S1E LIMITED - Specialist Suppliers of Trenchless Technology

Recycled lay flat tube (LFT) and groundsheet are being phased into Pipe Doctor patch repair materials by manufacturer S1E – which will save a total of almost 7 tonnes of virgin plastic per year. “The recycled plastic performed excellently in tests, so customers won’t see any difference in practice, just a slight change in colour,” stated S1E Operations Manager, Russell Edwards. “The change is great for the environment as well as being a step in our journey of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.” The change applies to all Pipe Doctor LFT and groundsheet, including bulk materials and those used within the Pipe Doctor patch repair kits. Recycled plastic is defined as that which contains 30% or more of recycled material and can contain up to 70%. This is the definition used in, for example, the government’s new Plastic Tax, which is due to take effect in April.

Contractor PBF Drainage has successfully completed a significant repair to a DN375 pipeline at 4m depth, using the Quick-Lock point repair system – in just a single shift. The 3-man crew took just 10-hours to install 28 Quick-Locks in series creating a durable, refurbished section of pipeline which could be instantly re-commissioned. The DN375 diameter pipe included a section of 6m in length where the upper part of the pipe had collapsed. The pipe was inconsistent, with issues with deformation and wall thickness, creating a variation in diameter from 375mm to 450mm, plus the following downstream section also looked on the verge of collapse. James Stern of PBF consulted with Terry Ingleby of S1E Limited, who distribute the Quick-Lock system in the UK. Their discussions around the requirements of the job and the issues on site concluded that the Quick-Lock system would provide the best solution.

Trenchless distributors S1E Limited have launched a new website and online shop, to offer an enhanced service to their customers. “The new site improves the online experience that customers receive from us, with better functionality, more products available this way and easier navigation to get to the right information quickly,” commented S1E MD Scott McMurray. “Of course, when customers would prefer to talk to someone, our team are available to help. For those who are happy to find what they need online or who want information or to place an order out of office hours, they’ll be able to get what they need at their convenience, for example when they’ve returned from site.”