SippTech utilizes Manufactured In-Place Composite Pipe (MICP) technology to create a structurally independent composite lining within existing large diameter pressure pipes, ranging from 42 to 96 inches and capable of withstanding over 250 PSI. This trenchless rehabilitation method addresses the challenges of aging infrastructure by minimizing disruption and reducing the costs associated with traditional pipe replacement.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Aging pipeline infrastructure faces deterioration, leading to reduced capacity, leaks, and potential failures. Traditional pipe replacement methods are disruptive, expensive, and time-consuming, causing significant inconvenience. Existing rehabilitation options may compromise hydraulic capacity or lack the structural integrity required for high-pressure applications.
Solution
SippTech provides a trenchless pipeline rehabilitation solution using its proprietary Manufactured In-Place Composite Pipe (MICP) technology. This robotically installed system creates a structurally independent composite lining within existing large-diameter pressure pipes. The MICP lining meets AWWA Class IV structural requirements, providing a close-fit solution that maximizes hydraulic performance. This approach minimizes disruption and reduces costs compared to traditional remove-and-replace methods, while offering a 50-year design life and NSF 61 certification for drinking water applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are municipalities, water authorities, and utility companies responsible for maintaining and rehabilitating aging water transmission lines, forced sewer mains, storm sewers, and culverts.
Features
- Robotically installed composite lining system for 42" to 96" diameter pipelines
- Structurally independent pipe within a pipe design
- Meets AWWA Class IV structural/Close Fit Lining (CFL) classification
- Capable of withstanding over 250 PSI working pressure
- NSF 61 certified materials for potable water systems
- Trenchless rehabilitation method minimizing excavation and disruption
- Maximizes hydraulic capacity compared to slip lining methods
- 50-year design life