Rausch USA

What Rausch USA does

Rausch USA (legally Rausch Electronics USA, LLC) designs and distributes modular CCTV pipe inspection and rehabilitation equipment for the North American municipal water/wastewater and pipe inspection contractor markets. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Germany's Rausch GmbH, founded 1983, with the US operation established in 2004 and headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; it has grown the physical facility footprint three times over the past decade and joined forces with minCam in December 2019 under a 180+ employee corporate group while preserving independent brands. The core product platform is a modular M-Series architecture built around the L 135 and L 90 crawlers and KS-series HD cameras, supported by the patent-protected VML (Video Motion Language) technology that transmits 1920 x 1080 Full HD video over copper cabling without fiber optics, and complemented by spinning laser profiling (ASTM F3095-14), joint pressure testing (Patent DE19740276), the LATRAS lateral tracking system, the Owl Vision manhole camera (co-developed with POSM Software), and QuickLock mechanical point repair sleeves. The company sells via an authorized dealer network spanning the US and Canada, an inside sales team at the Chambersburg facility, cooperative purchasing registrations (Sourcewell, HGAC Buy, CO-Stars) for government buyers, and financing partnerships with APPROVE (contractors) and NCL Government Capital (municipalities), with revenue coming primarily from hardware sales of complete systems, QuickLock repair products, vehicle installations, and ancillary service, repair, and training engagements. Customer operations target municipal sewer/water utilities, specialty pipe inspection contractors, potable water utilities using NSF/ANSI 61-certified QuickLock products, and selected industrial facilities; pricing is quote-based, custom-configured, and supported by same-day parts shipping and a service function that completes approximately 90% of repairs within 36 hours.

Name

Rausch USA

Legal name

Rausch Electronics USA, LLC

Website

https://rauschusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rausch USA (Rausch Electronics USA, LLC) manufactures and distributes modular CCTV pipe inspection and rehabilitation equipment, including crawlers, HD cameras, laser profilers, joint testers, and QuickLock mechanical point repair systems, for municipal water/wastewater utilities and pipe inspection contractors across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipe Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer Inspection, Condition Assessment & Monitoring (CCTV, Sensors) (EUANACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leak Localization & Condition Assessment (Inline Inspection, GPR, CCTV for Water Mains) (EUANAKAF), Drain & Sewer Video Camera Inspection (HSAOABAE)

Keywords

• Pipe inspection equipment
• CCTV sewer inspection
• Trenchless pipe repair
• Pipe rehabilitation systems
• Push camera systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CCTV Inspection Equipment Sales: Sale of complete pipe inspection systems including crawlers, cameras, cable reels, control units, and vehicle installations. Systems range from portable push cameras to full vehicle-mounted mainline inspection units. Revenue from system configuration, customization, and accessories.
2. QuickLock Pipe Repair Products: Sale of mechanical point repair sleeves (QuickLock, QuickLock Flex, QuickLock BIG, QuickLock Liner End Piece) and installation packers. Stainless steel sleeves and EPDM rubber gaskets for trenchless pipe repair.
3. Service, Repair & Training: In-warranty and out-of-warranty equipment repair, spare parts distribution, and operator/service training programs. Service department provides phone support, remote troubleshooting, and repair services with 90% of repairs completed within 36 hours.
4. Financing Services: Partnership with APPROVE for contractor financing and NCL Government Capital for municipal financing. Revenue may include referral fees or financial services commissions from financing partnerships.
5. Rausch Rehab Products: UV curing systems for GRP liners, milling robots (RRC1), and rehabilitation accessories sold under Rausch Rehab brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rausch USA designs, manufactures and distributes modular CCTV pipe inspection systems (crawlers, cameras, cable reels, control units, vehicle installations), push camera systems, mechanical trenchless pipe repair products (QuickLock), and pipe rehabilitation equipment (UV curing systems, milling robots) for sewer, water, and storm drain infrastructure. The company's modular platform supports mainline inspection from 4 to 120 inch diameter pipes, lateral launching, laser profiling, joint pressure testing, manhole inspection, and point repair.

Product overview

Rausch USA offers a comprehensive modular CCTV pipe inspection and rehabilitation platform with three system tiers: Rausch Premium (RCA 4.0 Full HD), Rausch Comfort, and Portable Units. The core offerings include: Mainline Inspection Systems with L 135 Tractor crawler and KS 135 HD cameras supporting 4"-120" pipes; Lateral Launching (M-Series) with modular components for simultaneous mainline and lateral inspection; Laser Pipe Profiling with spinning laser technology for 3D pipe measurement; Joint Pressure Testing (JPTS) for individual joint leak testing; and LATRAS for GPS tracking of lateral routes. Supporting products include Push Cameras (mc30/mc50/mc80, minCam360, minCord series) for 0.5"-16" pipes; QuickLock mechanical pipe repair systems (Point Repair, Flex, BIG, Liner End Piece) in 6"-64" sizes; Milling Robot RRC1 and UV Curing Systems for rehabilitation; Owl Vision Manhole Camera for manhole inspection; and vehicle solutions (Vans, Box Trucks, Trailers, Custom Builds). The company partners with software providers (ITpipes, PipeLogix, PipeTech, POSM, WinCan) for inspection reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rausch Rehab: Sewer inspection and rehabilitation products including UV curing systems and milling robots.
• minCam
• QuickLock

Products and services

• Rausch Premium (RCA 4.0) CCTV Inspection System Premium Full HD CCTV inspection system for sewer, water, and storm drain pipes featuring the RCA 4.0 control unit with patent-protected VML technology enabling 1920x1080 pixel video transmission over copper cables without fiber optics. Sold to municipalities and contractors through a custom-configured quote-based model.
• Rausch Comfort CCTV Inspection System Space-saving CCTV inspection system combining the Elka 600 cable drum and Rausch-Tab mobile control unit for mainline sewer and house connection inspections in Full HD. Targeted at contractors and utilities needing compact vehicle-mounted Full HD capability.
• Rausch Basic (Omicron) Portable CCTV System World's first Full HD system for pipe and sewer inspections from 50mm in push and crawler operation with interchangeable basket and quick-release system. For portable on-site use by contractors and inspection crews.
• Rausch Mobile Portable CCTV System Mobile Pro mainline CCTV inspection system with lightweight cable reel and built-in 12" monitor with dual joystick control. Fits on ATV with Cubix 300 cable drum up to 1,000 ft of cable.
• Push Camera Systems (mc30, mc50, mc50 Duo, mc80, MC360, MC360 Compact, minCord 5, minCord XL) Family of push cameras from 32mm to 400mm pipe diameter with self-leveling, pan & tilt, and axial camera head options for residential, building, and manhole-to-manhole inspections. Marketed under Rausch brand following the minCam corporate group integration.
• Mainline Inspection System (L 135 Crawler) Modular CCTV camera system for inspecting sewer, water, and storm drain pipes from 4 inch up to 120 inch diameter, built on the L 135 Tractor with KS 135 HD pan & tilt camera. Sold to municipalities and contractors.
• Lateral Launching (M 135) Module for the L 135 tractor that launches a KS 60 HD pan & tilt camera into laterals from the mainline. Application range 6 to 48 inch mainline pipe diameter with up to 150 ft lateral push distance.
• Laser Pipe Profiling (KS 135 HD Scan) 3-in-1 spinning laser profiling module combining conventional CCTV video inspection with laser profiling for precise diameter/deflection measurement and crack/joint measurement using two integrated laser diodes. ASTM Standard F3095-14 compliant. Generates 2D and 3D graphs and reports via POSM Pro software.
• LATRAS Lateral Tracking System Lateral tracking system that automatically measures and GPS-documents pipe laterals during inspection by recording xyz coordinates, with pipe routing visualized in PicoMaps software.
• Joint Pressure Testing System (JPTS - Kampac) Kampac joint pressure testing module for the L 135 crawler that tests each pipe joint individually for leaks using air or water with 360-degree camera visibility. Patent No.DE19740276. For 8 to 24 inch joints.
• QuickLock Point Repair System Mechanical point repair system using 316L stainless steel sleeve with EPDM rubber gasket and one-way ratchet locking mechanism. ASTM F3110-14 compliant. NSF/ANSI Standard 61 certified for potable water. Available in 6 to 32 inch sleeve sizes. Sold to contractors and utilities for trenchless pipe point repair.
• QuickLock Flex for Offset Joints Point repair system for joint offsets up to 1 inch and axial bending, with a corrugated steel core and two 316L QuickLock sleeves on either end. For trenchless offset joint repair.
• QuickLock BIG Manual Installation System Manual installation system for sealing joints and cracks in large diameter pipes from 32 to 64 inches using 316L stainless steel body and EPDM rubber gasket. Designed for accessible ducts and shafts.
• QuickLock Liner End Piece Seals and protects CIPP liners at manhole connections. Prevents inflow and protects against root cutter or jetting nozzle damage. Sizes 6 to 24 inches.
• Owl Vision Manhole Inspection System Next generation manhole inspection camera with 360-degree coverage via dual camera system, white light LEDs, Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, and precision CNC machined components. Developed and manufactured with POSM Software.
• Milling Robot RRC1 Milling robot with 4 degrees of freedom arm for pipe rehabilitation in 200 to 1000mm diameter pipes. Available with air motor, electric motor (up to 2.5 kW), or high-pressure water drive options. Sold under Rausch Rehab brand.
• Rausch Rehab UV Curing Systems UV curing systems for GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) liners with integrated intensity measurement system for UV lamps. Sold under Rausch Rehab brand for trenchless CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) liner curing.
• CCTV Inspection Vehicle Installations (Vans, Box Trucks, Trailers, Custom Builds, Solar Van) Vehicle installation solutions including Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, solar-powered van, box trucks, and 4x8/6x12/7x14 trailers for housing complete CCTV inspection systems. Compatible with mainline, laser, lateral launch, manhole inspection, joint pressure testing, and QuickLock systems.
• Service, Repair, and Training In-warranty and out-of-warranty equipment repair, spare parts distribution, and operator/service training programs. Approximately 90% of repairs completed within 36 hours, parts typically shipped same day from the Chambersburg service facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of repairs completed within 36 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• POSM SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2022Partnership to develop and manufacture the Owl Vision Manhole Camera System. Rausch USA provides manufacturing while POSM provides software integration. The Owl Vision System is designed specifically for POSM software with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution.
• One Point 7coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii. Announced June 2026.
• Jack Doheny CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering California, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Nevada, and Ontario. Announced July 2025.
• Kinloch Equipment & Supply, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Texas. Announced October 2021.
• Southeastern Equipment Company (SEC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ohio. Announced April 2020.
• Carter's Equipment & Specialty ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Florida dealer that participated with Rausch at Miami Water Expo events.
• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing organization. Rausch USA registered vendor for government procurement through Sourcewell contract 120721-rau.
• HGAC BuycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing organization. Rausch USA registered vendor for government procurement.
• CO-StarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing organization. Rausch USA registered vendor for government procurement.
• minCamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerminCam joined Rausch corporate group in December 2019. Companies remain independent with separate brands. Combined group has over 180 employees. minCam push camera systems are now marketed under Rausch brand.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Subsite Electronics (The Toro Company): Manufacturer of utility locating and underground inspection equipment, owned by Toro. Overlaps with Rausch in underground infrastructure inspection but is part of a much larger diversified portfolio.

Direct peers

• CUES (SPX Technologies): One of the largest US-based manufacturers of sewer inspection, rehabilitation, and pipeline assessment equipment. Direct competitor offering CCTV crawlers, push cameras, and software solutions to utilities and contractors.
• Envirosight: US-based manufacturer of crawler, zoom, and push camera pipe inspection systems, along with inspection reporting software. Closest direct competitor in the North American municipal sewer inspection segment.
• IBAK Helmut Hunger: German-based manufacturer of sewer inspection systems, crawlers, and pan-and-tilt cameras. Sister European competitor with globally comparable product line including modular crawler platforms.
• Rioned: European manufacturer of high-pressure jetting, sewer cleaning, and pipe inspection equipment. Competes in the same contractor and municipal end markets with complementary product portfolio.
• Aries Industries: US manufacturer of pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment, including CCTV vehicles, lateral launch systems, and rehab products. Direct competitor with overlapping municipal and contractor customer base.
• RapidView IBAK North America: US subsidiary offering IBAK-branded pipe inspection equipment, including crawlers, push cameras, and manhole inspection systems. Direct competitor in the North American market.

Emerging players

• WinCan: Sewer inspection software provider and ecosystem partner to Rausch. While not a direct hardware competitor, it is part of the inspection workflow stack and competes indirectly for software-driven inspection value.
• ITpipes: Inspection data management software for sewer and water utilities. Hardware-agnostic partner of Rausch; an emerging player in cloud-based inspection reporting that competes for the data layer of the workflow.
• Hammerhead Trenchless: Provider of trenchless pipe rehabilitation tools and consumables (bursting heads, bladders). Adjacent to Rausch's QuickLock repair business; targets the same municipal pipe renewal end market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnZHu2TckObQSWs5d7WEsnA
• Facebookfacebook.com/RauschUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rausch-electronics-usa-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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