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A test pipe wrapped in carbon fiber fabric, 'How To Install HydraWrap'
A test pipe wrapped in carbon fiber fabric, 'How To Install HydraWrap'
A test pipe wrapped in carbon fiber fabric, 'How To Install HydraWrap'
Join Jennifer, Mike Fox, and Caleb as they discuss HydraWrap’s installation process. They overview the pipe preparation, application tools, and the time it takes to cure.
 
 
HydraTech efficiently repaired a culvert by installing 31 HydraTite seals in just two days, surpassing the scheduled timeline. This trenchless repair method did not require traffic control and was performed despite water presence in the culvert, even in cold weather conditions that had halted water flow.
 
 
Inside a pipe that is full of water, 'Trenchless Technology'
This article, “Last Word – Stop Putting Off the Problem“, from Trenchless Technology emphasizes the importance of addressing infrastructure issues promptly. In it, Caleb Rutledge argues that instead of using temporary fixes or ignoring problems like deteriorating pipes, a permanent solution should be implemented early to prevent minor issues from escalating into significant, costly problems.
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A 1941 concrete water conduit was leaking at its expansion joints and required a repair that maintained flexibility and a watertight seal. The solution involved using custom double-wide HydraTite seals and metal corner forms for a seventeen by seven-foot conduit, with divers installing the seals over two days each, not counting preparation time.
 
 
HydraTech Field Services reinforced 14 culverts by field paving the rusty inverts with concrete. The three inches of concrete will make sure there is no stagnant water that is continuously deteriorating the culverts’ bottom.
 
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
Jennifer, Caleb, and Mike discuss the benefits of HydraWrap as a repair method in this clip from a webinar hosted a few years ago.
 
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A 66-inch diameter culvert under a highway was suffering from joint separation causing soil erosion, which threatened to create sinkholes damaging the pavement above. The issue was resolved by installing double-wide HydraTite Internal Joint Seals with stainless steel backing plates in just two days, preventing further infiltration and ensuring the safety of the roadway for over 50 years.
 
 
Marine kits are designed to include the required materials, tools, and instructions for the repair of standard pipe sizes and shapes and ensure ease of installation. Make repairs without the hassle of returning to port.
 
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
Join Jennifer Williams and Caleb Rutledge on this recorded webinar to learn about the flexibility of HydraWrap. The different HydraWrap kits are discussed and the various situations each kit would be best for are explained.
 
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
Leaks at the joints of a wastewater treatment facility’s pipe were causing structural and air quality issues. The HydraTite seal was used to stop infiltration, ensuring the facility’s integrity, and the repair was completed in under a week, proving cost-effective over replacing or lining the pipe. 
 
 
A large concrete box culvert under heavy water flow needed a long-term repair for spalling and cracks without disrupting traffic. The repair involved injecting epoxy and polyurethane into the cracks, applying trowel mortar to spall areas, and restoring the culvert in a month, ensuring stability and preventing future deterioration at a low cost.
 
 
A larg mass in a pipe, 'Fighting The Growing Monster Under Our Feet'
A larg mass in a pipe, 'Fighting The Growing Monster Under Our Feet'
A larg mass in a pipe, 'Fighting The Growing Monster Under Our Feet'
 
In wastewater pipes, fat, oil, and grease (FOG) combine with solid materials like wipes and food scraps to form massive blockages called fatbergs, which can completely clog sewer systems and cost the U.S. $25 billion annually to address.
 
 
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A field technician expanding a retaining band, 'Restoring A Century-Old Pipeline With HydraTite'
A steel mill faced contamination in their stormwater pipeline due to compromised joints and debris infiltration, necessitating a trenchless repair. The solution involved cleaning the pipeline and installing 66 extra-wide HydraTite seals, effectively sealing the joints and preventing further contaminant entry in just three weeks.
 
 

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A 3d rendering of a HydraWrap weld repair on two pipes, 'Weld Repair, HydraWrap Clip'

A municipal water utility in Arkansas faced a failing joint in a 43.25-inch metal pipe, causing leaks and pressure loss, which was repaired using HydraTech’s extra-wide HydraTite Internal Pipe Joint Seal. The trenchless repair, completed in three hours by two technicians, restored the pipe’s integrity without excavation, ensuring long-term protection and operational efficiency.

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A 3d rendering of a pipe repaired with a carbon fiber wrap, 'Spiral Repair, HydraWrap Clip'

HydraWrap is a very customizable repair that can cover a larger area when it is spiraled over a pipe. This video explains exactly how the carbon fiber fabric and epoxies should be applied to ensure that the final repair has a minimum of four layers.

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A 3d rendering of a HydraWrap weld repair on two pipes, 'Weld Repair, HydraWrap Clip'

Especially when applied to a limited repair area, HydraWrap is a very cost-effective solution to failing pipes. Our weld kit is designed for this kind of repair and in this video, Caleb Rutledge briefly outlines the application process of a typical weld repair.

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A HydraTite installed over a joint in a pipe, 'Case Study On City Of Fort Collins Project'

Caleb Rutledge provides this deep dive into HydraTech’s structural composite repair system, HydraWrap. Everything is explained, composition, application, versatility, and advantages. When your system becomes compromised, don’t wait for an expensive replacement part; choose HydraWrap, a repair that lasts.

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Caleb constructing a retaining band for the HydraTite seal, 'Demo Installation At The Ohio Stormwater Conference'

Jennifer and Caleb attended the 2025 Ohio Stormwater Conference and displayed both the HydraTite and HydraLock seals. They got to speak to a lot of city personnel, including some who had already ordered our HydraTite seals for a quickly approaching project.

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A HydraTite installed over a joint in a pipe, 'Case Study On City Of Fort Collins Project'

A carbon steel reducing elbow at a wastewater treatment plant had developed small holes and begun leaking. HydraWrap provided a cost-effective, time-efficient repair, significantly extending the elbow’s operational life.

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A HydraTite installed over a joint in a pipe, 'Case Study On City Of Fort Collins Project'
In wastewater pipes, fat, oil, and grease (FOG) combine with solid materials like wipes and food scraps to form massive blockages called fatbergs, which can completely clog sewer systems and cost the U.S. $25 billion annually to address.

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A HydraTite installed over a joint in a pipe, 'Case Study On City Of Fort Collins Project'
Special Thanks To The City Of Fort Collins for providing this write-up and images. HydraTech provided the necessary materials for this application.

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Extra-Wide HydraTite Seal installed over a pipe joint, 'Restoring A Stromwater Pipeline, Quickly & Effectively'

Over the past few weeks, HydaTech has been hard at work repairing bridges across four counties in Mississippi. Our dedicated teams have tackled a range of structural maintenance tasks, ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure.

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Extra-Wide HydraTite Seal installed over a pipe joint, 'Restoring A Stromwater Pipeline, Quickly & Effectively'

A steel mill faced contamination in its stormwater pipeline due to compromised joints allowing debris and contaminants to infiltrate, prompting the use of a trenchless solution, extra-wide HydraTite seals. After cleaning debris and installing 66 seals over three weeks, the joints were fortified against leaks, eliminating contaminant infiltration in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner.

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A field technician expanding a retaining band in a HydraTite seal being installed over a pipe joint, 'An Emergency Repair For A Power Plant'

A power plant in Texas needed an emrgency repair that could be implemented quickly. Our small crew eliminated the leak at this joint in only a day.

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A large diameter seal installed over a joint in a power plant pipeline, 'Installing During A Limited Window Of Downtime'

A very active leak had developed in a large diameter pipe at a power plant. Our HydraTite seal was used to rehabilitate this joint quickly and effectively.

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A sanitary pipe that has been wrapped in carbon fiber fabric, 'Wrapping A Pipe Despite A Wet Environment'

HydraTite was used to rehabilitate 13 joints in this century-old pipe quickly and efficiently. The pipe was dewatered, the interior surface was smoothed out with concrete, and the seals were installed over the joints. The seals were air-tested and adjusted as needed. The entire project was wrapped up in 8 days.

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