Horizontal Directional Drilling
The exit pit of a horizontal directional drilling operation is a particularly hazardous location.
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FM25X Fluid Management
Sets The Efficiency Standard.
Though oftentimes overlooked, fluid management is a critical part of the full horizontal directional drilling (HDD) process. It is critical in following certain safety regulations, but also to help keep costs down and productivity up. The updated line of Ditch Witch fluid management systems sets the standards for fluid management in the HDD industry. The updated systems incorporate new design features to meet the high-standards for drill productivity, improve drilling fluid flow, increase durability and provide faster mixing cycle times and yield times. The Ditch Witch family of fluid management systems includes the FT5, FM5X, FM13X and FM25X to meet the needs of any small- to mid-sized HDD project.
FM25X
Features and Benefits
The FM25X is powered by a 25-hp Kubota® diesel engine and equipped with a choice of one or two hoppers, with a 500-gallon (1,892.7-L) or 950-gallon (3,596.14-L) tank to match the needs of mid-size utility-installation jobs. The unit supports the Ditch Witch JT25 HDD units and larger.
The unit features a simple design and multiple configuration options, including curbside and street side, to accommodate a variety of setups for easier transport, and offers fuel fill configurations from both sides of the unit to meet any jobsite need.
The FM25X utilizes a hydraulic circuit, providing operators the ability to run two tank systems simultaneously. The unit can mix one tank while a drill onsite is using mud from the other tank, eliminating the need to stop a bore and mix fluid for enhanced productivity and increased uptime.
A new wet hopper design increases the venturi inlet from 1.25- to 2-inches - a 60 percent larger opening for material flow and superior fluid mixing. And, steep sides incorporated into the design help speed mixing cycles.
An updated, internal venturi design optimizes fluid velocity, increasing overall system productivity.
Designed with a powder-coated finish, the unit is more durable, economical and resistant to chips, rusting or fading.
FM25X
Features and Benefits
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Specifications
Dimensions
| Dimensions | U.S. | Metric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixing system w/two 500-gallon tanks | |||
| Length | 175 in | 4.45 m | |
| Width | 92 in | 2.34 m | |
| Height | |||
| Tank assembly w/out fill pipe | 68 in | 1.73 m | |
| Tank assembly w/ fill pipe | 75 in | 1.91 m | |
| Weight, empty | 2,350 lb | 1070 kg | |
| Weight, full of water | 10,650 lb | 4830 kg | |
| Mixing System w/two 1,000-gallon (nominal) tanks | |||
| Length | 205 in | 5.21 m | |
| Width | 96 in | 2.44 m | |
| Height | |||
| Tank assembly w/out fill pipe | 72 in | 1.83 m | |
| Tank assembly w/ fill pipe | 80 in | 2.03 m | |
| Weight, empty | 3,450 lb | 1570 kg | |
| Weight, full of water | 19,850 lb | 9000 kg |
Fluid/Mixing System
| Fluid/Mixing System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrifugal pumps | 2 | ||
| Suction port diameter | 3 in | 76 mm | |
| Discharge port diameter | 3 in | 76 mm | |
| Fluid pressure, max | 50 psi | 3.4 bar | |
| Pump discharge rate, max (each pump) | 300 gpm | 1100 l/min | |
| Flow rate to boring unit | 0-200 gpm | 0-750 l/min | |
| Drilling fuid tank capacity (nominal, each tank) | 500/1,000 gal | 1893/3785 L | |
| Solids addition rate w/metering plate | 30 lb/min | 14 kg/min | |
| Solids addition rate w/out metering plate | 75 lb/min | 34 kg/m | |
| Mixing hopper capacity (each hopper) | 1 ft3 | 28 L | |
| Typical tank mixing time | 7-10 min |
Power
| Power | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Kubota® D1105 | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | ||
| Cooling medium | water | ||
| Injection | Indirect | ||
| Aspiration | Natural | ||
| Number of cylinders | 3 | ||
| Displacement | 68.5 in3 | 1.12 L | |
| Bore | 3.07 in | 78 mm | |
| Stroke | 3.09 in | 78.4 mm | |
| Manufacturer's gross power rating (per SAE JT1995) | 25 hp | 18 kW | |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
Fluid Capacities
| Fluid Capacities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 9.2 gal | 35 L | |
| Engine lubrication oil, including filter | 4.2 qt | 4 L | |
| Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown. |
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