DUCTILE IRON – THE BACKBONE OF PIPEWORKS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
- Ductile iron pipes and fittings are vital components of fire protection networks, with valves, pillar hydrants and aerial sprinklers networks.
- All of these components are individually tested and approved by FM and form a fire protection system with a high level of performance required for any industrial site.
- Ductile iron pipes and fittings run through all areas and irrigate all installations and buildings of plants. Their resistance to physical and chemical stresses, and pressure is crucial.
- Ductile iron is the reference material of FM underground networks.
- Pipes and fittings approved by FM approval standard conform to the EN 545 first.
FIRE MAIN APPLICATIONS
- FM approved Process range and Blutop system depending on application
- FM approval tested to 15-30 bar and carrying the FM Kitemark
- FM approved Process range is coated black for identification purposes against potable and sewer water systems SG PAM Rapid socket design for ease of installation Suitable for over 90% of all soils in the UK 100 year lifetime DN100-400 restrained and unrestrained systems, complete system including hydrants and valves, both UK and American style suitable for FM/UL specifications
- Suitable for airports’ raw water systems
