Lateral Cutting Services

We offer a Direct, Contract or Sub-Contract Service on all lateral drain cutting work across the UK.

Datomic Lateral Cutting have the equipment you need to solve drain blockage issues fast. Lateral Cutting is a tried and tested method for removing obstructions from the drainage system without having to disrupt the pipe system by fully excavating. The lateral junctions of the drainage system that connect pipes from areas such as toilets are cut using specialised equipment clearing obstructions. This is a safe and secure way of removing blockages.

Datomic use only the finest, German engineered equipment for lateral cutting that is recognised and respected across the industry for its power and performance. Our remotely operated cutters can be deployed at over 100 metres from a single entrance point, with constant CCTV monitoring to diagnose the problem, milling heads that can cut precisely positioned laterals for connecting pipes, and powerful grinding capabilities to cut through steel bars, collapsed liners or any other obstruction.

What is Lateral Drain Cutting and Lateral Liner Removal?

Lateral Liner Removal:

This is a process that involves cutting away the lining of a lateral pipe to reopen connections after repair or relining. Lateral cutting is a specialised technique used to clear blockages and obstructions in lateral connections of drainage systems. These connections link pipes from various sources, such as toilets, drainage, gutters other fixtures to a main sewer line.

This work is often split into differing types of Lateral Cutting : Smart Cutters | Twist-on Cutters | Remote Lateral Cutters

Operated remotely by experienced skilled teams, these robotic cutters are ideal for reopening connections to drain pipes and removing solid obstructions.

When would be the best deployment of Lateral Drain Cutting ?

• Blockages - Lateral drain cutting is effective for clearing blockages in lateral connections and drain linings caused obstructions.

• Maintenance - Regular lateral cutting can prevent future blockages and maintain drainage system functionality.

• Repair - Lateral cutting is used for drainage repair services, and down branch pipe cutters often used in conjunction with pipe linings

Key features and benefits of Lateral Cutting?

• Lateral Cutting is Non-invasive which allows for pipe repairs without digging up the earth or disrupting property.

• Lateral Cutting is accurate so this always ensures precise cutting and shaping of openings.

• Lateral Cutting can remove blockages, roots, and other obstructions, restoring drainage system functionality vs other no-dig repair techniques.

• Lateral Cutting is accurate when used in reopening lateral pipe connections after relining or repair work.

• Lateral Cutting is often used to remove encrustation and build up from within pipes.

Lateral Cutting & Lateral Drain Repairs

What equipment is used for lateral cutting?

The CL50 and CL80 robotic cutters are state of the art ‘climbing robots’ that enable us to cut at elevated locations and negotiate difficult bends, making previously inaccessible obstructions accessible. These units are specifically designed for smaller diameter pipework, 75mm up to 225mm, and can be made fully portable both internally and externally.

These lateral cutting robots are the latest technology and offer :

Pneumatically powered milling motor
Self-cleaning LED camera for constant monitoring
‘Climbing’ abilities for hard-to-reach areas
Portable equipment for internal and remote works
Employs a range of precision milling heads to suit the job

We offer a Direct, Contract or Sub-Contract Service on all Lateral Cutting works across the UK with a vast amount of experience in larger and commercial drainage projects

Lateral Drain Cutting

The majority of Lateral Cutting is provided by air driven systems and benefits from all associated airlines being contained in an umbilical hose, making the system very robust and user friendly. The control box houses a regulator and lubricator allowing this machine to work in all climates.

alongside motor extensions to allow the cutter to work in larger pipes we have the ability to offer battery and air driven cutting.

Lateral Cutting technology offers all the tools you would need including:

LED pan and tilt camera unit with self-cleaning features
Battery operated milling motor for minimal noise pollution
Powerful self-propelling robot for long-range cutting works
Portable options available for remote working
Full range of motion with complete control over the milling process

Commercial Drain Lateral Cutting Services and Lateral Drain Flow Reinstatement

Robotic Lateral Reinstatement Cutters have CCTV capability and are remotely-operated, waterproof devices are inserted into piping and moved to the rough position of the pre-existing laterals. The CCTV is used to identify any bulging or defects where the lateral opening is located, robotic cutter then have the ability to cut a hole in the new pipe with a milling bit. Once a lateral line is opened allowing wastewater flow, the cutter is removed and then reinserted with a wire brush attachment to file down the polyurethane to fully open the lateral line.

Lateral cutting tools have small but, extremely powerful cutter locates the exact position of any junction by cutting through the liner from the branch side. The cutter quickly and easily opens up a hole in the liner in exactly the right position. Depending on the access, these tools can either totally re-open the connection giving a perfect finish or if access is very tight it can simply open a small hole. This will allow a lateral cutter to re-visit at a later time and fully open the connection. Both sizes of the DTB can also be used to root cut, using a high tensile wire cup brush.

Lateral cutting equipment is designed for cutting away concrete and other hard or cementitious based material from within drain pipe sections. The precise nature of our concrete removal using the milling process means minimal damage is incurred to the host pipe and all works can be completed to a high level of accuracy. From reopening laterals to removing steel bars, we won’t let you down when it comes to lateral cutting expertise .

Nationwide Lateral Cutting Experts

How Lateral Pipe Cutting works:

The robotic lateral cutter is inserted into the mainline and advanced toward the lateral connection that is located via a coordinated measurement. The cutter makes an initial hole to relieve any flow that may have accumulated in the lateral and to help remove the remainder of the lining material from the lateral opening so, the lateral flow can be reconnected. Datomic deploy industry leading equipment to solve your problem. All are battery or pneumatically operated for maximum range, flexibility and performance

We offer a Direct, Contract or Sub-Contract Service on all drainage works across the UK with a vast amount of experience in larger and commercial drainage projects

We have a large range of commercial partners and pride ourselves on being here to help, Contact us today for a no obligation quote or to discuss your specific project.