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1 // TRENCHLESS SUPPLY MIDICOATER+
The Midicoater+ from Trenchless Supply is a system capable of descaling, spraying and brushing. The machine also mixes epoxy at the spray head, which equates to virtually zero waste for unused epoxy and hoses. The unit features fast curing speeds (as quick as 45 minutes per coat) and has a built-in motor with a clutch that is capable of spinning up to 2,000 rpm. The clutch allows the descaling and brush coating to be performed. Its lightweight and compact footprint saves space and energy for the user. The unit has options for self-regulated heated hoses that plug directly into it. This allows for year-round use in varying weather conditions. It can be used to spray from 1.5- to 6-inch-diameter pipe. 424-257-0453; www.trenchlesssupplyinc.com
CHEMICAL GROUTS
2 // AVANTI INTERNATIONAL INJECTION GROUTS
Infiltration enters underground systems every day through defects or faulty joints in manholes, causing system capacity issues, overload at treatment plants and possible injury to the community. Avanti International injection grouts have historically proven to be an economic and long-term solution to combatting infiltration entering all areas of a collections system, including manholes. Injection grouts are engineered to stop leaks, stabilize soil and control groundwater, and be used in precast barrel joints, brick and concrete masonry units, pipe penetrations, vertical or horizontal cracks, void fill and pinholes. Each technique enables the technician to stop several leaks at once and helps to extend the life of the structure. 800-877-2570; www.avantigrout.com
3 // PRIME RESINS SOAKUM OAKUM KIT
The Soakum Oakum Kit from Prime Resins is composed of a dry oakum soaked in a hydrophilic polymer solution. When wet and either packed or worked into a joint or crack, the resin will foam to form a flexible and tight joint to stop groundwater infiltration. It reacts with water and becomes a watertight rubber-like composite. The oakum cord gives strength and density to the composite and makes the application of the resin easier, especially when gushers are present. 800-321-7212; www.primeresins.com
EPOXIES
4 // INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR SYSTEMS INFRAGARD
Infragard concrete and manhole rehabilitation products from Infrastructure Repair Systems include Top Coat and Chim-Coat, which are nonhazardous ambient-cure epoxy systems for a small patch, entire manhole or retaining wall. This cost-effective solution requires no expensive equipment as it has an easy trowel-on application. They are corrosion-resistant and high strength, with an impermeable structural bond to the substrate or to almost any concrete or metal surface. Chim-Coat is engineered with a flexible feature that maintains adhesion while expanding or contracting with changing temperatures and traffic loads. 877-327-4216; www.irsi.net
5 // SOURCE ONE ENVIRONMENTAL QUADEX STRUCTURE GUARD EPOXY
Quadex Structure Guard, distributed by Source One Environmental, is a high-build epoxy coating formulated to provide long-term corrosion protection and structural enhancement for manholes, pump stations, treatment plants or any wastewater infrastructure subject to high levels of corrosion and/or abrasion in both municipal and industrial applications. It is also suitable for invert repairs. It can be trowel and/or spray applied, and is a 100% solids material with no VOCs and a fast set time. 877-450-3701; www.s1eonline.com
LEAK LOCATION
6 // CHERNE PLATE STYLE MANHOLE TESTERS
Cherne Plate Style Manhole Testers are an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective method of testing new, existing, and rehabilitated manholes. Their remote-inflation and monitoring system keeps users away from the danger zone. This product is designed to seal manhole cone surfaces and a wide range of manhole diameters. Included is a Neoprene gasket for a leak-free seal and a 20-inch hose with a gauge. They are available in six size variations and replacement kits. 800-843-7584; www.cherneid.com
7 // INFOSENSE SL-DOG APP
The Sewer Line Data OrGanizer (SL-DOG) from InfoSense includes a mobile app with a subscription to the SL-DOG ecosystem and is supported by both Android and iOS. It allows operators to enhance their field data in real time while conducting acoustic assessments. The data automatically syncs to the portal and helps build a comprehensive data set to streamline and support the information generated by your Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool program. Users have five customizable user fields that can be used to track identifiable pipe characteristics such as a pipe segment number. The notes section can include observations, such as manhole condition, traffic levels, or location hazards. The systems allow for easy export to common file formats, like Excel, Google Earth or SHP. Hundreds of utilities use the app to enhance their SL-RAT measurements, allowing them to better streamline collections system maintenance operations. 877-747-3245; www.infosense.com
MANHOLE CAMERAS
8 // CUES SPIDER MANHOLE SCANNER
The SPiDER Manhole Scanner from CUES is a wireless and color manhole inspection technology in a lightweight and compact form factor. It can calculate its position in the manhole shaft by using its sensor data to measure its incremental motion instead of the payout cable. It weighs less than 30 pounds and can be hand-carried to easements or other previously difficult-to-access sites. This wireless portability is possible because the processing computer and battery supply are built into the scanner. It collects millions of 3D measurements during each manhole inspection so the manhole can be measured to less than 5 mm accuracy. The point cloud can be used to evaluate the structural changes in a manhole before and after rehab. It also provides live-video stream and recorded MPG video, making it an ideal wireless tool for I&I studies. 800-327-7791; www.cuesinc.com
9 // ENVIROSIGHT CLEVERSCAN
The CleverScan manhole scanner from Envirosight performs comprehensive, fully automated assessments of manhole condition in only a few minutes. It captures visual and dimensional data and presents the user with three powerful deliverables — a flat scan with detailed image data covering every inch of the manhole wall, a dense point cloud for 3D visualization of the manhole structure and easy CAD integration, and a virtual view inside the manhole, where an operator can pan, tilt and zoom to areas of interest. It operates with the press of a button, as the system’s probe descends into the manhole, capturing image data using five HD cameras and building a dimensional profile using an array of lasers. An onboard rangefinder controls descent and determines when the scan is complete. Scan data is immediately transferred to a laptop running CleverScan software, where it can be viewed, annotated and shared. 866-936-8476; www.envirosight.com
10 // ENZ USA CAMERA NOZZLE
The Enz USA Camera Nozzle has a modular design that allows universal use with all nozzle types, such as the eBomb or the eBulldog, and thus guarantees streak-free all-around cleaning in every application. The HD-ready resolution and 12 high-power LEDs deliver high-resolution video footage for quality control, documentation, and preliminary inspection. Data management is fully integrated into the system through the Wi-Fi interface and connection to the Enz Cloud. All manholes and channels are automatically mapped on Google Maps with the videos. The nozzle, which is simple, fast, and robust, increases productivity without any negative impact on the cleaning performance or quality. 877-369-8721; www.enz.com
11 // RAPIDVIEW IBAK PANORAMO SI 4K
The RapidView IBAK PANORAMO SI 4K offers a max speed of 14 inches per second, so all the technician has to do is lower the unit down into the manhole, start the scan down the shaft, and then pull it back up. While doing so it captures three different views — a 360-degree perspective, an unfolded view, and a geometric view. It has powerful Xenon strobes along with two wide-angle digital cameras on the top and bottom that provide ultra-HD, 4K resolution images. With its unique ability to capture every inch of the manhole from multiple angles, it will keep employees safe, increase productivity and accuracy, and collect high-quality data so technicians never miss an observation. 800-656-4225; www.rapidview.com
12 // SUBSITE ELECTRONICS TRANSTAR TRANSPORTER
The TranStar Transporter from Subsite Electronics is designed with a system approach, creating a powerful and versatile tractor. It is powered by two 90W motors that allow it to traverse various pipe conditions for more than 2,000 feet. The mainline reel’s true freewheel capability system aids in minimal drag and zero resistance, allowing for the transporter to go farther in tough conditions. The freewheel system allows for rapid retrieval of the transporter once the inspection is complete. It offers full steering for optimal maneuverability in pipe with a diameter between 6 and 30 inches. The system approach pairs the tractor with the TrakStar camera, which has optional laser crack measurement and inclination for full 360-degree inspection capabilities. Thick side plates and a scratch-resistant window cover make the system durable for all types of inspection projects. 800-846-2713; www.subsite.com
13 // USA BORESCOPES PTZ 1080
The PTZ 1080 pole-mounted manhole camera from USA Borescopes offers HD image quality for manhole inspections, silos, basins, tanks or other large open areas. A 20X optical zoom camera head and high-intensity LED lights are mounted to the pole that can offer up to 7 meters of length. The entire manhole camera package is affordable and is designed for ease of use. This camera system saves time and other dedicated resources that would normally be required when confined space permit activities are performed. It allows technicians to easily inspect pipes that are too damaged or impassable for a crawler, as the user can view an inspection area up to 300 feet away. This high-powered inspection camera makes it easy to inspect the sewer line from manhole to manhole to determine if cleaning or other repair activities are required. 931-362-3304; www.usaborescopes.com
MANHOLE LINER
14 // SPRAYROQ SPRAYWALL
SprayWall from Sprayroq is a rigid polyurethane material that provides structural integrity and infiltration control to underground infrastructure assets. It is a 2-1-ratio product that is applied via a heated, plural component spray system. It begins to gel in about eight seconds and is tack-free after two minutes. Within 30 to 60 minutes, the initial cure is complete and the structure is capable of accepting flow. The benefits include its structural capacity, which provides for protection against multiple load components within an underground asset including water, soil and traffic loads. In addition, it allows an asset owner to return a structure to service quickly, creating a huge savings on bypass cost, as well as decreasing the overall downtime for a given structure. It is also third-party tested and most recently has undergone significant successful evaluations through AASHTO. 205-957-0020; www.sprayroq.com
MANHOLE PARTS AND COMPONENTS
15 // CRETEX SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INTERNAL CHIMNEY SEALS
Cretex Specialty Products Internal Chimney Seals are mechanical, so there is no need to worry about surface adhesion or stopping active leaks prior to installation. The seals eliminate and prevent manhole chimney inflow. During wet weather, clear water enters the manhole through deteriorated and broken chimney joints, which may burden the collections system. The chimney seal has a 50-year design life and is available in four widths, allowing complete chimney coverage up to 24 vertical inches with a single seal. 800-345-3764; www.cretexseals.com
16 // LOGIBALL LATERAL TEST AND SEAL GROUTING PACKERS
Logiball Lateral Test and Seal Grouting Packers for trenchless rehabilitation of collections systems are used to stop infiltration at lateral connections and in lateral joints all from the mainline sewer access as far as 30 feet from the mainline. They are available for 6- through 144-inch pipe diameters. Packers for elliptical and box culverts are available. Flexible push/pull packers are used to seal the laterals from an aboveground access or laterals coming into manholes. Chemical grouting seals the soil around the injection points, preventing washout of backfill into the sewer and sealing off infiltration. 800-246-5988; www.logiball.com
SEALANTS
17 // CCI PIPING SYSTEMS WRAPIDSEAL MANHOLE ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM
The WrapidSeal Manhole Encapsulation System from CCI Piping Systems consists of an engineered primer and a wrap-around, heat-shrinkable sleeve designed to seal joints and prevent groundwater from entering a collections system. This material has a high-shrink membrane (70% stretch and 40% recovery) designed to shrink around any manhole profile. In addition, the high-tensile strength accommodates structural movement, while the tough backing resists soil stress and provides suitable abrasion resistance. It can be used for new construction or for the rehabilitation of existing manholes to control infiltration through joints and prevent deterioration, thus eliminating costly maintenance repairs and the added expense of treating groundwater. 800-867-2772; www.wrapidseal.com
18 // OATEY HERCULES SHUTOUT
Hercules Shutout from Oatey is a safe, job site ready solution compatible with most manhole installations, designed to enhance existing seals by filling voids and defects with the manhole cover and seat. It creates a water barrier between surfaces, reducing the likelihood of corrosion and lubricating the manhole cover to allow for easier and safer removal. It applies easily on surfaces, requiring no measurements or planning before application. It is incompatible with revolutionary access design and some T-gasket manhole installations. 800-321-9532; www.oatey.com
19 // SEALING SYSTEMS FLEX-SEAL 2.0
Flex-Seal 2.0 from Sealing Systems is an all-purpose sealant that adheres to many surfaces and has over 800% elongation. It is designed to prevent inflow and infiltration and to provide corrosion protection at the grade adjustment ring section or joint section of manholes and catch basins. It is 100% safe and Prop 65 compliant. The internal seal is manually applied using a paintbrush and the kit is designed to cover 12 vertical inches on a 27-inch-diameter manhole. 800-478-2054; www.ssisealingsystems.com
20 // THE STRONG COMPANY STRONG-SEAL SYSTEM
The Strong-Seal System from The Strong Company offers a variety of cost-effective engineered cementitious products, specifically designed to rehabilitate municipal concrete and masonry structures and effectively stop inflow, infiltration and exfiltration. When spray-applied to a minimum of 1/2-inch thickness, the mortars are an impervious monolithic liner with compressive and flexural strengths exceeding that of the original structure. Both MS-2A and MS-2C are fiber-reinforced spray-applied cementitious mortars. Made with Portland cement, MS-2A is the most cost-effective solution for stopping infiltration and restoring structural integrity. MS-2C provides high early strengths and added corrosion protection in mild sulfide environments. High Performance Mix is a pure-fused calcium aluminate mortar that stops infiltration, restores structural integrity, and protects against microbiologically induced corrosion in sanitary sewer systems with harsh sulfide conditions (pH of 1.0 or greater). 800-982-8009; www.strongseal.com
