Lateral reinstatement is a critical part of cured-in-place pipe lining. The faster new lateral openings can be cut into the newly installed liner, the sooner the sewer can be put back into service, and the less homeowners and businesses are disrupted.The Dominator 430 cutter, manufactured by Bowman Tool Co. & Systems, is a recent innovation in reinstatement technology. This sled-mounted unit, operated pneumatically and electrically, cuts through the liner at lateral openings and dresses the restored connection for sealing with a grout material.The machine’s weight, a mere eight moving parts, and an extra-wide sled rail combine to dampen vibration from
