We know that after a hard day’s work, tool maintenance is probably the last thing on your mind — an ice-cold drink and a chance to unwind with the team is always far more tempting! But by taking an extra few minutes at the end of every shift to focus on maintaining your welding tools, …
Across the globe, catch pits play a vital role in wastewater and water management systems, with benefits including helping to prevent costly blockages, flooding and water contamination. But even though this ingenious device has been around for decades, catch pits remain a relatively new feature of Australian drainage and irrigation systems. As their name suggests, …
This checklist will help you determine the root cause of a failed coupling. Proper fitting: Is it centralised on the pipe? Accurate installation: Look for evidence of witness marking Accurate installation: Check the angle of each pipe (they should be square to the coupling) Correct procedure: Spot check weld crews. Are they using tape measures …
This checklist will help you establish and use the right indicators for your projects. Set-up Review relevant data and reports of your last five projects Collaborate with others to finalise leading indicators in every area of performance Identify sources of data for leading indiacators Set benchmarks for both leading and lagging indicators Set your target …
Are there any operating conditions that mean you need to be more rigorous thanindustry standard suggest? Consider: Are there any operating conditions that mean you need to be more rigorous than industry standard suggest? Consider:a. Temperatureb. Pressurec. Volume Is the operational environment in line with what industry standards assume? Soil contamination or other chemical differences …
We don’t take chances when it comes to the integrity of storing and packaging our products. At Advanced Piping, we pride ourselves on our product and service standards, all the way down the line to the packaging and delivery. We want to make sure the quality of our products remains the same from the moment …
Leading indicators are the key metrics that make pipeline projects robust. They allow you to prevent problems, stay proactive, and predict risk and issues on your project. As the person with responsibility for project management, you might find yourself spending more time herding cats than in understanding how your projects perform. You might even find …
When considering performance fittings for piping systems, the suitability and type of bend used on a project is essential to its functionality. In this article we consider bends that are of high-performance for slurries and media applications, and the quality required for a high-performance sweeping bend. Best practice bends When it comes to the best …
When welded and joined correctly, poly pipes are the most leak-proof piping system on the market, according to industry expert Darren. For the past 10, Darren had been imparting his expert knowledge to the next generation of welders through poly pipe welding training. Throughout his career, Darren has seen the impact of failed welds – …
Polyethylene pipe and fittings are generally very resistant to a variety of chemicals, making them suitable for use in a wide range of chemical processes. However, even with its excellent chemical resistance, it is still important to know how the pipe may be affected. Factors such as the chemical, concentration of the chemical, temperature, duration …
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from ethylene, and is the material used to make Poly Pipe, also known as PE. First developed in Europe and the United States in the early 1930s low density polyethylene was initially used as a coating for underwater cables during World War II, however the high …
Poly pipe electrofusion welders are often needed to fit, join, or fabricate poly pipe on-site. Welders are most often used by maintenance crews on large scale jobs such as: water treatment plants chemical process plants; and commercial irrigation systems. They can also be used on civil projects such as: water pipelines or renewals; or fire …