United Felts, formerly Applied Felts Inc. and FerraTex Solutions, has a storied history in the world of cured-in-place pipe lining. The company’s textile engineers produced some of the first CIPP liners decades ago, and today, its state-of-the-art manufacturing operations produce a full inventory of liners, including leading solutions for wastewater and stormwater collection systems. The company’s rigorous testing standards and commitment to quality have earned the trust of the industry.
Earlier this year, United Felts became part of Vortex Companies, the global trenchless brand whose portfolio now includes everything from geopolymers to robots to lateral liners. Joining forces with Vortex has put the company in high gear: Now, it has greater resources to execute United Felts’ comprehensive 28-point quality assurance/quality control process and rigorous design and testing, which ensure durability and performance. The company produces its own felt from raw materials, meaning no part of the manufacturing process is outside of its experts’ supervision.
An affordable low-emissions option
United Felts’ patent-pending EnviroCure-Felt delivers the strength of traditional CIPP liners while reducing styrene emissions and disruptive odors. It utilizes an impermeable polymer coating that prevents styrene from entering the air and water.
On-site third-party testing has consistently shown EnviroCure-Felt styrene emission readings as low as 1 ppm during installation, practically eliminating jobsite odors and complaints from the community. These reduced emission readings — taken from the installation truck, at the manhole point of entry and the job site perimeter — are well below the acceptable standards set by regulatory bodies, according to the manufacturer.
EnviroCure-Felt costs three times less than styrene-free options, providing substantial cost savings. It uses tried-and-true curing technologies that ensure pipelines meet expected life spans and quality standards. And it’s designed for easy installation, using traditional methods, conforming to ASTM F1216 and ASTM F1743 standards. EnviroCure-Felt can integrate seamlessly into existing sewer maintenance operations without additional equipment or training. With EnviroCure-Felt, waste- and stormwater utilities can offer low-odor, full-strength pipe rehab for a wide range of projects, from small-scale repairs to major infrastructure overhauls.
A large UV portfolio
United Felts’ patent-pending EnviroCure-UV liner has unique dimpling properties that simplify lateral line reinstatement, and that feature has made it a favorite of UV contractors working on complicated pipelines with multiple connections.
Now, EnviroCure-UV is joined by United UV GRP, a multilayer, overlapping continuous glass fiber liner that offers superior strength in its cured form. A lower price point and these greater structural properties make it ideal for long, straight sections and large diameters. United’s in-house pros can support public works in evaluating the best UV option for their projects, and its team is on hand to equip and train municipalities interested in adding UV-cure technologies to their capabilities.
Bigger reach, faster delivery
To deliver big for the customers, United Felts is making full use of its network of wet-out operations, with locations in Florida, Montana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. With complete control over manufacturing, United Felts offers fast delivery times and long shelf life — meaning asset owners can respond faster, complete more repairs and have greater confidence in their work.
All of this — the growing geographic reach, the alliance with Vortex Companies and its vast lineup, odor-reducing technologies like EnviroCure-Felt, and a large UV portfolio — is being executed with the steady hand and technical expertise the company has long been known for.
United Felts (previously Applied Felts and FerraTex Solutions) is a pioneer in the development of the CIPP process. Today, it continues its commitment to meeting the unique field application requirements of its customers so they can keep essential infrastructure flowing. Based in Martinsville, Virginia, the company manufactures all its liners in-house.
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