Pipe Boring
Pipe boring is an efficient way to install pipes without damaging land or vegetation. Instead of digging up a trench, the bore path will be made by using machines designed for shallow arcs- making it less invasive on both soil quality and natural resources like water sources.
If you’re looking into installing cables in areas not suitable enough for trenches such as rocky terrain then this might just do what your needs are!
Below are a few facts about this trenchless pipe installation procedure that you should know about before you choose a method.
Available Methods
Our process has three steps. The first step involves drilling a hole in the path which has been mapped out. This is done for receiving pipes, cables, or conduits that are placed later. Second, we open up space where needed by widening them with an enlarging tool called a back reamer. When all areas are wide enough at their corresponding sizes -we’re ready to put our pipe strategically into those newly created slots!
The process to install a pipeline is not easy, but with our expert team, it can be done in just minutes. To prevent the pipe from getting stuck on either side of where they meet or slip jointed together while being pulled through an opening we use a special kind of drilling fluid that acts as a lubricant. This helps reduce friction so as not damage any parts along its length and also cleans up debris left behind by earthmoving equipment during excavation work for future installations -which means fewer needed resources wastefully thrown away after completed projects!
Techniques utilized in boring
1. Auger technique
This boring process is a safe way to remove soil from the ground. This technique uses rotating cutting heads that are connected together by strings, which allow them both freedom of movement while being securely held in place so there’s no chance for injury when operating at height or on top of other machinery
The Lead-Hole Boring Technique provides efficient and cost-effective solutions with little environmental impact because it doesn’t require extensive open land disrupting construction schedules
2. Directional drilling
A drilling rig is a complex machine that is used for creating holes in the ground. The first step of drilling involves creating space and then directing the by launching them from above and steering them around. The area is lubricated and mud is removed in the process. This is the most widely used technique.
Equipment Required
1. Pipes
Pipes come in a variety of materials and shapes, including plastics like polyethylene or PVC. They can be made from metal such as iron (or steel) for durability purposes if needed!
2. Drills
Drills are used to create holes in the rock or soil. The size of your drill will be determined by what you need it for: pipe, conduit, or cable? The size will be determined by need. Capacities range from 1800 feet all the way up to over 5000 feet!
3. Pumps and hoses
The right pump and hose combination is key to minimizing fluid waste. Without them, there will be a lot more spending on top of your budget! These are necessary for supplying drilling fluid at the right amount of pressure.
4. Mud Reclaimer
The Mud Reclaimer keeps your equipment running smoothly by removing any mud that might prevent it from doing its job.
5. Excavator
Excavators are a type of construction equipment that is used for removing soil. They have a large bucket that is attached to a boom and a cab. The operator sits in the cab and uses a joystick to control the movement of the excavator.
Advantages of trenchless pipe installation technology
1. It is eco-friendly
The device is designed to minimize damage caused by excavating the soil. The mechanism used ensures that disturbance will be minimal, so all you’ll see around your property are results- not hassle!
2. It is quicker.
The method is a time-saving and soil-preserving alternative to traditional methods. The pipes are laid as boring continues, reducing the amount of work that needs to be done in order for them to connect with one another or their destinations on site.
The implementation also eliminates any need to dig up trenches which not only takes valuable resources but can be very dangerous if there are unforeseen complications while doing so!
3. Saves on space
With trenching, space has to be created where the trenches will be dug. Pipe boring, on the other hand, can be done even under existing roads and buildings. It is a very economical process.
4. No need to relocate people while installing the pipe
In contrast to traditional methods, boring only affects a small area and does not cause significant damage. This means that people in the neighborhood will be able to stay where they are during this process without having their lives disrupted by construction equipment or other disruptors on site.
5. It is easier to rehabilitate the area.
Areas, where trenches are dug, may take months to be restructured. This is not the case with pipe boring. Within a few days or weeks, the area can be declared safe for use.
6. It is very accurate.
The high levels of accuracy attainable with this method make it a popular choice for those who need to ensure a perfect fit.
7. The pipes are easy to repair
When pipes leak, the personnel will easily access the damaged part of the pipe through the two openings; the receiver and the initial hole.
8. It is a very clean method
Little debris is left after the completion of the installation process since only the surface is excavated.
Disadvantages of this Process
1. It could be costly.
The equipment involved in this technique can be very expensive. This can influence the overall cost incurred during installation.
2. It can only be done in specific soil types.
Rocks with no spaces in between are the best for pipe boring. Sedimentary materials are also appropriate for the technique. Soft soils will not work well with this method. Therefore, ensure you know your soil type before choosing the boring method.
Pipe installation is a very common thing in today’s world. In fact, most of the telecommunications cables and sewer lines are placed belowground these days as well; however, there must be an appropriate method for doing so that results in a maximum output from pipes/cables being installed into soil maliciously without damaging anything or anyone nearby by accident during the installation process because accidents can happen at any time – even after construction has been completed! This technique called “bored tunneling” offers great benefits over traditional methods like boring out holes which would take too much space (time) due to also having difficulties when trying to fix problems later down the road if something goes wrong. However, pipe boring cannot be done by just anybody. Therefore, ensure you select a reputable service provider to install your pipes underground using this technology.