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When you’re dealing with large-diameter pipes, they can be tough to reach. Try a large pipe inspection before you commit to digging. Many times, an inspection will reveal that you can get repairs made without having to dig or trench to do so.
Consider mainframe infrastructure like city water lines, pipelines that lie under commercial buildings and parking garages, or even street drainage. Digging to reach these would be a massive undertaking.
That is where CIPP comes in. Skip the dig and try an effective solution.
Video Large-Diameter Pipe Inspection
A large-diameter pipe can be inspected using a video camera or a robot with video technology. A robot is placed inside the pipe and operated via our technology. The robot travels through the pipe to give us a visual inspection.
Unless the pipe is collapsed or extensively corroded, repairs can be made without digging. The robot inspection will reveal what repairs need to be made and where they are.
CIPP Repairs
Digging is sometimes necessary. When a pipeline has a utility hole or access point, most repairs can be made through this entry. Repairing pipes without digging and trenching is a huge win: no more heavy equipment or exorbitant labor costs.
An experienced professional inserts this liner material into the pipe, adheres it to the pipe, and cures it to harden. The result is a reinforced pipe that lasts 50+ years.
CIPP stands for cured-in-place pipe. The liner is minimal, so it does not impact the flow of these pipes. This liner is inserted into the pipe using a utility hole or an access point. The technology provides a quick and effective solution. The curing process may take some time. This process can be sped up with the use of UV technology. That means you have limited downtime for these piping systems.
In this industry, downtime is money. As a result, business experiences negative impacts from downtime. Imagine how bringing in heavy equipment would affect your bottom line. The last thing you need is expensive repairs on top of business disruptions.
Where Does a Large-Diameter Pipe Inspection Fit?
Any type of repair requires an inspection first. An inspection will determine what repairs are necessary. With large-diameter pipelines, even inspections require digging – unless you use CIPP and modern technology. Instead of digging the pipes for a simple inspection and repair, use a less invasive process. They accomplish the same purpose. The difference is that using robotics and CIPP requires minimal to no digging to complete.
Let Advanced Pipe Repair Cover Your Pipeline Needs
When you need a large-diameter pipe inspection, we can help! With expert training, our teams offer solutions without digging. Skip the invasive practices. Call us today to further discuss your project needs. From inspections to repairs, we have you covered.
Don’t let large-diameter pipelines be a hassle. Learn what your options are and take action. And if an access point is available, then we inspect and repair it with those means.