Sag correction system

The Sag Correction System from Advanced Construction Products is a three-section machine assembled inside the manhole that uses a combination of high-frequency vibration and an internal lift mechanism to raise the pipe and remove low spots in PVC sewer lines, eliminating excavation. Intense vibration allows the pipe bedding material to flow around and underneath the pipe as it is lifted. Sags of any length can be removed by moving the machine in increments and lifting the length of the sag. The system corrects sags in 8-, 10- and 12-inch-diameter pipe. 503/359-4670; www.advancedconstructionproducts.com.

Composite pipe wrap

ENECON's DuraWrap composite is a combination of high-performance polymers and carbon fiber technology designed to repair, rebuild, reinforce and restore the integrity of often severely deteriorated piping, tanks and other fluid flow systems, extending their service life and eliminating the need for replacement.

The wrap system can be applied to the interior and exterior of piping and equipment to seal and strengthen the components. When applied to the interior walls of underground and other inaccessible piping, the wrap can repair and restore pipe integrity without excavation or replacement. 888/436-3266; www.enecon.com.

Service line tool

The Wedge service line replacement tool from Footage Tools is a low-cost alternative to open-trench methods for replacing defective 3/4- to 1-inch water services. Users make small entrance and exit pits, then insert a 3/8-inch aircraft cable through the existing water service and connect to a single-edge Wedge SE (for copper and galvanized pipe) or triple-edge Wedge (for PVC and PE pipe). The back of the unit offers adapters to connect the new service line. Users attach the cable grip, then connect it to the bucket of a backhoe or heavy-duty winch and begin pulling or splitting out the old service and replacing the new service at the same time. This method adds value by minimizing the costs of replacing landscaping. 888/737-3668; www.footagetools.com.

Slide rail system

The Slide Rail Shoring System from American Shoring can be used in a number of configurations, including for the bore pits commonly used to bore under roadways, streams or other obstacles. The sheeting system can be used at depths up to 30 feet and is installed with an excavator with no need for special equipment. The system can also be equipped with a doghouse panel to accommodate the casing pipe. 800/407-4674; www.americanshoring.com.

Reinstatement cutter

The Dominator 430 from Bowman Tool Company is a reinstatement cutter designed to operate in 6- to 30-inch relined pipe. Performance is improved by the unit's streamlined design because there is no external air tube, and its stability in the pipe because of its 72-pound construction from a solid billet of stainless steel. The cutter's head assembly incorporates a pinionless, quick-change design and one adjustable gib to reduce adjustment time and maintain accuracy. Lateral reinstatement is achieved with the 0.8 or 1.2 hp cross flow air motor. For optimum cutting performance in 8-inch and larger pipe, the 2.5 hp geared air motor can decrease reinstatement time by about 80 percent.

Maintenance is simple because the unit can be disassembled and reassembled in about 30 minutes with only eight moving parts. All electric motors are isolated at the end of the cutter in a watertight chamber eliminating water-damaged motors and allowing for easy and quick access. The unit is made of temper-hardened stainless steel and bronze enabling it to cut tough liners, including UV-cured lines. 717/432-1403; www.bowmantool.com.

Continuous lining

The Top Gun F-18 system from Perma-Liner Industries lines 12- to 18-inch-diamater pipes with 600+ feet of continuous air inversion lining. The unit averages 1 foot of liner inverted per 1.5 seconds. Rapid steam cure allows users to complete multiple shots in one day. The turnkey installation system comes with manifold and hoses. The pre-wet liner requires no wet-out facility. Five days of on-site training and certification are included. Specially designed Turnkey Trailers are also available. 866/336-2568; www.perma-liner.com.

Internal joint seal system

The HydraTite internal pipe joint seal from Cretex Specialty Products is trenchless remediation for the repair of pipe joints. It eliminates infiltration and exfiltration with a mechanical seal that has a rubber seal (EPDM or nitrile) spanning the joint and steel retaining bands. Each seal is custom-made to ensure compliance with project specifications. The system can be used in almost any type of pipe (iron, concrete, clay or plastic) from 24 to 216 inches in diameter. Seals are available in 11-, 14- and 21-inch widths.

Retaining bands are made from carbon steel, 304 stainless, 316L stainless or AL-6XN. The thickness of the bands varies with the size of the seal. A stainless steel backing plate can be added behind the seal for added support when spanning voids in the pipe wall, such as the remediation of expansion joints, sealing off abandoned laterals, or when repairing deteriorated joints. The joint seal system is able to withstand the corrosive effects of hydrogen sulfide and offers a cost-effective alternative for small repairs where structure of the pipe is not compromised. 800/345-3764; www.cretexseals.com.

All-terrain drill

The JT30 All Terrain horizontal directional drill from Ditch Witch is equipped with a 119 kW, Tier 4i engine. The machine operates with high efficiency with full power available to all functions. The drill includes assisted makeup and break-out, which means it automatically adjusts the carriage thrust speed when making up and breaking out drill pipe. This saves wear on pipe threads and helps reduce operator fatigue.

Other features include intuitive carve mode, which enables easy steering with the TriHawk bit; double-pivot drill frame, which allows steep entry angles without raising the tracks off the ground; and a heavy-duty anchor system that enables users to push or pull the full machine thrust and maintain stability, resulting in a more productive and efficient bore. The unit features the company's All Terrain technology with advanced inner-rod design, enabling it to drill in the widest range of ground conditions, from mixed hard soil to solid rock. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.

No-dig repair

The SnapLock system from Ratech Electronics is a no-dig repair system that renovates the defective section of a sewer or pipe. No chemicals are necessary for installation. The economical and efficient system offers quick repair for damaged areas in a pipe when its overall condition makes evacuation and complete relining unnecessary and expensive. Made of high-grade stainless steel and surrounded by a rubber outer sleeve, the system is highly durable and resistant to most chemicals, including hydrogen sulfide. It is available in various diameters and lengths. 800/461-9200; www.ratech-electronics.com.

Versatile vac unit

The MC Series unit from GapVax is made of 3/16-inch ASTM A572 Grade 50 Exten steel. The debris body ranges from 5 to 12 cubic yards (stainless steel also available), and the stainless steel water tank can hold up to 2,000 gallons. The unit has a unitized water and debris tank with a double subframe, and a heavy-duty, double-acting, single-lift cylinder provides a stable 50-degree dump angle. Vacuum pump options range from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg.

As a wet-only vacuum truck, the unit includes an 8-foot, front-mounted telescopic boom with dual-lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet with a 270-degree rotation. The front-mounted hose reel has an 800-foot by 1-inch hose capacity. The standard water pump is rated at 80 gpm at 2,000 psi; other water pumps are available. Various options include a washdown system, hydroexcavation package, extra storage space, heated boxes, liquid level load indicators, remote pendants and wireless remotes for boom, vac break, water controls, additional work lights and tube racks. The unit is designed for hydroexcavation, jetting, waterblasting, flushing out sewer lines, and maintenance. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

Relining system

Prep From The Main from LiquiForce allows for relining of sewer laterals without the cost, inconvenience and liability associated with the installation of a clean-out. The system enters through the manhole and traverses to the point of the lateral connection. From this location, various cleaning, video inspection and measurement tools are inserted as far as necessary up the lateral to prepare it for lining. Each of these processes takes only a few minutes and many laterals can be readied for lining in an eight-hour shift.

The data is immediately transferred to the manufacturing facility (via the Web) for liner production, without copying and errors. The system operates in various sizes of mains and negotiates laterals from 4 inches and larger. The system follows the cleaning equipment down the main from the manhole to the lateral, where it sends a custom-built liner up the lateral and attaches it to the main with a gasketed seal that stops leaks and root intrusion. 800/265-0863; www.liquiforce.com.

Pipe and tube belt sander

The RBE12-180 pipe and tube belt sander from Metabo features a 1,200-watt, 10-amp Marathon motor with double gear reduction, exact sanding belt guidance and a 270 degree maximum wrap angle. It includes electronic speed stabilization, electronic soft start, a thumbwheel to preselect the tool's speed, a tool-less sanding belt exchange, overload and power interruption protection, a winding protection grid and auto-stop carbon brushes. It can be used to take metals from a welded or mill finish to mirror finishes. 800/638-2264; www.metabousa.com.

Lateral cutter

The Mi-T-Cutter from Nu Flow Technologies is designed to cut open lateral reinstatements from the inside rather than the branch line. It fits in 4- to 6-inch lined pipe and cuts open lateral reinstatements, trapped drain connections, and cuts out hard debris in long sections of drain lines. The cutter is 32 inches long and includes three cutting heads. It has a bladder that locks into place, making it ideal for vertical pipe reinstatements. With a separate airline, the camera lens is kept free of debris for clear viewing on the 19-inch monitor.

The camera holder fits a RIDGID camera head, can be adjusted to any angle for optimal visibility, and includes a 250-foot video coax so users can view lateral and main views alternately on the monitor with the flip of a switch. The cutter requires 7 to 10 cfm of air and a standard 110 V outlet to power the control box. The low-geared drive system includes a clutch system to prolong motor life. The cutter includes a 100-foot umbilical cable with optional 200- and 300-foot cables available. 800/834-9597; www.nuflowtech.com.

Pipe and liner cutter

The air-powered Titan 150 from Pipeline Renewal Technologies delivers 1 3/4 hp at 12,000 rpm and cuts most pipe or liner material rapidly, cleanly and precisely. With two-axis articulation, its cutter arm reaches up 9 inches and sweeps 400 degrees, and also performs horizontal front cutting. Variable-speed arm articulation and creeping ensure maximum cutting precision without constant joystick manipulation.

Lightweight hose design allows the unit to travel up to 400 feet. Its vane motor delivers high-performance power without overheating. An integral water-flushed pan/tilt color camera presents real-time cutting footage. Available diamond-impregnated Kardiam bits are cooled by the unit's onboard water quenching and deliver 75 to 100 hours of cutting. Hundreds of bit styles are available to suit specific applications. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.

Pneumatic shoring device

The Prospan pneumatic shoring device from Prospan Manufacturing is simple to use and virtually maintenance-free. The unit is OSHA compliant and offers Tabulated Engineering Data. It can bear directly against the trench wall without the use of plywood in most instances, which increases productivity.

The shoring device is made primarily of anodized aluminum. The telescoping system is powered by compressed air from either a compressed air cylinder or onboard compressor capable of generating a minimum of 115 psi. Once pressurized, it expands and exerts pressure into the sidewall of the trench. It is then locked in extension following a few simple steps and the air is then exhausted. A wide array of end attachments and extensions are available. 888/413-8100; www.prospanshoring.com.

Felt liners

Applied Felts offers a full line of felt liners for CIPP installations. All liners are manufactured in one location and are subjected to a multistage testing system. They are custom-made to exact specifications for pipe sizes from 3 to 105 inches. 276/656-1904; www.appliedfelts.com.

Lateral sealing system

The Interfit lateral sealing system from Quadex/InterfitUSA eliminates infiltration and root intrusion. The system seals lateral connections to lined sewer mains and extends from the main 12 to 20 inches into the lateral, sealing the annular space between a main liner and the host pipe, the lateral connection and the first joint. The system includes a full main wrap (360 degrees) CIP fiberglass sock in the main that anchors the lateral portion of the sock. The non-shrinking silicate resin impregnated sock is installed via an inflation packer. By using 20 to 30 psi inflation pressure, the system attains high-quality resin migration into pipe defects, yielding high-quality mechanical adhesion and long-term performance. www.quadexonline.com.

CIPP lining

Quik Heater CIPP sewer lateral lining equipment from Quik Lining Systems addresses shorter lateral lines of 4- and 6-inch-diameter sizes. The unit generates 120,000 Btu/hr of hot water and will cure up to 120 feet of 6-inch-diameter CIPP liner in about an hour. It comes with all the fittings and adapters to cure liners in those ranges. It weighs less than 75 pounds, is fired with propane, and can be used in ventilated confined spaces. The unit requires no steam/boiler operators' licenses. Also available are the Quik Shot lateral lining gun, calibration rollers, heat cure equipment and appurtenances. 714/296-5262; www.quiklining.com.

Hydroexcavation tool

The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool from The Soil Surgeon Inc. is designed to fit any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power with truck controls. Features include 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six jets boring outward bring the tube down. Bumpers on the bottom protect the jets and lines the tool might contact. 949/363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com.

Point repair system

QuickLock Point Repair from Rausch Electronics USA is a permanent pipeline rehabilitation installation that features a 316L stainless steel liner encased in an EPDM rubber sleeve that is mechanically compressed against the inner pipe wall and is permanently locked in place by two gear mechanisms. No chemicals or resins are used, so there is no cure time.

Applications include sealing leaking joints, fixing cracks and holes, preventing root intrusion and abandoning laterals. The system reinstates the structural strength of the pipe and is a permanent and reliable repair. Installation will withstand and pass internal pressure tests. Since there are no chemicals involved, the system can be installed with flow present. The QuickLock Packer comes in several sizes to cover a range from 6- to 32-inch-diameter pipe. 717/709-1005; www.rauschtv-usa.com.

Rotary cutters

Rotary cutters from Reed Manufacturing Co. are available for big and small pipe diameters. The RC42S unit cuts 40- to 42-inch steel pipe. It takes advantage of good leverage from its long handle, which is used to turn and tighten the cutter. Pipe snaps off squarely once the operator works it manually around the cut zone. The LCRC4 low-clearance cutter is available for 2- to 4-inch steel, cast iron or ductile iron. Also of heavy-duty construction, the junior-sized cutter requires a 4-inch clearance around the pipe to make the cut. Quality Reed cutter wheels are used in both models, ensuring a great cut due to the wheels' thin profile. 800/666-3691; www.reedmfgco.com.

Small bursting unit

The X20 pipe bursting unit from TRIC Tools is the smallest and lightest of the updated X-Series units. It is designed for home sewer bursting of 4-inch lines and smaller and weighs less than 60 pounds. Small cylinders cycle quickly with matching high-pressure hydraulic power packs, resulting in fast job completion. Complete down-hole assembly consists of puller (8 inches wide by 27 inches long by 5.25 inches in diameter retracted), pulley base (12 inches wide by 13 inches long by 14 inches high), and resistance plate (24 by 24 inches and 1 inch thick). The compact unit features a monolithic, gun-drilled hard aluminum cylinder body for simplicity and easy maintenance, and a steel pulling bridge for extra reliability and longevity. 888/883-8742; www.trictools.com.

Pipe bursting system

The UnderTaker pipe bursting system from Spartan Tool is designed to burst and replace sewer laterals of any material with seamless, high-flow HDPE pipe from 2 to 6 inches in diameter. The system sets up quickly without any tools. No component weighs more than 70 pounds so it is easy to position the unit for any job.

With burst speeds to 5 feet per minute, it will quickly replace any sewer lateral, handling up to three 45-degree bends in the existing pipe. The system comes complete including everything needed to fuse and burst pipe. It causes minimal disruption to customers' yards or businesses. 800/435-3866; www.spartantool.com.