Pipe Bursting

A fast and powerful trenchless pipeline replacement system for a range of underground services including  water, sewer and gas.  This method is one of the most efficient service replacement and renovation method available today. 

The system utilises a hydraulic rod winch, couples to a silenced diesel power pack.  Winch rods are fed into the service to be replaced, then a cracking head is attached to the rods and the new pipe is pulled into the ground using the power of the winch.  As the cracking head is pulled into the ground, it splits the old service and simultaneously provides an annulus for the new pipe to be installed into.

Winch	Power Pack

Bursting  is one of the fastest replacement and renovation methods available and has some of the following benefits:

Fast Installation:
This system is capable of replacing up to 100 meters of pipe in approximately 35 minutes.  Sizes from 50mm through to 300mm diameter can be installed using this replacement method.

Rugged and Reliable:
The machine is designed to withstand tough Australian conditions.  An extra large oil tank and dual acting hydraulic pumps ensures reliability of the power supply.

Operator Safety:
Pendant control allows the workers to operate the Burster out of the pit while the cracking is taking place, ensuring operator safety at all times.  Coupled with the unique double jaw system, which  keeps constant pressure on the cracking head eliminating whip and spring back whilst the machine is in operation.

Bursting, Cracking Process

Quiet:
Coupled with the silenced hydraulic power pack and the quiet, smooth operation of the winch, the equipment lends itself for use in noise sensitive areas.

Powerful:
The double pump hydraulic system driven by a reliable Kubota engine produces a fast and efficient installation method.

Simple to operate:
Tapered threaded rods, 180 degree knuckle joints, floating double jaws and pendant controls makes this machine extremely ergonomic and user friendly.

Small Footprint:
Due to the very compact size of the winch bed smaller pits to be dug with less excavation.  This means it is required to carry out less restoration and overall job costs are generally reduced..