Kembla is proud to launch the Hachler pneumatic milling robot ‘Climb’, the latest in robotic development for the trenchless industry.

The Climb Robot offers superior manoeuvrability, reach and grinding power in pipelines and connections that traditionally have been difficult to access for repair.

How it works

The Climb Robot has been specially developed for grinding work in small diameter pipelines and lateral connection pipes with diameters 100º225 mm.

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By a continual process of sequential inflation then deflation of the two air bladders, Climb traverses the mainline and then is guided to enter and climb up into the branch line.

Once in position at the defect, the bladders are inflated to hold the robot firmly in position so that the powerful milling head can be operated to accurately target the area requiring repair.

The pneumatic drive is a huge advantage as it enables Climb to tackle very steep inclines and drive through bends.

It is anticipated that the Climb Robot will be particularly suitable for removing concrete build ups, protrusions, tap roots and drop joint grinding. Climb also performs T-Seal removal or edge and horn trimming, along with the removal of small bore main liners and lateral liners.

Climb can also open lateral junctions following relining of a pipeline utilising access from within the house lateral line, provided there is no boundary trap. The grinding/cutting work is monitored and controlled by Kembla’s skilled personnel via a colour CCTV camera built into the mobile control unit.

As is the case with the majority of CCTV equipment, Climb is protected from water penetration by maintaining a constant internal pressure.

Kembla has invested in Climb to speed up the completion of contract work and to keep associated costs at a minimum. Kembla also sees this unit being used by clients to cut away defective T-Seals in branch lines as an alternative to expensive and potentially damaging excavation.

Check out Climb along with Kembla’s impressive suite of products and services at No-Dig 2011 in Brisbane. For further information check www.kemblawatertech.com.au or call 1800 803 861.