HydraTite® Internal Pipe Joint Seal

HydraTite® is a mechanical repair that is installed inside a pipe to seal leaks and rehabilitate aging underground infrastructure without excavation. The system is as simple as it is customizable. The two main components are the rubber sleeve that is pressed against the interior surface of the pipe, and the stainless steel retaining bands that lock the rubber in place, providing a lifetime repair. The rubber and steel are manufactured by HydraTech to meet the specifications of each unique job. The pipe’s size, shape, and material can be accommodated by HydraTite’s incredible flexibility. Below are some project examples of the diversity of applications.

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KEY FEATURES:

Custom made to your projects specifications
Repair pipes from the inside, no excavation needed
Perform emergency repairs
Proven solution for over 30 years, made in the USA

HydraTite installed over a joint to prevent infiltration and exfiltration

Several technicians installing a large HydraTite seal, 'Large Pipe'

Close up of a technician inside a pipe installing HydraTite, 'Small Pipe'

A HydraTite seal installed over a joint in an elliptical corrugated pipe, 'Corrugated'

A box culvert with a technician that has just finished installing HydraTite over a joint, 'Odd Shapes'

The invert of a corrugated metal pipe in which the joint has been reinforced with HydraTite, 'Metal Pipe'

Who Uses HydraTite?

Our internal pipe joint seals have been used successfully for over 20 years in pipe joint repairs, pressure pipe repairs, and joint infiltration in drinking water, storm drain sewers, gas pipelines, storage pipelines, distribution pipelines, and power generation pipelines. HydraTite is great for emergency repairs.

Where HydraTite Has Been Installed?

HydraTite has been installed all over the USA, and this map showcases some of our work. In some projects, HydraTech was the installer, and in other projects, we supplied the materials or training. Learn more about our installation options here >

A long interlocking sleeve of HydraTite installed in a pipe to rehabilitate the system

A field technician installing HydraTite in a small pipe

A diver installing HydraTite in a box shaped culvert underwater

Several technicians installing HydraTite over a joint in a large pipe

A HydraTite seal being installed in a large pipe using scaffolding

An interlocking sleeve of HydraTite installed in a pipe to rehabilitate the system

HydraTite installed in a box culvert over a pipe joint

multiple HydraTite seals installed in a pipe over the joints

Two technicians installing HydraTite in a pipe

Technician installing interlocking HydraTite seals in a pipe

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Idaho

HydraTech installed a HydraTite seal in an irrigation system at a ranch in Idaho, ensuring the Bison got their much needed water.
Two images, hole in the side of a pipe, HydraTite installed in a pipe

Washington

HydraTech recently completed a HydraTite installation training in Washington which was detailed in one of our blogs. They ordered 14 of our seals to install in a 30" pipeline.

Technician installing a demo HydraTite Seal

California

Our longest interlocking seal, 7 connected together, was installed in southern California as mentioned in our blog. This project is detailed in a Municipal Sewer & Water article as well.

Two images, measuring a damaged portion of pipe, a technician installing and interlocking HydraTite seal

Colorado

Colorado DOT’s APL has HydraTite listed as a Culvert Lining Repair under the material code 707.12.01.00. We also repaired a 96" lake overflow pipe.

HydraTite installed over a pipe joint

South Dakota

South Dakota Includes HydraTite On its APL as a culvert repair product.

Texas

HydraTech completed a job under a prime contractor for the Texas DOT to install HydraTite that was manufactured for 3' by 7' box culverts. We also completed a large job for Houston.

Two images, graphic representation of a cross section of a box culvert with HydraTite installed over the joint, three branches of a pipe with HydraTite installed in three locations

Ohio

Ohio’s DOT has awarded HydraTech the maintenance contract 315-23 which is directly connected with HydraTite and many projects have come from it.

Two images, culvert entrance, multiple HydraTite seals installed in a culvert

Maine

HydraTech has installed HydraTite on behalf of the Maine DOT. Another 60" seal was also installed in a stormwater pipe. HydraTite is in Maine DOT's database listed as qualified for use with a special provision.

Three images, HydraTite protecting a corrugated pipe joint, a pipe joint with severe separation, technician inspecting HydraTite's installation in a pipe

Florida

HydraTech has completed HydraTite installations for Florida's DOT and an elliptical installation for an HOA.

Three images, plants growing out of a joint, HydraTite installed over a joint in an elliptical culvert, HydraTite installed over a joint in a box culvert

Alabama

The Alabama Department of Transportation has placed HydraTite on its Miscellaneous Approved Products List under the General and Roadway subheading. Its Product Evaluation Board (PEB) number is 5181.

Two images, a technician installing HydraTite over a pipe joint, a HydraTite protecting a pipe joint

Georgia

HydraTech recently gave a presentation to Georgia's DOT about HydraTite & intends to install a demo seal soon. We have installed HydraTite for the city of Atlanta and the city of Savannah. On another project, HydraTite was installed in pipes that supplied a fountain.

Small-diameter pipe seal installation

Mississippi

HydraTech recently finished installing HydraTite box seals under an air port in Mississippi.

Two images, anchors installed on either side of a box culvert joint, HydraTite being installed in a box culvert

Virginia

HydraTite is listed on the Virginia DOT NPEL and has been assigned the number 2007-78. We have completed work in the state as well.

Two images, culvert entrance near a road, many HydraTite seals installed over pipe joints

Connecticut

HydraTech has installed HydraTite for Watertown Connecticut and has installed the seal for the DOT in a 60" storm drain.

Four images, damaged portion of pipe at the invert, HydraTite installed over a joint, pipe joint with severe separation, HydraTite installed over a pipe joint to protect the integrity of the pipeline

Tennessee

Tennessee's DOT listed HydraTite on its Qualified Products Miscellaneous List. This list has since been retired, but we were instructed to keep our approval letter. HydraTite has been installed in Tennessee as well.

Nevada

HydraTech installed HydraTite in a 84” water main for a public works department in Nevada.

Two images, a string of lights running down a pipe, HydraTite installed in a pipe to prevent infiltration

Iowa

HydraTite was installed in a 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) outfall line. This project is described in an article by Stormwater Solutions. HydraTite was installed in a 30-inch cast iron water main and this project was outlined in this case study. HydraTite was also installed in a 48” storm sewer that ran beneath a homeowner’s driveway.
Two images, exposed pipe joint, HydraTite installed in a pipe that has ice covering the invert

Wisconsin

Four double-wide seals were installed as part of a Wisconsin DOT Project outlined in an article by Water World. Another project in the state resulted in HydraTite being installed in 72-inch pipe, dating back to 1950. This project is detailed in another article by Water World.
Two images, open end of a culvert, HydraTite installed over many joints in a pipe

Michigan

HydraTite was utilized in a Michigan DOT project as detailed by an article by Stormwater Solutions. HydraTite was also installed in a 72" culvert under interstate 90 as part of another Michigan DOT Project. HydraTite falls under a special provision with the Michigan DOT, internal joint seals.

Two images, exposed pipe joint, HydraTite protecting many pipe joints

New York

HydraTech installed hundreds of HydraTite seals below Buffalo and this blog outlines the details of the project.

Two images, open end of a culvert, HydraTite installed over a pipe joint

Pennsylvania

Eight HydraTite box seals were installed in a pipe at a Generating Station in Pennsylvania.

HydraTite being installed by two technicians in a box culvert

North Carolina

NCDOT includes HydraTite (NP24-9440) on its APL under the "Drainage - Other" category. HydraTech installed HydraTite as part of a River Pump Station Rehabilitation Project.

Three images, technician installing HydraTite, many technicians installing HydraTite in a large pipe, HydraTite installed in a pipe over the joint

Kentucky

HydraTech recently installed two seals in box-shaped flumes for a water treatment facility in Kentucky. One was approximately 4 by 8 feet and the other was about 4 by 4 feet.

Two images, HydraTite installed over a joint in a box culvert, a technician installing HydraTite in a box culverts

Massachusetts

HydraTite was installed in a project owned by Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, the predecessor of MassDOT. Some of the seals were interlocked in a sleeve to cover a longer portion of the pipe. Another project for a municipality included the installation of three sleeves.

HydraTite installed over many joints in a pipe

Louisiana

HydraTite was installed in a water line for a municipality in Louisiana. HydraTite is listed on LADOTD's Specialty Products List with the ID 05.050.

Two images, pipe joint with mineral build up, technicians installing HydraTite in a pipe

DC

Three HydraTite seals were installed in a 54 inch drinking water line in DC.

Three images, HydraTite installed over a joint, Looking down a pipe, HydraTite installed over a joint

Minnesota

48 Inch and 72 Inch HydraTite seals were installed in a MNDOT project.

Three Images, Retaining band sitting near an exposed joint in a pipe, HydraTite being installed, HydraTite Installed over a joint

Indiana

HydraTech recently installed a large-diameter HydraTite seal in a 186 inch pipe in Indiana.

Three images, Technicians preparing to install HydraTite, Rubber and steel positioned over a joint, HydraTite installed with three bands

New Jersey

Double-Wide HydraTite was installed in a 42 inch pipe in New Jersey.

Two images, Failing joint, HydraTite installed over a joint with three retaining bands

West Virginia

HydraTite has been installed in West Virginia in an air supply line. WVDOH does not maintain an appropriate material list for HydraTite, but they have, "...no objections to it being used by WVDOH Designers or requested to be used by contractors."

Arkansas

Joints in a 36" corrugated polyethylene outfall pipe were sealed with 11 HydraTite seals.

Multiple Images Of HydraTite Installation

New Mexico

HydraTite seals have been installed in an interlocking sleeve.

Multiple Images Of HydraTite Installation

Rhode Island

Rhode Island's DOT has added HydraTite to its Approved Materials List under the Miscellaneous Drainage section.

Maryland

25 HydraTite seals were installed in a plastic ADS pipe for a private business, restoring its stormwater management system.

Multiple Images Of HydraTite Installation

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What Can The Seal Do?

HydraTite® is generally applied in man-entree pipes at joints or points that need repair but is structurally sound. However, the seal has proven itself a reliable solution acting as a replacement for failing expansion joints and as an end seal, terminating liners. In circumstances where a large portion of the pipe is compromised, the HydraTite® seal can be interlocked to stretch beyond the damage. Seals can be manufactured with retaining bands that ship in multiple pieces which can make getting the bands through tight spaces less difficult. The seal sometimes includes a backing band to remediate pressure piping and cooling water expansion joints. Below is a full list of applications.

Round Pipe Joint Seal
Repairs deteriorated pipe joints to prevent inflow & infiltration (I&I) and eliminate leaks in pressure applications. Requires man-entry size piping, typically 18” and greater.

Elliptical Pipe Joint Seal
Repairs defective joints in gravity flow application to eliminate I&I and prevent sinkhole formation. Custom-manufactured to accommodate man-entry elliptical pipe sizes.

Box Joint Seal
Custom-manufactured seal to repair defective joints in box culverts, tunnels, and conduits with rectangular or non-circular cross-sections. Suitable for gravity and pressure applications.

Liner End Seal
Designed to span the termination of internal pipe linings and provide water tight seal to prevent backflow between lines and host pipe. Applications in sizes 12” and greater are possible provided access to install does not require man entry.

Expansion Joint Seal
Designed to replace defective expansion joints. This design allows for the necessary movement that expansion joints require while maintaining a water or air-tight seal. Designed to be installed without the need to remove the existing expansion joint.