A CIPP job is only as reliable as what turns up on site. Every install depends on the right pipe lining supply working as one system: the liner, a matched resin, glide foil, calibration hoses, and a curing setup that suits the liner. Getting these from a single source, ideally the liner manufacturer, removes compatibility risk before the crew even mobilises.
At Insituform, we manufacture the full range of CIPP contractor supplies that sit at the heart of every install. Our supplies and equipment are specified to work with the liners we make, and we’ve been refining them from our Wellingborough facility for over 50 years. Here’s what your crew needs at each stage of a CIPP install, and what Insituform supplies directly versus what we recommend through trusted partners.
What CIPP Supplies Do You Need on Site?
The consumables list on a CIPP install is short, but every item has a job. Get one wrong and the install suffers.
Insituform directly manufactures and supplies the core consumables every CIPP job depends on:
- CIPP liner. Felt, composite, glass or lateral, matched to pipe diameter, host condition and application. Our CIPP liner systems cover 50mm laterals through to 2,400mm mains.
- Resin. Polyester for standard sewer work, vinyl ester where chemical resistance or higher operating temperatures are involved. The resin has to match both the liner and the cure method.
- Glide foil. Reduces friction on pull-in installs and protects the outer coating during insertion.
- Calibration hoses. Hold internal pressure during inversion and cure, so the liner forms tight against the host pipe with no sagging or voids.
- Jeans and canvas jackets. Keep the liner shape consistent through the bore.
Every liner we manufacture runs through 28 quality control checks before it leaves Wellingborough. That level of assurance matters when you’re matching consumables to liner spec on a tight site window.
Pipe Cleaning and Inspection Equipment
Before any liner goes in, the host pipe needs cleaning and a condition survey. Skip this stage and you risk trapped debris, poor liner contact, or an uncured section.
Standard kit for pre and post-install:
- High-pressure jetting units to clear roots, grease, scale and sediment
- Cutting heads for heavier obstructions or intruding laterals
- CCTV crawlers for pre-lining survey, post-lining verification and lateral location
- Mainline and lateral cutters for reinstatement once the liner has cured
Insituform doesn’t manufacture this larger installation equipment, but we work with trusted global suppliers across Europe and beyond. Each partner is vetted against the same standards we apply to our own liners. If you need help sourcing the right kit for your project, our team can point you to the right partner.
What Curing Equipment Do You Need?
Cure method shapes the equipment list. The three main options are hot water, steam and UV, each suited to different liner types and pipe conditions. Curing kit is typically sourced through your own preferred supplier or one of our trusted partners, but matching it correctly to the Insituform liner is where we add real value on the technical side.
Hot Water Curing: Suits longer installs and larger diameters. Typically needs a boiler unit, recirculation pumps and temperature monitoring across the cycle.
Steam Curing: Faster on smaller and mid-sized pipes. Needs a steam generator, manifold setup, calibration hose and accurate temperature logging through the cure.
UV Curing: Used on our iPlus Glass system and some lateral applications. Needs a UV light train sized to the liner, sensors, and a control unit that records the full cure cycle.
Whichever method you run, you’ll also need calibration tubes for inversion control and lateral reinstatement cutters for post-cure work. Matching cure equipment to the liner is where projects most often stumble. When the two aren’t aligned, cure quality slips, and so does the design life of the rehabilitated pipe.
Why Source Your Liner and Supplies Together?
A CIPP project has enough moving parts without chasing three suppliers for components that need to behave as one system. When the liner, resin, glide foil and calibration hoses all come from the same manufacturer, compatibility is designed in from the start.
Insituform supplies are specified to work with the liners we make. Whether you’re running CIPP felt, composite, glass UV or lateral, you’re not mixing brands that might cure unevenly or fail compatibility testing on site.
Everything is backed by direct technical support. Over 50 years of manufacturing and installation experience means Insituform can advise on resin choice, cure profile and equipment sizing before you mobilise. One relationship, one point of contact, and the same team behind every item on the lorry.
Talk to Insituform About Your Next CIPP Project
Planning an install and need reliable supplies or project-specific guidance? Browse our full range of CIPP contractor supplies, or get in touch with the team. We’ll walk through your project specifics, advise on what you need at each stage, and make sure every item arriving on site is ready to perform from first inversion through to sign-off.
