The Process
The epoxy pipe lining process is not a new one. Epoxy pipe lining was pioneered in the UK and Japan in the 1970s, and was approved by those governments in the early 1980s. The U.S. Navy then experimented with the technology in the 1980s and into the early 1990s. In a report written for the 1995 Navy Pollution Prevention Conference, it was concluded that “it is now possible to rehabilitate drinking water systems by installing a non-toxic lining which prevents corrosion and leaching of lead and other heavy metals into drinking water.”
CuraFlo Mid Atlantic has used this technology, combined with our efficient process and approach, to elevate pipe restoration solutions. Before any actual work is completed, our expert staff will meet with your tenants to ensure they understand the procedure and to answer any questions. The following is a synopsis of our process:
- Equipment is delivered and set up on site.
- Clean air is moved from a compressor to your building through high pressure
air transfer hoses - Heated high pressure air is passed through a distributor which sets and regulates air pressure. From there, the air is sent out to smaller hoses. These smaller hoses feed to the individual fixer connections.
- Technicians use the smaller air distribution systems to air dry, clean and apply an epoxy
coating to pipes. - New valves are installed, pressure and flow testing is performed and service is restored.
CuraFlo Mid Atlantic utilizes CuraFlo's proprietary lining processes:
- CuraFlo Engineered Flow Lining System® (pipes ½” to 4”)
- CuraFlo Spincast System™ (pipes 3” to 36”)
