A permanent point repair that has no rival in restoring back the pipe structure. Left with a smooth bore stainless steel internal surface that is free of tooth rails and bulky locking mechanisms. The Smart Lock is the ultimate repair.
CRACKED AND BROKEN PIPES
Sealing off pipe areas that are compromised or in a state of progressing pipe failure in 20 minutes. Full pipe rehabilitation is achieved alleviating on, going infiltration and exfiltration with the pipe structure and integrity restored.
ROOT INFILTRATION
After the tree roots are removed by a water jet or robotic cutter, they are still required to be sealed off internally. Usually, a difficult situation to resolve however the unique silicate resin transfer capability applied to the fiberglass mating not only forms a hardened gasket when compressed but also fills in the voids and space around the tree root voids.
ABANDONED JUNCTIONS
The advantage of the use of the Smart Lock to seal off on an unwanted branch is best in class. Providing a no dig solution sealing the branch internally prevents the entry of concrete due to future construction works. It also is a structural barrier for tree roots that may grow inside the disused lateral preventing future root intrusions into the main line.
Whilst a Smart Lock is the gold standard in pipe repair, there are certain circumstances where it is not the right ‘tool for the job’. In these rare situations you might need to turn to our Smart Patch, or look to us for advice on the best way to achieve your repair.
Some situations require consideration for the use of a Smart Lock.
INSUFFICIENT ACCESS
The installation of a Smart Lock requires a pit or manhole large enough to accommodate the installation trolley. This includes the pit lid opening and sometimes the removal of a limited number of step ions. Where a concrete chase inhibits the placement of the installation trolley into the pipe opening, a small section of the concrete chase may be required to be removed. A decision to perform the process from the other end of the pipe may be a good option. This is common on a sewer junction manhole. Where the only access is an inspection shaft it is not possible to install a Smart Lock. A small section of the pipe may be removed to allow temporary trolley access. This is possible to achieve when a new larger branch is being installed on the main line and the old property junction is required to be closed off.
LARGE PIPE DISPLACEMENT
Excessive internal pipe alignment factors may cause travel issues to the pipe defect and the defect itself may be outside the Smart Lock ability to create an effective airtight seal. Contact the Smart Lock Group technical support for an effective solution.
HIGH FLOW LEVELS
If a pipe is running above 30% capacity it is recommended to reduce the flow or reschedule the installation away from peak flow periods.
THE SMART NEW FIBREGLASS PATCH
A Smart Patch is the perfect solution when you have insufficient access to manoeuvre the stainless steel Smart Lock, but still want a ‘no-dig’ solution.
The Smart Patch comprises of our specialist fiberglass patch and patented two part resin system. Patches are available from sizes DN100 through to DN1000. Designed for large displacements, cracks, infiltration and disconnected joints.
| Smart Lock | Smart Patch |
| ROLLED RUBBER RING | |
| X | X |
| MISSING LIFTING HOLE PLUG | |
| X | X |
| SHORT PLU ENGAGEMENT | |
| X | X |
| CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKING | |
| X | X |
| DROPPED JOINT > 10MM | |
| X | |
| FULL LONGITUDINAL CRACK > 1MM | |
| X | X |
| ABANDONED PROPERTY JUNCTION | |
| X | |
| TREE ROOT INTRUSION | |
| X | X |
| LOCALISED BREAKS AND MISSING PIPE | |
| X | X |
| LEAKING JOINT | |
| X | X |
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