frame of the 6100 is made from a heat-treated aluminum that brings durability and strength to the unit. The 6100 comes with a manifold, cylinders and hydraulic hoses. The puller housing and blocks an
d wheels and chain stopper are supplied.
There are many accessories that are available for chain accessories the Flush Face Quick Disconnect, Dust Covers, Chain Locking Mechanism, a removable pulley and a 5/8 x 50 feet long chain. If you are looking for rope accessories, you will find flush face quick disconnects, dust covers, rope locking mechanism, removable pulley, a rope guidance assembly and a 3/4″ x 75-foot long rope.
Also available is an Aircraft Aluminum Manifold that has removable main components. It has a 12″ long pulling stroke. It has a net weight of 255 pounds of chain assembly and 240 pounds for rope assembly. These units are powerful units and they come with complete systems and that is why they are very, very expensive. But they are worth every penny.