Liner
AQUA-PIPE® is composite material = woven polyester jackets (with a polymeric membrane bonded to the interior to ensure water tightness) + specific epoxy resin.
It is available in 6 to 12 inch (150 to 300 mm) diameters for water main distribution systems.
Structural Capacity
AQUA-PIPE® is designed and installed according to ASTM F 1216 and ASTM F 1743 standards respectively. It is designated as a class IV fully structural lining when compared to the AWWA M28 structural classification. This means that AQUA-PIPE® is a stand alone structural liner that can withstand all dead and live loads and internal pressures including vacuum without the help of the residual strength of the existing pipe. If the host pipe is depressurized, AQUA-PIPE® will resist the external dead and live loads. AQUA-PIPE® can withstand operating pressures up to 150 psi.
Certification
AQUA-PIPE® is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI standard 61.
Ease of Installation
AQUA-PIPE® is impregnated on-site with specific epoxy resin and is then pulled in place through the host pipe. The shaping of AQUA-PIPE® is achieved by pushing a pig through the liner using water pressure. Circulating hot water ensures the curing process (CIPP).
Service Connections
The service connections are reinstated from within using a remote controlled mechanical robot. A closed circuit television (CCTV) system is used for monitoring the operation. Water tightness is preserved by the resin that surrounds the threaded cavities of the service connections and ensures a tight bond with AQUA-PIPE®.
