RELINING
The next level of CIPP Sewer Equipment Company Australia (SECA) is set to become a distributer of Bluelight® LED cured-in-place pipe lining, an innovative tool for pipeline rehabilitation. Founded in 1967, SECA is a leading supplier of equipment for the cleaning, testing, inspection and rehabilitation of pipes, sewers and drains. The company has been providing innovative technologies for sewer asset management for decades, with customers ranging from residential plumbers to councils, water authorities and contractors. With its expert knowledge, service, and support, SECA offers a one-stop shop for the trenchless industry with the equipment it needs for repair and rehabilitation projects, with the added confidence that comes from using one of the country’s most experienced suppliers.
W
hen it comes to pipeline rehabilitation, cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) can bring many costeffective benefits for operators. Light-curing CIPP systems are an advanced choice as they use light to cure the resin of liners, lowering costs, time, and resource requirements. While there are many options on the market, US manufacturer HammerHead® Trenchless’ Bluelight LED CIPP lining system brings an innovative approach to lateral rehabilitation by using the blue light wavelength instead of ultraviolet light. Used for non-pressure pipelines up to 150mm in diameter, the lining system rehabilitates pipelines by installing a resin saturated fabric tube which is inverted into an existing pipeline and expanded against the interior of the pipe during LED light cure. The system specifically uses the blue light wavelength to provide a focused range of visible light, which in turn, allows for positive impacts on the quality and speed of the curing process. This also gives installers a longer working time between liner wet-out and curing as the liner only goes off when it is exposed to the blue light. Once installed, the automated curing system pulls the LED light head through the liner and cures the resin almost instantly and is five times faster than other methods. The Bluelight LED CIPP system is used for a breadth of applications, adding versatility to its list of benefits. It can be used for storm and sanitary sewers, drainage, vents, and other piping systems, and is also resistant to sewage and acid in drains.
The Bluelight LED CIPP system.
The system can also navigate 45 and 90-degree bends, with single diameter transitions also available. Innovative features The Bluelight LED CIPP system has a wealth of features to assist operators with productivity. Interchangeable reels: With its convenient transportation, these reels allow installers to keep operating if a reel requires servicing. Portability: The lightweight design of the system is easily transportable and makes it easier to work around smaller job sites.
Close up shot of the light head.
Automated pullback: The onboard computer controls the pullback speed on job parameters to fully cure the liner, reducing potential for human errors and maximising quality results. Integrated camera: This allows operators to monitor the progress and quality of the installation easily. Interface screen: The touch-screen interface is a user-friendly system that allows operators to input job specs and receive automatic pullback speeds. Long working time: The bluelight resin only cures when exposed to bluelight, 444 to 457 nanometres, which allows installers extended working time, reducing time pressures. The Bluelight LED CIPP system will be available through SECA from February 2024 for all pipeline rehabilitation projects – big or small.
The bluelight head.
For more information, visit seca.com.au
24 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA DECEMBER 2023
LOCA