Pipe Laying Laser

Pipe Laser

Today, instead of using batter boards and strings, lasers can be used to control the alignment for excavating trench and setting a pipe. The laser can be set so that it shines on the boom of a backhoe or Target so that the equipment operator can clearly see the illuminated spot. By its position, the operator can closely control the depth of digging. For laying the pipe, the laser is set in the proper direction at the desired distance above the pipe invert.
It is also be possible to direct the laser beam from the inside of manholes through the pipes being laid and to control the grade without any interference from the backfill operations. This can be done even if the pipes are too small for human access.