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Friday, February 7, 2025
Monday, December 9, 2024
Guy's Dredge of the Week! For Sale or Rent: BRAND NEW MD-615 DREDGE
Guy's Dredge of the Week!
For Sale or Rent: BRAND NEW MD-615 DREDGE. VMI's horizontal cutter head dredges are the preferred option for dredging in lakes, marinas, or lagoons.
Contact us at 918-399-6013 or 918-225-7000, Ext. 12 or sales@vmi-dredges.com.
Darren Waldeck, Director of Business Development, 918-399-6013
Pat Sumpter, Sales Manager, 918-225-7000, Ext. 12
www.vmidredges.com • sales@vmidredges.com
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Guy's Dredge of the Week! For Sale or Rent: VMI MD-615 Horizontal Dredge
Guy's Dredge of the Week!
For Sale or Rent: VMI MD-615 Horizontal Dredge
Remote Ready
Only 537 Hours
Perfect for lakes, marinas, and lagoons
This powerhouse comes equipped with:
A recessed impeller pump for durability
VMI’s patented full-width flow-through suction cutter head for maximum efficiency
Call Today! 918-399-6013 or 918-225-7000, Ext. 12
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Darren Waldeck, Director of Business Development, 918-399-6013
Pat Sumpter, Sales Manager, 918-225-7000, Ext. 12
www.vmidredges.com • sales@vmi-dredges.com
#VMIDredges #DredgingEquipment #DredgeOfTheWeek #thisishowyoudredge #dredgerentals #dredgesales
Monday, October 14, 2024
Guy's Dredge of the Week! For Sale: 2015 MD-615 Dredge - Completely Refurbished
Guy's Dredge of the Week! For Sale: 2015 MD-615 Dredge - Completely Refurbished. 918-225-7000, Ext. 12 or sales@vmi-dredges.com
Thursday, July 6, 2023
VMI Dredges Used to Cleanup Health Hazard in Columbia
THROWBACK THURSDAY!! Throwing it back to the MD-E615H
in Columbia - article from Dredging + Port Construction, November 1989VMI pump/dredge/pipe solves health hazard problems in Colombia
The city municipal government (EM-Cali) of Cali, in the Central American Country of Colombia was recently faced with a serious wastewater health hazard, when two flood control lagoons within the city boundaries were filled with raw sewage as a result of flooding combined with open trench sewage canals surrounding the area.
The lagoons covered a 35 hectare area (86.4acres) and to intensify matters, many of the poverty striken residents of the city had established make-shift dwellings on the edges of the lagoons. This situation demanded immediate attention and the city turned to the environmental engineering firm Ingesam Ltd., headed by Mauricio Guerrero, to research a solution. It was determined that the sewage could be discharged into the nearby Rio Cauca river if careful attention was paid to the discharge rate and BOD load. The next step was to devise a cost effective means of removing the sewage from the lagoons and discharging it into the river.
Having read about dredging projects, Mr. Guerrero contacted Mr. Henry Boschen, export manager of VMI, Inc. of Cushing, Oklahoma, about the possibilities of using a dredger. After a trip to Colombia to view the situation it was determined that the dredging was indeed the only practical method.
The system requirements demanded using a minimum of equipment plus offering flexibility to reduce costs and to use the dredging equipment for other tasks at a later date. Saa & Angulo Construction firm of Cali was awarded the contract to dredge the lagoons. After meeting with VMI it was determined that the model MD-E615HN dredge along with a matched booster pump built by VMI would do the work.
The pipeline to be used was 8 inch polyethelene pipe, butt-fused wherever practical. The situation required the material to be dredged from the lagoons and discharged at a distance in excess of 4000m. The poly pipe was chosen for several reasons. The poly pipe offers strength but is light in weight. It can be curved to follow the contour of the ground and make turns where needed. By using a butt fusion machine the pipeline could be installed rapidly and also, when time came to remove the pipe, it could be cut in the desired lengths and reused at a new location.
The VMI MD-E615HN dredger used for the project offered numerous advantages. It is a one piece load and requires no disassembly to transport. The dredge uses a submerged pump with recessed impeller design. Composed of hi chrome material, the pump is extremely durable and its design is claimed to offer the ultimate in solids removal.
As is common in sewage, entrained gases present a problem with most pumps. This pump however has been tested and is capbale of handleing in excess of 30 per cent entrained gases. It is highly effective in solds removal and when combined with the VMI patented horizontal flow through full width suction cutter head provides excellent results in any type of sludge application.
The dredge travels by means of hydraulically driven treble sheave tracking on a small cable stretched across the lagoon as is common with most horizontal cutter dredges. All functions of the dredge are hydraulically operated being powered by a 234 horsepower diesel engine.
The dredge pump and the booster pump used were identical, as were the diesel engines, to minimise spare parts. Each pump is capable of 220' of head at 1750GPM. The discharge rate into the river was estimated to be 900 GPM so as not to exceed the allowable BOD load. Because the pumps are driven by variable speed hydraulics, the flows can be altered in virtually any flow rate within the pump curve, without reducing the engine speed below an acceptable level.
Upon completing the assembly of the dredge, booster pump and pipeline discharge package, VMI arranged shipping and the equipment was ocean freighted to Colombia. Upon arrival of the equipment in Cali, Henry Boschen of VMI arrived in Cali to assist in set up of the equipment and to train personnel.
The pipeline was the first item to be placed. To start the project to the near end of the first lagoon required the placement of over 2km of pipe. The pipeline was placed and the dredger was in position to operate after only one and a half weeks. With the system in place the first tests began. The initial test was to see if the dredger alone could flow the required amount without using the booster. The tests proved completely successful. Samples of the material were gathered and the percentage of solids obtained exceeded the highest expectaions.
With the dredging project underway and going well it is estimated the project will near completion in 14 months. Although this type dredging is quite common in the many countries it was considered a first in Colombia.
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Dredging Power Plants - VMI MD-615
Did You Know? VMI Dredges are used to facilitate operations in power plants. Dredging is used to remove sedimentation in nuclear power plant water intake structures. Coal fired plants create waste in the form of ash. Dredging is used to remove ash from storages ponds for disposal. VMI dredges are a great way to clean up the coal ash and have been utilized for this purpose for many years.
Contact us to learn more! We offer rentals and sales of our dredges and dredging equipment!
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
VMI Dredges - Trusted Partner in Dredges and Dredging Equipment - Sales and Rentals for all your dredging projects
- **VMI, Inc.:** Established in 1972
- **Quality Manufacturer:** Renowned for top-notch dredges and equipment
- **Commitment to Excellence:** Demands superior workmanship and product quality
- **Family-Owned Business:** Operated with pride and dedication
- **Strategically Located Solutions:** VMI Dredges stands out among leading companies
- **Transportation Convenience:** Easily transportable dredges for project site mobility
- **Comprehensive Range:** Explore a variety of dredges and equipment for rent or sale
- **Versatile Options:** Complete with pipe and hose choices
- **Expert Guidance:** Count on us to help you choose the ideal equipment for efficient results
- **Unmatched Performance:** Cutterheads with full-width suction ensure superior performance
- **Global Recognition:** VMI Dredges used worldwide for diverse applications
- **Environmental Contribution:** Clean ecosystems in ponds, streams, lakes, and more
- **Collaborative Partner:** Enhance your dredging projects with our heavy-duty equipment
- **Maximum Removal:** Benefit from full-width suction for efficient discharge flow
**Let's elevate your dredging endeavors together! #VMIDredges #DredgingExcellence**
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
VMI Dredges - How to Improve your dredging depth- EXTENSION KITS FOR DREDGES
Did you know you can get an Extension Kit to Dredge Deeper from VMI DREDGES?
This is the best way to increase your dredging depth and is available for the VMI Dredges MD-615 and MD-815 horizontal dredges. The VMI Dredge Extension kit has an easy bolt on and off design for ease of use with or without the extension.
VMI’s extension kits allow you to upgrade your MD-815 Horizontal Dredge to have a maximum digging depth of 20 feet (6.09 meters). Once installed, these kits are removable and can be taken on and off for transportation or to shorten the dredge back to the standard, 15 feet (4.57 meters), maximum digging depth depending on your application needs.
Call us and we would love to share more information and help with all your dredging equipment needs.
At VMI we have been manufacturing the highest quality dredges and dredge equipment for over 50 years!
We are family owned and operated and would love to help you with all your dredging needs we can customize to your specific applications and help you tackle your projects with the greatest productivity and ease to help your revenue flow!
#dredges #vmidredges #dredgeextension #wemakerevenueflow
Call us to discuss the options available at
918-225-7000 ext 12
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