Vermeer Launches R125 Reclaimer for Utility Horizontal Directional Drills

The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones.

The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones.
The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones.
Vermeer

Vermeer has  introduced the R125 reclaimer, a compact mud recycling system. Designed to support utility-sized drills within the 24,000- to 40,000-lb. (10,886 kg to 18,144 kg) horizontal directional drill (HDD) classes, the reclaimer is compatible with the Vermeer D24x40 S3 HDD through the D40x55 S3 HDD models.

Operating at 480V and 60 Hz, this skid-mounted system features a 125 gpm (500 L/min) recycling capacity at 20 percent solids loading. It helps reduce the volume of freshwater and drilling fluid additives required on projects.

“Operational costs for HDD contractors are increasing due to rising fluid and waste disposal costs, as well as environmental conditions such as droughts that limit access to freshwater. In response, contractors are turning to mud recycling systems. The R125 reclaimer is designed for smaller crews on utility jobsites,” said John Cope, a Vermeer applications engineer.

“Its simple operation allows crews to focus on drilling, and its skid design provides flexible transportation options and easy jobsite setup. This helps them reduce fluid disposal costs and run a more efficient operation.”

The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones. These components work together to separate detrimental solids from mud, delivering cleaning performance. To maintain stable performance under variable processing volumes, the system includes a high capacity 15-hp (11-kW) pump for circulation. The primary screens are designed for changes and are secured by an air-clamping system powered by an onboard air compressor.

The R125 also offers automated operation facilitated by fluid level switches in the reclaimer tank and the remote level switch in the mixing tank. These switches help prevent overflow throughout the fluid system setup and reduce labor to monitor fluid levels, eliminating the need for manual valve control.

The R125 comes with a 600-gal (2,300-L) water tank. When paired with the 1,000-gal (3,785.4-L) tank option on the Vermeer MX300 mix system, crews can leverage a hefty 1,600-gal (6,056.7-L) capacity. The R125 reclaimer’s compact size, measuring 102 in. (260 cm) in length and 85 in. (216 cm) in width, simplifies transportation to the jobsite and supports space usage.

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