Industry News
UKSTT are holding their first Masterclass of 2018 on Polyethylene Lining at the Birmingham Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
Date: 19th April 2018
Venue: Birmingham Motorcycle Museum | Solihull | West Midlands | B92 0EJ
Programme Highlights include:
- PE Pipe: Materials, Properties, Design and Application
- PE Lining: Methods & Techniques, Applications & Design
- Jointing of PE Lining Pipes
- UK & International Standards & Codes of Practice for PE Pipe Lining – Water, Gas & Wastewater
- Pipe Bursting using PE Lining – Upsizing
- Case Studies
- Sliplining
- Close Fit Fold & Form
- Close Fit Diameter Reduction
The UKSTT Masterclasses qualify for a CPD certificate which is an easy way for you to demonstrate your continued efforts to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. To request a CPD certificate please enquire when booking.
To register your attendance please return the Booking Form to admin@ukstt.org.uk
Cost to attend: £150pp + VAT. UKSTT/FWA & PIG members receive a 10% discount. Price includes:
Tea/Coffee & Biscuits on arrival
Mid Morning Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
Two Course Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
Free entry to the Motorcycle Museum
Copies of the full days presentations
Free wifi
CPD Certificate
Industry News
The ASTT Technical Forums are back in 2018!
After a successful year of forums in 2017, the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) are pleased to be again offering the following Technical Forums to start 2018:
VIC – Thursday 8 March – 3 to 6.30 pm – Woodward Conference Centre, Carlton
NSW – Thursday 22 March – 3 to 6.30 pm – Sydney Water, Parramatta
For further information on who will be speaking at each forum, please visit the event website.
The forums will be attended by key industry decision makers, contractors and manufacturers, with plenty of opportunities to network over canapés and drinks after the presentations.
Event registration for ASTT members is just AU$45. Registration for non-members is AU$65.
Did you know they also have forums throughout New Zealand in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington? If you would like further information on these please visit the New Zealand Trenchless Technology Roadshow website.
Interested in presenting or sponsoring any of the ASTT Technical Forums? Please contact Rebecca Burns at rburns@gs-press.com.au.
Industry News, trenchless people, trenchless products
Jacksonville, FL – SIPP Technologies LLC. (SippTech) CEO/CTO Kent Weisenberg announced recently an agreement with SAK Construction, LLC. (SAK) for exclusive installation rights of its SippSteel™ robotic lining technology. Pursuant to the agreement, SAK is the sole national installation contractor for SippTech’s multidimensional, robotically installed, composite pressure pipe lining system.
“SippTech is honored to partner with SAK. Their knowledge, experience, and innovative thinking in the pipeline rehabilitation industry offers the ‘perfect storm’ of opportunity for SippSteel™. SAK has been expertly delivering the most advanced, field proven products to rehabilitate pipes globally for years.” Mr. Weisenberg stated.
SippSteel™ is a novel, three-component composite lining system that entirely overcomes the limitations and inconsistencies present in prior SIPP technologies. This is made possible by utilizing a combination of specific and cooperative machine learning technologies, including computer-vision, LIDAR ultrasound, RF, Wi-Fi, gyroscope, and accelerometer, to precisely navigate and apply the SippSteel™ composite inside of the pipe. The result is the installation of a structurally independent lining system with reduced construction time, minimal consumer disruption, lower costs, and a small environmental footprint.
“This unique, cutting-edge technology truly has the capability to change the entire dynamic of the pressure pipe rehabilitation industry,” stated Charlie Kuhnmuench, V.P. of Business Development for SAK. “We look forward to working together with SippTech to expand this technology throughout the United States. To date, we have not seen a trenchless rehabilitation technology possessing such efficacy and versatility for the pressure pipe industry,” added Jerry Shaw, President of SAK.
Based in O’Fallon, Missouri, and with additional regional offices in Arbutus, Maryland; Sacramento, California; and Nashville, Tennessee, SAK is active across the U.S. The company solves the challenge of maintaining and restoring aging water and sanitary infrastructure for the municipal, energy and industrial markets. With industry-leading experience and a commitment to service excellence, SAK is a trusted partner helping customers worldwide renew, protect and expand their pipeline infrastructure.
SippTech is truly unique in that they are the only SIPP company to conceptualize, design, engineer and manufacture robotic lining systems and develop and manufacture propriety lining polymerics. The result is a synergistic collaboration providing revolutionary, reliable robotic and polymeric systems to the marketplace.
Please visit www.sipptech.com for more information on Spray in Place Pipe technology.
Contact:
Tiffany Laufer
SippTech Technologies, LLC.
tiffanyl@sipptech.com
904.374.5606
trenchless people
NASTT has had a long-standing relationship with its student chapters. Our partnership has continued to flourish expanding to 15 student chapters across North America. NASTT’s annual No-Dig Show hosts well over 100 student volunteers at the conference year after year. The networking opportunities provided by NASTT and supported by the student chapter advisor are priceless. Please join us in thanking the NASTT Student Chapter Advisors for their efforts and support.
Arizona State University, Advisor: Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam
Bowling Green State University, Advisor: Dr. Alan Atalah
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Advisor: Dr. Jinsung Cho
Clemson University, Advisor: Dr. Kalyan Piralta
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Advisor: Dr. Dae-Hyun (Dan) Koo, P.E.
Kent State University (New in 2018!), Advisor: Dr. Lameck Onsarigo
Louisiana Tech University, Advisor: Dr. Shaurav Alam
Montana Tech, Advisor: Larry Hunter
Oklahoma State University, Advisor: Jonghoon “John” Kim, Ph.D.
Purdue University, Advisor: Dr. Dulcy Abraham
Queens University, Advisor: Dr. Ian Moore
Rutgers University, Advisor: Dr. Nenad Gucunski
UMASS Lowell, Advisor: Dr. RajKumar Gondle
University of Alberta, Advisor: Dr. Alireza Bayat
University of Texas at Arlington, Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Najafi
For more information on our student chapters, please contact Renee Corea, NASTT Project Administrator.
Industry News, trenchless products
Compact and high productivity for everyday applications
PELLA, Iowa, February 13, 2018 – Vermeer expands its line of utility installation equipment with the launch of the D8x12 Navigator® horizontal directional drill. This new compact and highly productive drill is sized for working in tight spaces, features straightforward controls and delivers quiet operation. With two drill rod options for added versatility, the Vermeer D8x12 is well suited for small service installations, including gas distribution, power, water and telecommunication networks.
“From fiber-to-the-home projects to residential utility upgrades, there is a growing demand for compact horizontal directional drills that can easily access residential backyards, are lightweight to help reduce turf damage and quiet to minimize neighbor disturbances,” explained Tod Michael, product manager of trenchless products at Vermeer. “With the D8x12, we were able to exceed contractors’ expectations in all of those areas and more. It’s an affordable service-oriented machine that is over 29 percent more powerful than similarly sized drills on the market today.”
The Vermeer D8x12 horizontal directional drill is equipped with a 48 hp (35.8 kW) Kohler diesel engine and offers 1,000 ft-lb (1,355.8 Nm) of spindle torque and 7,850 pounds (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback. It features basic hydraulic pilot joystick controls with only essential electrical components, simplifying operation and routine maintenance.
With a low noise emission level of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and guaranteed sound power of 104 dBA, the D8x12 is an excellent machine for working in urban environments. It can fit through a 36-inch (91.4 cm) gate or onto a trailer with other jobsite essentials.
While on the job, the D8x12 drill’s tracks provide optimized traction for operations with little ground disturbance. With a forward travel speed of 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h), this compact drill can quickly be repositioned between bores.
The Vermeer D8x12 also gives contractors multiple drill rod options. Choose a 1.31” (3.4 cm) diameter Firestick® drill rod when tight steering is required, or 1.66” (4.2 cm) diameter drill rod for more demanding ground conditions and longer drill shots. In addition, it can share tooling with several current and previous Vermeer drill models, including the D6x6, D7x11 Series II, D9x13 S3 and D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drills.
For more information about the Vermeer D8x12 Navigator horizontal directional drill, visit Vermeer.com or contact your local Vermeer dealer.
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