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The surface of concrete pipes is modified to resemble PVC pipes,reducing the propulsive thrust force. A spreadable lubricant called
“Pipe Manicure Ⅱ”

The surface of concrete pipes is modified to resemble PVC pipes,reducing the propulsive thrust force. A spreadable lubricant called
“Pipe Manicure Ⅱ”

 Introduction

Current pipe jacking involves many difficult tasks such as tunneling through gravel layers, sharp curves, and long-distance tunneling, and the use of conventional lubricants alone can cause a sudden increase in the tunneling force, making it difficult to deal with the task.

 

Therefore, in difficult construction sites where an increase in thrust is a concern, the combined use of lubricants and Pipe Manicure Ⅱ can be expected to maintain low thrust and reduce the risk of cracks.

 

 

 What is Pipe Manicure Ⅱ?

A coating type lubricant that is applied to the surface of concrete structures used in pipe jacking and caisson construction. By using it in combination with a lubricant, the friction between the structure and the ground is reduced.

Problems with the current pipe jacking

 When using Pipe Manicure Ⅱ

 

 Data on Pipe Manicure Ⅱ

<Friction test data>

 
It can be seen that applying Pipe Manicure Ⅱ to any soil type
makes the coefficient of friction equivalent to that of PVC pipes.

 

 Site of use

It can be used for pipe jacking, caisson construction, etc.

  

 

 NETIS registered products

Pipe Manicure Ⅱ is a NETIS registered product.
NETIS registration number HR-210003-A

NETIS (New Technology Information System) is a database system operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to share and provide information on new technologies. Its purpose is to disseminate and promote new technologies developed by private companies and other organizations.

 

The video is available on YouTube, so please take a look.

 

 Product Details

Pipe Manicure Ⅱ

 

This time, we introduced the “Pipe Manicure II”, a lubricant that is ideal for preventing the increase in thrust force during pipe jacking. If you are having trouble with the increase in thrust force, please feel free to contact us.