A quick guide to HDPE pipe certification
Save time, de-risk your project, and have confidence knowing that your pipe system has been certified to NATA standards with Advanced Piping Systems.
Author: Fuller
Upgraded seawater cooling system makes a splash
When a large South Australian processing plant engaged Advanced Piping Systems to help increase the capacity of its saltwater intake cooling system, we knew our HDPE pipe — and prefabrication team — were up for the challenge.
Supplying poly pipe to world-leading Sundrop Farms
Advanced Piping Systems were a supplier of poly pipe to the world-leading Sundrop Farms facility in Port Augusta.
The APS temperature rating tool
Take the guesswork out of identifying the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure of a PE pipe with Advanced Piping Systems’ temperature rating tool. Whether you need to choose an appropriate class of pipe for above-ground piping in hot subtropical climates, or undertake dewatering at a deep Super Pit with consistently warm bore water, the APS temperature …
The APS Flange Finder Tool
Welding neck, slip-on, socket-weld, stub-end…with so many types of flanges and tables used in poly piping, knowing which flange is best for your project can be a challenging task. That’s where Advanced Piping Systems’ flange finder tool comes in. The APS Flange Finder Tool Our flange finder tool can sort through approximately 500,000 possible flange …
Helping to provide safe drinking water to one of the world’s most isolated countries
Learn how Advanced Piping Systems helped supply the Pacific Island country of Kiribati with safe drinking water.
The rise of prefabrication
Advanced Piping Systems are leaders in pipe prefabrication in Australia. Here’s why we’ve seen a significant rise in demand over the past 30 years.
A guide to adaptations for HDPE pipe(Making the connection)
With a range of HDPE pipe adaptations on the market, knowing which one to use and how to transition the fitting to other materials can be challenging. At Advanced Piping Systems, our pipe experts can recommend the best adaption solution for your project, no matter how big or small. According to Sales Engineer Matthew Gooden, …
Maintaining and servicing welding tools- some good advice
We know that after a hard day’s work, tool maintenance is probably the last thing on your mind — an ice-cold drink and a chance to unwind with the team is always far more tempting! But by taking an extra few minutes at the end of every shift to focus on maintaining your welding tools, …
Fabricated or moulded: which fitting is best?
When joining HDPE pipe, deciding whether a fabricated or moulded fitting is best for your purpose depends on a variety of factors. In this blog, we outline the considerations for each type of fitting. Fabricated fittings The main consideration for fabricated fittings — such as a segmented elbow, equal tee, junction, or cross — is …
Don’t get caught out: the benefits of catch pits
Across the globe, catch pits play a vital role in wastewater and water management systems, with benefits including helping to prevent costly blockages, flooding and water contamination. But even though this ingenious device has been around for decades, catch pits remain a relatively new feature of Australian drainage and irrigation systems. As their name suggests, …
Preventing a major leakage at a prominent Australian mine
At Advanced Piping Systems, we’ve been proudly supplying Australia’s mining industry for more than 20 years. In 2018, a main water line at one of Australia’s most prominent mines began to rust, causing minor leaks. Preventing a major leakage was a real challenge. Matthew Gooden, Advanced Piping Systems’ QLD Business Development Manager, was called upon …