Pipe extraction is not a new process, but one that has been refined over the last 20 years. Through the combination of several techniques and tools, including pneumatic pipe rammers, contractors have become skilled at removing significant lengths of pipe from the ground. On a recent project in Ohio, a 12-inch diameter steel gas main […]
More often than not, trenchless technology is leveraged for the installation of underground utilities, creating the least amount of surface disruption possible. But what happens when installed pipelines actually need to be removed? This situation occurs more than one would think and when it comes to directional drilling projects, the pneumatic pipe rammer can be […]
The first and most common use for pipe ramming is casing installation. With a variety of pipe ramming tool sizes available, pipe ramming can be effective for installing pipe with diameters between 4 and 80 inches. But there have been plenty of projects that have gone beyond that range and ventured near 150 inches in […]
Utility contractors face some of the most challenging job site conditions and restrictions. Baltazar Contractors, Inc., Ludlow, Mass., is used to taking on tough utility projects. The multi-facetted contractor is experienced in deep utility installations, including large diameter pipe, manhole structures and more. A recent project in Newington, CT put the Baltazar team to the […]
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Ill., is one of the world’s busiest airports, which made the use of trenchless technology the ideal choice for limiting disruption during a recent casing installation project. As part of a modernization program, new, upgraded utilities are being installed at locations throughout the airport grounds. The initial phase of the project […]
Pneumatic pipe ramming continues to be utilized in a wide range of applications, both for primary pipe installation and as a method to help facilitate the installation or removal of other pipes or products. The advancement of pipe ramming continues to develop into new applications with innovative ideas and techniques for achieving trenchless outcomes on […]
