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Comprehensive pipe solutions _saint-gobain

CONTENT Page 4 & 5 Made in Europe & Sustainable development 6 & 7 Reliable joints Quality Trust 16 & 17 Water quality 18 & 19 Complete solution 20 to 27 The BLUTOP® range 28 to 31 Technical specifications Cost effectiveness Service

Innovating for you BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The BLUTOP® solution was developed in keeping with the principles of sustainable development and delivers outstanding environmental performance. EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE As investment in renewing water supply infrastructure is declining in relative terms, water network managers are demanding longer service lives. Ductile iron components are not prone to ageing. Their mechanical properties remain constant over time. Durability Made in Europe Reducing the amount of water lost in leaks from pipe systems is a major issue. BLUTOP® delivers a...

PRODUCTION GREAT BRITAIN ILKESTON Flanged pipes HOLWELL Municipal castings TELFORD Soil and Drain and Rainwater fittings foundry PONT-A-MOUSSON DN 150 to 2000 pipes BLENOD Municipal castings TOUL EURO20, fire hydrants FOUG DN 60 to 160 pipes, large diameter fittings BAYARD (Haute-Marne) Soil and Drain and Rainwater accessories and pipes GERMANY GELSENKIRCHEN Storage of fittings, municipal castings & valves, plus epoxy coating of pipes & fittings BREBACH DN 80 to 700 pipes ' " ' pipes to DN 600 CZECH REPBULIC KRALUV DVUR DN 60 to 1000 fittings, municipal castings and fountains ITALY...

We all need to take responsibility for the environment 65% of raw materials used in the production process are carried by river, rail and/or sea.

A RANGE DESIGNED TO LAST MORE THAN 1 0 0 Y E A R S TARGET - 100 YEARS! The replacement rate for water networks is less than 1% per year (around 0.6% in France).We expect that pipelines laid today will last more than 100 years, which is longer than the periods adopted in conventional depreciation calculations and longer than the service life specified in the applicable standards. To achieve this durability target, BLUTOP® features: • High mechanical strength • Protection against soil aggression • Protection against water aggression • Flexible junctions BLUTOP where! live. environmentally...

Ductile iron ► HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH BLUTOP® pipes are marketed as pressure class C25 (25 bar) products. Burst tests conducted on DN/OD 110 products yielded actual failure values in excess of 150 bar. Each pipe is subjected to a factory pressure test at 40 bar followed by a gas-tightness test after the interior coating has been applied. Ductan® ► RESISTANCE TO WATER AGGRESSION Water can attack pipes, either as a result of its mineral composition or because it contains disinfectants or other chemical treatments. Saint-Gobain PAM has opted to apply an ultramarine blue DUCTAN® thermoplastic...

LEAKTIGHTNESS GUARANTEED LEAKTIGHTNESS CHANNELLING THE JOINTING FORCE Water authorities all around the world have to keep in mind the reduction of leakage rates and the respect of a defined budget frame work. These concerns have a direct influence on maintenance, renewal and extension programmes for water networks, as well as encouraging the choice of reliable and durable pipes. The Blutop joint has been specially designed in order to guarantee: Blutop® is Saint-Gobain PAM’s practical response to the genuine concerns of investors, managers and operators in charge of water distribution...

CONTROLLED INSERTION FORCE The BLUTOP® joint features a unique, optimised design and was developed in close cooperation with pipe laying teams: • The insertion force is adjusted by hand using just a crowbar, making pipe-laying much easier. • Designed for reliable installation with a device to prevent the joint gasket from being ejected during assembly. • Fittings feature load bearing points enabling them to be easily pushed into position when aligned with the pipe. Joint reliabilitPRESSURE TESTS PERFORMED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS Buried pipe runs are subject to multiple pressure variations...

INCREASED EFFICIENCY MANUAL INSTALLATION Easier pipe-laying conditions are a key benefit with the BLUTOP® range: transport to hard-to-reach locations; lowering into trenches; assembly in confined spaces, etc. BLUTOP® has proved its effectiveness in the field, significantly improving the operating efficiency and working conditions of pipe-laying teams. BLUTOP® enables a fast and efficient installation Assisted pipe-laying Safe Quick to install Efficient

Installation IMPORTANT BENEFITS ! TRANSPORTABLE BY HAND PIPES INSERTED USING A CROWBAR BLUTOP® pipes can be carried by two people without the need for mechanical handling equipment. Pipes can be brought right to the edge of the trench, even in hard-to-reach locations. They can be lowered into the trench without using mechanical lifting equipment. Pipe fittings have ergonomically-designed handles for easy handling. Pipes and fittings can be inserted using just a crowbar. This achievement is attributable to: • The design of the BLUTOP® junction, which has been optimised to reduce the required...

A SHARED SUCCESS ACROSS 17 COUNTRIES Venice, Italy

Ecopose THE ECO-INSTALLATION ADVANTAGE OF BLUTOP® Traditional installation with brought-in backfill Eco- installation using original backfill * SPO : Standard Proctor Optimum 500 m of pipes laid using the ECOPOSE technique saves 1 tonne of carbon emissions! ECOPOSE SAVINGS • Cover = less filler material required • Fewer truck journeys = lower carbon emissions • Ductile iron = endlessly recyclable • Anchoring = no concrete stops = lower carbon emissions Unloading zone Transport savings: Backfill savings: €2,160 Total savings: € 2, 310 per site Laying rate: +20% faster Backfill production...

OPERATION-ORIENTED DESIGN The BLUTOP ® range has been designed with careful consideration for water network operators’ requirements. The range’s dimensional compatibility with PE or PVC plastic pipes is a major advantage when extending the existing network or replacing old or prematurely aged pipe sections. A range designed to facilitate the extension or renewal of my water network Reliability Lower operating costs