Moling is a trenchless construction method that uses equipment to create tunnels for pipes without digging trenches. Entry and exit points are identified, and computerized machines control the process. This method saves time, money, and minimizes labor. It’s effective for laying water pipes and heating coils.
Moling is a type of construction strategy used in the pipe laying process. This particular approach is often referred to as the trenchless method, as the process does not involve digging a trench to locate sections of pipe. Instead, modeling equipment is used to mimic the activity of the mole, a small animal that burrows underground. The equipment imposes a path through the ground, creating a tunnel of the right size for the passage of the pipes.
As part of the overall moling process, a path is projected and entry and exit points are identified, using simple mapping techniques. The necessary equipment is placed and begins preparing the tunnel according to the projected angle and depth determined to be ideal for the task. Once the tunnel is complete, the pipeline can be fed at the point of origin until exiting at the desired point.
While the previous processes associated with milling were more labor intensive, today’s pneumatic equipment has made the process a little more automated. With the use of computerized machines it is possible to activate the tunneling process and therefore remotely control the direction and depth of the activity. This approach made it possible to quickly deal with any unforeseen obstacles that may be found in the designed route, typically bypassing the obstacle with a slight detour before resuming the desired route. More modern equipment also helps speed up the milling process by making it possible to connect hoses that are trailed behind the equipment, effectively installing the pipe as the tunnel is being dug.
The actual moling process can save a lot of time and money. Because there’s no need to dig a trench, lay pipe, then backfill the trench, this tunneling strategy minimizes the amount of labor required to complete the job. At the same time, jobs that involve laying extensive pipe networks can be quite costly in terms of the time it takes to dig the trenches, place the pipes, and then level the area for landscaping. With the milling, the surface of the landscape is not disturbed, which also saves a lot of time and money. This approach can be particularly effective when laying water pipes as part of a building project and can also be adapted to provide the means to place the heating coils used in heat pump systems in the right position.
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