In action
pipe reduction with GRUNDOBURST
IN GOOD COMPANY
INTERVIEW WITH S. SCHMITZ & T. SCHULTE, TRACTO
Customer portrait
SUCCESSFUL WITH GRUNDOMAT
IN FOCUS TRACTO
THE FOUNDATION
Dear Readers
If you ask me what the world of tomorrow will look like, there is only one logical answer: trenchless. Because a trenchless world is also a better world to live in. We at TRACTO live this idea every day,
because as the only full-range supplier of trenchless machines for all applications in pipe installation and rehabilitation, we know exactly where the potential of this future technology lies.
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In action: pipe reduction with GRUNDOBURST
PIPE REHABILITATION LIKE CLOCKWORK
In Großbeeren near Berlin, MRA GmbH rehabilitated a total of 430 m of ND 1000 sewer pipe using pipe reduction method with GRUNDOBURST 1900G. With this method, the outside diameter of the new PE long pipe is mechanically reduced and pulled into the defective old pipe by the bursting rig. After being pulled in, the reduced PE pipe string 'close-fits' to the inside of the old pipe. The first section was 130 m long, and the second section of over 300 m was later successfully rehabilitated.
In Figures
Worldwide
346.000
are lost every day from drinking water
supply networks due to leakage.
supply networks due to leakage.
million
litres
litres
If these losses
were reduced by just
were reduced by just
30%
800
million
people
people
could be supplied
with treated water.
with treated water.
Saving
water
water
has never been more important,
as climate change causes longer periods of drought.
as climate change causes longer periods of drought.
Global
water use
water use
has increased
more than twice
more than twice
as fast as
population growth!
population growth!
Source: Watrex Expo - Newsletter December 2022
Nach Angaben der International
Water Association sind es sogar
Water Association sind es sogar
up to
91
billion
litres
litres
of drinking water are lost
every day through leakage.
(Water that is not returned
to the system through natural
processes).
every day through leakage.
(Water that is not returned
to the system through natural
processes).
Trenchless technologies can help reduce
water loss in a sustainable and
environmentally friendly way. An example
from England: WESSEX WATER (UK) carried
out a trenchless pipeline renewal in 2018,
saving the transport of more than
water loss in a sustainable and
environmentally friendly way. An example
from England: WESSEX WATER (UK) carried
out a trenchless pipeline renewal in 2018,
saving the transport of more than
250
thousand
tonnes
tonnes
of material,
taking
taking
30
thousand
lorries
lorries
off the roads of Wessex (UK). This means that
if we look closely at the number of pipelines
being renewed, there is huge potential for
trenchless technologies.
if we look closely at the number of pipelines
being renewed, there is huge potential for
trenchless technologies.
Source: Wessex Water Group
IN GOOD COMPANY: INTERVIEW WITH S. SCHMITZ & T. SCHULTE, TRACTO
MORE RADIANCE FOR TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY...
... IS THE AIM OF WORKING WITH ASSOCIATIONS.
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Customer portrait: SUCCESSFUL WITH GRUNDOMAT
GRUNDOMAT
DECADES OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE
"The GRUNDOMAT soil displacement hammer works very reliably and precisely."
The German contractor Jak. Gärtner & Söhne GmbH from Lampertheim in Germany proves that the GRUNDOMAT can become a standard tool. We visited them on a construction site and were thrilled to see how Klaus Gärtner's team uses trenchless technology to conserve resources and spare the nerves of local residents.
The German contractor Jak. Gärtner & Söhne GmbH from Lampertheim in Germany proves that the GRUNDOMAT can become a standard tool. We visited them on a construction site and were thrilled to see how Klaus Gärtner's team uses trenchless technology to conserve resources and spare the nerves of local residents.
IN FOCUS TRACTO: THE FOUNDATION
THE FUTURE IS SECURE
TRACTO is and always will be a family business, something that founder Paul Schmidt set great store by. But what happens to a family business when the owner dies suddenly and has no direct heirs? This was the question that preoccupied Wolfgang Schmidt († October 2020) before his death and is certainly of interest to you, dear readers.
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In five sentences
GRUNDOPIT
mini HDD drilling rigs
mini HDD drilling rigs
1
Small
quick startersarter
quick startersarter
GRUNDOPIT mini HDD rigs are ready for use in no time at all. A truck-mounted crane or mini-excavator is all that is needed for handling. And thanks to the rig's compact dimensions, only small pits are required. These can be made quickly and with minimal excavation.
2
Steerable
house connector
house connector
Thanks to their steerability, the GRUNDOPIT mini HDD rigs are predestined for establishing house connections under difficult conditions: right into a small pit in front of the building, directly into the building or the cellar and in the opposite direction.
3
Compact
powerhouses
powerhouses
Despite their compact dimensions, the GRUNDOPIT mini rigs are very powerful. Thrust and pull forces of up to 60 kN, combined with high torques and speeds, allow pipes to be installed even in difficult soils. The robust design is an additional advantage.
4
Nimble
high-flyer
high-flyer
With the super-compact GRUNDOPIT PS40 you can carry out flat bores above the existing pipe infrastructure from a pit as wide as 1 metre. This is particularly useful for
installing Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections quickly and directly from the pavement.
5
Optimum
mud
mud
Different systems for drilling mud. From the simple flush unit for water operation to the complete MA09 mixing unit, there is a system to suit every jobsite requirement.
GRUNDOPIT PS40 & PS60
IN FOCUS: CABLE LOCATOR
SAFETY FIRST!
You have probably read or heard headlines in the media such as "Power line damaged during civil engineering work - power cut for hours". Usually, this happens when the exact location of the line is not documented and the work is carried out more or less 'blind'. However, it is part of the duty of care of the executing contractor to check the location of other utilities and obstacles in the area before starting the work on site. If this is not done and an existing pipe is damaged, the contractor can be held liable for the consequential damage.
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PROJECT IN FOCUS: CROSSING WITH GRUNDODRILL 28N IN AUSTRALIA
TRACTO A STRONG PARTNER WORLDWIDE
Brisbane is growing rapidly, with around 2.5 million people living across the city and commuting to work, university or school.
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IN FOCUS: GRUNDOBURST PROCESS ENGINEERING
NEWS IN BRIEF FROM
THE TRACTO-WORLD
THE TRACTO-WORLD
Interesting facts
and staff news
and staff news
FLORIAN GIES -
HEAD OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT
We at TRACTO firmly believe that trenchless technology is the technology of the future. It is therefore important to open up new markets and to promote the TRACTO brand worldwide.
With immediate effect, Florian Gies is taking on the role of Head of Market Development. In his new role, he will ensure that TRACTO is closer to its customers and more accessible internationally. In his new role, he will ensure greater customer proximity and improved international accessibility. We are delighted to have found such a great colleague in the 37-year-old from the local Sauerland region for this responsible position and we wish him every success in his new role.
HEAD OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT
We at TRACTO firmly believe that trenchless technology is the technology of the future. It is therefore important to open up new markets and to promote the TRACTO brand worldwide.
With immediate effect, Florian Gies is taking on the role of Head of Market Development. In his new role, he will ensure that TRACTO is closer to its customers and more accessible internationally. In his new role, he will ensure greater customer proximity and improved international accessibility. We are delighted to have found such a great colleague in the 37-year-old from the local Sauerland region for this responsible position and we wish him every success in his new role.
FLORIAN GIES
T +49 2723 808163
FLORIAN.GIES@TRACTO.COM