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Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
In this project, multiple culverts of various sizes and shapes were restored with the HydraTite internal pipe joint seal. 20 seals were installed in total.
 
 
Will Blais recounts a project in which Marine HydraWrap was applied to a leaking 3-inch main engine lube oil return line. The four layers of carbon fiber fabric and epoxy restored the pipe quickly and at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
 
 
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
“Aging” may be a common link between many pipe failures, but what are the contributing factors? Knowing what your pipes are most susceptible to is crucial in prevention and early detection.
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
HydraTite was installed as an end seal to restore the integrity of this liner. Water had begun to work its way behind the liner, but with HydraTite, the liner was saved.
 
 
Generally, HydraWrap is applied to the exterior or interior of the pipe. However, in this project, HydraWrap gave new strength to these pavilion posts.
 
 
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Mike Bloom has been a machine repair tech/electrician at many companies. He even worked at Hunting Specialty Products before it became HydraTech Engineered Products. In his own words, “he just makes sure everything works”. Beyond work he has a deep interest in history and is specifically knowledgeable about the civil war. This paired with his sharpshooting skill has led him to participate in western reenactments. His horse riding completes the picture and really earns him his nickname, Cowboy.
 
 
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Illustration of HydraTite seals installed in an interlocking fashion, 'Sealing Over Tears In HDPE Pipes'
Large tears were discovered in HDPE storm pipes. HydraTite was installed in an interlocking sleeve over a backing plate to restore the integrity of the system.
 
 
The vessel personnel was able to apply Marine HydraWrap to two tee fittings onboard their ship which allowed them to avoid the cost and time associated with replacement.
 
 
Irregular pipe joint that has been coated with grout, 'Sealing A D-Shaped Drinking Water Pipe'
Irregular pipe joint that has been coated with grout, 'Sealing A D-Shaped Drinking Water Pipe'
Irregular pipe joint that has been coated with grout, 'Sealing A D-Shaped Drinking Water Pipe'
Exfiltration was discovered in a joint in a d-shaped pipe that ran between two tanks. Due to the depth of the pipe and its position between the tanks, HydraTite was the perfect solution.
 
 
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
A thru-wall leak had developed from corrosion in a 12-foot-long section of pipe. Replacement would be costly and time-consuming. HydraWrap proved to be the superior solution.
 
 
Infiltration at the joints threatened the integrity of this box-shaped concrete pipe, but our crew of only 3 people was able to eliminate the leaks quickly. HydraTech’s techs proved they mean business, installing 17 seals in only 8 onsite days.
 
 
Several compromised joints in a pipe, 'An Air Supply Line With Compromised Joints'
Several compromised joints in a pipe, 'An Air Supply Line With Compromised Joints'
Several compromised joints in a pipe, 'An Air Supply Line With Compromised Joints'
During the Cold War, a secret program saw the creation of a bunker under the Greenbrier resort. During efforts to preserve this relic of the past, leaks were discovered in the air supply lines. HydraTite was vital to ensure that this historic facility would not be altered while the leaks were sealed.
 
 
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'
Our in-house manufacturing capabilities took a big step forward when we added a plasma table to our shop. After two years, it has gotten a lot of use. It is mostly used to make parts for the HydraTite seal such as custom corner forms.
 
 
Have you discovered leaks while away from port? This emergency repair kit can restore maximum allowable operating pressure without any hot work. Check out the Marine HydraWrap Kit in this video.
 
 

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HydraTite sealing a pipe joint from the inside, 'Installing Seals All Over The County'

Three culverts had soil infiltrating their joints. HydraTite was installed as preventative maintenance to avoid the formation of sinkholes.

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Technicians applying HydraWrap to a vertical digester pipe, 'Restoring Two Vertical Digester Pipes'

Thanks to HydraWrap, the leaks were eliminated from these two vertical digester pipes. The pipes were given new strength, and the application will provide a layer of protection against future corrosion.

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A 3d rendering of a pipe wrapped in a carbon fiber, 'Restoring A Long Section Of Pipe'

Severe external corrosion was threatening the integrity of an 8 inch gas main that ran through a hotel basement. In only two days, HydraWrap rehabilitated 18 feet of this gas main at a fraction of the cost and time associated with replacement.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

There is always a lot to do at HydraTech, so it is nice to slow down for a little bit and have lunch together. This year we had pizza rather than soup.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

There are direct consequences to the water supply when invasive species are introduced to a habitat. A few good example of this can be seen in Canada with many invasive species such as European common reeds, goldfish, and water hyacinth.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

HydraTech is always training and retraining its crew. In this blog, Caleb Rutledge recounts the HydraWrap demonstration the field crew participated in to prepare them for an upcoming fiber wrap application on a pair of vertical digester pipes.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

17 HydraTite box seals were installed in a storm drain sump. A small crew was able to rehabilitate this system’s joints in only 7 onsite days.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

HydraTech exhibited at OTEC again this year, showcasing all the applications HydraTite and HydraLock have in the transportation industry. We spoke with various ODOT personnel and emphasized our internal pipe joint sealing contract we have with ODOT.

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In a recent project, HydraTech’s crew climbed into two culverts to install HydraTite Internal Pipe Joint Seals over every pipe joint. One location had a single 54″ culvert and the other was a triple 39.5″ culvert. In total 45 joints were sealed. This installation will guard against infiltration and will help protect the road above from the formation of sinkholes.

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A water pollution district discovered infiltration with a camera inspection. They chose HydraTite as there trenchless solution that could be installed without the pipes being taken out of service.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

HydraTech custom-manufactured seals to perfectly fit these culverts and our field crew installed them quickly, providing a long-term repair for these 45 joints.

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In this project, 5 HydraTite seals were installed to address leaking at a water treatment plant. 4 of these seals were installed entirely underwater. Two divers installed the seals and each seal was installed in 1 to 2 days. The leaks were eliminated and the facility has had success using this repair method on other joints that were not in the scope of this project as well.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

A water treatment plant discovered leaking joints in their influent pipes and basins that were part of the filtered water conduit. These systems were structurally sound but compromised at the joints. HydraTite provided a targeted repair that could be installed without the system being dewatered.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

This is one of our more simple jobs. There are only circular seals with only two retaining bands each and the job site has easy access to the culvert. Because our regular field crew was out on another assignment Will Blais was the project manager and I was asked to assist. To round out our team, my brother Jesse joined us.

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Many retaining bands laying near joints in a pipe , 'Sealing Every Joint In A Pipeline'

Everyone needs feedback, but it can’t just be a list of failures. The main topic of our most recent newsletter digs into what good feedback looks like.

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