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Depending on the size of the bursting tool, new pipes of the same size or larger than the original can be installed.


STATIC HEAD Static heads have no moving internal parts. The head is simply pulled through the old pipe by a heavy-duty pulling device	PNEUMATIC HEAD Pneumatic heads use pulsating air pressure to drive them forward and burst the old pipe. A small pulling device guides the head	HYDRAULIC HEAD Designed for cast iron pipe, the Hydraulic Head expands as it is pulled through, bursting both the old pipe and heavy joints

Pipebursting can be used for pipes ranging in size from 2 to 30 inches and new bursting tools and techniques are being developed that will increase the upper limit to four and even five feet. The process can be used on pipes made of cast iron, thin wall steel, concrete, clay, asbestos, PVC and polyethylene (PE).

The schematic below demonstrates the concept.

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