Fittings Brochure 1
Fittings Brochure 1
Fittings Brochure 1
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.
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.
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.
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
Temperature Range
-40˚C to 70˚C
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
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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.
MANUFACTURING
A: 6 Leath Rd, Naval Base, WA, 6165
AUSTRALIA
P: +61 (0) 8 9437 8204
www.steelmains.com