Silicone Bladder Solution for Small-Diameter CIPP Projects
A customer performing small-diameter CIPP rehabilitation faced multiple challenges with their existing silicone bladder supplier, including bursting, inconsistent deliveries, wrinkling, resin bonding concerns, and difficulty maintaining uniform expansion. HM Global sourced a silicone bladder solution better aligned with the customer's application and supply requirements.
Problem statement
The customer's existing silicone bladders struggled to maintain uniform expansion in small-diameter applications, creating concerns about consistent performance. Additional challenges included bladder bursting, wrinkling and resin bonding issues, alongside inconsistent supplier deliveries. The customer needed a more suitable product designed to meet the demands of their rehabilitation projects.
Our approach
HM Global supplied an alternative silicone bladder solution selected to address the customer's small-diameter application requirements. By prioritizing material suitability, expansion performance, and reliable sourcing, HM Global helped the customer identify a product aligned with their operational needs.
Results
- Sourced a silicone bladder solution suited to the demands of small-diameter rehabilitation projects.
- Addressed concerns relating to bladder integrity, wrinkling, and resin interaction through targeted product selection.
- Matched the product to the customer's requirements for small-diameter CIPP applications.
- Provided an alternative sourcing option to help mitigate inconsistent deliveries from the existing supplier.