Products and Services: Pipe Installation and Repair

March 1, 2002
The Dresser Style "360" pipe repair clamp offers simplicity and ease of installation. Just remove the ductile iron lugs, wrap the clamp around the pipe, re-insert the lugs and drop the bolts in place and tighten.

Pipe repair clamp

The Dresser Style "360" pipe repair clamp offers simplicity and ease of installation. Just remove the ductile iron lugs, wrap the clamp around the pipe, re-insert the lugs and drop the bolts in place and tighten. Since the lugs are removed prior to installation, there's no need for extra excavation beneath the pipe for additional clearance.

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Dresser Piping Specialties
Bradford, PA
Tel: 814-363-9200
Web: www.dressercouplings.com

Pipe joining

Norma Connect Pipe Couplings join plain-ended pipes of like or different materials and require no pipe-end treatment to do so. No welding, grooving or fusing is required, with a typical installation time of less than 15 minutes in virtually any environment. Made of 304 & 316 SS these products are offered in Axial Restraint & Flexible Sealing types for metal to metal, metal to plastic and plastic to plastic pipe joining.

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Norma Products, Inc.
Wixom, MI
Tel: 248-668-9510
E-mail: [email protected]

Inspection systems

Everest VIT offers inspection systems, including a modular crawler and portable video inspection system. The company's Rovver crawlers have a modular design. The camera, control unit, cable reel, and lighting are interchangeable on all three models, enabling a quick change from a 4 in. diameter to a 30 in. pipe in minutes with the same tool.

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Everest VIT
Flanders, NJ
Tel: 973-448-0077

HDPE pipe

North American Pipe Corp. has begun promoting Ameriflow Color Codetrademark polyethylene pipe. The new pipe is made from pressure-rated PE 3408 resin and a patented dye that gives it a consistent color throughout the wall of the pipe. Available colors include blue, red, lavender, green and gray. The pipe is available in a broad range of diameters in both IPS and DIP sizes.

North American Pipe Corp.
Houston, TX
Tel: 501-474-2393

Sewer cleaning

The Vactor 2100 Series is designed specifically for cleaning wastewater and sanitary systems. The company's sewer cleaners feature a proprietary system of integrated components that work together to deliver maximum cleaning power at the nozzle. A key component is the Jet RodderRegistered Water Pump. Using the patented Jack HammerRegistered action, the cleaning systems are able to pound through blockages.

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Vactor Manufacturing
Elgin, IL
Tel:815-672-3171
Web:www.vactor.com

Coating systems

AquataPoxy and Raven high performance coating systems, manufactured by Raven Lining Systems, stop corrosion and rehabilitate water and sewer pipelines. Industry testing and long-term field performance have proven these systems are economical and viable alternatives for protection and structural rehabilitation of pipelines operating under aggressive conditions.

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Raven Lining Systems
Tulsa, OK
Tel: 800-324-2810
Web: www.ravenlining.com

Gasket tape

W.L. Gore & Associates has introduced a new gasket tape designed for large-diameter steel piping and equipment. Made from 100% multidirectionally expanded PTFE, the Gore-TexRegistered Series 300 gasket tape can be formed in place. Because it is customized at installation, it eliminates long lead times and reduces gasket inventories. The tape is resistant to virtually all chemicals and tolerates a wide range of temperatures. It is available in four widths and thicknesses of 1/16 in. and 1/8 in. It is highly conformable and compressible, tightly sealing even damaged or irregular flanges.

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W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
Tel: 410-392-3200
Web:www.gore.com/sealants

Leak detection services

Severn Trent Services offers specialized water distribution and sewer collection system analysis, specialty pipeline and structure rehabilitation and line stopping through its Severn Trent Pipeline Services group. The group specializes in the collection and analysis of accurate information about the efficiency of existing water and sewer systems. Services include Infiltration/Inflow analysis, manhole inspection, smoke testing, flow monitoring, "C" factor testing, master meter tests, water audits, hydraulic modeling, line stopping, line tapping, valve insertion, and valve exercising.

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Severn Trent Services, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Tel: 800-375-0119
Web: www.severntrentservices.com

Video inspection systems

Zistos Corp. offers two video inspection systems: a self-illuminating camera on the end of a telescoping pole or on the end of a flexible, semi-rigid coil. Either camera system is connected to a 15 inch color LCD/receiver, all battery powered with a remote transmitter option. The telescoping Flex'N Stay pole is ideal for straight-line access. It short arm allows the camera to bend over or around obstructions.

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Zistos Corp.
Wantagh, NY
Tel: 516-616-3532
Web: www.zistos.com

Scale removal

ScaleBlaster from ClearWater is designed to eliminate formation of limescale deposits in water and wastewater pipes without the need for softening equipment, salts, chemicals or maintenance. The unit is also effective in the removal of struvite. The integrated circuitry system produces a complex modulating frequency waveform that hits the resonant frequency of the calcium carbonate molecules, causing them to lose their adhesive properties. Existing scale is removed and never forms again. The product is non-invasive and adds nothing to the water.

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ClearWater Enviro Technologies
Clearwater, FL
Tel: 800-756-7946

Pipe plugs, packers

Inflatable Plugs, Packers, and Point Repair Carriers from Petersen Products are available for pipe relining, point repair, and standard plugging and stoppering applications. Petersen plugs have a very small deflated diameter so one plug may be used in many pipe diameters and shapes. A 60 in. diameter plug can be inserted through a 12 in. diameter opening. The flexible, light-weight plugs are produced from high strength woven and non-woven materials.

Peterson Products
Fredonia, NY
Tel: 800-926-1926
Web: www.pipeplug.com

Smoke testing

Smoke testing is the best way to evaluate existing storm and sewer lines. Hurco Technologies' Ripcord Smoker delivers up to 4200 CFM dense smoke to find leaks in existing sewer and storm systems. The company's LiquiSmoke is laboratory tested safe and meets all OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits. It is not only safe when used as directed but it is also clean.

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Hurco Technologies Inc.
Harrisburg, SD
Tel: 800-888-1436
Web:www.smoketesting.com

Restrained sleeves

The EBAA Iron RS3800 restrained sleeve is an economical alternative to harnessing unrestrained repair type couplings. It consists of a fusion-bonded epoxy sleeve body and a pair of restraint rings with integral gripping wedges. Corrosion resistant threaded connecting studs and nuts meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.

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EBAA Iron Sales Inc.
Eastland, TX
Tel: 800-433-1716
Web:www.ebaa.com

Trenching machine

The manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment has incorporated a Caterpillar 3024C water-cooled diesel engine into its Model 3700 Trencher. Marketed as the new Model 3700CD Trencher, the machine's power plant provides 50 hp at 2800 governed rpm and features indirect injection with a cassette-type fuel injection system.

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Charles Machine Works Inc.
Perry, OK
Tel:800-654-6481
Web:www.ditchwitch.com

Joint restraints

The Ford/Uni-FlangeRegistered 1500 joint restraint for PVC pipe is so unique it is patented. Specially designed "ring segments" provide positive thrust restraint, with full circle contact and support of the pipe. Segments are activated by "Auto-TorkRegistered" bolts with heads that twist off at the exact required torque.

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Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
Wabash, IN
Tel: 219-563-3171

Pipe modeling systems

RebisRegistered' AutoPLANTRegistered Piping module is an object-based 3D piping system design and modeling application. The software provides 3D modeling capabilities previously unavailable in any AutoCADRegistered based plant design and modeling package. This capability is achieved through ObjectARX technology, using 3D objects labeled "Reboids" to represent plant objects. These custom objects provide superior representations from any viewing perspective while using a fraction of the file size required using conventional methods.

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Rebis Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA
Tel:925-933-2525

Casing spacers

APS Casing Spacers are designed for centering water and sewer pipes within casings, providing protection from electrical shorting between carrier pipe and casing. They are virtually corrosion proof; require no grease, special tools, or backfill. One person installation lowers costs. The spacers are available in three models: polyethylene, stainless steel, and carbon steel. Also available are four types of end seals: seamless AD pull on, AW wraparound, AZ zipper, and AM molded styles.

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Advance Prod. & Systems, Inc.
Lafayette, LA
Tel: 337-233-6116
Web:www.advprod.com

Tapping, plugging fittings

T.D. Williamson provides a variety of products and services to install new pipes and maintain existing systems without the need for system shutdown. The company offers tapping and plugging fittings in three categories: weldable, caulk-joint and mechanically mounted. All fittings are available in various sizes, outlets and pressures, upon request. Standard sizes are 12 to 60 in. with maximum allowable working pressure of 150 psi. Fittings also are available for several pipe material options.

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T.D. Williamson Inc.
Tulsa, OK
Tel:888-839-6766
Web:www.tdwilliamson.com

Pipeline inspection equipment

Pearpoint is a source for CCTV inspection equipment and custom-built vehicles. Step, Hi-Cube and Utility vans, trailer and ATV configurations are available - each built to meet customer specifications and ergonomic comfort. A Hi-Cube van is shown with the P494 Pan & Tilt Camera and P448 Steerable tractor. The P494 camera features full 360

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Pearpoint, Inc.
Thousand Palms, CA
Tel: 760-343-7350
Web:www.pearpoint.com

Smoke system

For over 40 years the Superiortrademark Smoke testing technique has been used to pinpoint sources of storm water inflow into sewage systems. The smoke can be used to trace uncapped or abandoned lines; illegal connections; odor problems; leaky manholes; line stoppages and more. The 30-L smoke system is designed to optimize dry smoke output. Its insulated heating chamber retains heat and maximizes smoke production, while the precision fluid injection orifice helps minimize the chance of "overloading" the heating chamber.

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Superior Signal Company, Inc.
Spotswood, NJ
Tel: 732-251-0800
Web:www.SuperiorSignal.com

Plastic pipe cutters

J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing now offers four sizes of its Plastic Pipe Ratchet Cutter within its Plumb-Pro Tool Division. The ratchet cutters cut 1 in. (stock #15), 1 1/4 in. (stock #127), 1 1/2 in. (stock #130), and 2 in. (stock #17) pipe. Each cutter has a built-in ratchet assembly and stainless heat treated alloy blade that cuts through PVC, CPVC, ABS, and PEX pipe. The razor sharp blade cuts without burring the pipe, offering a clean cut for solvent welding or heat fusion. Replaceable stainless steel blades are available.

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J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Co.
Wadsworth, OH
Tel:800-321-8358

Pipe bevel inserts

To help speed pipe installation projects, the Kerby Group has developed the "Bevel-Sert," an NSFRegistered Std. 61 certified bevel insert which creates a beveled end on a cut pipe without grinding. It consists of a ring of HDPE and a sleeve of stainless steel. Insert sizes currently range from 6 in. diameter to 12 in. diameter, and are manufactured for ductile iron pipe classes 52 through 54, and pressure class 350. They will work with C-900 PVC pipe class 150 and 250. The inserts save time, bringing installation down to under one minute from finishing the pipe cut.

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Kerby Group Inc.
Gilbert, AZ
Tel:480-633-3608

Squeeze-off tools

Reed's PE Squeeze-Off Tools are designed for stopping flow in PE pipe sized 1/2 in. up to 8 in. Beneficial features include an affixed bottom bar which swings open to fit over any place on the pipe; some aluminum parts for light weight; a sliding bar handle for working in tight places; and fine pitch thread for controlled squeeze and effort. The new PES8M model fits 3 in. to 8 in. pipe with 13 Pipe/SDR stops.

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Reed Manufacturing Company
Erie, PA
Tel:800-666-3691
Web:www.reedmfgco.com

Tapping tool

The new RidgidRegistered MLT 3401 mainline tapping tool from Ridge Tool is designed for direct tapping of pressurized pipe lines without shutting down the system. The tool allows users to direct tap and insert 3/4 in. to 1 in. corporation stops to branch pressurized water lines. It can also be converted to tap 3/4 in. through 2 in. saddle mounted corporation stops.

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Ridge Tool Co.
Elyria, OH
Tel:800-769-7743
Web:www.ridgid.com

PE fusion machine

McElroy Manufacturing has completed infield testing on the new TracStar No. 618 fusion machine for large diameter polyethylene pipe. The new unit enters the market on the heals of the successful campaign of the TracStar No. 28 and TracStar No. 412. The No. 618 shares several field proven components with other TracStars including diesel power and dual hydraulic pipe lifts. A robust, extra-wide track system handles heavy pipe up to 18 in. in diameter.

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McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
Tulsa, OK
Tel:918-836-8611
Web:mcelroymfg.com

Pipe repair

The Stop ItRegistered Pipe Repair System has been successfully used by municipal water and wastewater utilities to repair leaks in water, wastewater, sewer and other lines. The included Fix Stixtrademark epoxy is NSF certified and safe for use on potable water. Pipes are wrapped with a knitted fiberglass tape that is pre-coated with a water activated urethane system that can be applied by one person with no mixing, measuring or hot work.

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Indumar Products Inc.
Houston,TX
Tel:800-523-7867
Web:www.stopit.com

Polymer mortar pipe

Lincoln, Neb., recently chose Hobas Pipe for a new 78-inch diameter interceptor. The project consists of more than 6,500 feet of Hobas centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar (CCFRPM) pipe and 11 Hobas fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) tee base manhole structures. Most of the installation was by direct bury, but a portion involved microtunneling. Hobas Pipe is manufactured in sizes from 18 inches to 102 inches in pressure and non-pressure classes with tee base manholes to match sizes up to 48 inches.

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Hobas Pipe USA, Inc.
Houston, TX
Tel:800-856-7473
Web:www.hobaspipeusa.com

Pig tracker

Pipeline Inspection Company's SpyRegistered Pig Tracker is an electronic locating system that tracks the passage and pinpoints the location of pipeline pigs. The system uses strong, low frequency signals with a long signal life. The system consists of a cylindrical transmitter that travels with the pig, and a hand-held pickup wand and receiver unit that informs the operator of the pig's location.

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Pipeline Inspection Company
Houston,TX
Tel:713-681-5837
Web:www.picltd.com

Pipe liner

National Liner is a premium cured-in-place pipe trenchless rehabilitation system designed to repair sanitary and stormwater pipelines ranging from 6 to 120 in. in diameter. Made of non-woven, needled polyester felt and saturated with a thermosetting resin, the liner is inserted into an upstream manhole and expanded with a hydrostatic head of water to press the liner tightly against the interior of the host pipe. Once in place, the liner is heated to activate the resin system, causing the resin to cure, and form a new structural pipe within the host pipe.

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National Envirotech Group
Houston,TX
Tel:800-547-1235
Web:www.nationalliner.com

Pipe penetration seal

PSI-Thunderline/Link-SealRegistered modular seals are designed for use as a permanent pipe penetration seal in concrete walls or floors. The seals feature improved rubber formulations, pressure plates and a proprietary coating on standard carbon steel hardware. For extreme conditions the modular seals use 316 stainless steel hardware. All products in the Link-Seal modular seal line are manufactured to ISO 9002 standards.

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PSI-Thunderline/Link-Seal®
Houston,TX>br>Tel:800-423-2410
Web:www.linkseal.com

PVC pipe liner

Ultraliner PVC Alloy Pipeliner has unique properties with sufficient material stiffness to provide full independent structural integrity when installed in 4-24 in. pipelines. The tight-fitting liner has high impact strength, a high degree of dimensional stability, exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance, and the ability to relieve high levels of stress without structurally compromising the material. Through its "blow molding" installation process, the liner will conform to the shape of existing pipelines, including size transitions, bends, offset joints, dips, protruding taps, and other irregularities.

Ultraliner, Inc.
Oxford, AL
Tel:205-831-5515
Web:www.Ultraliner.com

Cathodic protection

A line of platinum clad anodes for cathodic protection applications is available from Anomet Products. The anodes can be supplied as wire, rod or woven mesh. They are available as platinum clad niobium or platinum clad titanium; with or without a copper core. Applications include protection of storage tanks and pipelines. Wire and rod is supplied in sizes 0.031 in. to 1 in. diameter, the mesh is available up to 24 in. wide.

Anomet Products Inc.
Shewsbury, MA
Tel:508-842-3069
Web:www.anometproducts.com

Tapping sleeves

The 3490 Mechanical Joint Tapping Sleeve from PowerSeal Pipeline Products features a mechanical joint outlet that allows for the use of less expensive mechanical joint resilient wedge valves when tapping a water line. This eliminates the need to use tapping valves. The result is decreased costs and reduced inventory. Ease of installation is another advantage of the tapping sleeve. The whole installation can be completed using just a standard wrench.

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PowerSeal Pipeline Products Inc.
Wichita Falls, TX
Tel:800-800-0832
Web:www.powerseal.com

Pipe products

U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. offers ductile iron pipe and fittings, 4 in. - 64 in.; R/S valves, 3 in. - 36 in.; gate valves, 4 in. - 60 in.; and restrained joint products. The company also offers Protecto 401 ceramic epoxy lined pipe and fittings for force mains and gravity sewers. This lining has been in use for over 20 years without a reported failure and is highly resistant to abrasion. An actual test device demonstrating the effectiveness of this lining will be featured in the company's exhibit as well as its wastewater ductile iron products.

U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co.
Birmingham, AL
Tel: 205-254-7442
Web:www.uspipe.com

Inflatable pipe plugs

Lansas Manufactures a selection of inflatable pipe/test plugs. Products include the multi-size domehead and flow-thru plugs. These plugs incorporate specially blended natural rubber compounds as well as multiple layers of nylon tire cord reinforcement. The designs allow for greater size ranges and the largest multi-size plug available: 60 in. - 96 in. The plugs can be equipped with standard bypasses up to 8 in. NPT.

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Lansas Mfg.
Lodi, CA
Tel:209-334-4115
Web:www.lansas.com

Pipe coatings

3M Scotchkote brand 134 and 206N Fusion Bond Epoxies (FBEs) are custom and pipeline powder coatings that have been tested and are certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use with potable water. The coatings provide chemical resistance and are effective over a wide range of temperatures. They also resist cavitation, cathodic disbondment, soil stress and backfill compaction.

3M Corrosion Products
Austin, TX
Tel:800-722-6721
Web:www.3M.com/corrosion

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