The underground infrastructure in the United States is huge. Much of it is at the end of its life cycle and needs to be renewed or replaced. Since most of the underground infrastructure has been in place for decades, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, even buildings have been layered on top of the underground pipes. Replacement by open trench construction will be very disruptive because of the congestion and development that has to be “peeled off” to expose the pipe and then put back in place.
Pipe bursting can be used to replace pipes without using open trench methods. Pipe bursting is accomplished by pulling a bursting device through the existing pipe. This device by virtue of its size or its radial expansion ability (depending on the type) shatters the old pipe and forces the fragments into the surrounding soil. The new pipe is usually attached to the bursting device and is thus pulled into place as the device advances.
Pipes can be replaced without digging a trench. This saves time and money and minimizes disruption. The old pipe is left underground eliminating the need for its disposal.
The GRUNDOTUGGER® pipe bursting system provides the portability you want and the power you need to burst and replace service laterals, up to 150 feet and more, quickly and easily. This lightweight system can burst 4 inch and 6 inch pipe. In addition, this system has the following capabilities:
