Development and production of sewer inspection and rehabilitation systems, software and vehicle conversions
IBAK Helmut Hunger GmbH & Co. KG
Kiel · Moers · Georgsmarienhütte · Freigericht · Leipzig · Illerrieden · DurmersheimNew on Amplifa
About IBAK
IBAK is an independent family business founded in 1945 and headquartered in Kiel, which develops, produces and distributes systems for sewer pipe inspection and sewer rehabilitation. The portfolio includes inspection cameras and vehicles for main sewers, manholes and house connections, satellite systems such as LISY, 360-degree manhole scanner technology (PANORAMO SI), milling and rehabilitation robots (MicroGator, MicroGator Air), high-pressure water jet technology as well as leak testing systems. The associated software (IKAS platform, IKIS, ArtIST, SanPlan) is also developed in-house. Manufacturing is carried out with a high level of in-house production depth at the main site in Kiel, including series production of mechanical and electronic components with fully automatic test fixtures as well as custom vehicle conversions (box vans, box body, special bodies). The systems are used worldwide by municipal network operators, inspection service providers and engineering firms. Comprehensive service is ensured at seven locations in Germany and by authorized partners abroad.
- Site
- Kiel
- Processes
- Sewer pipe inspection (CCTV sewer inspection), Manhole inspection (360° scanner technology, PANORAMO SI 4K), House connection inspection from the main sewer (satellite system LISY), Leak testing of pipes, Sewer rehabilitation with milling and repair robots (electric, e.g. MicroGator), Sewer rehabilitation with pneumatically driven milling robot (MicroGator Air), High-pressure water jetting / water jet milling, Installation of caps and sleeves, mortar grouting (packer-guided sealing, injection,
- Materials
- Reinforced concrete (manhole, clear diameter 5.25 m, depth 35.50 m), GRP large profile, Liner (CIPP liner), Two-component plastic (rear compartment tray), Aluminium tread plate, Glass fiber (optical fiber), Aluminium, Two-component plastic
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ATEX QS certificate (RL 2014/34/EU, Module D/E, Equipment Group II, Category 2G), IECEx Quality Assessment Report (Ex-proof), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ATEX (RL 2014/34/EU), IECEx
- Founded
- 1945
- Industries
- Wastewater management (sewer inspection/sewer rehabilitation), Municipal network operators, Inspection service providers, Engineering firms, Sewer inspection/sewer rehabilitation (wastewater management)
- 01
Development (hardware and software)
- 02
Engineering design
- 03
In-house production of mechanical and electronic components
- 04
Quality control with fully automatic test fixtures
- 05
Assembly and vehicle conversion
- 06
Sales
- 07
Service, maintenance, training
Materials and Processes
Aluminium
Used in vehicle conversion for robust superstructures and floor elements.
Two-component plastic
Coating of the rear compartment area of inspection and rehabilitation vehicles.
Glass fiber (optical fiber)
Enables loss-free real-time data transmission of camera data over long distances.
GRP large profile
Traversal and condition assessment in rehabilitated GRP large profiles with additional wheel carriage.
CIPP liner (plastic)
Post-processed with milling robots after liner installation by opening the connections.
Locations
Kiel (headquarters)
DECompany headquarters: development, production, sales, service
- Materials
- Aluminium, two-component plastic, glass fiber
- Series production of mechanical and electronic components
- Vehicle conversion (box van, box body, special bodies)
- Fully automatic test fixtures
- Metrology
Moers (West branch)
DEService and sales
Georgsmarienhütte (North-West branch)
DEService and sales
Freigericht (Central branch)
DEService and sales
Leipzig (East branch)
DEService and sales
Illerrieden (South branch)
DEService and sales
Durmersheim (South-West branch, IBAK Robotics GmbH)
DEService and sales; robotics
Systems and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer pipe inspection (CCTV sewer inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | Sewer pipes (main sewers, house connections) |
| Manhole inspection (360° scanner technology, PANORAMO SI 4K)Testing | – | – | – | – | Manholes (reinforced concrete) |
| House connection inspection from the main sewer (satellite system LISY)Testing | – | – | – | – | House connection pipes |
| Leak testing of pipesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sewer rehabilitation with milling and repair robots (electric, e.g. MicroGator)Machining | – | Working range up to 150 m | – | – | relined sections from DN 150 (relined) |
| Sewer rehabilitation with pneumatically driven milling robot (MicroGator Air)Machining | – | Working range up to 300 m | – | – | Main sewer from DN 200 (relined) |
| High-pressure water jetting / water jet millingSurface | – | – | – | – | Pipes, deposits |
| Installation of caps and sleeves, mortar grouting (packer-guided sealing, injection,Joining | – | – | – | – | Cap liners, liner sleeves, mortar |
| Sewer flushingSurface | – | – | – | – | Sewers, pipes |
| Automatic condition assessment with AI (ArtIST)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D pipe route measurement / 3D-GeoSense (width, length, height coordinates, hydrostaticTesting | – | – | – | – | House connection pipes, pressure pipelines |
| 3D reconstruction from stereo camera images (point cloud, digital twin)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle conversion (inspection and rehabilitation vehicles)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lightweight components, two-component plastic coating, |
| Series production of mechanical and electronic components with quality assurance andAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development (IKAS platform, IKIS, SanPlan, ArtIST)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tendering service / rehabilitation planningEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrically driven milling and rehabilitation robot (MicroGator) | IBAK MicroGator | – | Main sewer from DN 150 (relined), working range up to 150 m | – | – |
| Pneumatically driven milling and rehabilitation robot | IBAK MicroGator Air | – | Main sewer from DN 200 (relined), working range up to 300 m | – | – |
| 360° manhole scanner inspection system | IBAK PANORAMO SI 4K | – | Manholes, 4K resolution | – | – |
| Satellite inspection system (wheel carriage and camera technology) | IBAK LISY | – | House connection pipes from the main sewer, Ex-proof, Full HD | – | – |
| Vehicle system (sewer inspection/rehabilitation vehicles) | IBAK | – | Box van, box body, special bodies (pick-ups, off-road vehicles) | – | Kiel and other locations |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
IBAK accompanies production with a fine-grained quality assurance system featuring state-of-the-art metrology and fully automatic test fixtures. The integrated management system is aligned with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 80079-34:2020; Ex-proof devices are manufactured and certified in accordance with ATEX (Directive 2014/34/EU) and IECEx.
| Evidence | Kiel |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | |
| ATEX (RL 2014/34/EU) | |
| IECEx |
History
- 1945
Founded as “Ingenieur Büro Atlas Kiel” by Helmut Hunger
- 1955
First IBAK vehicle: converted VW T1, initially for underwater television
- 1980
Presentation of the first color TV camera
- 1987
Presentation of the first sewer analysis software
- 1993
Presentation of the LISY satellite inspection system
- 2002
Presentation of the first 360-degree camera (PANORAMO)
- 2012
Presentation of the first Full-HD inspection camera; sewer rehabilitation as a new business unit
- 2013
Presentation of the 3D-GeoSense pipe route measurement
- 2021
Presentation of the TITAN high-pressure flushing system and the AI web service ArtIST
- 2023
Initial certification ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by Intertek (07.04.2023)