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  • Why Should I Use Pipe Lubricant Supplied by the Pipe Manufacturer?

    Why Should I Use Pipe Lubricant Supplied by the Pipe Manufacturer?

    By Todd Soady   11/20/2020  In Installation Products

    First, let us establish that all Ductile iron pipe, whether using push-on joints such as Tyton Joint® and TR Flex® Restrained Joints or Mechanical Joint pipe requires the gasket to be properly lubricated prior to joint assembly. Secondly, there is no such thing as too much lube when appropriately applied, especially when using McWane Sure Stop Restraining Gaskets. In this Iron Strong Blog, we will focus on why it is recommended to use the lubricant supplied by the pipe manufacturer.

  • CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Piecing it Together with Peace River

    CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Piecing it Together with Peace River

    By Andrea Kubik Gary Gula   11/13/2020  In Installation Our Company Products

    Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority has been in operation since 1991 and provides drinking water to more than 900,000 people throughout Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties in Florida. The Integrated Loop System Phase 1 Interconnect Project was bid in late 2018 and began in early 2019.

  • Ask The Ditch Doctor - Seeing Eye to Eye with The Inspector's Camera

    Ask The Ditch Doctor - Seeing Eye to Eye with The Inspector's Camera

    By Jerry Regula, ENV SP, NACE CT   11/06/2020  In Installation Technical

    Dear Ditch Doctor,  

    The county engineer is requesting that we dig up and replace sections of a newly installed Ductile iron pipeline as a result of comments or notations made by an internal video inspection camera operator. I've looked over the “issues” he's noted and can't for the life of me make out what he's talking about. 

  • How to Design the Thickness of Ductile Iron Pipe in One Click

    How to Design the Thickness of Ductile Iron Pipe in One Click

    By Mike Palermo   10/23/2020  In Installation Technical

    Engineers are busy. They are faced with making critical calculations every day, especially regarding water and wastewater infrastructure. In this article, we will discuss five ways to design the thickness of Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe). Three of them are extremely quick and easy, the other two…maybe not so much

  • How Do I Ensure I Have the Proper Size Casing Pipe for My Ductile Iron Carrier Pipe & What Else Might I Need to Know?

    How Do I Ensure I Have the Proper Size Casing Pipe for My Ductile Iron Carrier Pipe & What Else Might I Need to Know?

    By Gary Gula   10/16/2020  In Installation Technical

    Most people commonly think the answer to this question is relatively simple. “All I need to do is make sure the Inside Diameter of the casing pipe is larger than the outside diameter of my carrier pipe.” While that is a correct answer, it isn’t necessarily the best answer. Within this Iron Strong Blog, we will closely examine what you need to consider when selecting a casing pipe to fit your application.

  • Can I Paint Over The Exterior Seal Coat On Ductile Iron Pipe?

    Can I Paint Over The Exterior Seal Coat On Ductile Iron Pipe?

    By Todd Soady   10/09/2020  In Installation Technical

    A question that comes up occasionally is, "Can I paint over the seal coat on Ductile iron pipe?  Perhaps the more pertinent question is, "Should I paint over the outside shop coat?  But before we answer either of those questions, we should ask for what purpose the user wants to paint over the seal coat in the first place. Is it for cosmetic purposes? Would it be intended as an identifying mark on the pipe? Or do they have some other purpose for changing or adding to the otherwise standard black asphaltic coating that the manufacturer typically provides?

  • Can a Sure Stop 350® Restrained Joint Gasket Be Used for Horizontal Directional Drilling?

    Can a Sure Stop 350® Restrained Joint Gasket Be Used for Horizontal Directional Drilling?

    By John Simpson P.E., ENV SP, AMPP CT   10/01/2020  In Installation Products Technical

    Those involved in the construction of water and wastewater pipelines are probably aware of the installation methodology of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). HDD is a trenchless technique that provides an installation alternative offering several benefits over traditional open-cut. HDD can be implemented with minimal disruption to surface activities, requires less working space, and can be performed more quickly than open-cut methods. HDD can be used to install new pipelines or replace existing ones. Also, it can simplify or eliminate certain permitting processes. Although there are currently no national standards regarding HDD installations of municipal underground infrastructure systems, HDD has seen a dramatic increase in recent years and is becoming more common for any pipe material. HDD may be the fastest-growing trenchless construction method today.

  • How Thick Is Zinc Coating and How Is It Applied to Ductile Iron Pipe?

    How Thick Is Zinc Coating and How Is It Applied to Ductile Iron Pipe?

    By John Johnson, ENV SP, NACE CT   09/25/2020  In Installation Products Technical

    Ever wonder why zinc (Zn) is used for corrosion protection on Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe)? Or how thick the zinc coating is and how it is applied? Today we will answer those questions and cover when a zinc coating might be recommended.

  • Why Should I Use 18-foot Length Ductile Iron Pipe Instead of 20?

    Why Should I Use 18-foot Length Ductile Iron Pipe Instead of 20?

      09/18/2020  In Installation Products Technical

    Good Question! Today's Iron Strong Blog answers it. At first glance, you might think longer lengths mean fewer joints, and that has got to be better. So why don't all manufacturers make longer pipe? This perceived advantage is really a myth and we will look at that in a minute. In fact, there are more Ductile iron pipe plants in North America that manufacture 18-foot length pipe either entirely or as a significant portion of their product mix. 

  • Handling Ductile Iron Pipe: From Truck to Trench

    Handling Ductile Iron Pipe: From Truck to Trench

    By Dan Flaig   09/12/2020  In Installation Technical

    At McWane Ductile, we are proud to manufacture the strongest, most durable, and most flexible piping material available to the waterworks industry. Even with these great attributes, we still take great care when handling Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe). In this Iron Strong Blog, we’ll cover some key tips to safely handling your DI pipe once it arrives at your job site and throughout the construction or your pipeline project.

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