One of the leading companies in the centraliser and spacer system space continues to make a difference in the water and wastewater industry, particularly in streamlining water main rehabilitation.
For decades, repairing aging water infrastructure has been costly and disruptive. Traditional methods often require extensive excavation, leading to traffic congestion, environmental impact, and lengthy project timelines. The use of trenchless technology as an accepted and standard method in the industry alleviates many of these issues. kwik-ZIP provides an innovative solution that supports trenchless technology, which is another benefit of this installation method.
kwik-ZIP spacers are engineered from a robust, low-friction thermoplastic blend. During the slip-lining process, they create a precise gap between the casing and the carrier pipe, ensuring smooth insertion and protecting the new carrier pipe from damage. Designed to be compatible with all types of pipe material, kwik-ZIP’s HD and HDX/HDXT spacer system series can also be used on and in corrugated pipe installations.
In Australia, kwik-ZIP’s HDXT and HDX Series spacers have been successfully appraised by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), and both products have been approved as compliant by WSAA. The WSA PS-324 Product Specification prescribes casings spacer requirements for correctly protecting carrier pipes when installed inside casings.
Simple and efficient water main rehabilitation
kwik-ZIP has a straightforward and efficient installation process. Unlike traditional methods, the spacers and centralisers require no special tools, thus reducing labour costs and project timelines.
kwik-ZIP maintains a focus on price effectiveness, simplicity, and rapid on-site assembly to ensure that its centraliser and casing spacer systems deliver cost, time, and operational advantages to its end-user customers.
Recognised around Australia
kwik-ZIP has been implemented in a range of projects across Australia. It’s not restricted to urban areas, with regional Australian water utilities seeking to use the kwik-ZIP spacers and centralisers.
The work of kwik-ZIP has ensured that its products are used consistently across the country. One feature noted is the weight the spacers and centralisers can handle. This comes from its unique load-sharing runner system design, which maximises spacer weight-bearing capacity and reduces point loading. kwik-ZIP spacers and centralisers perform to a high standard, satisfying the needs of many utilities.
Trenchless technology allows for installation under a range of environments, including live tram tracks, train crossings, major roads and highways.
kwik-ZIP has a “load sharing runner” system that delivers a suspension and dampening effect. This reduces the transfer of potentially damaging vibration and movement from the outer casing to the carrier pipe. It will benefit any project’s high-traffic crossings where ongoing external vibration could affect the installation.
Of international renown
kwik-ZIP has worked with companies across the globe when installing its spacers and centralisers. Kwik-ZIP products are regularly used in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the water industry, and many other industries. It has also been installed in the Middle East, France, and many other countries. Kwik-ZIP continues to be well supported by contractors and distributors in the United States and the Americas in a wide range of industries.
Feedback from contractors has been that the spacers and centralisers were easy to install. They worked as they were supposed to, and none of the clients experienced any installation or maintenance issues.
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