• 800-800-6013
McWane Ductile -- Iron Strong
  • Iron Strong Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Team Members
  • Products
    • Ductile Iron Pipe
      • Tyton® Joint Pipe
      • TR Flex® Restrained Joint Pipe
      • Mechanical Joint Pipe
      • Mechanical Joint Lock Joint Pipe
      • Fabricated Flange and Wall Pipe
      • Ball and Socket Joint Pipe
      • Long-Span Pipe
      • Permaloy™ Pipe
      • Seismic Flex Coupling™
    • Gaskets
      • Tyton® Gaskets
      • Mechanical Joint Gaskets
      • Flange Gaskets
      • Sure Stop 350® Gasket
      • Specialty Gaskets Service & Usage
    • Fabrication
      • Fabricated Flange and Wall Pipe
      • Grooved Pipe
      • Welded Outlet Pipe
      • Thread O-Lets
      • Weld-On Boss
    • Fittings and Accessories
      • Bronze Wedge
      • Cable Bond
      • Flange Accessories
      • Pipe Joint Lubricant
      • Mechanical Joint Accessories
      • Seismic Flex Coupling™
      • TR Flex® Accessories
      • TR Flex® Fittings
      • V-Bio® Encasement
    • Linings
      • Cement-Mortar Lining
      • Glass Lining
      • Protecto 401™ Lining
      • Ceramapure™ PL90 Lining
    • Coatings
      • Asphaltic Coating
      • Zinc-Coating
      • Ceramawrap Coating
      • V-Bio® Enhanced Polyethylene Encasement
    • Specifications
    • Certifications
  • Learning Center
    • Iron Strong Blog
    • Installation Guides
    • Ditch Doctor/FAQ
    • Videos
    • Training Presentations
    • Iron Strong Insights
    • Pocket Engineer
    • Downloadable Tip Sheets
    • Archived Catalogs
    • Pocket Engineer Calculators
  • Sales & Support
    • Sales Team
    • Customer Service
    • Treatment Plant
    • Engineering & Tech Support
    • Distributors
    • Applications
  • About
    • History
    • Executive Team
    • Locations
    • Associations
    • Careers
    • Upcoming Events
  • Responsibility
    • Safe Operations
    • Environment
    • Sustainability
    • Organizational Ethics
    • Community
    • Corporate Responsibility
  • Communications
    • Publications
    • News Articles
    • Press Releases

Iron Strong Blog

  • Home

Learning Center

  • Iron Strong Blog
  • Installation Guides
  • Ditch Doctor/FAQ
  • Videos
  • Training Presentations
  • Iron Strong Insights
  • Pocket Engineer
  • Downloadable Tip Sheets
  • Archived Catalogs
  • Pocket Engineer Calculators
  • The Iowa Treated Water Pipeline Project: Providing Growth with Safe, Clean Water

    The Iowa Treated Water Pipeline Project: Providing Growth with Safe, Clean Water

    By Jeff Henderson   11/09/2021  In Installation Services

    Shallow aquifers prone to contamination, compliance with federal drinking water standards, and insufficient resources to replace aging infrastructure. These are some of the water issues that launched the creation of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System and the construction of the Iowa Treated Water Pipeline – Segment 3.

  • How to Minimize Jobsite Issues During a Pipeline Installation Project

    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. 

  • What Training Resources Does McWane Ductile Provide?

    What Training Resources Does McWane Ductile Provide?

    By Shawn Smith   08/09/2021  In Our Company Services

    At McWane Ductile, we believe that training and continuous education for our staff and customers are vital to a company's success. Because of this, we offer a wide variety of training opportunities for water professionals throughout the industry. Here are the many training resources available to you.

  • What Does National Get to Know Your Customer Day Mean?

    What Does National Get to Know Your Customer Day Mean?

    By Carrie Stephens   07/15/2021  In Our Company Services

    What is National Get to Know Your Customer Day? This day is observed annually on the third Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October). With so much business being conducted electronically, personal attention to customers can go by the wayside. Get to Know Your Customer Day is a fitting opportunity to turn that around, making a point of learning a little more about your customers. The better you know and understand your customer, the better you can serve them and their needs. 

  • Ductile Iron Pipe Weights - An Expanded Explanation

    Ductile Iron Pipe Weights - An Expanded Explanation

    By Ken Rickvalsky, ENV SP, NACE CT   04/16/2021  In Products Services Technical

    This article takes a deeper dive into concepts outlined in the July 2020 entry prepared by my co-worker Gary Gula, How Much Does Ductile Iron Pipe Weigh and Why Does It Matter to You? Specifically, we will focus on the pipe weight itself, answering questions such as: From where do these weights originate? Why do we show weights on each pipe? How trustworthy are these weights as provided? And, What do these weights mean to me, the pipe customer?

  • Why Consider A Domestic Only Ductile Iron Pipe Specification?

    Why Consider A Domestic Only Ductile Iron Pipe Specification?

    By Roy Mundy, P.E., ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA   01/15/2021  In Environmental & Safety Products Services

    Over the years, products manufactured in our country have enhanced our quality of life, and how the products are manufactured makes a difference. U.S. Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) manufacturers follow stringent guidelines in the manufacture of their products. In this Iron Strong Blog, we will discuss why to consider a domestic only Ductile iron pipe specification.

  • Can McWane Ductile Provide Lay Schedules and Line Drawings?

    Can McWane Ductile Provide Lay Schedules and Line Drawings?

    By Cory Humphreys Jeff Henderson   12/22/2020  In Our Company Services Technical

    Whether you are assembling a toy, playing a game, or installing a waterline…where do you go when you're unsure what to do next? 

    Read the instructions!

  • CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Teamwork Makes the Water Work for BWRPWA

    CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Teamwork Makes the Water Work for BWRPWA

    By Dustin Henderson   11/25/2020  In Our Company Services

    Although McWane Ductile loves highlighting major waterworks projects, sometimes it is seeing water professionals work together to solve a utility's problem that deserves recognition. Our valued partners at Northwest Arkansas Winwater called us on Monday, April 27, 2020, with a customer in need — Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority (BWRPWA).

  • What Services Does McWane Ductile Offer That Can Enhance Your Bottom-Line?

    What Services Does McWane Ductile Offer That Can Enhance Your Bottom-Line?

    By Roy Mundy, P.E., ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA   07/30/2020  In Our Company Services

    Why is your bottom-line important to us? For more than three decades, I had the privilege to serve within the nation's largest investor-owned water utility. During that time, I clearly saw the advantage of a financially sound utility. Whether it be having the resources to invest in needed facilities, provide a work environment that would attract well-qualified people, or purchase needed supplies and equipment to operate the business effectively. These are just a few advantages of maintaining a strong bottom-line.

  • Receiving Ductile Iron Pipe - What You Must Know Before You Let the Truck Go

    Receiving Ductile Iron Pipe - What You Must Know Before You Let the Truck Go

    By Josh Baker   07/16/2020  In Products Services

    It’s a great day on the job site, and your crew is running hard—you're making up for lost time, possibly due to weather delays. You're expecting your next load of Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe) any minute, and your goal is to unload your pipe as safely and quickly as possible. Before you let the truck take off, you need to understand and follow these guidelines before receiving your pipe.

  • Next

Latest Posts

  • What Are Six Key Principles to Making Ductile Iron Pipe?
    What Are Six Key Principles to Making Ductile Iron Pipe? By Ken Rickvalsky, ENV SP, NACE CT 08/12/2022  In Our Company product
  • Two Key Components of Water Systems Directly Related to Pipeline Material Selection
    Two Key Components of Water Systems Directly Related to Pipeline Material Selection By Roy Mundy, P.E., ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA 07/29/2022  In Products Technical
  • Six Common Ductile Iron Pipe Questions Answered
    Six Common Ductile Iron Pipe Questions Answered By Ken Rickvalsky, ENV SP, NACE CT 07/15/2022  In Installation Products
  • Customer Spotlight: Legacy Water Group
    Customer Spotlight: Legacy Water Group By Dustin Henderson 07/08/2022  In Installation Project Profile
  • Submittal Builder

    In a continuous effort to make your job easier, we are constructing an online submittal builder to quickly and neatly package your personalized presentation. Stay tuned!

    COMING SOON!

  • Learning Center

    Looking for answers to your DI pipe questions? Find decades of Ductile iron expertise with installation guides, videos, tip sheets, training resources, and more in our Learning Center.

    GIVE ME ANSWERS

  • Pocket Engineer

    Stop struggling with those hard-to-figure field calculations and put ease and efficiency right at your fingertips with our Pocket Engineer for mobile and desktop devices.

    CALCULATE NOW

McWane Ductile is proud to be a part of the McWane family of companies.

New Jersey 183 Sitgreaves St.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-1161
Ohio 2266 S. 6th St.
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-6651
Utah 1401 E 2000 S.
Provo, UT 84603
(801) 373-6910
  • Products
  • Learning Center
  • Sales & Support
  • About
  • Responsibility
  • Communications

News Releases

  • McWane Ductile Announces $45 Million Dollar Investment, Expansion in Coshocton County 07/25/2022
  • Synapse Wireless Releases ZHA-S1 Twist Lock Zhaga Controllers for Intelligent LED Luminaire Control 04/05/2022
  • Synapse Wireless, Inc. Releases Industry-Leading Online DLC 5.0 Networked Lighting Control Rebate Finder 04/01/2022

Copyright © 2022 McWane Ductile. All rights reserved. Website Terms of Use Privacy Policy Sitemap California Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure Contact Us

Products
  • Products
  • Ductile Iron Pipe
    • Tyton® Joint Pipe
    • TR Flex® Restrained Joint Pipe
    • Mechanical Joint Pipe
    • Mechanical Joint Lock Joint Pipe
    • Fabricated Flange and Wall Pipe
    • Ball and Socket Joint Pipe
    • Long-Span Pipe
    • Permaloy™ Pipe
    • Seismic Flex Coupling™
  • Gaskets
    • Tyton® Gaskets
    • Mechanical Joint Gaskets
    • Flange Gaskets
    • Sure Stop 350® Gasket
    • Specialty Gaskets Service & Usage
  • Fabrication
    • Fabricated Flange and Wall Pipe
    • Grooved Pipe
    • Welded Outlet Pipe
    • Thread O-Lets
    • Weld-On Boss
  • Fittings and Accessories
    • Bronze Wedge
    • Cable Bond
    • Flange Accessories
    • Pipe Joint Lubricant
    • Mechanical Joint Accessories
    • Seismic Flex Coupling™
    • TR Flex® Accessories
    • TR Flex® Fittings
    • V-Bio® Encasement
  • Linings
    • Cement-Mortar Lining
    • Glass Lining
    • Protecto 401™ Lining
    • Ceramapure™ PL90 Lining
  • Coatings
    • Asphaltic Coating
    • Zinc-Coating
    • Ceramawrap Coating
    • V-Bio® Enhanced Polyethylene Encasement
  • Specifications
  • Certifications
Learning Center
  • Learning Center
  • Iron Strong Blog
  • Installation Guides
  • Ditch Doctor/FAQ
  • Videos
  • Training Presentations
  • Iron Strong Insights
  • Pocket Engineer
  • Downloadable Tip Sheets
  • Archived Catalogs
  • Pocket Engineer Calculators
Sales & Support
  • Sales & Support
  • Sales Team
  • Customer Service
  • Treatment Plant
  • Engineering & Tech Support
  • Distributors
  • Applications
About
  • About
  • History
  • Executive Team
  • Locations
  • Associations
  • Careers
  • Upcoming Events
Responsibility
  • Responsibility
  • Safe Operations
  • Environment
  • Sustainability
  • Organizational Ethics
  • Community
  • Corporate Responsibility
Communications
  • Communications
  • Publications
  • News Articles
  • Press Releases
Contact Us
Terms & Conditions
Team Members