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36 Tube Products International July 2008
NSguassero SpA, Italy, is amanufacturer
of pipes, fittings and tanks, with over 50
years of experience in the field.
The company’s products provide
solutions to corrosion problems, and
are generally used in applications such
as chemical plants and industries;
desalination plants; power stations
(sea water cooling system and FGD
systems); sewerage; seawater intakes
and discharges; irrigation/water mains;
and marine applications (on board
commercial vessels).
Pipes and fittings are available with a
nominal diameter of 25 to 2,400mm
and for different pressure classes (from
atmospheric up to 25 bar). Pipes and
fittings may be used above ground or
underground, and are designed to meet
the requirements of various working
conditions (underground pipelines
are designed to meet ANSI AWWA C
950 standards, M45 Manual or other
standards on request).
Tanks and vessels can be supplied with
a maximum diameter of 4,500mm, and
height or length up to 18m.
Specially designed scrubbers and
towers may be supplied for specific
requirements. Tanks may be vertical or
horizontal (with dome or flat bottoms)
and may be used for above or under
ground application.
Any combination of manholes, flanges,
instrumentation and accessories are
available upon request.
By using filament winding technology
to ASTM D 2996 standard and by
selecting the correct winding angle,
the company can provide pipes with
different mechanical properties (axial-
hoop modulus of elasticity).
For underground applications and low-
pressure classes, the company also
producesmortar pipes with high stiffness
factors and low production costs.
Pipes and fittings can be supplied as
loose items, as prefabricated spool
pieces or with the following jointing
methods: plain end pipes and fittings for
butt and strap lamination; bell and spigot,
with/without locking device, joints with
double O-ring gaskets; sleeve coupling,
double O-ring gaskets; tapered/tapered
glued joint; flanged joint (any type of
drilling is available).
The company’s fittings, made by hand
lay-up system, are available in any size
and arrangement.
The company has obtained the ISO
9001 quality system issued by DNV;
specifically for marine applications, its
products are approved and certified
by important Class Societies such as
CCS, RINa LR, ABS, NKK, DNV, BV and
Germanischer Lloyd.
For onshore applications, pipes are
covered by KIWA-KOMO certificates.
N Sguassero SpA – Italy
Push-fit couplings for conservation projects
Saint-Gobain Pipelines has introduced 75mm couplings and a new 6ft pipe to its Timesaver range of above and below
ground drainage products, to complete the company’s Timesaver Heritage offer.
Timesaver was first launched more than 30 years ago for use on above
ground soil and ventilating installations. In 1980, a below ground
Timesaver system was introduced to complement the soil range.
The new 75mm couplings are available in plain, eared and slip versions
to be used with the standard Timesaver range for joining external soil
pipes.
Using the Heritage couplings, which are also available in 100mm and
50mm diameters, the Timesaver mechanical system is turned into a
traditional socket appearance of yesteryear, as depicted in BS 416
part 1. By using the Timesaver push-fit couplings, waste is minimised
and both installation time and costs are reduced, compared to the
old traditional socket and spigot system that requires a cold caulking
compound.
Supplied in a black water-based coating, the Heritage couplings,
which have been accepted by recognised bodies for all grade listed
properties, can be easily overpainted for the external soil stacks.
Because of the traditional appearance of Timesaver Heritage couplings,
they are particularly popular with architects and specifiers working on
conservation projects and owners of period property.
Saint-Gobain Pipelines – UK
The Timesaver Heritage range provides pipes and S S
couplings with a traditional appearance
Fittings, pipes and tanks from Italy