GRUNDOSPLIT Pipe Splitting Tooling

Effective Pipe Splitting Methods

TT Technologies hardened heat-treated steel cutting blades are available for splitting and replacing plastic service and main lines from 1/2-inch to 4 inches in diameter. The blade designs were developed by working directly with utilities to create optimum splitting head configurations. For service line and main line splitting, the splitting heads are paired with a Grundowinch cable pulling system or other cable pulling device.

Additional Information

Tool Specifications

Cutting Blade Options

Qty.	UOM	Part #	Description	# Blades	Cable Size	Host Pipe
1	EA	0900018	2 Blade Cutter – 1.00″ OD, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	2	5/16″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	0900082	4 Blade Cutter – 1.00″ OD, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	4	5/16″	PE, PVC
1	EA	0900080	2 Blade Cutter – 1.25″ OD, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	2	5/16″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	0900081	4 Blade Cutter – 1.25″ OD, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	4	5/16″	PE, PVC
1	EA	0900015	2 Blade Cutter – 1.26″ OD, 0.550 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	2	3/8″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	09000108	4 Blade Cutter – 1.26″ OD, 0.550 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	4	3/8″	PE, PVC
1	EA	0900089	2 Blade Cutter – 1.50″ OD, 0.550 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	2	3/8″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	0900114	4 Blade Cutter – 1.50″ OD, 0.600 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	4	3/8″	PE, PVC
1	EA	0900110	4 Blade Cutter – 1.26″ OD, 0.600 Pilot for 1/2″ Cable	4	1/2″	PE, PVC
1	EA	M T80100	4 Blade Cutter – 1.25″ OD, 0.680 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	4	3/8″	PE, PVC
1	EA	MT80105	4 Blade Cutter – 1.51″ OD, 0.800 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	4	3/8″	PE, PVC
1	EA	MT81100	2 Blade Cutter – 1.26″ OD, 0.725 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	2	3/8″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	MT80206	3 Blade Cutter – 1.50″ OD, 0.560 Pilot for 7/16″ Cable (Integral Body and Cutter)	3	7/16″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	MT80207	3 Blade Cutter – 1.375″ OD, 0.560 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable (Integral Body and Cutter)	3	3/8″	Copper, PE, PVC
1	EA	0900076	1 Blade Cutter – 0.437″ Radius, 0.500 Pilot for 3/8″ Cable	1	3/8″	Copper
1	EA	0900072	1 Blade Cutter – 0.500″ Radius, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	1	5/16″	Copper
1	EA	0900075	1 Blade Cutter – 0.620″ Radius, 0.406 Pilot for 5/16″ Cable	1	5/16″	Copper

*** Must Know: ID of New Pipe – New Pipe Material

Miscellaneous Options

Qty.	UOM	Part #	Description
1	EA	1798	5/16″ Cable Strand Jaw
1	EA	1618	3/8″ Cable Strand Jaw
1	EA	1628	7/16″ Cable Strand Jaw
1	EA	1638	1/2″ Cable Strand Jaw
1	EA	XS-JL-50-R	Pipe Pulling Grip (0.50″-0.75″)
1	EA	XS-A-DW-24	Pipe Pulling Grip (0.75″-1.25″)
1	EA	XS-B-TW-32	Pipe Pulling Grip (1.25″-2.00″)
1	EA	XS-C-TW-38	Pipe Pulling Grip (2.00″-2.75″)
1	EA	07003230	3/8″ Quick Link
1	EA	MS1064	Cable Pulling Grip
1	LF	00156101	5/16″ Aircraft Cable
1	LF	00156102	3/8″ Aircraft Cable
1	LF	00156103	7/16″ Aircraft Cable
1	LF	00156105	1/2″ Aircraft Cable
1	EA	MT80004	Jaw Breakaway Wrench

Tail Puller Options

Qty.	UOM	Part #	Description	New Pipe ID	Puller Type
1	EA	0900098	1.375″ OD Pulling Eye Puller	NA	Pulling Eye
1	EA	0900099	1.750″ OD Pulling Eye Puller Expander Style	NA	Pulling Eye
1	EA	0900101	2.000″ OD Pulling Eye Puller Expander Style	NA	Pulling Eye
1	EA	0900102	2.250″ OD Pulling Eye Puller Expander Style	NA	Pulling Eye
1	EA	MT80405	1.38″ OD Threaded Type Puller	0.437″	Pipe Thread On
1	EA	MT80400	1.50″ OD Threaded Type Puller	0.681″	Pipe Thread On
1	EA	MT80407	1.38″ OD Threaded Type Puller	0.860″	Pipe Thread On
1	EA	MT80409	1.75″ OD Threaded Type Puller	0.437″	Pipe Thread On
1	EA	MT80415	1.75″ OD Threaded Type Puller	1.325″	Pipe Thread On
1	EA	MT80418	2.00″ OD Threaded Type Puller	1.535″	Pipe Thread On

*** Must Know: ID of New Pipe – New Pipe Material

Body Options

Qty.	UOM	Part #	Description	Cable Size
1	EA	0900020	1.375″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″
1	EA	0900012	1.500″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″
1	EA	MT80200	1.750″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″
1	EA	MT80203	2.000″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″
1	EA	MT80204	2.250″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″
1	EA	MT80205	2.500″ OD Expander for 5/16″ and 3/8″ Cable	5/16″ or 3/8″

Parts & Accessories

Additional Accessories:

GRUNDOCRACK SR.®

GRUNDOCRACK SR.® MINI GRUNDOTUGGER® Grundocrack Sr. replaces sizes 1 1/2-inch through 2-inch

Replace 1 1/2-inch through 2-inch copper, galvanized, lead and plastic service lines quickly and easily with Grundocrack Sr.

The Grundocrack Sr. tool head is pulled through an existing service installation by a truck, backhoe or winch. Depending on the condition of the plastic or copper pipe, the tool head may split the old pipe as it travels through the line, pushing the fragments into the surrounding soil, while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe. In other cases, as it is with lead and galvanized steel pipe, Grundocrack Sr. will push/pull the old line out, in one piece, while pulling in the new pipe.

NOTE: Tool will not split galvanized steel or lead pipe.

Part #	Description
110999	2 3/4 -inch diameter Grundocrack Sr. Small Pipe Splitting System. Includes: Splitting Head, 5/8-inch x 75-foot Cable, Chicago Style Grip, Cable Grip.

Included in Kit:

Part #	Description
0900009	Mini Pipe Splitter
0910090	Cable Assembly 5/8″ x 75′ long *
1628-16AT	Cable Grip
GPGHMB	1/2″ Shackle
XS-C-TW-38	Cable Grip (2″ – 2 3/4″)

* Longer lengths of cable available upon request.

GRUNDOCRACK JR.®

GRUNDOCRACK JR.® MINI GRUNDOTUGGER® Grundocrack Jr. replaces sizes 5/8-inch through 1 1/2-inch

Replace 5/8-inch through 1 1/2-inch copper, galvanized, lead and plastic service lines quickly and easily with Grundocrack Jr.

The Grundocrack Jr. tool head is pulled through an existing service installation by a truck, backhoe or winch. Depending on the condition of the plastic or copper pipe, the tool head may split the old pipe as it travels through the line, pushing the fragments into the surrounding soil, while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe. In other cases, as it is with lead and galvanized steel pipe, Grundocrack Jr. will push/pull the old line out, in one piece, while pulling in the new pipe.

NOTE: Tool will not split galvanized steel or lead pipe.

Part #	Description
110199	2.5 -inch diameter Grundocrack Jr. Small Pipe Splitting System Includes: Splitting Head, 3/8 -inch x 75-foot Cable, Chicago Style Cable Grip, 3/4- & 1-inch Pipe Adapter.

Included in Kit:

Part #	Description
0900000	Mini Pipe Splitter
0910005	Cable Assembly 3/8″ x 75′ long *
1684-5	Cable Grip
02219816	Pipe Coupler
04753075	Brass Fitting 3/4″ x 3/4″ MPT
04753100	Brass Fitting 1″ x 3/4″ MPT
07063190	Cutting Nipple 3/4″ to 1″
02130750	Reducing Coupler

* Longer lengths of cable available upon request.

Part #	Description
110399	2 1/2-inch diameter Grundocrack Jr. Small Pipe Splitting System Includes: Splitting Head, 3/8 -inch x 100-foot Cable, Chicago Style Cable Grip, 3/4 & 1-inch Pipe Adapter.

Included in Kit:

Part #	Description
0900000	Mini Pipe Splitter
0910010	Cable Assembly 3/8″ x 100′ long
1684-5	Cable Grip
02219816	Pipe Coupler
04753075	Brass Fitting 3/4″ x 3/4″ MPT
04753100	Brass Fitting 1″ x 3/4″ MPT
07063190	Cutting Nipple 3/4″ to 1″
02130750	Reducing Coupler

* Longer lengths of cable available upon request.

GRUNDOCRACK JR.-JR.®

GRUNDOCRACK JR.-JR.® MINI GRUNDOTUGGER® Grundocrack Jr.-Jr. replaces sizes 1/2-inch through 3/4-inch

Replace 1⁄2-inch through 3⁄4-inch copper, galvanized, * Longer lengths of cable available upon request. lead and plastic service lines quickly and easily with Grundocrack Jr. Jr.

The Grundocrack Jr. Jr. tool head is pulled through an existing service installation by a truck, backhoe or winch. Depending on the condition of the plastic or copper pipe, the tool head may split the old pipe as it travels through the line, pushing the fragments into the surrounding soil, while simultaneously pulling in the new pipe. In other cases, as it is with lead and galvanized steel pipe, Grundocrack Jr. Jr. will push/pull the old line out, in one piece, while pulling in the new pipe.

NOTE: Tool will not split galvanized steel or lead pipe.

Part #	Description
110299	1 1/4 -inch diameter Grundocrack Jr.- Jr. Small Pipe Splitting System. Includes: Splitting Head, 1/4 -inch x 75-foot Cable, Chicago Style Grip, Cable Grip.

Included in Kit:

Part #	Description
0900005	Mini Pipe Splitter
0910015	Cable Assembly 1/4″ x 75′ long *
1684-5	Cable Grip
02058400	Nipple- 1/2″ x 1/2″
07070405	Pulling Eye
07003230	Quick Link
XS-JL-50-R	Cable Grip

* Longer lengths of cable available upon request.

Literature

Typical Set-up

Trenchless Pipe Splitting for Gas and Water Services & Mains

During the process, small launch and exit pits are dug at either end of the service or main line being replaced. A winch cable is rodded from the exit pit, through the existing line, to the launch pit. The splitting head configuration is attached and then pulled through the existing line with a Grundowinch cable pulling system or other cable pulling device. The new service or main is pulled in behind the splitter head configuration.

Typical setup for GRUNDOSPLIT Pipe Splitting Tooling

WARNING – Plastic pipe splitting assembly must not be pulled with backhoe during splitting operation.

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This product is covered by the following US Patent No. 8,297,882; 9,909,707; 11,105,456;8,292,545; 8,414,225; 8,784,009; 9,404,614; 9,664,328; 10,378,688; 10,941,896; 8,721,223; 9,631,763; 10,139,031; 11,125,377; 8,328,468; 8,596,918; 9,470,353; 10,571,064; 11,022,250; 9,103,483; 9,476,536; 10,422,462; 10,975,997; 9,334,999; 10,119,645; 1,209,111; 8,998,538; 9,885,441; 10,253,916; 11,022,249; 9,791,069; 10,240,691; 10,724,654, and 11,231,127.

Effective Pipe Splitting Methods