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PROJECT
1B 2 3
the manhole into the pipe and advanced using the
CCTV crawler camera device until placed over the
damaged section. Using an inflatable packer, the sleeve
is then expanded and permanently locked into position. On completion of the
For the first time in South Africa, Rescue Rod used the
Quicklock system to solve these problems. required and these were not
METHODOLOGY
The Quicklock patch, comprising a stainless steel
ring with a rubber gasket, is coiled around an
inflatable packer on an installation trolley. Under
CCTV monitoring for accuracy, the packer is winched
to the repair location, where the packer is inflated,
expanding the Quicklock patch until it is pressed
tightly against the existing pipe.
The packer is then deflated and pulled back on the
trolley. CCTV inspection confirms the repair is effective.
Quicklock is a German-engineered, compression-based
trenchless repair system for rehabilitating existing
sewer and stormwater pipelines. Suitable for circular
1.
survey, we found that there
were nine serious repairs
an option for excavation.
2.
3.
A-B: On site in
Krugersdorp: staff
busy with the
Quicklock system.
The Quicklock
system can be used
in pipes up to 600mm
in diameter.
Bobby Smit from
Rescue Rod.
non-pressure pipes suffering from deformations,
cracks, water infiltration, and root intrusion, the
Quicklock system restores leaking or cracked pipes to
original condition using a localised mechanical pipe
repair technique.
Rescue Rod carried out and successfully installed
three 450mm point repair units and six 600mm point
repair units within two days and at minimal disruption
to the surface. PA
To watch a short video of the project by Rescue
Rod, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE
THum5GlKc&feature=youtu.be
Quicklock has been installed more than 50 000 times throughout Europe since its development in 1999.
It recently entered the South African market. Rescue Rod has established AQTF training and sought industry
appraisal to provide the local market with access to this premium trenchless product.
The completely mechanical Quicklock system ensures no chemicals, resins, or glues are required and is
therefore suitable for use in all forms of pipes/surfaces, even drinking/potable water pipes. The Quicklock system
is suitable for repairing most common forms of damage found in sewer networks.
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September 2018 Volume 24 I Number 7