Often municipal sewer work requires blocking a pipeline when either effluent flow needs to be temporarily stopped or when a new pipe is being air-tested for leaks. Inflatable blocking plugs can be used to effectively hold back air or water inside a pipe to seal it from outside materials. Cherne now offers larger 24- to 60-inch plugs in its I-Series line, featuring the safety and durability of innovative robotic technology.
According to Pete Rogers, inside sales specialist for Cherne, the manufacturing process of the robot sets a new standard for the company’s plug products. “It’s interesting to note that even though
