Pipe bursting is the intentional breaking of severely damaged sewer systems with trenchless techniques to make way for replacement systems. This method is much more efficient and safer than traditional digging replacement operations. Todays trenchless pipe bursting methods make use of mechanically applied force and high-grade bursting heads.
To begin the process, a conical bursting head is fixed to a replacement pipe line and fed through an entry hole to the broken sewer line. The pointed bursting head breaks the existing, damaged pipe line as it travels through; this is because the bursting heads cone shape is larger at its base than the existing pipes diameter. Using a pull rod or hydraulic power, the entire existing pipe is fractured and pushed from its original location. The replacement pipe, attached behind the bursting head, is then seamlessly fed in place, filling the cavity left behind by the bursting head.
Benefits?
This method can provide a variety of methods such as:
-Increased Pipe Size/Flow
-Undisturbed Roadways - No Need to trench entire area
-No Joints - Seamless Pipeline
-Cost Effective - Much cheaper method than your traditional 'Dig and Replace'
-Time Efficient - Much quicker method than your traditional 'Dig and Replace'