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SINTAKOTE®

FITTINGS
STEEL PIPELINE SYSTEM
FITTINGS FOR ANY APPLICATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pipe fittings are components used to connect sections of straight pipes. The functions of pipe fittings are imperative and
essential for a complete pipeline system. These functions include connection, change of direction, change in pipe diameter,
flow regulation, splitting flow and terminating pipe runs.

MILD STEEL FITTINGS


Steel Mains has the capability of manufacturing and supplying a
full range of steel fittings, including fittings fabricated from pipe
and/or cylinders rolled and welded from plate steel up to a
thickness of 40mm.

Steel Mains SINTAKOTE® Fittings are manufactured to suit the


specific needs of customers and a wide range of steel fabricated
fittings can be supplied in addition to the standard range. For
example expansion joints, purpose designed dismantling joints for
high pressure applications and complex fittings such as bifurcates
and trifurcates. Fittings are manufactured from pre-tested steel
and are typically coated in SINTAKOTE® and cement mortar lined
with welded, flanged or SINTALOCK® joints.

FLEXIBILITY OF STEEL MAINS


FITTINGS
Each fitting is for the application with appropriate reinforcement.
Where required, Steel Mains staff work with pipeline designers to
maximise the efficiency of the system in the design phase, and
Steel Mains supply complete pipe and fittings solution to allow for
efficient time saving installation.

The SINTAKOTE steel pipeline system is available across a full-size


range. All fittings can be tailor-manufactured to any specified
dimensions, pressure rating and joint type. Technical assistance is
readily available on the manufacture and suitability of fittings
solutions.

The flexibility of steel construction allows multiple components to


be combined into single transportable combinations, saving
installation times along with the additional economies gained by
eliminating jointing materials, ie, weld collars, nuts, bolts and
flanges, etc.

TECHNICAL DATA
Size Range
114mm to 2500mm diameter
Certifications
Operating Pressures AS/NZS ISO 9001
Up to 6800kPa (Diameter Dep.) AS/NZS 4020
AS 1579 Standards Mark
Maximum Velocities
6m/s for cement lined fittings

Operating Temperatures
-40˚C to 70˚C
AUSTRALIAN MADE FITTINGS
AUSTRALIAN
MANUFACTURING
Steel Mains is committed to supplying products
fully manufactured in Australia to meet Australian
Standards and conditions. Since its founding, Steel
Mains has remained committed to meeting the
increasing demand for premium quality and
innovation in all aspects of operations. Many years
of experience and use of advanced technology in
product development and manufacturing has
resulted in high quality and durable products that
comply with Australian Standards.

LOCAL CONTENT
Materials and labour required to manufacture
pipe fittings are sourced locally, ensuring 98%
local content. Local manufacture and product
Standardsmark certification provide customers
with that additional supply security, with all
aspects of our manufacturing meeting Australian
quality standards; providing streamlined pipeline
solutions that aim to maximise a strong return on
your investment.

FITTINGS CAPABILITIES
Manufacturing equipment and machinery
capabilities for fittings include:
- Plate Rolling
- Pipe and Fittings Fabrication
- End Forming
- Grit Blast and Painting Equipment
- Cement Mortar Lining Equipment
- Skilled Hand Lining Operators
- Sintakote application equipment – For both
bare fittings and reinstatement of fabricated
fittings from coated pipe
FITTINGS FOR ANY APPLICATION
SINTALOCK® FITTINGS
Steel Mains range of SINTALOCK external welded restraint,
rubber ring joint steel pipeline fittings components brings
new economies to fittings manufacture and field
construction.
SINTALOCK fittings allow construction of a complete rubber
ring jointed pipeline system. Bends are incorporated with a
Plain End with Weld Collar on one end for pipe coming into
the bend and with a SINTALOCK socket end on the
downstream end which is then welded to the spigot end of
a specially prepared pipe with a SINTALOCK spigot end and
with a standard SINTAJOINT® socket end to allow for
change back to unrestrained SINTAJOINT Rubber Ring Joint
pipe. Tees and valve and scour offtakes are available as
standard system components.
This eliminates the requirement for cement mortar lining
reinstatement at the bend while taking full advantage of the
benefits of SINTAJOINT and SINTALOCK. Tapers, reducers
and bends can be incorporated with SINTALOCK joints.

HOCKEY STICK BENDS


Hockey Stick SINTAJOINT and SINTALOCK pipes feature a
rubber ring jointed socket with a one cut bend at angles up
to 6° (dependent on pressure and depth of cover). Coupled
with the available angular deflection in the joint, (up to 3°),
significant changes in direction can be accommodated using
several ‘Hockey Sticks’ in series. Two cut and three cut bend
fittings are also available, as shown in accompanying photo.

BENDS ON FULL LENGTH


PIPE
Bends can also be fabricated on the end of full-length pipes
or shorter length pipes.
Pipeline bends can be supplied to any angle from 1° to over
90°. Tee branches can be supplied in any standard diameter
not larger than the body of the tee. Branches may be
flanged or provided with either spigot or socket for rubber
ring jointing to suit the demands of your pipeline system.
Deflection angles can be supplied in any angle, however
transport needs to be considered in respect to wide loads
etc.
AWWA MII Design Manual provides methodology for
maximum permissible angles. Refer to Steel Mains Design
Manual for permissible angles for SINTAJOINT Hockey
Sticks.
COATINGS
SINTAKOTE®
SINTAKOTE is a medium density polyethylene which
is applied to the pipe fittings by a fusion bonding
process. SINTAKOTE is the recommended external
corrosion protection coating for pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 4321.

DEVELOPMENT
SINTAKOTE was developed by Steel Mains in 1970
in conjunction with Australian Water Authorities, to
overcome pipeline failures due to inadequate
coating systems. A worldwide research project was
undertaken by Steel Mains to find the best coating
system available which led to the development of
SINTAKOTE. Further developments have
maintained SINTAKOTE as a world leading coating
and lining system for steel water pipelines.

BENEFITS
The fusion-bonding process provides a continuous
and holiday free coating, with a smooth surface,
ideal for above and below ground applications
even in aggressive soils and when exposed to direct
UV sunlight.
Features of the coating include:
- Excellent adhesion
- High impact and load resistance
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High dielectric strength
- High electrical resistivity
- Low water absorption
- Resistance to soil stresses
- Wide service temperature range - temperatures
from minus 40°C to plus 70°C
- Inbuilt ultraviolet stabilizer

STANDARDS
SINTAKOTE is supplied in accordance with AS 4321
- Fusion-bonded medium density polyethylene
coating and lining for pipes and fittings.
LININGS
CEMENT MORTAR LINING
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. In Australia, cement
mortar linings are used in steel fittings and main
line pipe as well as in pump stations. Alternative
lining systems are available where required. The
dense mortar produced by our centrifugal lining
process offers good chemical resistance to potable
waters and can also be used in saline and
wastewater applications.
Cement mortar linings using General Purpose (GP),
General Blend (GB), Sulfate Resistant (SR) and
Calcium Aluminate (CA ) cement are available.

CORROSION PROTECTION
Cement mortar linings provide the required
standards of corrosion protection performance, at
low cost, over long periods of service in potable
water applications. Cement mortar linings provide
active protection of the steel pipe by creating a
high pH environment, typically pH12, at the steel-
mortar interface. At Ph values above approximately
9, a stable hydroxide film is formed on the inside
steel surface. While this passive film remains intact
no corrosion occurs and can be expected to
achieve a service life well in excess of 100 years.
Cement mortar linings are also used for
wastewaters and saline waters. In these cases Steel
Mains can assist designers with specifications for
special cement lining and treatment to suit water
chemistry and required design life. High alumina
cements are often required for aggressive
sewerage applications.
SINTAKOTE® BENDS
SINTAKOTE Bends for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.
Bends are simply a fitting that allow a pipe to flow in a
direction other than in a straight line.
Bends are available across a full-size range and can be
tailor-made to suit specific design parameters.
Bends are generally manufactured from pipe
depending on diameter internal pressure and wall
thickness required. AWWA Manual MII pipe design
manual describes methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.

BEND TYPES
Due to the wide range of design possibilities appliable
to steel pipe + fittings, bends can be supplied in any
angle rather than just in standard (11°, 22.5°, 25°, 45°
or 90°)
One cut mitred bends are generally used for bends up
to and including 22.5 degrees.
Two cut mitred bends are generally used for bend
angles from 22.5 to 45 degrees.
Three cut mitred bends are generally used for bend
angles above 45 to 90 degrees.
Four cut or more mitre (if required) cut bends are
also available for bend angles above 67.5° to 90°
bends when the bend radius due to flow is required to
be more gradual. Four cut bends are also available for
sizes smaller than 67.5°, however these are not
common.
Bends are generally manufactured with plain ends for
jointing with weld collars. Bends are also able to be
supplied with specialised ends such as Spherical-Slip
in Joint and Ball & Socket Joint ends or SINTALOCK®
and SINTAJOINT® rubber ring joint ends.
Please refer to Steel Mains Bends Technical
Datasheet and Design Manual for more information.
SINTAKOTE® TEES
SINTAKOTE Tees for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.

Tees are used in pipelines for a number of reasons


such as future service connections, manhole entry,
connections for air release valves.
Tees are available across a full-size range and can be
tailor-made to suit specific design parameters.

Tees are generally manufactured from pipe


depending on diameter internal pressure and wall
thickness required.
Stresses on straight fittings tee differ from those of
straight pipe. Tees may require additional
reinforcement by means of crotch plates, or wrapper
plates.
AWWA Manual MII pipe Design Manual provides
methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.

Tees can be manufactured with different end types


such as Flanged, Plain Ended or with SINTALOCK or
SINTAJOINT ends. They are also available with smaller
diameter branches such as scours etc.
Tees can also be manufactured on full length pipe,
thereby reducing the number of connection points in
the pipeline during construction.
Tees are available as Equal Tees (branch size same as
main pipe) or Reducing Tees (branch size smaller than
main line pipe. A special case of a Tee is a Cross Tee
(branch on both sides opposite one another)
SINTAKOTE® REDUCERS
SINTAKOTE Reducers for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.
Changes in diameter are accomplished using
reducers, placed in the straight section of a pipeline
or combined with a mitred bend, tee or a cross. Pipe
reducers can be either concentric or eccentric
(sometimes called straight back reducers).
Reducers are available across a full-size range and can
be tailor-made to suit specific design parameters.
Reducers are generally manufactured from fabricated
plate depending on the dimensions required. The
fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested and
complies with AS 1579.
Reducers can be fitted with a wide range of pipe ends
and may include thrust or puddle flanges. They can
also be supplied with an anchor ring for use in a
concrete wall or concrete anchor block.
Reducers if manufactured from plate that is not
pressure tested will have a pressure rating are based
on 50% of specified minimum steel yield strength per
requirements of AS 1579.
AWWA Manual MII pipe Design Manual describes
methodology for design.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.
SINTAKOTE® SPOOLS
SINTAKOTE Spools for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.
Spools are short pipe lengths with Table Flanges on
one or both ends. They may also be supplied with
thrust flanges or anchor rings for use in a concrete
wall (typically pump stations or valve chambers) or a
concrete anchor block.
Spools are available across a full-size range and can
be tailor-made to suit specific design parameters.
Spools are generally manufactured from pipe,
depending on diameter internal pressure and wall
thickness required.
AWWA Manual MII pipe Design Manual provides
methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.
Steel Mains also supplies full length pipe with Table
Flange Ends.
Photos shown are a standard spool at top of page and
lower photo exhibits a “S” bend with a Table Flange
and a Non-Thrust “Weep Flange” and plain end pipe
– similar to a spool pipe.
SINTAKOTE® COMBINATIONS
SINTAKOTE® Combination fittings are available across
a full-size range and can be tailor-made to suit
specific design parameters.
Combinations are multiple fittings, joined at the
manufacturing facility, to reduce on-site assembly,
welding and reinstatement. The limitation on
‘Combined Fittings’ is determined by overall
dimensions for transport purposes.
Typical Combination fittings include manifolds,
combination “multiple plane (X,Y,Z)” bend with a
branch offtake, reducers with a branch and bend
incorporated.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579. SINTAKOTE is the
recommended coating for pipe and fittings and
complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings are
available where reduced operating life of the pipeline
is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.

SINTAKOTE Combinations for Steel Pipeline Systems


are suitable for use with potable water and waste
water in above and below ground applications.
SINTAKOTE® ANGLE TEES
SINTAKOTE Angle Tees for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.
Angle Tees are used in pipelines.
Angle Tees or Laterals are available across a full-size
range and can be tailor-made to suit specific design
parameters.
Angle Tees are generally manufactured from pipe,
depending on diameter internal pressure and wall
thickness required.
Stresses on Angle Tee fittings differ from those of
straight pipe. Similar to Straight Tees, Angle Tees may
require additional reinforcement by means of crotch
plates. Wye branches are available with a minimum
angle of 30° upwards.
AWWA Manual MII pipe design manual provides
methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.
Angle Tees can be manufactured with different end
types such as plain end. They are normally supplied
as plain ends for welding into the pipeline.
Angle Tees are available with lateral branches of
equal diameter to the mainline pipe or with lateral
branches with smaller diameter than the main pipe.
Angle Tees can also be manufactured on full length
pipe.
SINTAKOTE® BIFURCATES
SINTAKOTE Bifurcates for Steel Pipeline Systems are
suitable for use with potable water and wastewater in
above and below ground applications.
Bifurcates are available across a full-size range and
can be tailor-made to suit specific design parameters.
Bifurcates are also known as Y-pieces or Wye-pieces.
They are a special type of branch used to split or join
flow in a pipeline. They may be specified with plain or
flanged ends. Bifurcates are manufactured from
fabricated plate and/or pipe depending on diameters
required. The angle between branches is 45 degrees.
They are reinforced with crotch plates.
AWWA Manual II provides methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.
TABLE FLANGES
Flanged Joints for Steel Pipeline Systems are suitable
for use with potable water and wastewater in above
and below ground applications.
Flanged Joints are used mainly for above-ground
applications, e.g. pumping stations, water and
sewerage treatment plants and for industrial
pipework. They are also used to facilitate the
installation + removal of valves in SINTAJOINT® and
welded SINTAKOTE® pipelines and for valve bypass
arrangements.
The SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline System’s flanges are
available across a full-size range and are specifically
manufactured to match the steel pipe or branch shell
diameter nominated.
Flanges are generally manufactured in accordance
with AS 4087 or AS 2129 depending on the design
requirements. For flanges larger than DN1200, these
are normally supplied in accordance with ISO7005-1.
Steel Table flanges are supplied as Raised Face
Flanges for all pressure classes: Class 16, Class 21 and
Class 35.
Flanges to alternative or international standards are
also manufactured by Steel Mains, however, please
consult with Steel Mains prior to placing orders to
confirm availability.
Tailor made flanges can also be manufactured to
meet specific design requirements. These are
designed to ensure compatibility with both mating
surfaces and bolting requirements.
- Consult the SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline Systems
Handling and Installation Manual for
recommended installation information
- Check with Steel Mains on material availability
prior to placing orders
For above-ground applications, table flanges are
normally coated in Tankguard 412 – a two component
solvent free polyamine cured epoxy coating. Epoxy is
applied to the front face bolting surface (but not
sealing surface) + back face of the flange.
For buried applications, table flanges are generally
coated with an inorganic zinc corrosion protection
coating. Once installed they are wrapped with a
mastic and petrolatum tape system. Tankguard
together with petrolatum tape system provides a
superior coating system. SINTAKOTE is not used as
the sealing face or bolting face of a Table Flange as
there is risk of damage to the coating.
WELD COLLARS
The SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline System has weld collars
available across a full size range and can be tailor-
made to suit specific design parameters.
Weld Collars are generally manufactured from steel
plate and supplied in accordance with AS/NZS 3678 or
AS/NZS 3679, subject to size.
Weld collars are generally supplied as uncoated, plain
rings and are normally supplied at the next standard
plate thickness greater than the pipe shell. If
required, the following options are available:
- Clamping lugs and bolts to assist in onsite
installation
- Test holes and plugs to facilitate onsite pneumatic
testing of the joint
- Barrier coating system to provide temporary
corrosion protection
- Weld bevel preparations
Various material grades are available to be
compatible with mating product.
WIDTH
Typical weld collar widths are:
Pipe Diameter Width (mm)
114-168 100
>168-800 150
>800-1200 200
>1200 250
SINTAKOTE® STEPOVERS
SINTAKOTE Pipe Stepovers for Steel Pipeline Systems
are suitable for use with potable water and
wastewater in above and below ground applications.
Pipe Stepovers are commonly used to enable a
pipeline to cross over other existing services that are
located in the way or to cross over some other
existing infrastructure.
SINTAKOTE Pipe Stepovers are available across a full-
size range and can be tailor-made to suit specific
design parameters.
Pipe Stepovers are generally manufactured from pipe,
depending on diameter and wall thickness required.
They are normally made to match the pipeline wall
thickness. Hoop stresses at the bend can decrease the
operating pressure of the pipe used to manufacture a
stepover and therefore an increased steel thickness
may need to be taken into account.
Stress concentration factors need to be taken into
consideration. AWWA Manual MII provides
methodology for design.
The fabricated fitting is 100% non-destructively tested
and complies to AS 1579.
SINTAKOTE is the recommended coating for pipe and
fittings and complies to AS 4321. Alternative coatings
are available where reduced operating life of the
pipeline is permissible.
Cement Mortar Lining (CML) is the recommended
lining for the Steel Pipeline System pipe and fittings
and complies to AS 1281. Alternative lining systems
are available where required.
SINTAKOTE® TEMPORARY ACCESS
CLOSURES
SINTAKOTE Temporary Access Closures for Steel
Pipeline Systems are suitable for use with potable
water and waste water in above and below ground
applications (only applies to the SINTAKOTE
recommended coating and lining systems – please
consult the SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline System Design
Manual for further details).
Temporary access manways are typically used in large
diameter long length pipelines to provide entry points
at strategic locations to allow constructions workers
to enter the pipeline and effect the internal welding
and cement mortar lining reinstatement of the joints.
These entry points allow for the continuous laying of
pipe without relying on entry to the pipeline from an
end.
SINTAKOTE Temporary Access Closures provide a
pipeline access opening of approximately 580mm in
diameter and are specifically manufactured to match
the steel pipe diameter nominated. They provide:
- Low cost pipeline access solution during pipeline
construction
- Can be retrofitted to provide pipeline access for
maintenance
- Maintains the internal corrosion protection
integrity when closed
- Generally manufactured in accordance AS 1579
depending on the design requirements
- Factory fitted to the pipe at time of purchase to
comply with nominated operating requirements
- Can be supplied for on-site fitting to meet specific
requirements

Australian Patent.
COMPACT DISMANTLING JOINT
Steel Mains’ Compact Dismantling Joint design is highly
advanced with upgraded features.
The length of the Dismantling Joint is now shorter
compared to previous dismantling joint designs, enabled
by the Integrated Seal Design and reduced thickness of
the Sealing Flanges. The joint can be safely installed in
tight and constricted locations or where space is at a
premium. This provides significant benefits over all
other types of dismantling joints. It allows the pipe
designer more options during the planning stage and
provides for easier maintenance programs for the
installation removal of pumps, valves flow meters,
flanged pipe + fittings. Compact Dismantling Joints are
ideal for water and butterfly valves
The complete assembly is sandwiched in compression
between the Pipe Flange and the Pipeline Component
making it one of the easiest dismantling joints to install
and remove, saving time and money.
Steel Mains’ new and improved unique patented*
Compact Dismantling Joint features the following
benefits over existing designs:
- Reduced mass for easy handling
- 100% restrained - External flange bolts ”sandwich”
the Compact Dismantling Joint
- Significantly reduced length requirements
- Easy installation and removal for servicing pipeline
components
- Angular misalignment tolerance
- Integrated effective sealing system activated by
compression of compression bolts
- Suitable for high pressure applications
- Compression bolts and nuts in 316 stainless steel for
superior corrosion protection
- Fusion bonded epoxy corrosion protection
- Compression bolts independent of the tie rods
compress the gasket ensuring long term sealing
performance that is not affected due to any external
loading

TECHNICAL DATA Certifications


Size Range Certified to AS/NZS
100mm to 2400mm 4020 – Suitable for
contact with drinking
Rated Pressures water
PN16 and PN35

Temperature Range
-40˚C to 70˚C

Australian Patent. International Patent Pending.


For more detailed information, please refer to the
Compact Dismantling Joint Datasheet.
TRADITIONAL DISMANTLING JOINTS
Dismantling Joints are traditionally used to provide for easier installation
and maintenance of valves in valve chambers or valves and pumps in pump
stations.
Advantages include:
- Lengths requirements specifically engineered to customer’s
requirements
- Flanges to suit specific pressure rating
- Longitudinal adjustments facilitates assembly and removal of flanged
equipment
- Pipe spigot externally coated with Sintakote®
- Stainless steel sealing sleeve for rubber gasket to maintain high
pressures
- Internal cement mortar lining same as pipeline for long term corrosion
protection
- Table flanges coated into two part polyamide epoxy
- Tie rods provide high compression loading of the small diameter ‘o’ ring
gasket seal
Steel Mains also manufactures highly engineered type traditional
Dismantling Joints in sizes from DN500 to DN2400. These are available in
thrust type and non thrust type.

FIGURE 1 - DISMANTLING JOINT – THRUST TYPE C/W FIXED FLANGED

FIGURE 2 - DISMANTLING JOINT – NON THRUST TYPE


EXPANSION JOINTS
Expansion Joints are installed in above ground long-span steel pipe to allow for expansion or contraction caused by temperature changes.
Steel Mains manufactures and supplies fabricated steel mechanical slip type Expansion Joints.
Expansion Joints are manufactured and designed to suit specific site conditions including thermal expansion of the pipe in the pipeline and
expansion in supporting structures requiring the same movement in the pipeline it is supporting.
Please refer to the AWWA Manual II for recommendations on placement in the pipeline.
Expansion Joints are available in both flanged ends or plain ends with weld collars.

FIGURE 3 - EXPANSION JOINT – FLANGE CONNECTION TYPE


TYPICAL COMPENSATION TYPICAL INCORPORATED DETAILS
CONFIGURATIONS The figures below depict details for typical items that can be
incorporated into fittings, ie, special end types, thrust flanges, or
Compensation requirements are determined by many
non-thrust “weep” flanges. Thrust flanges are design to suit the
factors including operating and test pressures, material
maximum test pressure and associated thrust of the pipeline.
grades, material thickness (pipe, branch and plate) and the
Puddle flanges are only suitable for controlling the external
ratio of the branch diameter to the main diameter
moisture where pipelines penetrate structures.

FIGURE 9 – COUPLING END DETAIL

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 10 – COUPLING END DETAIL

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 11 – DICL SPIGOT END DETAIL

FIGURE 12 – BUILT UP PLAIN END DETAIL


USED TO ADAPT TO EXSISTING SIZE
FIGURE 7

FIGURE 13 – THRUST FLANGED DETAIL

FIGURE 8 FIGURE 14 – WEEP FLANGE DETAIL


FIGURE 15 – TYPICAL
FITTINGS

TEE MITRED BEND 0° TO 22.5° MITRED BEND 22.5° TO 45°

MITRED BEND 45° TO 90° ANGLE TEE Y-PIECE (BIFURCATE)

TABLE 2
FITTINGS CONFIGURATION FOR PREFERRED SIZES AND DIMENSIONS

Note. 1. Mitre bend radii designed to restrict stress concentration at inside leg to maximum of 1.25 times
hoop stress in pipe.
2. Dimension Q may need to be increased when plate reinforcement is used or when wide complates are used.
3.Steel Mains is capable of manufacturing specific sizes.
STEEL MAINS FITTINGS PROJECTS
Steel Mains has an extensive history in Australia’s major water pipeline infrastructure projects. Steel Mains has supplied
a full range of bespoke fittings to many small and major projects in Australia and selected overseas markets. This
involvement has not been limited to manufacture and supply. In some instances the design, project management and
construction have been Steel Mains responsibility. Think of any recent major water pipeline project and Steel Mains was
involved. Either in design, supply, construction or commissioning, and with some projects, all of these functions. For all
your water industry pipeline needs Steel Mains has the solutions.

VIC – MILDURA CENTRAL RISING MAIN– 2019

Steel Mains manufactured a range of fittings for the


Lower Murray Water Central Rising Main project. The
installation, completed by Jaydo Construction in 2019,
involved the supply of various steel fittings ranging in size
from 813 to 2244 outside diameter. They included an
eccentric reducer 2244 OD to 1750 OD, various 1750 and
1626 OD angle tees, and various large bends in the 1750,
1626 and 972 sizes. These fittings, along with Sintalock
Steel Pipes in various sizes, will help provide over 2000
irrigation customers in Mildura vital water supplies for
the next 100 years.

NSW – NORTHERN ROADS STAGE 5 – 2019

The upgrade of the Northern Road is part of the


Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan which involves
major road and transport linkages to capitalize on the
economic gains from developing the Western Sydney
Airport at Badgerys Creek and the Western Sydney
Priority Growth Area. Steel Mains supplied Diona
Construction 2.5km of DN900 Sintalock Pipe and
Fittings for the Roads & Maritime Services.

NSW – WENTWORTH TO BROKEN HILL – 2018

Steel Mains manufactured and supplied over 262 km


of762mm OD Sintajoint RRJ pipe and over 670 fittings for
the WaterNSW pipeline delivered and operated by the
W2BH consortium. The W2BH pipeline will provide
Broken Hill and surrounding communities with critical
water supply, which had been suffering from significant
numerous cyclic water shortages prior to the construction
of the pipeline. These fittings included over 370 special
DN100 Air Valve Offtakes mounted RRJ pipes and over
100 special DN250 Scour Offtake mounted RRJ pipes for
the project.
STEEL MAINS FITTINGS PROJECTS
SA – MORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT – 2018
The Morgan Water Treatment Plant Upgrade was a critical
project which aimed to enhance the quality of drinking water
supplied to over 130,000 regional South Australians. Steel
Mains supplied its proprietary Sintakote coating solution on a
variety of large size pipes and specials including approx.
400m of 1575 OD pipes with its Ball & Socket jointing
technique. The scope of supply also included a wide variety
of specials including 1575 OD, 1283 OD stub pipe, wye tees,
bends through to a gigantic 2159 x 1575 reducer with all
factory made manway offtakes. Steel Mains solution offered
the project some significant cost savings through elimination
of excessive welding needed for a traditional plain ended
jointing system.

WOLEEBEE CREEK TO GLEBE WEIR - 2013


Steel Mains manufactured and supplied 120 kilometres
of large 914-1404mm diameter steel pipe and fittings
for SunWater’s Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline
project. The pipeline will deliver up to 36,500ML of
treated CSG water annually to irrigation and industrial
customers. A total of 10,000 pipes and 3,500 fittings
were delivered on time and on budget.

VICTORIA DESALINATION PIPELINE - 2010


Persistent severe drought conditions in Victoria,
Australia lead to the construction of a state of the
art desalination plant and DN 1900, 84km long,
welded ball and socket joint, Sintakote® pipeline
transporting water from Wonthaggi Desalination
Plant to Cardinia Reservoir. Wherever possible
fittings were “combined” in the manufacturing
facility to minimise the on-site work required,
lowering overall project cost.

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER GRID - 2008


The South East Queensland Water Grid consists of the
Northern Interconnector Pipeline, the Southern
Regional Water Pipeline, the Eastern Interconnector
Pipeline and the Western Corridor Recycled Water
Scheme. Steel Mains supplied 334km of SINTAKOTE
steel pipe and fittings in sizes ranging from DN 800 to
DN 1400.
SINTAKOTE
®

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