The two companies have set about refining the process of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lined steel pipelines, which will reduce operating costs and open up long-term growth opportunities.
“Victaulic is proud to work with PIHA, who have a first-class reputation for delivering top quality piping solutions,” said Victaulic Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia Vice President David Sharkey.
PIHA is now offering its HDPE Tight Fit lined steel pipe with grooved ends compatible with Victaulic original and advanced groove couplings.
HDPE lined steel pipe provides the corrosion protection and lengthened life of the system typically gained from HDPE pipe, while increasing the strength, durability and pressure rating of the system.
The grooved HDPE Tight Fit lined pipe is complimented by a range of Victaulic couplings that can be specified based on the needs of the project, making it the ideal solution for a range of applications including slurry/tailings, natural gas, water injection systems, water disposal systems, crude oil, sour and wet gas and carbon dioxide production and injection.
“Victaulic is focused on providing innovative solutions that customers need to get ahead. The grooved-end HDPE-lined steel solution does just that – helping our customers meet and exceed their schedules while reducing overall installation costs,” said Mr Sharkey.
Victaulic rigid couplings produce a joint with the same performance characteristics of a flange, but offer additional benefits to the initial installation, future system maintenance and overall project costs.
The use of Victaulic couplings on PIHA’s HDPE Tight Fit lined pipe can also offer a more streamlined method for pipeline rotation that requires minimal system downtime, minimal on-site labour and increased safety.
Unlike flanged joints which must be fully disassembled before rotation of the pipe, Victaulic couplings can be loosened and pipes rotated within the joint without having to remove the bolts and nuts.
This completely eliminates the bolthole realignment issues commonly found with flanged joints.
The unique 360 degrees of rotation inherent with the Victaulic system can be worked into a tailing management plan to significantly increase the lifetime of a system while reducing the impact of regular maintenance operations, getting the system back up and running faster.
The Victaulic method for mechanically joining pipe has been used successfully for over 95 years simplifying design, installation and operation of piping systems.
When used together with PIHA’s grooved-end HDPE Tight Fit lined steel pipe, the complete system provides a fast, easy bolted connection that requires minimal fabrication.
It combines the advantages of fast installation, design integrity and reliable operation.
The pipes are prefabricated at PIHA’s warehouse in Perth and shipped together with couplings or can also be grooved and lined on-site, depending on the project size and requirements.
For more information on PIHA’s services visit www.piha.com.au
For more information of Victaulic’s products and services visit www.victaulic.com