For contractors specializing in pipeline rehabilitation, pipe bursting systems offer a non-invasive solution to replace buried pipelines without the extensive excavation associated with traditional methods. Designed to work within a range of diameters, these machines provide a cost-effective and efficient means of upgrading underground infrastructure. Check out some product options below.
Pow-R Mole Trenchless Solutions PD-33M
The PD-33M pipe bursting machine from Pow-R Mole Trenchless Solutions is designed to replace existing underground pipes 2 to 6 inches in diameter. Its nonslip, cylinder-activated jaws prevent cable damage while providing 60,000 pounds of pulling force. It offers a cost-effective alternative to opencut excavation, reducing customer disruption and increasing company profits. The process replaces the existing pipe with a fused HDPE pipe, which eliminates all joints and allows the operator to pull through bends such as 45-degree fittings. This system is modular and can be easily disassembled and reassembled for manhole and basement applications. With a compact design and very small footprint of only 20 by 20 inches, this unit can be used in tight locations. 800-344-6653; www.powrmole.com
RODDIE R8
The R8 pipe bursting system from RODDIE is easy to use and lightweight, can be set up vertically or horizontally, and can also be adjusted to use three different size cables. This unit can replace 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch pipes with ease and speed. Inexpensive cable grabbing inserts last 70 to 120 jobs, which reduces costs. High-quality tool steels on articulating bursting heads promote rare resistance for long-lasting service. The pulling rate is 8 feet per minute and is hydraulically powered from your tractor, providing a pulling force of 30 tons. The wireless remote system is reliable and has a signal strength that moves through any cellar wall. Maintaining the system is simple, as the user only needs to rinse off and re-grease six Zerk fittings. 888-406-3821; www.roddieunderground.com
TRIC Tools E24
The E24 revisits the essential TRIC Tools 4-inch lateral bursting package that created the industry of trenchless home sewer replacement decades ago. Redesigned with economy and practicality in mind, it is geared primarily toward residential bursting jobs up to 4 inches in diameter. The standard system includes a portable and reliable 10,000 psi electric pump, plus lightweight 5/8-inch compact swaged cable. It is suitable for indoor use, difficult backyard easements, and very tight spaces with limited access. 888-883-8742; www.trictools.com
