SLIPLINING SYSTEMS
Sliplining is generally considered as the installation of a smaller diameter pipe into a larger diameter pipeline.
At Tenbusch, we design and manufacture sliplining systems for the installation of medium to large diameter utility pipes. Our innovative sliplining machine design offers several advantages:
- Space-efficient design minimizes the required size of the insertion pit,
- Sliplining machines are designed to push pipe in both forward and reverse directions,
- Modular design allows a single machine to install a large range of pipe diameters,
- Robust heavy duty design and manufacture allows thrust capacities up to 200 tons,
- Sliplining equipment is all hydraulically driven,
- Remote operation and control units with digital thrust recording are available.
We work hard at Tenbusch to provide high quality sliplining machines and systems that are efficient, productive, and cost effective. Integral remote control and data acquisition capabilities are available options for our sliplining systems. This allows, for example, the display and logging of thrust force in real time for inspection and review.
We build all the equipment needed for a complete sliplining system:
- Sliplining Machines
- Prover Mandrels
- Pipe Shields and Adapters
- Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
We manufacture complete sliplining systems, as well as supply individual components.
We have a brief video that shows the operation of a Tenbusch sliplining machine:
VIDEO - Tenbusch Sliplining Machine
For more information on how our sliplining machines can help you achieve success with your projects - please review the case study published in Tunnel Business Magazine:
ARTICLE - Tunnel Business Magazine - Sliplining Large Diameter Pipe
To obtain more information on how our sliplining systems can help you achieve your objectives, please contact us.
SLIPLINING MACHINES
Our sliplining machines provide an effective and innovative solution for sliplining contractors. Our sliplining machines are designed with the following features:
- High thrust capacities (up to 200 tons),
- Space effective design that minimizes the insertion pit size,
- Pushes pipe in both forward and reverse directions,
- Hydraulically driven from remote hydraulic power unit (HPU) - located outside of the insertion pit,
- Modular frame design and interchangeable push adapters allow a single machine to install a large range of pipe shapes and sizes,
- Remote operation and control of the machine is an option,
- Digital thrust data monitoring and recording is an option.
We have a brief video that shows the operation of a Tenbusch sliplining machine:
PROVER MANDRELS
Testing mandrels - called “prover” mandrels - are extremely valuable tools, especially when sliplining old brick and poured in place structures. Our mandrels are custom built to the same size and shape as the pipe used in the sliplining process. The passage of the mandrel through the existing pipe structure will ensure that the new pipe can be installed without stops or delays.
We design and manufacture custom prover mandrels. Features of our prover mandrels include:
- Tenbusch mandrels are configured to allow the passage of the existing flow stream,
- Tenbusch mandrels can be pulled in the forward or reverse direction,
- Our mandrels are optimized to have high strength to weight ratio.
We have prepared a brochure to help our customers. Please review our brochure as you consider applications where our sliplining systems can provide you with an advantage:
PIPE SHIELDS AND ADAPTERS
We design and manufacture sliplining pipe shields and push adapters.
Tenbusch pipe shield features:
- Protects the leading edge of the new installed pipe string,
- Reduces the thrust force necessary to install the new pipe,
- Minimizes the chances of any obstructions disrupting the installation process.
We have prepared a brochure to help our customers. Please review our brochure as you consider applications where our sliplining systems can provide you with an advantage:
Tenbusch Sliplining Shield Brochure
Tenbusch sliplining push adapters are used to uniformly transmit the thrust of the sliplining machine to the new pipe column being installed. The following are features of our sliplining push adapters:
- Each push adapter custom build to the shapes and size of the new pipe,
- Push adapter evenly distributes thrust over the new pipe cross-section,
- Easy to install and remove the push adapters from the sliplining machine.