Pipe Bursting

The process typically commences with the bursting machine positioned at the downstream end of the line. A series of rods is then pushed through the host pipe to the opposite end of the designated replacement section. A new polyethylene pipe, custom-cut to the required length, follows and is drawn in behind the bursting head as it is pulled back toward the bursting machine.

Before initiating the bursting process, service connections are excavated, and laterals are disconnected to safeguard them from potential damage caused by the vibrations associated with the bursting procedure. An essential consideration is the length of the entry pit for the new PE pipe. It must be precisely dimensioned to enable the PE pipe to enter the host pipe without excessive bending, preventing potential damage and ensuring the successful completion of the burst.