The Vortex Companies (Vortex), a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today the addition of the small diameter IMS MICROcure LED CIPP Curing System (MICROcure) to its portfolio of UV CIPP solutions. Source One\u00ae Environmental (S1E) is Vortex\u2019s exclusive distribution partner in the United States for the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe addition of a small diameter UV curing technology rounds out our product line-up and provides a system specifically designed for laterals and interior building piping systems,\u201d said Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies. \u201cWe have partnered with S1E, whose core customers include residential and commercial plumbers, to be our distribution and sales partner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re extremely excited to add MICROcure to our catalog of pipe repair solutions,\u201d stated Ron Smith, President of S1E. \u201cThere is a huge need for this non-invasive pipe renewal technology, and we\u2019re excited to present it to our customers looking to grow their business.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MICROcure is specifically engineered to reline sewer mains, laterals, and interior plumbing systems ranging from 3\u201d to 10\u201d in diameter and works with both inversion and CIPP methods. Designed for portability, MICROcure is built on a two-wheel carriage and weighs only 176 pounds. The system comes with two light sources for optimum curing: a 2×400-watt unit that easily navigates multiple bends up to 90 degrees for 3\u201d to 6\u201d pipe, and an 8×100-watt unit that accommodates 6\u201d to 10\u201d pipes. Vortex and S1E\u2019s training support resources will be valuable to help educate the North American market about MICROcure\u2019s advantages for small-diameter trenchless rehabilitation, supporting domestic adoption of the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMICROcure\u2019s application versatility, and compact size make it a sensible addition to a plumbing contractor\u2019s services,\u201d added Smith. \u201cIt will potentially create a new income stream for plumbers wanting to invest in a trenchless and non-invasive solution for repairing or renewing in-building piping systems as well as structures\u2019 lateral and sewer lines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n