GRP/FRP PIPING SYSTEM

GRP/FRP PIPING SYSTEM Glass Reinforced Polyester pipes are manufactured with polyester resins and fibrous glass reinforcements and depend on the type with inorganic filler. The design philosophy of GRP pipes is to provide products with suitable properties and the required margin of safety that will enable the pipe to work satisfactory after an extended period of operation (50 years) under typical service conditions. They represent the ideal solution for conveying any kind of water and most of the chemicals, because they combine the advantage of corrosion resistance, which is typical of plastics, and high mechanical strength, typical of steel. GRP pipes can be produced with continuous (CFW) and discontinuous (DFW) manufacturing process. Features: Durable and corrosion resistant Does not produce rust or scale - suitable for potable water Are low in weight (1/4 the weight of ductile iron and 1/10 th weight of concrete pipe) No cathodic protection required No internal or external coatings required Have a design life of 50 years Zero maintenance costs Low internal friction, resulting into low operating (pumping) costs Constant hydraulic characteristics over time Low life-cycle costs UV resistant Suitable for high service pressures and temperatures Easy and reliable jointing mechanisms Suitable for underground and above ground applications GRP pipes are joined with : GRP Sleeve GRP Bell & Spigot GRP Flanges GRP Lamination - welding Available are all standard fittings, which are : Elbows of any degree Fix, loose, blind flanges Equal, reduced, lateral tees Concentric, eccentric reducers End caps Fittings and special items are manufactured using the hand lay-up technique. The chemical barrier and the top coat of fittings are equal to the one of the pipe; the structural wall is made with alternated layers of mat and woven roving.