Rehabilitation
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: HammerHead
The TriHawk II drill bit performs best when drilling in dry compressed soil conditions and is a good choice when drilling in hardpan, dry clay and any other compacted soils.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Ditch Witch
The Aggressive Talon Rock Bit is a multi-use bit manufactured for HDD applications in a variety of soil conditions, including sandstone, shale and chunk rock.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Horizontal Technology
The RockReamer is a versatile, cost effective hole opener for HDD – cutting downtime as easily as it cuts rock.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Vermeer
Utilizing a patented tri-cone roller bit and specialized drill head housing, the RS8 rock drilling system allows simple setup, low fluid usage, use of standard locator transmitters and excellent steering efficiency.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Melfred Borzall
The Ogre stacked plate reamer performs in hard soil conditions including shale, sandstone, caliches and cobbles.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Railhead Underground Products
Go Green with the Direct Bore featuring a box end housing with a new stronger door, designed to take the abuse of those tough condition bores.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: American Augers
The Fly Cutter is ideal for use during directional drilling operations in clay and sand soil conditions.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: INROCK
INROCK's XTR platform utilizes an interchangeable block segment cutter (MT/TCI).
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Sharewell
Sharewell’s heavy-duty LTX series of Lo-Torque Hole Opener is ideal for pipeline projects.
Updated ASCE Manhole Guidelines Focus On Issues, Rehab Methods
Manholes are critical assets of the nation's underground wastewater infrastructure. Recently updated manhole inspection and rehabilitation guidelines are aimed at improving manhole structural integrity by identifying issues and the appropriate methods of repairing and rehabilitation so that timely maintenance prevents major problems.
February Rehab News: Interplastic, Sewer Sciences and Insituform
<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/february-rehab-news-interplastic-sewer-sciences-and-insituform#inter">Interplastic Receives Governor’s Safety & Health Award</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/february-rehab-news-interplastic-sewer-sciences-and-insituform#root">Root Control Products from Sewer Sciences</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/february-rehab-news-interplastic-sewer-sciences-and-insituform?page=2#new">New Appointment, New Contracts at Insituform</a>
January Rehab News: UEMSI, Interplastic Scholars, Northwest Concrete Waterproofing, Sewer Sciences
<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/january-rehab-news-uemsi-interplastic-scholars-northwest-concrete-waterproofing-sewer-sciences#uemsi">UEMSI now 3T Equipment West Coast camera service center</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/january-rehab-news-uemsi-interplastic-scholars-northwest-concrete-waterproofing-sewer-sciences#inter">Interplastic 2009 Scholars Award winners chosen</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/january-rehab-news-uemsi-interplastic-scholars-northwest-concrete-waterproofing-sewer-sciences?page=2#north">Northwest Concrete Waterproofing joins the Sprayroq Certified Partners</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/january-rehab-news-uemsi-interplastic-scholars-northwest-concrete-waterproofing-sewer-sciences?page=2#sewer">Sewer Sciences launches sewer reference tool</a>
HydraTech Engineered Products FRP
HydraWrap is an FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) repair system engineered to restore or enhance the structural integrity of pipe and infrastructure.
TT Technologies Mini-Grundotugger
TT Technologies has introduced a trenchless method for replacing plastic, copper and steel services — the Mini-Grundotugger.
December Rehab News: Inland acquires tech group, Grout Boot Camp Jan. 26 and more
<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=2#nu">Nu Flow enters exclusive distribution partnership with Flow-Liner</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=2#edina">Edina, MN, solves age-old manhole problem</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=3#aqua">Aqualiner’s New Pipe Lining Product Receives NSF 61 Certification</a>
High Performance Fabric In Old Piping: Quick, Durable Restoration Of Operational Safety
During the World Gas Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in June 1997, representatives of U.S. gas utilities asked members of Karl Weiss Technologies, Berlin, Germany, whether they could develop a special fabric hose rehabilitation system for gas services featuring 90 decree elbows.
RehabZone Goes ‘Live’
For the first time in its nine-year history, demonstrations will be part of the RehabZone at the 2010 UCT Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition, better known simply as UCT.
$10.4 Million Los Coyotes Reclamation Project Awarded
The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, California, has awarded a contract to SAK Construction of CA LP for the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II project.
2009 Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) professionals discuss the size of an HDD rig, they usually refer to the maximum pullback force the unit can develop.
UV Technology Saves Historic Home
Underground pipe repair technology that uses ultraviolet (UV) light helped preserve an 18th Century home nestled among hills near Pittsburgh, PA.
November Rehab News: Nu Flow, SAK, National Coating and Vacall
<a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall#nu">Nu Flow partners with Flow-Liner</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#hirtz">Hirtz joins SAK Construction</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#nation">National Coating & Lining joins Sprayroq Certified Partners network</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#chavez">Chavez named VP of Vacall product group</a>
UCT RehabZone® Goes Live In 2010
The RehabZone will be hosting live product and technology demonstrations at the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) in Tampa, FL, on Jan. 19-21, 2010.
Corrosive Environment Forces Innovative Solutions In Denver
The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) of Denver, CO, successfully completed a significant manhole rehabilitation project on its South Thornton Interceptor this past summer.
JEA Takes Lead In Proactive Sewer, Water Maintenance
Most major American cities today face multiple challenges to provide basic water and sanitary services.
HydraTech Engineered Products PolySpray SS100
PolySpray SS100 is a rapid setting elastic polyurea monolithic coating.
Remote Inspection Equipment: Envirosight
The SuperVision SAT lateral launch system crawls 300 feet down mainlines 6-inches and larger, and then inserts its camera as far as 100 feet into laterals 3.5 inches and larger.
Remote Inspection Equipment: RedZone Robotics
RedZone’s Multi-Sensor Inspection (MSI) service integrates data from six sensors on the powerful Responder robotic platform, targeted for large diameter pipe 84 inches.
Remote Inspection Equipment: Ratech Electronics
The Portable Mini-Mainline is designed for small- to medium-sized municipalities and contractors looking for an affordable entry level Mainline Video Inspection System.
Remote Inspection Equipment: UEMSI
U-Tech Environmental Manufacturing Supply Inc. (UEMSI) showcases the new ProCam DVR system.
Remote Inspection Equipment: CUES
The Summit is a fully integrated power control system that is compatible with all CUES cameras, transporters, and the LAMP II wheeled lateral launcher.
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- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines