Wednesday, April 19, 2023

City of Clinton Oklahoma gets New Dredge!

 The Clinton Daily
Wednesday, April 28, 1982


With the City of Clinton's new dredge hurling silt from the bottom of Lake Clinton up on the shore, and with local businessmen and visitors eating barbeque and "all the trimmings: at picnic tables in the background.  Mayor Charles L. (Buzz) Goodwin is shown presenting Dredge Manufacturer Gene Maitlen with a check for $157,629 as city and VMI Company officials look on. 

The Clinton Daily, Clinton, Oklahoma

Monday, April 17, 2023

The New VMI Mini Dredge -Model 8000

Here is an Interesting Blast from the Past - When the Mini Dredge was released!

The VMI Mini Dredge Model 8000 is designed to do big jobs at a minimum cost. It has the capability of dredging up to 14 foot deep and has a full 8 food unhindered suction.  Its pontoons only draw a 20 inch draft, and it's overall width allows it to be transported as a legal load from site to site.




www.vmidredges.com 










Sunday, April 9, 2023

Dredging Applications - Mining - Environmental Remediation -Construction

 VMI Dredges are designed to be versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including mining, environmental remediation, and construction.


Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The VMI Sabertooth Cutter Head


Watch this video demonstration and overview of our New CUTTING EDGE Cutter Head!


http://www.vmidredges.com VMI's Sabertooth horizontal dredge cutter heads offer industry leading torque, full width suction, and performance for dredging. See the Sabertooth cutter head in action as it crews through different test debris including boards.


 

VMI Booster Pumps -

 VMI BOOSTER PUMPS

Providing Additional Pressure And Flow
When Needed

Whether You Need To Pump Long Distances Or Up High Elevations, VMI's Booster Pumps Can Be Sized To Match Your Dredge And Flow Requirements.

VMI Booster Pumps

VMI Dredge Booster LogoIf you need increased pressure or flow to overcome friction loss or elevation changes in order to stay above your minimum settling velocity then adding one or more boosters can increase your dredging productivity significantly. VMI booster pumps are available in a variety of setups with either manual operation or fully automated. Multiple engines and pump combinations are available. Boosters can either come in skid mount, pontoon mount or trailer mount versions.











Tuesday, April 4, 2023

VMI Dredges, Dredging in Wichita, Kansas

 Dredging in Wichita, Kansas

VMI Dredge in Wichita, Kansas


Wichita, Kansas 


VMI Dredge in Wichita, Kansas

VMI Dredge Parts - Replacement Dredge parts

VMI DREDGE PARTS

Replacement & Spare Parts
We maintain an inventory of replacement parts on-hand that can be shipped out immediately when needed. Parts and sub-assemblies including filters, hydraulic components, pumps, cutter head drives, suction mouths and cutting teeth are available for VMI equipment or can potentially be fabricated to fit your existing dredge.









 

Cutter Heads

Complete Cutter Heads Are Available or can be custom sized to fit your application. A variety of optional cutting edges and teeth styles are available as well




Suction Mouthes
Suction mouthes ranging from 10" (250mm) to 14" (350mm) pipe sizes are available.

Optional hard surfacing welding is available around the intake to extend the life of the mouth.



Cutter Head Drive Assemblies

Several standard cutter head drives are available or a custom drive assembly can be tailored to fit your requirements.



Cutting Edges & Pick Points

Replacement weld-on cutting edges and pick points. Carbide pick points are available upon request




www.vmidredges.com

Call us at 918-225-7000


Monday, April 3, 2023

VMI Dredges in Edmonton, Canada

 VMI Dredges in Edmonton, Canada


Dredging in Canada with a VMI Dredge www.vmidredges.com 


VMI Dredge in Buffalo, New York

 VMI Dredge in Buffalo,  New York



Loaded up in Buffalo, New York


VMI Dredging in New York


Custom Dredges

 

Here at VMI Dredges, We can build the right machine to fit your dredging application. Offering pump sizes from 8 - 16 inch with ladder depths up to 80 feet. You have a choice of diesel engines as well as electric power if needed. Contact VMI about your specific needs. We are here to help.

CONTACT US TODAY AT
1-800-762-2257
OR 1-918-225-7000.
EMAIL: sales@vmi-dredges.com
parts@vmi-dredges.com


Sunday, April 2, 2023

VMI Dredges - The Best Features in the Industry in our Dredges

 

VMI Dredges Dredging equipment is designed to be durable, efficient and effective, which can save time during dredging operations. The torque of our dredging equipment is also among the best in the industry, which can help to increase the speed and efficiency of dredging operations.

 

The torque of a dredge is important because it determines how much power the machine has to move sediment and debris. The more torque it has, the more efficient it can be at dredging. VMI Dredges Dredging equipment is designed to have high torque, which means that it can move more sediment and debris with less effort and time.

 

By using VMI Dredge's equipment, dredging operators can save time and increase productivity. This can be especially important in situations where time is of the essence, such as in emergency dredging operations or when working on tight deadlines.

 

Overall,  our line of Dredging equipment is designed with over 50 years of manufacturing excellence to save time and increase productivity during your dredging operations.


www.vmidredges.com


VMI Dredge in Cancun, Mexico

 VMI Dredge in Cancun, Mexico

This is our MD-820CS Dredge 










Dredging in Mexico with Top of the Line VMI Dredges



VMI Dredge in California

This is one of our VMI Dredges in California

 

Saturday, April 1, 2023

VMI Dredge Repair and Parts

 VMI Offers Global Service to Help Maintain, Repair and Even Modify Dredging Equipment. Our
Trained Personnel has Decades of Experience Trouble Shooting and Repairing Dredging Equipment Around The World. 

If you need assistance diagnosing your problem give us a call. We offer simple repair services to
full dredge restorations. We have experience repairing other dredge brands besides our own machines. We offer repair services at our facility along with on-site services at your location
.

CONTACT US TODAY AT
1-800-762-2257
OR 1-918-225-7000
EMAIL: sales@vmi-dredges.com
parts@vmi-dredges.com

      



VMI Dredge Refurbishing Services

 

VMI Dredge Refurbishing

VMI offers refurbishing services for all makes and models of dredges and pumping equipment. Whether new or old contact us today to assess your machine and schedule your repairs, rebuilds and modifications.

CONTACT US TODAY AT
1-800-762-2257
OR 1-918-225-7000.
EMAIL: sales@vmi-dredges.com
parts@vmi-dredges.com

About VMI Dredges - Cash Maitlen, OSU Graduate in Biosystems Engineering & Business Administration - Leads VMI in delivering cutting-edge and high-quality dredging equipment

  VMI is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of dredges and providing dredging equipment for various applications.  VMI h...