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  • Why Would High Temperatures Affect Piping Material Selection?

    Why Would High Temperatures Affect Piping Material Selection?

    By Scott Rhorick   03/25/2025  In Products Technical

    Have you ever considered how high temperatures impact your choice of piping material for a water system? It might not be something that comes to mind immediately, but it’s an important factor. Water treatment specialists pay close attention to water temperatures because they influence how the water reacts to treatment chemicals. Additionally, water and ground temperatures can significantly affect the performance of certain piping materials, particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

  • How to Measure the Vertical Distance Between Fittings and Offsets for a Ductile Iron Pipeline Layout

    How to Measure the Vertical Distance Between Fittings and Offsets for a Ductile Iron Pipeline Layout

    By Gary Gula Scott Rhorick   10/04/2024  In Products Technical

    In a recent #IronStrong Blog published in September 2024, we discussed, in detail, how to measure horizontal distances between offsets within a Ductile iron (DI) pipeline segment. This blog will continue that discussion by addressing how to calculate the vertical distance between DI pipeline offsets.

  • How to Measure the Horizontal Distance Between Fittings and Offsets for a Ductile Iron Pipeline Layout

    How to Measure the Horizontal Distance Between Fittings and Offsets for a Ductile Iron Pipeline Layout

    By Gary Gula Scott Rhorick   09/19/2024  In Products Technical

    Straight-line distances can sometimes be deceiving when examining a set of plans for a water or sewer project. This #IronStrong Blog will address how to determine the exact amount of Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) needed when a change of direction due to horizontal offset fittings occurs.

  • Why Are Thrust Restraints Not the Same for All Pipe Materials?

    Why Are Thrust Restraints Not the Same for All Pipe Materials?

    By Scott Rhorick   12/13/2021  In Products Technical

    In today’s marketplace, everything is in constant flux. Projects have specific completion times, and material lead times are continually increasing. For a variety of reasons, materials that typically were in stock for immediate shipment now take weeks to months before they are available to ship. You may be considering changing the piping material to be used in your water line project to another type of material. A significant consideration is how each type of piping material requires different lengths of restraint to control the change of direction in the line.

  • What Type of Ductile Iron Pipe Joint Is Right for You?

    What Type of Ductile Iron Pipe Joint Is Right for You?

    By Scott Rhorick   03/08/2021  In Installation Products Technical

    There are a variety of Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) joints on the market. These different types of joint designs can now allow for additional benefits for various applications. Joining pipe together is just as important as the pipe itself. It sounds like a simple procedure, but the environment in which the pipe is assembled is critical.

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  • How is Ductile Iron Resilient to Disruptive Events? Part II – DI Pipe & Wildfires
    How is Ductile Iron Resilient to Disruptive Events? Part II – DI Pipe & Wildfires By Jacob Lovin, ENV SP 04/22/2025  In Products Resiliency Technical
  • Crossing the Saugus River with Ductile Iron Pipe -  When, Why, Who, and How
    Crossing the Saugus River with Ductile Iron Pipe - When, Why, Who, and How By Jeff Houser 04/15/2025  In Installation Products Technical
  • Why Would High Temperatures Affect Piping Material Selection?
    Why Would High Temperatures Affect Piping Material Selection? By Scott Rhorick 03/25/2025  In Products Technical
  • Young Water Professionals - A Guide to Success
    Young Water Professionals - A Guide to Success By Jaycie Bellamy 02/14/2025  In Career Resources
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