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What are Some Top FAQs on Ductile Iron Pipe?

By Andrea Kubik 09/13/2021 In Installation Products Technical

As a manufacturer of Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe), we often field questions from water professionals regarding DI pipe, its uses, and how to install it properly. We even receive numerous questions about alternate materials, their differences, their uses, and the best choice for the application. And of course, when you ask, we answer…honestly, even when the answer doesn’t include Ductile iron. In this Iron Strong Blog, we’ll cover a few of our frequently asked questions (FAQ) and provide some solutions. We will continue with this FAQ series in the upcoming months.

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Vicinity Energy Cuts Greenhouse Gases with Ductile Iron Pipe

By Benjamin Leonard 08/27/2021 In Installation Products

Vicinity Energy, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts supplies many downtown Baltimore, Maryland business corridor buildings with reliable central water services, offering a cost-effective alternative to maintaining in-house cooling equipment. In this Iron Strong Customer Spotlight, we’ll take a closer look at a recent Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) installation project that will provide a means for sustainable, affordable energy in the Baltimore area for many years to come.

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How to Minimize Jobsite Issues During a Pipeline Installation Project

By Dan Flaig 08/20/2021 In Installation Services

The goal for every pipeline project is to install the pipe and related appurtenances successfully within the timeframe and budget that the contractor bid the project. Sometimes, however, issues arise that may cause potential delays. These delays can cost time and money. The good news is there are ways to help minimize these occurrences with proper training and product understanding. In this Iron Strong Blog, we will discuss how a project can get off to a good start and lead to a successful installation.

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What Are Common Installation Methods for Ball & Socket River Crossing Pipe and How is it Assembled?

By Jeff Houser 05/14/2021 In Installation Products

As the name suggests, Ball & Socket River Crossing Pipe manufactured by McWane Ductile is a severe application Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) product manufactured to meet the demanding requirements associated with crossing rivers, streams, and lakes. In this blog, we will discuss the various installation methods associated with Ball & Socket pipe and basic assembly instructions.

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Ask the Ditch Doctor - Does the Direction of Ductile Iron Pipe Matter?

By Jerry Regula, ENV SP, NACE CT 04/01/2021 In Installation Products

Help Me Ditch Doctor,

The inspector on this pipeline project came out here and just told us we are laying pipe in the wrong direction. He said the bells have to face the other direction like the plans show. He wants us to dig up the 1,000 feet of pipe we've already installed and reverse each pipe. Is he for real? Does it really matter?

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What Types of Ductile Iron Pipe Restraints Should Be Used When Installed Through Casing Pipe?

By Gary Kurtz 03/12/2021 In Installation Products Technical

As a companion piece to the Iron Strong Blog entry, What Type of Ductile Iron Pipe Joint Is Right for You? by Scott Rhorick, this article takes a deeper dive into the specifics of installing restrained joint Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) through a steel casing pipe. While many options are available industry-wide, this article concentrates on using TR Flex® or Sure Stop Gaskets in cased installations.

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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 to CAD Weld on Ductile Iron Pipe

By Jerry Regula, ENV SP, NACE CT 02/18/2021 In Installation Technical

Thermite welding, often referred to as CAD welding, on Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) and products is a common practice in our industry today. This welding technique of using heat from an exothermic reaction to produce coalescence between two metals is most often used to bond the Ductile iron joints for cathodic protection or for the opportunity to add a cathodic protection system at a later date. In this Iron Strong Blog, we will discuss when, why, and how to properly CAD weld on DI pipe.

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Ask the Ditch Doctor - What About Residual Water in Cold Temps?

By Ken Rickvalsky, ENV SP, NACE CT 02/12/2021 In Installation Technical

Dear Ditch Doctor

We recently installed a 15,000-ft 12-inch diameter Ductile iron pipeline with several 6-inch branches off two hydrants. The average depth of cover is 4 feet. The city engineer has expressed a concern that residual groundwater might have entered the pipeline during our installation activities.

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Can Ductile Iron Pipe Be Ordered in Shorter Bell and Spigot Lengths?

By Carolyn Lopez 01/29/2021 In Installation Products Technical

Have you ever wondered or asked if it is possible to order shorter lengths of bell and spigot Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) for your waterworks project or sections within it? The answer is YES; we can help you with those shorter lengths of DI pipe for your project.

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