Articles By Subject: Lining
Mankato awards its first CIPP project
Mankato City in Minnesota, US, has awarded its first-ever CIPP project to Insituform Technologies.
Cleaning clever-clogs
Neil Stutchbury reports on a new mains water pipe cleaning system that won the UKSTT award for innovation in April
A win for Trenchless Technologies
South Africa-based Trenchless Technologies recently won the accolade for ‘outstanding performance’ at the 2010 Construction Summit Awards in Johannesburg.
Geospatial subsidiary completes Denver mapping
Geospatial Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary Geospatial Mapping Systems has completed an initial project to map and locate various pipelines for Denver Water in Colorado, US.
No-Dig Live a litmus test for UK trenchless fortunes
Having been in the doldrums for the past 18 months, the fortunes of the UK’s trenchless sector may have at last turned the tide as interest in the No-Dig Live event to be held on October 5-7 has reached unprecedented levels.Rooting out the problem
Oklahoma City suffered root-caused blockages until it embarked on a chemical control programme. Debbie Ragan of Oklahoma City Utilities Department reportsInsituform wins huge HK drainage contract
Insituform Technologies announced last month that it has started work on a US$17 million, two-project package for the Drainage Services Department in Hong Kong, where it has been involved in pipeline rehabilitation jobs since 2005SASTT launches first-ever standard for sliplining
Following a lengthy period of research and investigation, the South African Society for Trenchless Technology (SASTT) has developed a standard for slipliningPPE seals five-year accord with Lanes Group
Performance Pump & Equipment (PPE), one of the UK’s largest independent pump equipment companies, has announced a ‘long-term, strategic partnership’ with Lanes Group, the largest independent drain specialist in the UKNovel water mains cleaner recognised
Gateshead-based Hydrascan’s Typhoon water-mains cleaning system has won an innovation award at the recent Kurt’s awards ceremony in Birmingham, England
Pumping up the advance
Stephanie Hassler, Mike Delsingaro and Mike Ramos of Godwin Pumps outline some of the latest developments in bypass pumping
Condition assessment in China
China faces huge challenges in terms of rehabilitating and installing water-supply infrastructure. Mike Stadnyckyj looks at some of the pipeline condition assessment technologies being usedAre the Chinese next in line?
Canada has emerged as a major force in developing new technologies for pipeline assessment and rehabilitations, says Jon Boon of CHKSTT, and asks are the Chinese poised to do the same?
Eco-plastic eases pipe lining
Lining a large-diameter host pipe usually involves overcoming huge friction, but a new material looks set to make it a lot easier
McElroy debuts fusion machine
Pipe-fusion specialist McElroy recently launched its 1LC fusion machine, designed for butt-fusing polyethylene pipes from ½in CTS to 1in IPS (16-34mm)New UK pipeline standard unveiled
A newly-launched standard for pipelines has been hailed as a ‘great advance’ that will help engineers understand the concepts behind the structural design of buried pipelines.Hobas opens modern research centre
International CC-GRP pipe producer Hobas has opened what it calls ‘the world’s most modern research centre' for GRP pipe systemsIndSTT initiates global networking programme
IndSTT – the Indian Society for Trenchless technology – has announced that it has started a programme aimed at promoting the Indian trenchless industry.Perma-Liner unveils Pull-in-Place CIPP
US-based Perma-Liner Industries has launched a new Pull-in-Place CIPP system, claiming it gives installers “unlimited versatility”.SAK expands into water rehab
St Louis, Missouri-based SAK Construction is expanding its trenchless services to include the rehabilitation of water distribution systems.
UK mourns trenchless pioneer
Donald Rees, a much-acclaimed engineer and pioneer of trenchless technology, has died at the age of 91.
UK trenchless out in force at Awards
The UKSTT’s (United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology) annual awards presentation, held recently, proved to be an excellent showcase for the UK’s trenchless industry.
ICUEE names new event president
Organisers of ICUEE – the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition – have announced that Chris Brahler (right), president and CEO of Illinois-based TT Technologies, will be chairman of the next ICUEE exposition to be held in Louisville, Kentucky on October 4-6, 2011
Jetting system can clean and survey
A newly-launched water jetting system is claimed by its makers to allow contractors to clean mains water infrastructure pipes ranging from 150-1,500mm diameter using only one entry pointUCI engineers in trenchless robotic research
Engineers from the University of California Irvine (UCI) are working on a prototype robot that could repair and retrofit aging water pipes by applying a tough reinforcement material around their interiors – eliminating the need for costly excavation or replacement.Introducing the health check
In the first of our new 'Industry Pulse' series, Trenchless World poses topical questions on trenchless to our invited panel
CIPP pumps up Suffolk town
A damaged pumping-station's cast-iron pipeline on the UK’s East Suffolk coast has been repaired successfully using a CIPP thin-walled, one-piece liner, writes Terry BolsherMcElroy inputs 'build and price'
McElroy has updated its website to allow consumers to build and price fusion machines and pipelining accessories.SAK gains new safety Lynchpin
Jack Lynch, a certified safety manager in the US National Association of Safety Professionals, has joined SAK Construction as safety director.New web program shows the way
Egeplast, has launched Web Calculator, a web-based program designed to cut the guesswork out of selecting procedures for laying plastic pipelinesThompson pumps up aid
Florida-based Thompson Pump has come to the aid of Haiti by donating money and suppliesBrierley buys Lyman Henn
US-based Brierley Associates has acquired Lyman Henn, the water/wastewater pipelines and structures specialist.Frank Canon honoured
Frank Canon of Baroid has become the fifth recipient of the Northeast Trenchless Association’s Founders’ Award.
Exhibitors gear up for Bauma
Carly Lovejoy looks at some of the products that will be showcased at Bauma 2010
Ferro Monk scores in utility evaluation scheme
UK-based wastewater asset and pipeline-rehab specialist Ferro Monk Systems has dome well in an audit and assessment scheme focussing on risk-critical and other issues.
CIPP to sewer rescue
CIPP was used to renovate a dilapidated pitch-fibre sewer pipe beneath the factory floor of a heavy engineering facility in northeast England
Mexican sewer rehab strikes deep underground
Bob Fisher, national sales manager of California-based Ameron Protective Linings, reports on an interesting project to reline failing sewers beneath Mexico CityInsituform Euro reorganisation aims at US$3 million saving
Insituform has announced that it will reorganise its European business “for profitable growth”.Publish and be glad
Another year and another opportunity for the trenchless industry to lift itself above the gloom that has engulfed it these past 12 months.
PipeDiver creates new distance record
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) has announced that its PipeDiver water main condition assessment technology recently set a new distance record of over 35km.Hobas Pipe USA
Hobas Pipe USA will exhibit its new non-circular profiles. Hobas NC-Line pipes consist of glass-reinforced polyester resin and quartz sand, and are designed for constructing or rehabilitating non-circular sewers.Cues
Cues flyeye pipeline inspection and evaluation system uses a combination of laser profiling, underwater sonar profiling and high-resolution HD TV imaging.CertainTeed Corporation
Along with other PVC products, CertainTeed will be exhibiting its CertaFlo Large Diameter PVC Pipe at UCT.Duke's Root Control
The Duke’s Root Control booth will bristle with proven methods for controlling everyday sewer line root problems.Aries Industries
Aries Industries designs, builds and delivers custom pipeline inspection and rehabilitation systems.Farrah gets a look-in on culvert project
Farrer Consulting, a UK-based environmental asset-engineering firm, has won a contract to carry out culvert-mapping work on behalf of the Environment AgencyMerry Christmas and no worries.
It’s the end of another year, but many in the trenchless sector will be pleased to see the back of this one, which is not surprisingSAK awarded major CIPP rehabilitation project
Washington state-based SAK Construction has been awarded a contract by the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County for the CIPP rehabilitation of large-diameter sewer pipes on a major local projectTrenchless rehabs old main of Manhattan
A 140-year-old water main in Manhattan, New York, has been rehabilitated in quick time using a patented swagelining technique. Tyler Henning reportsMcElroy
McElroy will present its line of PitBull fusion machines which are designed to be compact, lightweight and rugged.Spectrashield Liner Systems
Spectrashield liner is a patented spray-applied, silicone-modified polyurea system that is used to rehabilitate and protect wastewater structures such as manholes, wet wells or wastewater treatment plant facilities.Thompson Pump
At UCT 2010, Thompson Pump will be promoting a new product - its 4JSVC-EBS-40 Enviroprime PumpNational Liner
National Liner will be highlighting its recently introduced trenchless rehabilitation process that uses see-through PVC panels to rehabilitate circular pipes and box culverts.Miller Pipeline Corporation
MPC has broad knowledge and experience in pipeline construction, pipeline repair and replacement techniques, which allow it to evaluate projects and make recommendations for alternative cost-saving solutions.
Aarsleff diversification to be UK-based
Aarsleff recently announced that it would expand its operations into the restoration and renovation of sewerage, storm and waste-water pipelinesAqualiner in new patent bid
Aqualiner has filed a patent for its non-disruptive method for remaking service connections that follow drinking water main rehabilitationGeospatial allies with Infrastructure Tech for marketing
Geospatial Holdings (GH) and Infrastructure Technologies (IT) have agreed on a joint marketing strategy for Geospatial’s three-dimensional (3D) digital pipeline mapping technologies and IT’s infrastructure inspection software and services.Presentation ideas invited for 2010 Pipeline Technology Conference
The 5th Pipeline Technology Conference (PTC - April 19-20 2010) is inviting presentation proposals on all aspects surrounding pipeline systems.Rosy mid-term outlook for Australasian trenchless?
Large scale government-inspired broadband upgrade projects over the next 8-10 years in both New Zealand and Australia will herald the advent of more prosperous times for the trenchless sectors of both countries.Out of the dark
Carly Lovejoy looks at some of the latest trenchless sewer installations and the equipment used to complete them
IndSTT starts trenchless rates revision
The Indian Society for Trenchless Technology has made a call for interested parties that may want to get involved in revising the second edition of the Schedule of Rates for Construction Contracts Employing Trenchless Technology (2008).Lining plugs water woes
An innovative pipelining system has been used to upgrade a Scottish water-pumping stationAre you ready for 2010?
Starting January 2010, Trenchless World will be giving its readers the chance to promote their projects in our ‘Project 2010’ feature. Projects can be recently completed or near completion.Trelleborg-epros subsidiary renamed
Trelleborg’s UK-based subsidiary – Trelleborg-epros – has changed its name and will now be known as Trelleborg Pipe Seals GatesheadWhat's New: McElroy shows its jaws
McElroy’s MegaMc 1600 four-jaw fusion machine butt-fuses high-density polyethylene pipe sizes from 500–1,600mm diameters.What's New: Contech raises the grade with PVC A2 Liner pipe
Deterioration of sanitary sewers in urban areas can happen at an alarming rate, requiring fast, efficient and cost-effective rehabilitation solutions.Dow enters no-dig sector
In a move that has surprised many, Dow Systems, a business unit of the Dow Chemical Company, has entered the no-dig sector having signed a global alliance with RS Technik Group (RST) that will focus on sewer rehabilitation using CIPP. The partnership will marry Dow’s high-tech resin systems with RST’s CIPP technology.Swagelining in Berlin
Philipp Singer (Ludwig Pfeiffer, Germany) and Jürgen Allmann (Simona, AG, Germany) report on a large-diameter swagelining operation in Berlin.
Aarsleff diversifies and bolsters UK ops
CIPP specialist Aarsleff is diversifying into the restoration and renovation of sewerage, storm and waste water pipelines. A new division will be created, Aarsleff Pipe Technologies, that will be headquartered at Aarsleff’s existing office in Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Finding the root cause
Carly Lovejoy reports on the latest methods and products used to remove tree roots from pipes and inhibit regrowthInsituform rebrands HDPE products
Insituform Technologies rebrands its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products for drinking water pipelinesReliability is everything
Joseph Abbott of Godwin Pumps looks at the factors to be considered when pumping is required on a gravity sewer flow diversionLateral thinking
George Demetri looks at a non-conventional CIPP method for relining laterals which has made great progress in the US and is currently being rolled out across the globe.Gulf conference
Abu Dhabi will host the Second Annual Trenchless Technology Summit on June 7-10 at the Hilton Hotel. Robert Stein, chief executive of S&P Consult GmbH, will chair it.New vice president for Insituform
Kenneth L Young has been named vice president and treasurer of Insituform Technologies, as of April 13, 2009.Ridgid steel cutter
Ridgid recently introduced its model 65S Stainless Steel Quick-Acting Tubing Cutter for making faster cuts to stainless steel and other tubes like steel, zinc, copper and aluminium.Sewer line revamp
Germany-based Michel Bau has more than 20 years’ experience in trenchless rehabilitation of sewer lines. The company’s Pipe-in-Pipe-System (below) has become well-known internationally and allows the rehabilitation of sewers made of various materials, including HDPE, polymer concrete, cast iron and stoneware.CIPP updates water-treatment plant
Maintaining pipeline infrastructure is a daily task for public works managers in charge of distribution and collection systems – a task that can be even more critical when the infrastructure in question is located at a wastewater-treatment facility where pollution and spills are potential hazards.
Toronto No-Dig Show 2009 creating a buzz
NASTT (the North American Society for Trenchless Technology) reports strong interest in the International No-Dig Show 2009, to be held at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, Canada, between March 29 and April 3, 2009.Site Search
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