TRIC Tools, Inc.
To provide the best trenchless pipe bursting equipment and accessories, as well as information to empower the trenchless revolution in the replacement of failing underground pipelines-sewer, water, and gas and to expand our technology and method from private homes to municipal projects, and ultimately to public policy across America and beyond. TRIC Tools Inc. invented and marketed the first practical sewer lateral pipe bursting system, thus establishing the industry of trenchless home sewer replacement in America. Private sewer laterals have since been clearly identified as the primary contributor to sanitary sewer overflows in municipal sewer systems, leading to chronic pollution of open streams and waterways. Like all other underground pipelines-large and small, public and private-sewer laterals are just the tip of the iceberg of urgently needed repairs to wasteful and dangerous underground infrastructure all over the world.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Water and Wastewater - Pipes and Piping
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1996
- Employees:
- 11-100
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
Here at TRIC Tools, we understand exactly how important equipment is to pipeline and sewer system technicians. For a job that would normally take 40 minutes or so to complete, it can take hours if the equipment is worn, outdated, or broken. TRIC Tools carries state-of-the-art equipment designed to help you complete each job and move on as efficiently as possible. The craftsmanship in this family extends three generations and we have consistently produced powerful and durable equipment at reasonable prices.
A Range of Top Quality Products
Bursting pipes without the right equipment can result in hard, messy work that is not satisfactory for home and business owners. Fortunately, we carry trenchless pipe bursting equipment and accessories.
We also have state-of-the-art pulling units to assist you as well. A quick job can easily turn into a few hours without the proper equipment. The X30 is the ideal package when bursting pipes up to 6-inches in diameter. TRIC has our own line of hydraulic pumps for pipe bursting equipment designed to be very simple and efficient.
Bursting heads are essential in the plumbing business and if any are broken it's very problematic. Pipe fusion equipment is for fusing bursting heads to the pipe for easy manipulation. TRIC offers three different designs for any sized job and ensures great durability.
Lastly, we design accessories as well that prove to be vital to the task at hand. These trenchless technologies accessories include but are not limited to, 10K Gauges, duct rodder, 3/4″ compact swaged cable, and many more.
TRIC Tools History of Innovation
A Company Born of Invention / Literally Groundbreaking
1995
The term “lateral pipe bursting” is not yet a part of any contractor’s vocabulary. Repair or replacement of a home sewer means digging it up—in whole or in part—with results that are messy, disruptive, and often incomplete.
1996
Ward Carter, foreman with an underground construction firm near San Francisco, assembles and tests the prototype of what will become the TRIC lateral pipe bursting system.
1996
His father, engineer Robert (Bob) Carter, develops drawings and applies the manufacturing principles that turn Ward’s idea into a viable product. This whole process is not new to the Carters: Bob's father, Mitchell Carter, had invented the Coleman Stove, the Garbage Grinder, and foam rubber. Innovation just runs in the family.
1997
TRIC begins pursuing patents at home and abroad, campaigning relentlessly for approval of HDPE plastic pipe in residential building codes. These combined efforts establish the lateral bursting industry, and set the TRIC method as the gold standard for trenchless lateral replacement across America.
1999
TRIC receives IAPMO approval and a UPC listing for trenchless underground pipeline replacement using TRIC equipment and methods at the IAPMO meeting on August 31.
2000
The new standard appears in the January publication of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The Installation standard for Trenchless Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Sewer Laterals is IAPMO 26-99. Most US cities approve the TRIC Trenchless pipe replacement method soon thereafter.
2001 - 2004
TRIC registers both device and method patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and international patents for device and method in Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and New Zealand. Patent applications are pending in Japan and Norway.
2005 - Present
The TRIC formula-tools that are simple, modular, compact and adaptable-is applied to other utilities, including larger pipes of various materials, in commercial and municipal projects around the world.
2010
HDPE pipe becomes certified for use in hot and cold potable water applications, fully opening most replacement projects to the use of TRIC Tools and proven techniques.
Our Vision
TRIC Tools Inc. invented and marketed the first practical sewer lateral pipe bursting system, thus establishing the industry of trenchless home sewer replacement in America. Private sewer laterals have since been clearly identified as the primary contributor to sanitary sewer overflows in municipal sewer systems, leading to chronic pollution of open streams and waterways.
Like all other underground pipelines—large and small, public and private—sewer laterals are just the tip of the iceberg of urgently needed repairs to wasteful and dangerous underground infrastructure all over the world. We foresee a viable and evolving green technology promoting the efficient, economical, and timely replacement of failing underground utility pipelines locally, nationally, and globally.
Our Future
We intend to expand our methods and machinery to accommodate our vision of a growing trenchless industry. Sewer, water, and gas pipes come in all sizes and various materials, and each utility line has a particular set of conditions, be they mechanical, geographical, or political. TRIC is constantly exploring different ways to apply our tried & true technology towards new and untested challenges in the trenchless industry. There is still much to be done when it comes to trenchless technology applications. Crumbling underground infrastructure causes waste and environmental degradation in communities everywhere. Our goal is to build upon our success in trenchless sewer replacement, while we address other problem utilities with equally inventive solutions.
We’re proud that TRIC Tools enable a wide array of utilities, municipalities, and contractors get the job done right the first time with our selection of compact pulling units, custom hydraulic power-packs, specialized bursting heads, and other quality pipebursting accessories. We’re happy to send you a list of our selected clients and projects on request.
We’re proud that TRIC Tools help a wide array of utilities, municipalities and contractors get the job done right the first time, with speed, accuracy and cost-conscious operation. We’re happy to send you a list of our selected clients on request.
We’re always on the lookout for smart, motivated people with the desire to work with one of the best teams in the business to help our customers find innovative, cost-saving solutions to their underground pipe replacement challenges. If you enjoy thinking beyond the horizon and finding ways to say “yes,” we’d love to talk with you about coming on board here at TRIC. We would love to hear from you and how you can help us in meeting the needs of our clients looking for hydraulic pumps for pipe bursting equipment.
If you’re a pipe fusion equipment retailer who’s ready to step up to the best, we’re happy to discuss the possibility of you becoming the latest TRIC Tools Distributor. Contact us today to let us know how you share our vision, and we’ll see how we can help each other.
Markets Served
TRIC Tools takes pride in providing quality pieces of pipe pulling equipment and more to the following:
Contractors
Trust your pipe bursting needs to the company that pioneered the industry of trenchless home sewer replacement. We’ve seen it all and can advise you wisely. TRIC is still out front, and we’ll keep you there, too.
Municipalities
Stay ahead of aging infrastructure failures with a proactive plan to replace the worst first, and choose TRIC Tools as your equipment partner. We’ve got the knowledge and experience to guide you to successful solutions every time.
Utility
Whether you need to replace an aging conveyance system or simply increase capacity, we’ve got the equipment to keep you online as much as possible, make quick work of the job and ensure your continued profitability.
Applications
Our range of products can meet your needs for the following:
Wastewater
TRIC introduced sewer lateral pipe bursting to the underground utilities industry, and since then we have expanded our patented method to larger municipal sewers in all types of situations. From a two-inch laundry line to a 14-inch sewer main, we’ve got what it takes to make it happen quickly, with as little disruption as possible on and under the surface.
Potable Water
TRIC Tools are the premium choice for equipment that can effectively remove old water pipes and accommodate the sanitary needs of potable pressurized line replacement.
Natural Gas Transmission
As natural gas becomes a more significant option for future energy needs, TRIC Tools will help ensure sound infrastructure and increased capacity to handle projected conveyance volumes.
Why Choose TRIC Tools?
When you choose TRIC equipment, you’re getting more than just hardware. You’re investing in decades of innovation and field-tested products, coupled with an ongoing commitment to product improvement and customer satisfaction. When you choose TRIC, you choose to be part of the solution.
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Safety and simplicity are our primary concerns while providing equipment that is durable and saves you time and money in the process. Feel free to call us or fill out the form if you have any questions or for a consultation regarding our trenchless equipment.