TPI April 2009

developments products &

High quality, consistent pipe

Small diameter ductile iron pipe Iron technology supplier Saint-Gobain PAM UK has challenged the domination of plastics in small diameter pipe up to 125mm, with the launch of a new ductile pipe system designed to provide end users in the water industry with a ‘no compromise’ solution. Blutop ™ demonstrates the modernity of ductile iron as an alternative choice in small diameter pipe systems. Using the latest technologies in both ductile iron pipe spinning and coating materials, Blutop combines the trad- itional values and long-termperformance of ductile iron with the flexibility of plastics. The combination of materials results in a system that provides leak- free reliability, easy handling, reduced installation costs and high water quality even in contaminated ground, in a system combining durability and performance to provide enhanced whole life cost. Developed by Saint-Gobain PAM to be long-lasting, even at a high operating pressure of 25 bar, Blutop is a lightweight, thin-walled ductile iron pipe in diameters that are compatible with plastic pipe systems. The pipes are easy to lay, require no special equipment and can be jointed manually through a new jointing system that includes a restraint design aimed at minimising the use of thrust blocks. Combining both strength and flexibility – with up to 6° deflection at each joint – the Blutop system can be laid shallow and deep, and is highly resistant to third party damage. The pipes have a unique new Ductan ™ interior lining which provides excellent water quality properties, and a coating similar to Saint-Gobain’s PAM Natural ™ pipe system (high tech zinc/aluminium), making them suitable for use in a wide variety of ground conditions. Blutop has been designed to replace the common practice of selecting plastics for distribution networks, particularly in contaminated ground, in complex urban situations and where high pressure or shallow or deep installation is required. Saint-Gobain PAM UK – UK sales.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk

The latest quality assurance tech- niques are employed at all stages of manufacture.

Hillhead Tubes specialises in the production of steel tubes for customers around the world, offering high quality, consistent pipe. The company supplies a comprehensive range of seamless tubes with a wide choice of sizes and lengths. A dedicated manufacturing plant ensures total control over the entire production cycle, from initial billet casting, through extrusion, drawing and finishing operations.

The company’s main products are seamless and welded carbon steel pipe.

New products include welded stainless pipe and glass fibre plastic pipe.

Hillhead Seamless Pipe Co, Ltd – China sales2@china-seamlesspipe.com www.china-seamlesspipe.com

Seamless pipe producer with wide range of testing facilities

Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel Pipe Co, Ltd is a manufacturer of stainless steel seamless pipes. To ensure product quality in the domestic and foreign stainless steel pipe industry, the company has installed a German-exported direct reading spectrometer, model OBLFGS2000, ultrasonic defect detecting system and eddy current testing machine, WE300A universal material testing unit, metallographic microscope,

Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel Pipe Co employs S S over 1,500 people

intergranular corrosion testing device, and a hydrostatic testing device, which enable the company’s products to be applied in fields such as petroleum, chemical industry, machinery, electric power, automobile, shipbuilding, aviation and spacecraft, food and pharmaceutical industries. The company has successfully passed ISO9001:2000 by Lloyds, has approval from DNV, BV, TUV, CCS, ABS, RINA and API, and has acquired a series of certifications such as PED 97/23/CE/1997.

This allows the company to achieve internationally advanced levels of management, production, procurement, quality management, sales and after service. The company has a strong economical and technical strength, advanced manufacturing technique, complete testing facilities, quality control system and a nationwide marketing network.

A selection of products from Zhejiang S S Tsingshan

Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel Pipe Co, Ltd – China sales@tsingshan.net • www.tsingshan.net

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April 2009 Tube Products International