DIP SYSTEM

Since its introduction in 1955, Ductile Iron pipe has been recognized as the industry standard for modern water and wastewater systems. More than five decades of field experience have proven its strength, durability, and reliability for transporting raw and potable water, sewage, slurries, and process chemicals. Now, with the VRS-T® high-pressure restrained joint, all the advantages of Ductile Iron pipe are available for snowmaking systems.

Ductile Iron’s high degree of dependability is primarily due to its high strength, durability, and impact and corrosion resistance. Designed, manufactured, and tested to extremely stringent standards, Ductile Iron pipe resists damage during shipping and handling, and, once installed, withstands the most demanding operating conditions, including water hammer, frozen ground, deep trenches, rocky trenches, and areas of shifting, expansive, and unstable soils.

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Installation is simple. Unlike some pipe materials, Ductile Iron pipe requires no complex line-and-grade drawings or laying schedules. It can be installed in a wide variety of trench and bedding conditions and can be easily cut in the field. And, once installed, Ductile Iron pipe is virtually maintenance-free.

The pipe is manufactured in 16-18 foot nominal laying lengths and 100 mm (4") to 600 mm (24") sizes in a range of standard pressure classes and nominal wall thicknesses. The VRS-T® restrained joint is quick and easy to assemble, and pressure rated up to 1450 psi (100 Bars).