Relining small pipelines can be an efficient solution for the rehabilitation of plumbing systems. However, opening the lateral connections on those pipelines can sometimes be difficult, especially in hard-to-reach areas that provide limited access.The completely robotic Trydent 80 small-pipe cutting system from TRY TEK Machine Works solves that issue. The unit garnered plenty of attention among representatives from several industries at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show.“We believe that the small-pipe and relining market is still emerging,” says Troy Miller, a senior engineer with TRY TEK and the designer of the Trydent 80.“We’re convinced that
