Overview
URETEK provides non-invasive trench breaker solutions for utility pipeline installations, using structural polymer injection to create engineered barriers that prevent water migration, erosion, and bedding washout in utility corridors. Our trenchless approach delivers precise, durable support with minimal surface disruption—ideal for challenging terrains, remote locations, and active rights-of-way.
Why Trench Breakers Matter
When utilities are installed on sloped terrain or in variable soils, water can migrate along bedding material, creating subsurface erosion, voids, or slope instability. Traditional cement-based trench plugs are labor-intensive, moisture-sensitive, and difficult to install in tight spaces. URETEK’s polymer trench breakers eliminate these issues through rapid-curing, lightweight, and long-lasting structural fills.
Key Benefits
Trenchless Installation: No excavation required—ideal for post-install trench support or remote access locations.
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Our polymer plugs bond to pipe and surrounding soil without adding excessive load.
Rapid Cure Time: Supports ready-to-backfill in minutes, not hours or days.
Water Resistant: Prevents infiltration and channeling of stormwater or groundwater along trench lines.
Customizable Shape & Size: Engineered to fit irregular trench geometries and embedment conditions.
URETEK Method
Our Deep Injection process allows polymer material to be introduced through small-diameter rods inserted into the bedding zone adjacent to or beneath utility lines. The expanding polymer fills voids and creates a robust plug that resists water flow while bonding to soil and pipe surfaces.
Common Applications Include
Electrical and telecommunication ducts.
Water and sewer main installations.
Gas pipelines.
Industrial facility utilities.
Renewable energy conduit runs (solar, wind, battery installations).
Advantages Over Traditional Trench Plugs
Installation Time
Cementitious Plug (Hours to Days ) URETEK Polymer Plug ( Minutes )
Weight
Cementitious Plug (Heavy ) URETEK Polymer Plug (Lightweight (10–15 lbs/ft³) )
Moisture Sensitivity
Cementitious Plug (High ) URETEK Polymer Plug ( None )
Bond to Soil/Pipe
Cementitious Plug ( Weak ) URETEK Polymer Plug ( Strong )
Terrain Adaptability
Cementitious Plug ( Limited ) URETEK Polymer Plug ( High )
Long-Term Durability
Cementitious Plug ( Moderate ) URETEK Polymer Plug ( High )
Validation & QA
Proof of Fill: Visual confirmation and material return monitoring.
Volume Tracking: Real-time documentation of injection quantity and zones.
Load Transfer Checks: Assurance of stable pipe bedding and trench support.
Environmental Compatibility: Polymer formulations are inert and non-toxic once cured.
Compatible Solutions
Pipeline Support & Pillows: Combined for full trench bedding stabilization
Slope Stability Solutions: Used in conjunction with slope failure mitigation
Soil Densification: For weak or loose soils along trench paths
Ideal Clients & Partners
Utility Owners & Engineers.
EPC Contractors & Civil Contractors.
Renewable Energy Developers.
Municipalities and DOTs.
Pipeline Design Consultants.
Why URETEK
URETEK combines material science, geotechnical expertise, and field-proven installation methods to deliver superior trench breaker solutions. Whether supporting pipelines across long distances or preventing groundwater migration in critical utility corridors, our approach ensures speed, safety, and long-term performance.
Secure your utility corridors. Prevent erosion. Stabilize with confidence.