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HydraTite protecting a joint in a pipe with ice in the invert, 'Frozen Storm Sewer Repair, HydraTite Case Study'

Leaks had been identified in a storm sewer that ran below a homeowner’s driveway. A solution was needed that could be installed despite the frozen water in the pipe and that would not affect the above driveway.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Water spraying out of an ash sluice pump intake manifold, 'Rehabilitation Of Ash Sluice Pump Intake Manifolds, HydraWrap Case Study'

Being applied over clamps, HydraWrap was able to rehabilitate these ash sluice pump intake manifolds without the need for downtime and will prevent the need for future repairs and downtime.

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#CarbonFiberFix, #HydraWrap, #HydraTech, #ProtectProlong, #PipingProfessionals, #RepairOverReplace

reducing elbow repair, one with the surface ground clean and the other after being HydraWrapped, 'Reducing Elbow Repair. HydraWrap Case Study'

Small holes had formed in a carbon steel reducing elbow. There resulting leaks needed to be eliminated and HydraWrap provided the necessary repair.

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#CarbonFiberFix, #HydraWrap, #HydraTech, #ProtectProlong, #PipingProfessionals, #RepairOverReplace

Two pictures of a sanitary sewer, one has wall loss with penetrating roots and seals interlocked over the damaged section of pipe, 'Sanitary Sewer Experiencing Wall Loss, HydraTite Case Study'

HydraTech is looking to grow its Cincinnati-based crew. We are looking for capable, reliable individuals who are interested in joining us on infrastructure repair projects all over the United States.

Visit the Careers page to read about our open full-time positions.

Or Contact Us via email: hydratechcareers@gmail.com

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

In HydraTite’s 25-plus years of use, it has been installed in many interesting and unusual projects. See the different shapes and sizes of pipes that HydraTite has been installed in.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

group of people in an abstract office setting in which one person feels lonely, 'Preventing Loneliness At Work'

Loneliness in a room full of people? It is more common than you think. Loneliness affects employees even if they work directly with others. How does this happen, and what are the ramifications for a business? Read the company newsletter to find out.

Read The Newsletter Here >

#ThePipeLine, #HydraTite,#PipingProfessionals, #PipeWork

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

A northeast power plant discovered that they had an active leak under their substation in the 72” circulating water makeup. The rapidly approaching holiday weekend meant they needed to solve the problem quickly so they could be back up and running for the 4th of July.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

HydraLock is designed to stop infiltration in pipes that are too small for the HydraTite Seal. This video explains every step of installation after HydraLock is shipped to you.

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#HydraTech, #HydraLock, #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

In January a water main break caused a sinkhole to form, disturbing the life of those living in River’s Edge Cincinnati. To prevent a similar issue in the future, HydraTech was brought in to install six HydraTitle seals. These six seals were to be installed on the 3 neighboring joints on either side of the failed pipe.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Field technician applying epoxy on the underside of a bridge, ''Repairing And Reinforcing The Markland Bridge, Field Services Case Study'

HydraTech was tasked with restoring an aged water main. WaterLine was utilized to seal the pipe and protect against corrosion.

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#HydraTech, #WaterLine, #RepairOverReplace

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

An expansion joint had begun to fail and the filler in it had begun to fall out. A large HydraTite seal was manufactured to permanently repair the joint.

Read The Case Study Here >

#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

A storm drain’s retention tank had a failing floor liner. Sections had begun peeling up. HydraLine was the solution needed to reline the floor of the tank.

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#HydraTech, #HydraLine, #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

A circulating water cooling pipe had begun deteriorating and a repair was needed that could be applied in a limited window of time and provide new life to the system. HydraWrap was the chosen solution.

Read The Case Study Here >

#CarbonFiberFix, #HydraWrap, #HydraTech, #ProtectProlong, #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

See how HydraTech repaired this culvert faster than scheduled. The cold temperature may have stopped the water flow, but it could not stop HydraTech from installing 31 seals in two days.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

HydraTech reinforced these wooden pavilion posts using the HydraWrap system. The repair did not involve pipes this time, but the result was the same. A structure was given new strength and protected from further degradation.

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#CarbonFiberFix, #HydraWrap, #HydraTech, #ProtectProlong, #RepairOverReplace

conference discussing products installed by Cretex such as HydraTite, 'Cretex Speciality Products Sales Meeting, Discuss Cretex's Various Products They Offer, Including HydraTite'

Cretex hosted all their representatives from around the country and some vendors at their headquarters in Pewaukee, Wi. The discussion focused on the products utilized by Cretex, including HydraTite.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Field technician applying epoxy on the underside of a bridge, ''Repairing And Reinforcing The Markland Bridge, Field Services Case Study'

An inspection of the Markland bridge revealed deteriorated concrete, exposed rebar, and areas needing repair. Traffic crossing the bridge complicated repairing the spalling concrete. A solution was required that provided a long-term repair while maintaining traffic flow patterns.

Read The Case Study Here >

#HydraTech, #FieldServices, #RepairOverReplace

Video teaser image of Madison being interviewed, 'Installing Hundreds Of Seals In Buffalo New York'.

Madison, a field service technician for HydraTech, explains the project in Buffalo. She discusses the specifics of what has been completed and what the next portion of the project will include.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

a long run of steel pipe, 'Providing An Additional Layer Of Protection'

A 9’ diameter steel penstock had become separated at a riveted connection and shifting had created 1.25” of offset. The pipe was encased in concrete and within an embankment, which would complicate replacement.

Read The Case Study Here >

#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Large expansion effected by drought with a dead tree on the left, 'Water Wasted Is Money Lost, JULY NEWSLETTER'

During the summer months, everyone tends to use more water. See how you could save money by limiting water wasted.

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#ThePipeLine, #HydraTite, #PipingProfessionals, #PipeWork

CFRP Repair, 'CFRP Repair Applied To Piers Beneath A Gas Tank'

The anchors connecting a tank to the piers on which it rested had been removed and reinserted. This raised concerns of the piers’ structural integrity and reinforcement options were being evaluated. Two layers of fiber wrap were the chosen solution.

Read The Case Study Here >

#HydraTech, #FieldServices, #RepairOverReplace

Field technician standing near a section of pipe, 'Installation Training In Lynnwood Washington, HydraTite Highlight Blog'

To eliminate infiltration and prevent an interstate collapse, 114 HydraTite internal joint seals were utilized.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Field technician standing near a section of pipe, 'Installation Training In Lynnwood Washington, HydraTite Highlight Blog'

HydraTech offers three installation option for the HydraTite Internal Pipe Joint Seal, Platinum, Gold & Silver. Caleb Rutledge was sent to a Gold Installation project in Lynnwood Washington to train the client’s crew how to install the seals.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Jennifer standing near a metal lion, 'Ohio Stormwater Conference 2022, HydraTech's Attendance'

HydraTech attended the Ohio Stormwater conference and displayed HydraTite and HydraLock as reliable trenchless repair methods for stormwater systems. Caleb Rutledge and Jennifer Williams both ran the booth and discussed how HydraTech can rehabilitate aging systems and help avoid costly replacement.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #HydraLock , #OhioStormwater

HydraTite eliminating infiltration at a joint, "36" Corrugated Polyethylene Outfall Pipe, HydraTite Case Study"

A new low-cost solution to leaking joints. HydraLock is the rehabilitation option for non-man-entry pipes. Each seal is custom-made for your project.

Read The Rack Card Here >

#HydraTech, #HydraLock , #RepairOverReplace

HydraTite eliminating infiltration at a joint, "36" Corrugated Polyethylene Outfall Pipe, HydraTite Case Study"

The joints of a 36 inch corrugated polyethylene outfall pipe had become separated due to increasing soil and live loads. Eliminating the infiltration without disrupting the traffic flow raised concerns.

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#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

HydraTech Crew sitting outside at the Holiday Auto Theatre, 'Company Game Night, Team Building On Another Level'

We were lucky enough to get an event set up with the Holiday Auto Theatre, one of Ohio’s last drive-in movie theaters.

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#HydraTech, #TeamBuilding

Case Study Teaser Image of Three interlocking seals covering a crack in an RCP, 'Interlocking Three Seals To Eliminate A Leak, HydraTite Case Study'

A four-inch crack had formed in a reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) near a joint where this pipe connected to a steel pipe. As a result, there was an active leak in this 30” pipe that raised concerns of the crack growing, contaminating the potable water, and creating voids around the pipe leading to eventual total system failure.

Read The Case Study Here >

#HydraTech, #PipingProfessionals, #HydraTite , #PipeSeal, #DontReplacePiping , #RepairOverReplace

Website Updates

Looking out of a pipe and a severely offset joint near the exit, 'Bridging the Offset Joints With HydraTite'

Short-term solutions ensure that the problem is just being passed off. What if these short-term solutions fail, catching the next person off guard? This can be a serious concern in our industry. Caleb Rutledge, our Marketing Manager recently wrote about this for Trenchless Technologies.

Read The Article Here >

Looking out of a pipe and a severely offset joint near the exit, 'Bridging the Offset Joints With HydraTite'

Five joints had become compromised in a 36” reinforced concrete pipe and were leaking. All the joints were somewhat offset, but three had severe offset.

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A close up of a HydraTite Seal covering a pipe joint, 'Keeping A Power Plant Running By Eliminating Leaks'

An underground 66″ circulating effluent pipe had developed multiple leaks. HydraTite was used to eliminate the leaks and rehabilitated the system to keep the power plant operating.

Read The Case Study Here >

Looking down a stretch of pipe with the joints protected by HydraTite seals, '13 Separated Culvert Joints Under A Busy State Route'

13 separated culvert joints under a busy state route needed to be repaired without effecting the above traffic.

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Field Technicians at the end of a culvert in which they have installed many HydraTite seals, 'Rehabilitating Nearly Every Joint In Two Culverts'

33 joints had degraded with age and required rehabilitation. The two culverts had their service life extended utilizing HydraTite seals.

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group of people in an abstract office setting in which one person feels lonely, 'Preventing Loneliness At Work'

HydraTite was recently placed on the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Miscellaneous Approved Products List. Alabama is one more state to include the product on their product list.

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group of people in an abstract office setting in which one person feels lonely, 'Preventing Loneliness At Work'

Loneliness in a room full of people? It is more common than you think. Loneliness effect employees even if they work directly with others. How does this happen and what are the ramifications for a business? Read the company newsletter to find out.

Read The Newsletter Here >

Two Technicians Applying Primer To A 36" Surge Vessel, 'Rehabilitating A 36" Surge Vessel, HydraTite Case Study'

Two pinhole leaks had developed from internal corrosion in a 36” surge vessel at a natural gas facility. HydraWrap was used to reabilitate the system.

Read The Case Study Here >

Before and after images of the soil-to-air interface repairing with HydraWrap, 'Repairing a 90" Soil-To-Air Interface & Preventing Further Corrosion'

Portions of this soil-to-air interface were experiencing 100% wall loss. HydraWrap was used to give this failing system new life.

Read The Case Study Here >

Mike Fox manning the Hydratech Engineered Products booth at ENERUM, 'Attending ENERUM, Making Our Presence Known In The Power Industry'

This Pestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) had become visibly deteriorated at a joint and a solution was devised that incorperated the HydraWrap epoxy and HydraTite seal.

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Mike Fox manning the Hydratech Engineered Products booth at ENERUM, 'Attending ENERUM, Making Our Presence Known In The Power Industry'

28 joints had become compromised, several of which were offset. The entire rehabilitation project was completed quickly and without the need of traffic control thanks to the trenchless technology of HydraTite.

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Mike Fox manning the Hydratech Engineered Products booth at ENERUM, 'Attending ENERUM, Making Our Presence Known In The Power Industry'

A 66” corrugated metal pipe utilized as a dam overflow had developed a hole, which allowed infiltration. A double wide HydraTite seal proved to be the solution needed to rehabilitate this pipe.

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Mike Fox manning the Hydratech Engineered Products booth at ENERUM, 'Attending ENERUM, Making Our Presence Known In The Power Industry'

HydraTech recently exhibited at ENERUM, atrade show that was hosted in Columbus to represent all energy sectors within generation, transmission, and distribution.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

A manhole rehabilitation project included the installation of a fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) liner at the base of the manhole. HydraLock was utilized to ensure a watertight seal where this liner met with existing polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC).

Watch The Video Here >

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

A pressurized sanitary line that was approximately 45″ in diameter had been repaired with CIPP (cured in place liner), but water had started to backtrack behind the liner. Replacement would be time-consuming and expensive, and coating or grouting behind it would not provide for a long-term repair. HydraTite, functioning as an end seal, was the solution.

Read The Case Study Here >

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

HydraTech was called on to add and additional layer of protect to previous repairs on the bridge’s columns, as well as reinforcing newly patched piers. Our small crew had a big impact, strengthening the bridge and protecting against future spalling.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

Active leaks and separated joints raised concerns for a dam. Multiple lift points in the pipe had also begun leaking. HydraTech was called to stop the leaks and rehabilitate the system.

Read The Case Study Here >

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

HydraWrap was utilized to stop leaks in a reducing elbow at a waste water treatment plant.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

The shipyard general manager used HydraWrap stop a leak in a tee fitting on board a ship.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

HydraWrap was utilized to stop leaks in these three ash pump intake manifolds. Using clamps and then HydraWrapping over them allowed the installation process to happen without the need for downtime.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

HydraTite eliminated leaks in 6 compromised joints in a storm sewer despite the frozen water in the pipe.

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large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

Wall loss in a sanitary sewer allowed the penetration of roots into the pipe. The two damaged sections were rehabilitated utilizing an interlocking sleeve of HydraTite seals.

Read The Case Study Here >

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

During the summer months, everyone tends to use more water. See how you could save money by limiting water wasted.

Read The Newsletter Here >

large expansion joint being repaired by a crew using scaffolding, 'Massive Box Seal Installed Over A Failing Expansion Joint'

An ocean outfall system had an expansion joint that had been previously protected with a filler, that had since fallen out. HydraTite was chosen to rehabilitate this expansion joint.

Read The Case Study Here >

Field technician applying epoxy on the underside of a bridge, ''Repairing And Reinforcing The Markland Bridge, Field Services Case Study'

An inspection of the Markland bridge revealed deteriorated concrete, exposed rebar, and areas needing repair. Traffic crossing the bridge complicated repairing the spalling concrete. A solution was required that provided a long-term repair while maintaining traffic flow patterns.

Read The Case Study Here >

Jennifer standing near a metal lion, 'Ohio Stormwater Conference 2022, HydraTech's Attendance'

HydraTech took time on Friday during lunch to eat together in memory of those who have died in service to our country. The main course of hot dogs and hamburgers was grilled by Bret.

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Jennifer standing near a metal lion, 'Ohio Stormwater Conference 2022, HydraTech's Attendance'

On Monday, May 23rd Cretex hosted all their representatives from around the country and some vendors at their headquarters in Pewaukee, Wi.

Read The Blog Here >

Jennifer standing near a metal lion, 'Ohio Stormwater Conference 2022, HydraTech's Attendance'

A 9’ diameter steel penstock had become separated at a riveted connection and shifting had created 1.25” of offset. The pipe was encased in concrete and within an embankment, which would complicate replacement.

Read The Case Study Here >

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