GRP Pipe systems

for Water, Sewage and Industrial Applications

AMIANTIT

Group of Companies

The AMIANTIT Group is an internationally operating organization with a track record of growth-oriented success. Its mission is to provide customers throughout the world with pipe solutions for water, sewage, gas, oil and industrial applications as well as with pipe technologies, water management services and building materials of superior quality and value. The company has a convincing history of long-term growth and profitability and a competitive position thanks to the experience and commitment of our staff and our p erformance. Therefore they look forward with confidence to achieving their vision of global l eadership. Faced with the challenges of globalization, AMIANTIT has dramatically expanded its i nter national presence in recent years. An i mportant focus of its activities is the production of pipe solutions for various a pplications in a number of sectors. Based on its expertise, AMIANTIT offers optimized pipe systems in d ifferent materials. Depending on each customers requirements the company supplies: GRP (Glass-fibre Reinforced Polyester) pipe systems called FLOWTITE, Sarplast, VECTUS and AMIREN, GRE (Glass-fibre Reinforced Epoxy) pipe systems called AMIPOX, Polymer Concrete Pipes called Meyer Polycrete, Thermoplastic Pipe Systems made of uPVC/mPVC, called AMIPLAS, DIP (Ductile Iron Pipe) systems called SADIP, Reinforced concrete pipes, The company also offers water management and support with financing.

FLOWTITE GRP Pipes An Outstanding Range and Technology for many Applications Having started in the late sixties, AMIANTIT is now the leading supplier of GRP pipes worldwide. The pipes are manufactured using a continuous filament winding process. They are corrosion-free and have a proven resistance to acidic e nvironments in water and sewage systems. They are lightweight, easy to handle and m anufactured under high quality standards. FLOWTITE fibreglass pipes and fittings are used in many applications. They can be found in the transmission of drinking water, in fire-fighting, sea and desalinated water, in power plants, in chemical and industrial wastes as well as in sewage applications and irrigation. The use of FLOWTITE pipe systems is virtually unlimited. You find the products in siphon lines just as much as in sea-water outfalls, bridge dewatering, desalination projects and as protection lines for cables. If you have an interesting application, please do not hesitate to contact us. The AMIANTIT Group manufactures FLOWTITE GRP pipes in many factories around the world. The facilities supply pipes and fittings in various designs, lengths and diameters, also specially customized to suit your application. FLOWTITE products are available directly from all AMITECH manufacturing sites as well as from the APS sales offices worldwide. If you would like to receive f urther details, please contact us. Address details can be found on the reverse of this brochure.

Product Details

Diameters FLOWTITE pipes are supplied in nominal diameters ranging from DN 100 until DN 4000 mm. Our range of standard diameters in mm: 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 2600 2800 3000 The locally manufactured range of standard d iameters varies from one manufacturing facility to another. For detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact them. Bigger diameters up to 4000 mm are available on request. Stiffness FLOWTITE pipe systems have the following specific initial stiffnesses defined as the minimum initial specific stiffness of a pipe (EI/D3) in N/m2. Standard Stiffness Classes Stiffness Class (SN) 2500 5000 10000 Stiffness (N/m2) 2500 5000 10000 Pressure The FLOWTITE pipes are available in the pressure classes listed below: Pressure Class (PN) 1 (gravity) 6 10 16 20 25 32 Pressure Rating (bar) 1 (gravity) 6 10 16 20 25 32

Other stiffness classes and custom-designed pipe systems with a stiffness tailored to the needs of a given project are available on request.

The companies also manufacture custom- designed pipes with pressures tailored to the needs of a project. As AMIANTIT feels committed to high quality standards, we ensure that pipes with PN greater than 1 are 100% pressure-tested for twice their nominal pressure. Lengths The pipes are supplied in standard lengths of 6 and 12 metres. Customized lengths up to 18 metres are available on request. Diameters of less than 300 mm are available in standard lengths of 6 metres. Flow Velocity The smooth inner surface of the product allows a flow-velocity of 3.0 m/sec. Flow velocities up to 4.0 m/sec are also possible if the water is clean and contains no abrasive material.

Joints FLOWTITE pipe sections are typically jointed using FLOWTITE GRP couplings. Pipes and couplings can be supplied separately or with the coupling mounted at one end. The couplings have elastomere sealing gaskets (REKA system) with a stopper in the middle. The coupling depth is clearly marked at each end of a pipe. Other possible jointing systems are laminated and flanged connections.

Water Hammer Water hammer or pressure surge is the sudden rise or fall in pressure, caused by an abrupt change in fluid velocity within the pipe system. The most important factors which influence the pressure of water h ammer in a pipe system are the change in v elocity of the fluid, the rate of change of the velocity (valve closing time) and the compressibility of the fluid. The pressure of water hammer is approximately 50% less for FLOWTITE pipes compared with steel or ductile iron pipes under similar conditions. FLOWTITE Fittings and Accessories All pipeline systems require fittings. We offer a wide range of GRP fittings for water s upply and wastewater systems such as bends, tees, branches, flanges, reducers, saddles, manholes and prefabricated s pools. Beside the standard range and dependent on the manufacturing site also machine made GRP fittings are available and cover a range from DN 100 to DN 800. The regular segmented and laminated f ittings are then used from DN 900 up to maximum production size.

We also offer joints with axial retention s ystems such as locked and glued joints for use in other applications such as axial thrust. No more concrete thrust blocks! Using special pipes and fittings with locked connections for underground pressure pipe systems with axial thrust, makes the i nstallation of concrete thrust blocks often u nnecessary and your system more time and cost-effective.

Bend 15-90

Tee 90

Branch 60

Loose flange

Reducer

Connection piece GRP-Clay GRP-PVC

Tangential manhole

Standard manhole

Services

Throughout the world, specialists at our sales offices offer a wide range of products and product support. They will assist and advise on: Technical consultation with planning, installation and rehabilitation Local consultation and support for contractors Static and hydraulic calculation Solutions for special applications Training of installation staff Brochures and information material Technical drawings

Engineering assistance for project design

Quality Consistently high quality standards are an important feature of the FLOWTITE pipe systems produced throughout the world. The manufacturing sites are continually checked by a third party and have official approval under ISO 9001 and other standards. All plants have their own quality control departments, to ensure that all products are manufactured under the specified requirements, that the products and services continually improve in quality.

Environment We recognize our responsibility for the environment, both locally and globally. We therefore seek to handle environmental issues in such a way that all our operations protect the environment and the health and safety of our employees and of the general public. We are committed to developing and manufacturing products that are secure and reliable under proper use. Logistics FLOWTITE Pipe Systems are supplied to countries throughout the world. Working closely with our customers, experienced specialists in the Logistics Departments develop the most efficient way for t ransportation by rail, road, sea and air. Cost savings can be obtained by nesting our pipes, which is possible due to low weight and easy handling.

Research and Development As well as manufacturing pipe systems, the Group also develops and supplies the technology for all product lines. The FLOWTITE Technology Centre ensures: the continuous development of products and processes, technical assistance, monitoring and exchange of experience between the different plants, the provision of new plants as well as production equipment and spare parts.

All Research & Development Departments consist of dedicated and highly qualified staff. Manufacturing sites and products are certified under the most widely acknowledged international standards and approval systems.

Utmost care has been taken to ensure that all the contents of this brochure are accurate. However, AMIANTIT and its subsidiaries do not accept responsibility for any problems which may arise as a result of errors in this publication. Therefore customers should make inquiries into the potential product supplier and convince themselves of the suitability of any products supplied or manufactured by AMIANTIT and/or its subsidiaries before using them.

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