HammerHead Trenchless

Lake Mills, WI 53551

Company Overview

HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, manufactures pipe bursting, pipe ramming/HDD assist, pneumatic boring equipment, HDD tooling and accessories and CIPP (cured-in-place-pipe) pipe rehabilitation products

Company Details
Years in business:Since: 1989
Number of employees:51-200
500 South C.P. Ave.
Lake Mills, WI 53551
US
https//www.hammerheadtrenchless.com/
Phone:(800) 331-6653
Fax:(920) 648-1781
HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, manufactures pipe bursting, pipe ramming/HDD assist, pneumatic boring equipment, HDD tooling and accessories and CIPP (cured-in-place-pipe) pipe rehabilitation products.
Articles & News
The HammerHead HB100 hydraulic pulling machine was partially submerged throughout the pulls. No electric components provides the ability to perform well even underwater.
Pipe Bursting at Low Tide
HammerHead Hydroburst HB100 100-ton pulling machine proves the ideal tool for pipe bursting under Biscayne Bay.
August 22, 2014
Pipe bursting allows new pipe to be installed with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. Here, Team Ghilotti uses a TT Technologies Grundoburst system to pull back new 12-in. C-900 fusible PVC pipe in St. Helena, CA.
A Technology Bursting with Possibilities
In the right conditions, pipe bursting can be a cost-effective pipe replacement solution.
February 18, 2011
Pipe bursting is becoming an increasingly popular means of replacing old pipe due to the limited restoration costs and minimal social impacts to the local community. However, it's important to be aware of the conditions and applications to ensure a successful installation.
Put a New Burst of Life Into Old Pipe
Pipe bursting lets you break out the old and pull in the new.
May 15, 2008
Products & Press Releases
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Hammerhead HydroBurst 100XTR
100-ton capability is rated for up to 16 in. in diameter but unit is compact enough for use on pipe down to 4 in.
January 10, 2022
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HammerHead SLX1300 Trenchless Pipe Extraction System
March 11, 2020
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HammerHead Trenchless Introduces New Pipe Extraction System for Replacing Steel Gas Services
HammerHead Trenchless, a manufacturer of trenchless installation, rehabilitation, and replacement solutions for underground utility infrastructure, today announced a new addition to its line of Same Path technology: the new SLX1300.
March 10, 2020
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HammerHead Trenchless to Demo Same Path Technology at ICUEE 2019
Tooling system is designed for trenchlessly replacing plastic natural gas distribution pipe
August 13, 2019
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HammerHead Bluelight LED Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining System
Unique liner resin for laterals and small sewer pipes cures at 324 ft. per hour and is not activated by heat, air or non-LED light sources
March 26, 2019
Hammer Head 26 Xpr 26in Hammer
HammerHead Trenchless 26XPR High-performance Pneumatic Hammers
Capable of installing casing from 24 to 84 in. in diameter and for pneumatic pipe bursting applications ranging from 15 to 36 in. in diameter
February 19, 2018
Videos & Resources
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Video: World's Largest Pneumatic Pipe Ramming Hammer Unveiled
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment unveiled the world's largest pneumatic pipe ramming hammer at the 2013 Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition held in January 2013 in Houston. The 34-in. hammer can install casing 48 to 180 in. in diameter in drainage culvert and washover applications.
January 30, 2013
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Unique liner resin for laterals and small sewer pipes cures at 324 ft. per hour and is not activated by heat, air or non-LED light sources
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Capable of installing casing from 24 to 84 in. in diameter and for pneumatic pipe bursting applications ranging from 15 to 36 in. in diameter
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22-ton radio remote-controlled winch is designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use in pipe-bursting, slip-lining and pipe-slitting applications
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May 10, 2016
The Same Path slitting head has been retrieved all the way back to the extraction cage, never having left the path of the in situ pipe.
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Can replace 1/2- to 4-in. natural gas distribution pipe and may also be used to decommission inactive gas lines that will be left in the ground
May 10, 2016
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Charles Machine Works Appoints New President of HammerHead Trenchless Equipment
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System turn any horizontal directional drill into a high-production rock drilling machine
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Rick Johnson, HammerHead interim president and CEO of The Charles Machine Works
Pipe Rehab Leaders Form Alliance for Noninvasive Repair and Rehab Solutions
Alliance with RS Technik completes the suit of solutions available to Hammerhead customers
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Ring-O-Matic Appoints Underground Industry Veteran as CEO
New CEO Brian Metcalf brings nearly 25 years of industry experience including leadership positions at HammerHead and Vermeer
May 12, 2015
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With its size doubling in the past five years, the new $5.1 million property will provide space for anticipated further growth.
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The HammerHead HB100 hydraulic pulling machine was partially submerged throughout the pulls. No electric components provides the ability to perform well even underwater.
Pipe Bursting at Low Tide
HammerHead Hydroburst HB100 100-ton pulling machine proves the ideal tool for pipe bursting under Biscayne Bay.
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Hammerhead Trenchless Equipment Celebrates 25th Anniversary
After 25 years, with Ditch Witch as its official North American distributor, HammerHead now offers a full suite of pipe installation and rehabilitation solutions.
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