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to workers, pedestrians and animals that could fall into the deep opening, it was completely filled with expanding resin foam. A sponge ‘dam’ was installed at the base of the vertical section and the main was filled progressively, allowing each fill to cure before adding the next.
place as it expands. At full expansion, some of the foam seeps through the semi-porous material to adhere to the pipe wall. Once cured, a lightweight fabric FOAMCAP™ was fitted to the end of the main; again foam was injected to fill the space between the bag and the cap.
The fourth main was a 2 metre vertical section, 2.5 metres underground. As this was a particular hazard
Authorising Engineer Michael Lench said “The Steve Vick Contract Team were helpful and ensured the job went smoothly.
All four mains were sealed to the high standard National Grid expect”.
As well as being used to fill abandoned pipes and many other types of void, the FOAMBAG™ technique is used for flowstopping live gas mains to be abandoned. The bag is installed in the main, and the resin injected, via a specially constructed standpipe. The benefits of using FOAMBAG™ over conventional flowstopping methods its low cost and ease of use and the need for a considerably smaller excavation
Keyline plays vital role in supporting Northern Regions traffic needs with new
appointment In a bid to address the region’s traffic management needs, Keyline, the UK’s leading specialist supplier of civils, drainage solutions and heavy building materials, has appointed a new Business Development Manager for the North of England. Tina Haines will support the company as they become the first industry supplier in the UK to provide bulk quantities of traffic management products in all of its branches.
As part of her remit, Tina will be monitoring projects being taken on by national contractors as well as targeting Keyline’s traditional and existing suppliers, understanding their requirements and ensuring they receive the right traffic management products.
Tina has more than ten years of experience in the industry previously holding the role of Tender Manager at Parker Merchanting, where she compiled tenders and proposals to local and national contractors. She
later moved to Keyline in the summer of 2015 as a Bid Estimating & Support Manager before being appointed in this new position.
Commenting on her new role, Tina said: “I am really excited to have been offered this position. Keyline is a fantastic company to work for and are a very forward thinking organisation. I’m looking forward to flourishing in this role.”
Dean Wheatley, Head of Sector for Utilities and Traffic Management at Keyline, said: “Tina will play a vital role leading our traffic management team in the North. Every Keyline branch now stocks a comprehensive range of traffic management products, including bulk quantities of traffic cones, barriers and signs. The dedicated team will ensure Keyline is in the best possible position to support those contractors who are in need of traffic management products.”
“Tina possesses excellent business flare and natural leadership skills as well as a strong technical knowledge which she has built through her years of experience. This combination will ensure she can provide an excellent service to both new and existing clients.”
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