Keeping Ahead of the Curve: Permalok® Radial Bending Joint and Quick Bore System
Permalok,® A Northwest Pipe Company, is taking the trenchless industry in a new direction with innovative piping solutions engineered to enhance installation speed, efficiency, and performance in microtunneling and auger boring applications.
Permalok® RBJ: Steel Pipe for Curved Microtunneling
The patent-pending Permalok® Radial Bending Joint (RBJ) enables steel pipe to be installed along a curved radius in microtunneling applications. This innovative technology represents a groundbreaking advancement in trenchless construction and a first in the industry. The RBJ provides the same reliability, unparalleled speed, and consistency as other Permalok® press fit joint designs, with the added flexibility of installing along a curve.
This improvement provides better maneuverability in congested tunnel alignments, allowing the pipe path to bend in any direction around existing utility lines, monuments, and building foundations. Additional benefits to the contractor include a smaller jobsite footprint, fewer shafts, and more precise execution of tunneling over longer distances.
Permalok® Quick Bore System
The new Permalok® Quick Bore System is a comprehensive solution designed to optimize efficiency and savings in Pilot Tube Guided Auger Boring (PTGAB) applications. This customizable two-in-one package features a reusable temporary casing tool, the Permalok® CC (Cycle Casing) Joint, plus the final product pipe (Permalok® AB Joint steel casing, C200 steel carrier pipe, or reinforced concrete pipe). By consolidating these essential components into one solution from a single manufacturer, the Quick Bore System simplifies project planning, procurement, and installation. It guarantees product compatibility and performance, while offering the convenience of a dedicated point of contact for seamless service and support.
The Quick Bore System capitalizes on the precision and accuracy of the pilot tube installation method, providing the added advantages of efficient upsizing and spoils removal, increased installation speed, and lower project construction costs.
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