Case Study: HDPE Joint Repair in Subdivision Development, Utah
Client: Subdivision Development
Location: Utah
Project Type: Robotic HDPE Pipe Repair / Sewer Rehabilitation
Pipe Type: 8-inch HDPE Sewer Main
Issue: Fusion beads left in pipe from new HDPE installation; sewer district would not pass final inspection
Solution: Schwalm Robotic Cutter to remove internal fusion beads without excavation
Timeline: 3 days
Impact: Avoided costly excavation, minimized development delays, pipe passed final inspection
Problem: HDPE Pipe Blockage in Subdivision Development
A newly installed 8” HDPE sewer main had fusion beads left inside the pipe by a contractor, preventing proper flow and causing the sewer district to reject the final inspection. Restore Pipe Systems was then called in to use their innovative systems to fix the issue.
Solution: Robotic HDPE Pipe Repair with Schwalm Robotic Cutter
Restore Pipe Systems deployed the Schwalm Robotic Cutter to remove the fusion beads without excavation, avoiding costly digging and keeping the project on schedule.
- 3 days of work across 2 pipe segments
- Camera-inspected and removed HDPE fusion beads inside 8” pipe
- Half of the pipe segments were under newly asphalted roadways — excavation would have been extremely expensive
- The other half were buried deep, where digging would have caused major project delays
The robotic cutter allowed precise internal pipe restoration, ensuring the sewer system was fully operational and inspection-ready.
Results: Successful HDPE Joint Repair Without Excavation
- Final sewer camera inspection submitted to the sewer district
- Sewer district approved the pipe and the project passed inspection
- No excavation required, reducing costs and minimizing disruption
This case demonstrates how Restore Pipe Systems’ robotic HDPE joint repair services solve internal pipe blockages and installation defects efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively — even in hard-to-access locations.
Why Choose Restore Pipe Systems for HDPE Joint Repair in Utah
- Advanced Schwalm Robotic Cutter with 360° precision control
- Capable of removing HDPE fusion beads, concrete, roots, and liner overrun
- Supports mainline and lateral sewer pipe rehabilitation
- Reduces excavation costs and project delays
- Provides engineer-ready documentation for inspections and approvals
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