Educational Library

Explore informative articles and resources on air excavation techniques, industry insights, and best practices. Our educational library provides valuable content to help you get the most out of your AirSpade tools and improve your excavation projects.
Specialized Vacuum Excavation Technologies

Specialized Vacuum Excavation Technologies

Three primary methodologies are typically used in utility construction, locating, and maintenance: Trenching, Potholing, and Keyholing. Trenching Excavation of a...

Utility AirSpade Innovations & Features

Utility AirSpade Innovations & Features

As dry excavation has grown for underground utility applications, the need for a specialized tool to meet safety and other concerns has become more acute. Given the potential hazards...

The Case for Soft Excavation

The Case for Soft Excavation

When it comes to underground utility lines, what you can’t see can hurt you. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), an association that promotes efforts to reduce damage to underground...

Highlighting Differences Between Dry & Hydro Excavation

Highlighting Differences Between Dry & Hydro Excavation

High-powered, mobile vacuum units are essential pieces of equipment for safely locating and uncovering underground utilities. Their effectiveness is greatly enhanced when operating...

AirSpade Utility Glossary

AirSpade Utility Glossary

Learn key terms and definitions related to utility work and excavation with our comprehensive utility glossary. This resource is designed to clarify important concepts and terminology, helping you navigate your...

Safe Practices When Excavating Around Utilities

Safe Practices When Excavating Around Utilities

OSHA 1926 Subpart P spells out safety requirements for excavation and trenching operations. These include measures to protect workers from cave-ins, falls, hazardous atmospheres, and...

Pre-Excavation Checklist

Pre-Excavation Checklist

Ensure safe and efficient digging with our comprehensive pre-excavation checklist. Covering everything from office planning to jobsite inspections, this guide helps you avoid costly mistakes and...

Hazards & Hidden Costs of Home-Made Tools

Hazards & Hidden Costs of Home-Made Tools

Utility companies and contractors are under pressure to control operating costs. With air compressors common on job sites, some work crews fashion their own air-powered excavation tools in hopes of...

Technical Applications Bulletin

Technical Applications Bulletin

We are very pleased to share the new AirSpade Technical Applications Bulletin with you! Chock full of advice from expert arborists, renowned landscape architects and members of the AirSpade team,...