Your Guide to Trenchless Solutions
APS Glossary: Key Terms in Trenchless Technology
Welcome to the APS glossary, your comprehensive resource for understanding the terminology behind trenchless technology and pipelining solutions. From advanced methods like cured-in-place piping (CIPP) to the latest in pipe bursting and epoxy coating, we break down the technical terms into simple explanations. Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, this guide ensures you have the knowledge to make informed decisions about your pipeline repairs and maintenance. Explore our glossary to learn how APS continues to lead in innovative, non-invasive solutions for all your piping needs.
Backflow Preventer
A Backflow Preventer stops sewage or water from reversing into buildings, preventing contamination and flooding.
Calibration Tube (Cal Tube)
Cal Tube applies even pressure to liners during curing, helping them expand fully and ensuring uniform, durable repairs.
Cleanout
A Cleanout is an access point in a drainage system, allowing easy pipe cleaning and maintenance.
Containment Kits
Containment Kits protect equipment during patching, preventing damage to tools and ensuring safe and effective repairs.
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe)
Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is a trenchless technique that installs a new lining within existing pipes, strengthening and extending their life.
Descaling
Descaling removes rust and mineral buildup in pipes (referred to as scale), improving water flow and pipe longevity.
Drainage System
The Drainage System removes wastewater and rainwater from buildings, channeling it to disposal or treatment facilities.
Epoxy Coating
Epoxy Coating is a protective layer applied inside pipes to prevent corrosion and leaks and extend the pipes' functional life.
Flow Diversion
Flow Diversion temporarily redirects wastewater from repair sites, keeping pipelines operational during maintenance.
Grease Interceptor
A Grease Interceptor traps grease before it enters the sewer, preventing blockages and protecting pipes.
Glued Tail
A Glued Tail attaches a Calibration Tube to the far end of a liner, allowing efficient, controlled, single-step inversion for curing. Using a glued tail allows the liner to be pressurized and cure without the need to invert the calibration tube the entire length of the liner, simplifying the process.
High-Speed Drain Cleaning Machines (AKA Millers)
These machines, including millers like the Raptor Cutter, are powerful tools for removing pipe obstructions and cleaning pipes back to their original diameter, ideal for trenchless repairs.
Host Pipe
A Host Pipe is the original pipe that is lined or repaired during trenchless procedures.
Hydraulic Excavation
Hydraulic Excavation uses pressurized water to break soil, a non-invasive alternative to heavy digging.
Hydro Jetters
Hydro Jetters use high-pressure water jets to clear blockages and clean pipes, preparing them for repair and ensuring clear flow.
Hydro Jetting
Hydro Jetting involves using high-pressure water to clear blockages and prepare pipes for repair, removing stubborn debris.
Inflow and Infiltration (AKA I & I)
This term refers to groundwater entering sewers through leaks, potentially causing overflow issues.
Inversion Drum
An Inversion Drum uses air pressure to invert resin-impregnated liners into pipes, allowing precise placement for repairs.
Lateral Bursting
Similar to pipe bursting, Lateral Bursting replaces lateral pipes by breaking the old pipe while inserting a new one.
Lateral Pipe Lining
This method relines lateral pipes, connecting buildings to main lines, without excavation, preserving property landscapes and minimizing downtime and disruption.
Liner
A Liner is a material that gets impregnated with resin and inverted into damaged pipes to create a new, strong inner layer for rehabilitation.
No-Dig
No-Dig refers to trenchless repair methods that avoid excavation, preserving landscapes and reducing disruptions.
Pipe Bursting
Pipe Bursting breaks old pipes and replaces them with new ones in the same space, a non-invasive repair technique.
Pipe Rehabilitation
This method repairs damaged pipes without full replacement, restoring function and extending pipe lifespan without disruption.
Sewer Backup
Sewer Backup occurs when sewage flows back into buildings, often due to blockages or excess inflow.
Sewer Camera
A Sewer Camera is a specialized tool for inspecting sewer interiors, revealing issues like blockages and damage.
Trenchless Rehabilitation/Repairs
Trenchless Repairs restore pipes without digging, using advanced techniques to avoid excavation and minimize disruption.
UV Cured Lining
This lining method uses Ultraviolet light to cure and harden, offering a quick, durable solution for pipe repairs.
Versa-Patch
Versa-Patch is a point repair system for trenchless applications. It enables fast, durable repairs of damaged pipes without full replacement.
Video Inspection
Video Inspection uses cameras to diagnose pipe conditions, revealing blockages, cracks, and other issues.
Water Jetting
Water Jetting clears pipes with high-pressure water, removing debris and restoring flow.
Wet-out
Wet-out is the process of impregnating a liner with resin before it’s inverted into a pipe.