PIPE BURSTING

 

Pipe Bursting

Spiniello has decades of experience in pipe bursting both water and sewer pipes in order to upsize or depending on site conditions may be an alternative to open cut excavation. Pipe Bursting is the ideal solution when the host pipe’s structural integrity has been severely compromised or when the demands on the system are greater than the host pipe’s current capacity. Depending on the depth of cover will determine size options of the new pipe diameter.

The process utilizes a bursting hammer pneumatically powered with continuous percussion to break apart the host pipe. The hammer is equipped with an expander and attached to a constant tension winch which guides it through the host pipe. As it travels through the pipe, the expander forces the fragments into the surrounding soil while the new HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) pipe is simultaneously pulled in place behind it.

Application: Clay, PVC, Non-Reinforced Concrete, Ductile Iron

Advantages:

  • Can replace pipe from 6-inch to 48-inch diameter

  • Can upsize pipe diameter for increased capacity

  • Eliminates infiltration

  • Installs new pipe with a 50-year design life

How does pipe bursting work?

Specially designed bladed rollers get pulled through an existing line of pipes by a hydraulically powered bursting unit. As the bladed rollers are pulled through the host pipe they split it apart. An expander attached to the rollers then forces the fragmented pipe into the surrounding soil, while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe.

What are the benefits of pipe bursting?

Pipe bursting services from Spiniello come with some inherent advantages, including:

  • Minimized disturbances. Like other trenchless pipe replacing and rehabilitating services, pipe bursting comes with minimized above-ground disturbances, meaning pedestrians and drivers won’t have nearly as many delays or inconveniences.

  • Affordable. Pipe bursting is a much more affordable alternative to traditional construction trench pipe replacement. You save money on both equipment and labor.

  • Flexible. Pipe bursting is an option for pipes of all sizes and materials.

Contact Spiniello for more information about pipe bursting services.