Pipe bursting

Widely used as an alternative to open-trench methods, pipe bursting or pipe cracking is a well-established trenchless method of replacing existing or damaged pipe.

• Scandanavian 85 ton Pipeburster
• Ditchwitch 40 ton Pipeburster.
• Pipes up to 450mm diameter are able to be burst in lengths of up to 300 metres.
• Essig ram capable of thrusting steel casings up to 600mm diameter.
• Bursting heads capable of enlarging all types of pipe.
• Suitable for use with PE or PVC liners.
• Existing flows bypassed pumped