Machine developments, process-engineering, pipe design and materials requirements - Polyethylene pipes for trenchless installation methods
Trenchless installation techniques using polyethylene pipes have proven successful for over 30 years. With modern machinery, tailored pipe designs, and rigorous quality control, a lifespan of over 100 years is anticipated for gas and water pipelines, even with complex methods like bursting gray cast iron pipes.
Trenchless installation techniques using polyethylene pipes have been successfully implemented for more than 30 years. The development of machinery and process engineering, along with the consistent use of modern materials in pipe constructions specifically tailored to requirements and rigorous quality control, now allows for the expectation of safe operation of pipelines for over 100 years in gas and water applications. This also applies to demanding renewal techniques such as bursting gray cast iron pipes.
3R international (43) Heft 4-5 * 2004, Seite 226-230
