Close-fit PE Pipe
Our close-fit PE pipe is designed for the renewal of existing pressurised and gravity-fed drinking water, gas, and wastewater pipelines made of steel, cast iron, or concrete.
It is installed close-fit into an existing pipeline (ranging from DN 100mm to DN 500mm), providing a new structural pipe with a lifetime of 80-100 years.
The tight-fitting pipe acts as a fully independent pressure pipe, ensuring structural integrity even in damaged or cracked host pipes.
Process
Features
- Uses PE100, a high-grade polyethylene with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties
- Highly abrasion-resistant, so is ideal for rising mains
- Installation in continuous lengths range from 93m (DN 500) up to 600m (DN 150) from a single coil
- Can cope with all bends up to 22.5°
- Suitable for various pipeline materials (steel, cast iron, concrete)
- Can handle high-pressure applications up to 16 bar (water) and 10 bar (gas)
Benefits
Cost-effective
Double the life and half the cost; cheapest solution on the market.
Longer lasting
Polyethylene liner with a lifetime of 80-100 years. Exceptional strength and longevity, outperforming many other rehabilitation methods.
Ease of install
Trenchless technology means minimal surface disruption and shorter installation times. Suitable for various pipeline materials (steel, cast iron, concrete).
Maintainable
Can be connected to, repaired, and cut into again. Repairable and maintainable by in-house team.
Capability
We follow the installation process directives in DVGW GW 320/11.
We own all the relevant installation equipment, including:
- Steam unit with integrated process control
- Drum trailer
- Winch and winch tree
- Data storage unit
- Water/steam separator
- Butt-fusion equipment
- Pulling heads
- Expander
- Various standard tools and equipment (including a compressor) and auxiliary devices
Here to keep your pipework structurally sound and serviceable
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