Millennium Projects
Technical Details
Millennium Project Number: M-2000-001
Project Title: Variable Length Repair Sleeve - GECO
Project Start Date: 2000
Projected End Date: 2009
Technical Details:
The objective of this project is to develop an adjustable length plastic pipe repair sleeve that repairs damages of various lengths. The proposed first prototype is to be made of high density PE, 4" in size and rated at 124 psig. The project is currently structured in four tasks: 1) obtain manufacturing partner, 2) build prototypes, 3) perform laboratory testing, and 4) conduct field testing. In its early stages the project was expanded to also include a 4" Butt Fusion Repair Sleeve (BFRS).
GECO of Italy was identified as the developer and commercialization partner, and is in the process of constructing and lab testing VLRS prototype units. Upon successful completion of lab testing, a field demonstration is being conducted with NYSEARCH member companies to validate the installation process and introduce the technology to the market.