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Why Ductile Iron Pipe?
The inherent strength and
flexibility of ductile iron, combined
with proven corrosion protection
systems, means that cost savings
can be achieved from design
through to installation
and commisioning.
Environmentally Friendly
– Eco friendly acrylic coating
– All input metal is 100% recycled
– Recycled scrap metal is sourced in Australia
– Pipe engineered to be materially efficient
– Greater freight efficiencies
– Larger pipe bores allowing more flow
– High G force lining gives you smooth pipe bore
– Lower pumping costs
– Long life and reliable pipeline system
– Low lifecycle cost pipeline system
– Made in Australia by Australians for our conditions
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Strength of Ductile Iron
– A high strength material
– Young’s Modulus of 165,000 MPa
– No loss of strength over time
– Can handle cyclic loads
– Can handle surges
– Can handle pressure transients
– Allows efficient and shallower trenches
Lowest installed cost
– Lower E’ moduli and compaction required
– Lower allowable cover means less excavation
– Imported bed and surround can be minimised
– Less native soil waste material for disposal
Low maintenance cost
– Less excavation to expose the pipe
– Excellent loading capacity and response
– Withstands second corner and impact damage
– High resistance to ground movement, settlement, etc
Ease of use
– Simple, easy to assemble modular system
– TYTON joint is proven, simple and fast rrj
– Widest range of fittings available ‘off the shelf’
– High joint deflection takes ground movement and minimises fittings
– Easy, rapid self anchored TYTON-LOK jointing system available
Reliability over a long working life
– Maintains strength over time
– Not subject to creep
– Proven track record
– State of the art protection systems, internal and external as standard
– Reserve strength means ‘boostability’
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