Largest-ever locally manufactured sewerage pipe is officially available
PRESS RELEASE
Largest-ever locally manufactured sewerage pipe is officially available
13 August, 2014: A state-of-the-art extrusion line has enabled DPI Plastics to increase the maximum external diameter of its range of Durodrain uPVC sewer pipes to 630 mm - making it the largest product of its kind manufactured in Africa.
DPI Plastics is a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems.Following the installation of theGerman-engineered Krauss Maffei extrusion line in mid-2013, it became the only plastic pipe manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa capable of producing 630 mm bore PVC pipes.
The Krauss Maffei extrusion line at the DPI Plastics factory in Johannesburg is capable of producing up to 22 tons of PVC piping products per day, including; SANS 791 approved underground sewerage and drainage pipes available in standard duty and heavy duty options, and SANS 966 approved uPVC and mPVC pipe with pressure ratings up to 12 bar.
DPI Plastics product manager Renier Snyman reveals that the company officially launched the 630 mm Durodrain uPVC sewer pipe range in early 2014. "The larger bore ensures that greater volumes of sewerage is conveyed in gravity sewers. This improves efficiency when compared to 500 mm sewer pipes, which was until recently the largest size available locally."
Snyman reveals that PVC is more cost effective and boasts a longer life expectancy, when compared to industry standard steel, concrete and high density polyethylene (HDPE), which are often prone tocorrosion damage caused by methane and chemicals over extended periods.
"A smooth inside wall results in a low friction coefficient, thereby ensuring resistance to algae growth, which is a common cause of blockage in sewerage systems. Intergal joints with rubber seals result in effective sealing and resists root ingress,” he continues.
Another major advantage of the Durodrain range is the fact that it employs ‘Best Practice PVC’ methods.The pipes are manufactured in an ISO 9001 accredited factory that minimises wastage by recycling materials, which ensures a reduction in the overall carbon footprint during the production process.
What's more, Snyman adds that PVC is considerably lighter than steel or concrete. "This means that pipes can be transported more efficientlyby truck, which reduces fuel consumption and improves turnaround times.The lightweight characteristics of the pipes, which are delivered in 6 m lengths, also ensures that onsite installation times are dramatically improved."
Snyman reveals that a multi-million rand order for 560 mm Durodrain pipes was placed in May 2014 for a municipal sewerage upgrade project. "This will be the largest locally manufactured sewerage pipe supplied to a project, and I am confident that demand for larger bore sewerage pipes will continue, as they provide an excellent balance of durability, efficiency and affordability," he concludes.
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About DPI Plastics
DPI Plastics (Pty) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of PVC and HDPE water reticulation and drainage pipe and fitting systems with two ISO 9001 certified South African factories based in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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