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Incledon supplies steel piping for Richards Bay fire mains replacement
26 September, 2013:Leading fluid conveyance products andsolutions expert Incledon has supplied more than R10-million worth of grooved galvanised steel piping products and couplings to the ongoing fire mains replacement project at the Port of Richards Bay in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
A fire main is a purpose built water delivery system that is entirely independent of any other water systems, and is specifically designed for fire fighting purposes only. Incledon has to date supplied the project with more than 35 km of locally manufactured galvanised steel pipes, complete with Klambon victaulic couplings for easy installation.
Incledon was commissioned by the appointed fire safety contractor to supply an estimated total of R17-million worth of locally manufacturedand approvedpiping products to the project, which began in February 2012 and is due for completion by end-2013.
Robor, a South African steel pipe manufacturer, was selected as the manufacturer of choice, as the company has been recognised as a leading supplier of steel tubes and pipes, and associated products and services in Southern Africa for over 75 years.
Incledon National Product Manager, Kelly Wilson, reveals that the company is the largest distributor of Robor steel conveyance products in Southern Africa. "The strong working relationship between the two companies, which has spanned over seven decades, has added value to a vast number of projects located across Southern Africa," he says.
Incledon has over the past few years established itself as a leading player in the fire protection market, specifically with its strength of quality standards. Wilson states that Incledon has secured various product certifications and accreditations on pipes and fittings, such as SABS and FM approvals, as well as being recognised by ASIB as a registered supplier to this market since 2011.
All the grooved pipes are currently delivered directly onsite in 6-m-lengths and vary in diameters ranging between 25 mm to 250 mm, with an operating pressure of 7-bar at ambient temperature. The grooved pipe is formed by cutting a radial groove into the pipe or by roll grooving the pipe ends.
Grooved piping ensures a lower total installed cost, as it is easy and quicker to install when compared to welding, threading and flanging. The pipes are fitted together with Klambon victaulic couplings, where a gasket is retained within the coupling body and sits firmly across the two pipe ends to ensure positive sealing of the joint.
What's more, two cup oval neck bolts made of high tensile steel are used for quick and low cost installation of the coupling. Galvanised steel is the best suited material for the Richards Bay fire mains replacement project, due to its excellent corrosion resistant properties. The port is subjected to severe corrosion, due to its close proximity to the ocean, and galvanised steel offers the distinct advantages of being highly durable and corrosion resistant.
Galvanised steel piping also boasts high resistance to internal and external pressure, as the high tensile strength and ductility of the material ensures that the pipes are able to accommodate stresses resulting from changes in pressure and temperature.
Incledon, Robor and the appointed fire safety contractor have developed a strong working relationship that has resulted in good communication and a clear understanding of what is required of each party. As a result, no major problems have been encountered, as minor setbacks have been dealt with swiftly and effectively.
According to Wilson, the infrastructuremarket has shown a steady increase in activityin recent months, which he believes is a positive sign for the future outlook. "With more investment taking place ininfrastructure projects, Incledon plans to focus on promoting the benefits of steel pipes to the engineering and industrialmarkets," he concludes.
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About Incledon
Incledon stocks over 14 000 preferred products and provides a wide range of approved and highly recognised brands of pipes, fittings, valves, flanges, rigid pipe working tools & threading machines, HDPE, compression fittings, pumps, electro-fusion fittings, windmills, sprinkler systems, water meters, residential, commercial & golf irrigation systems, plumbing products and related products used in the engineering, mining, municipal, civil, plumbing merchant and irrigation markets. Incledon supplies products utilised in the conveyance of water, gases and liquids.
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