Published July 2008

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LMK Receives Patent for No-Dig CIPP Lateral Lining

LMK Enterprises Inc. has received a U.S. patent for its CIPP lateral lining through a cleanout without the need for digging or cutting. Lining is positioned within a translucent bladder and vacuum impregnated, inverted through the cleanout and directed by a guide shoe. The process includes the use of a camera port, which allows a lateral push camera to be inserted inside the translucent bladder, providing visual verification of liner placement prior to curing. The system allows for installation from one access point, typically from a cleanout. The liner can be cured at ambient temperatures or accelerated with steam, and remains inflated throughout the curing process. When cured, the bladder is re-inverted and removed from the pipe. For more information on the process, call 888/433-1275 or visit www.performanceliner.com.