Patching
Many problems found in pipes can be repaired with a spot repair also called a point repair or patch repair, when damage is located at a single point. To do this a liner is installed over the problem area inside the pipe and then cured.
This type of repair is suitable for areas where the client does not wish to dig up the drain and replace the pipe. It only takes a couple of hours to complete a repair and no site restoration is needed as would be necessary for a dig and replace project. We use a patch lining repair system for our point repairs that provides:
- Ease of installation
- Variety of Diameters and Lengths for Repair
- Permanent Repair
- Structural Repair
- Minimal inconvenience to the public/traffic
- No digging required
- Stronger than original pipe
- Seals infiltration
PMA’s pipe repair offers a structural repair to pipes, developed with extended design life, guaranteed to withstand all chemicals commonly found in waste water and sewer pipes.
The resin PMA uses for patching out-performs traditional resins in terms of substrate bonding, tensile strength and chemical resistance. The resin is 100% solid, making it both user-friendly and environmentally sound.
Smart-Lock
Pipe Management Australia offers the innovative Smart Lock solution for sectional pipe repairs, providing a reliable and efficient method to address localised damage within pipelines. This technology involves the use of a stainless-steel sleeve that is installed at the damaged section of the pipe, expanded, and locked into place, creating a robust, leak-proof seal. The Smart Lock system is quick to install, minimising downtime and disruption. It is designed to reinforce the pipe structure and prevent future issues, making it an ideal choice for maintaining the integrity and performance of pipeline systems. Smart Lock is suitable for sewer, stormwater or industrial applications and is WRC and WSAA approved.
Smart-Lock is used for:
- Cracked systems
- Fragmented pipes
- Infiltration and exfiltration
- Root intrusion
- Leaks
- Overcoming joint displacement
Rehabilitating Pipes In A New Housing Development
PMA recently completed a package of pipe rehabilitation works as part of a new residential development in Beverage, Victoria.
The package included 54 rehab projects in total, consisting of a combination of point repair and relining as well as CCTV inspections.
This project demonstrates PMA’s method of selecting the right solution for each defect to deliver the most cost-effective and efficient solution.
Fold and Form
Pipe Management Australia’s Fold and Form pipe relining solution is an innovative method designed to rehabilitate ageing or damaged pipelines without the need for extensive excavation. This technology involves inserting a thermoplastic liner, which comes coiled on a real. The liner is heated with steam, to make it pliable, then inserted into the pipe. Once in place, the liner is filled with steam and expanded to conform tightly to the pipe’s interior, creating a seamless, corrosion-resistant new pipe within the old one. This efficient, cost-effective solution minimises disruption, extends the life of the pipeline, and enhances its structural integrity and flow capacity.
PanelLok
Pipe Management Australia’s PanelLok relining solution is a cutting-edge approach to pipeline rehabilitation, ideal for large diameter pipes and culverts. This method involves the installation of interlocking PVC panels that are custom fit to the internal dimensions of the existing pipeline. The panels are securely locked together to form a continuous, watertight liner that restores the structural integrity and functionality of the pipe. PanelLok is particularly advantageous for its quick installation, minimal disruption to surrounding environments, and long-lasting durability, making it a cost-effective and efficient solution for maintaining critical infrastructure.
UV Relining
UV Relining is a pipe repair method using a train of ultraviolet lights in the curing process. It is ideal for pipes from 150-1500mm in diameter. A liner is installed into the pipe and pressurised with air. The UV light train then travels down the pipe heating and curing the liner so that it sets solid.
This method of relining delivers a proven, efficient method that delivers a lining with long-lasting structural integrity, extending an asset’s life by up to 100 years.
Spiral Wound Relining
PMA also delivers spiral relining as an alternative pipe repair method. Spiral relining is ideal for assets like active sewer lines which still require water to flow while the liner is installed.
The spiral relining method does not require curing or heat, but is made up of a continuous strip of PVC material which is designed to interlock with itself, forming the liner.
PMA operates robotic technology for pipe maintenance and rehabilitation including grinding, cutting, and high pressure water jetting.
This robotic water jetting and grinding technology is ideal for the removal of roots, concrete waste, grease, fat, scaling and hardened calcium or in the process of other rehabilitation works, like relining.
PMA for your Pipe Rehabilitation Needs
Pipe Management Australia is ready to support organisations by repairing and rehabilitating their critical drain infrastructure. If you need pipe repairs on the Australian east coast, make Pipe Management Australia your go to supplier.
Call our head office on 1800 455 660 to find out how we can support you.
