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Equipment Focus: The Culvert Puller
Culvert pullers can install concrete pipes and culverts safely and efficiently. Learn all about them in this deep dive into culvert pullers. Posted by The SEL Team What is a culvert? A culvert is a vital component of infrastructure – it is a structure that channels water past an obstacle and its sole purpose is to allow water to drain to prevent flooding. There are various types of culverts, namely, box culverts that are usually pre-cast, pipe culverts and arch culverts and these can be constructed from a number of materials, including pre-cast concrete, galvanised steel and aluminium. The maintenance and regular inspections of culverts are vital as debris, sediment or vegetation can cause a culvert to become clogged, thus reducing its capacity to convey water. This can cause a culvert to fail, resulting in flooding. In this article, we explore the importance of culvert maintenance and the significance of culvert pullers in modern infrastructure maintenance. The importance of culvert maintenance Apart from flood prevention, culverts also ensure that roads remain unobstructed and safe and protects structures from water damage. For these reasons maintenance is essential and responsibility for this lies with landowners. Historically, the maintenance and replacement of culverts were time consuming and labour-intensive. However, with the arrival of innovative machinery like culvert pullers, the task has become more efficient and cost effective. What is a culvert puller? A culvert puller is an electrohydraulic machine which is used to install reinforced concrete pipes and culverts, safely and quickly. Using an electrohydraulic culvert puller greatly improves the installation process as it pulls the units together and is powerful enough to be used with a sealing agent, which results in culverts being joined with a watertight bond. Culvert puller hire at Site Equipment Ltd The Culvert Pullers available at Site Equipment