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.

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.   Our flange finder tool can sort through approximately 500,000 possible flange combinations from across the globe, …

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.

Making the connection: a guide to adaptations for HDPE pipe

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, …

Some good advice on maintaining and servicing welding tools

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 …

Quality and service key to watertight customer relationships

At Advanced Piping Systems, we pride ourselves on the quality of our HDPE pipe and custom fabrication services, which play a crucial role in the operations of some of Australia’s most significant water treatment facilities. In fact, as experts in the civil and industrial sector, we’ve been a trusted supplier to some of Australia’s largest …

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. Matthew Gooden, Advanced Piping Systems’ QLD Business Development Manager, was called upon to facilitate the replacement of a section of …