Epoxy pipe lining was brought to North America in 1987 by American Pipe Lining. The company began employing its epoxy lining technology as a sole source contractor to the United States Navy aboard its carrier vessels. American Pipe Lining’s success with the U.S. Navy brought immediate attention to land-based clients that required similar services in their buildings and underground piping installations. Following EPA approval of its coating in 1988, American Pipe Lining began providing in-place pipe restoration services to clients that faced aging potable water systems and poor water quality, including a variety of low and high-rise housing developments, schools, industries and water utilities.
In 2006, APL granted an exclusive license to Nu Flow to utilize all technologies and patent right, making Nu Flow the only pipe and drain Rehabilitation Company which both manufactures and installs combined technologies for pressurized water systems, as well as trenchless repair on non-pressurized systems. Nu Flow acquired APL in 2007, solidifying Nu Flow’s position as the industry leader in small diameter pipe lining. In-place epoxy pipe lining is a process that restores corroded or eroded piping systems without the costly expense and disruption of pipe replacement.
Pipe lining provides an efficient, effective alternative with many benefits, which include:
Significant savings over re-pipe or pipe replacement
Increases life of piping
Very little disruption, if any
Preservation of building structure and surrounding landscape or hardscape
Little to no destruction to the property Destruction of existing walls, ceilings, floors and underground structures
Patching and repair of the damaged structure
Inconvenience and disruption to building/facility occupants or residents
Safety concerns where asbestos insulation or other contaminants are present
The need to temporarily vacate occupants and dwelling tenants High monetary cost
Minerals leaching from pipes into drinking water
Mineral deposits that limit water flow
Corrosion of the pipes and discolored water
Pinhole leaks
Plugged fixtures and aerators
Joint Failures
Electrolysis