The Importance of Desalination Solutions and HDPE As the demand for fresh water continues to rise, desalination solutions have become essential for converting seawater into potable water. When selecting materials for desalination plants, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the preferred choice due to its durability, chemical resistance, and ease of installation. Compared to glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), …
Towing Heads for Mining: How to Prevent Pump Damage & Reduce Downtime Versatile, simple, and reliable. Towing heads are a must-have device for any mining site managing High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping. While traditionally used for directional drilling and trenchless pipelaying, towing heads have evolved into a critical asset for above-ground pipe management. Their ability to …
Supporting Australia’s mining sector with tailored solutions, expert service and a commitment to excellence. The team at Advanced Piping Systems has been proudly supplying BHP’s most significant deposit of copper, gold, and uranium for many years. Our long-standing partnership with BHP is a testament to their trust in our expertise and high-quality products. Over the …
Founded in 1990, Advanced Piping Systems is proud to be one of thousands of Australian family-owned businesses. In October 2021, we were pleased to welcome Ripley Craig — a fourth generation Craig — into the advanced piping family business. Like many family businesses, while Ripley commenced his ‘official’ duties 17 months ago, he’s unofficially been …
Backing rings – a test for quality you can trust Henry Ford, famous American industrialist, innovator, and business magnate, once said: “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking”. These words remain as relevant as ever and are the driving force for Advanced Piping Systems’ new inspection, verification, and testing process. Developed by …
With extensive experience supplying complete pressure pipe systems for commercial plumbing projects across Australia and internationally, Advanced Piping Systems is now expanding its offer further to support the long-term capability of the high-pressure sewage market. Recently, our team supported a commercial plumbing company in the New South Wales Central Tablelands to install a high-pressure sewer …
If you’re undertaking a HDPE pipe system upgrade or refurbishment, Maxi Stubs are an essential fitting to include on your project’s spec sheet. That’s because this one handy fitting — comprising a hybrid stub flange and backing ring — offers two unique solutions. Not only do Maxi Stubs allow you to upsize your pipe work, …
Pipefitters, we need to talk about torque. Not the type of torque that determines how powerful your ute is (that’s a conversation for another day!) But torque settings in relation to HDPE pipe. Specifically, how tightly you need to do your bolts up on flanged joints to achieve even pressure on all bolts and avoid …
Buttwelding is the most common type of welding process used to join High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and fittings. The process involves the joining of two plain ends together, using high temperatures and extreme pressure. HDPE buttwelding requires complicated formulas to work out the correct Heating and Pressure parameters. Each of these differ for every size …
Rozelle, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney, is known for many things: brightly coloured Rosella parrots, popular weekend markets, the ANZAC Bridge…and its urban dump. In 2019, the New South Wales government commenced works to transform the wasteland area into a vibrant parkland for the suburb’s residents to enjoy, as well as a …
Across Australian cities, you might have noticed a ‘growing’ number of green walls – sometimes called living walls, vertical gardens, or plant walls – sprouting on the exterior of high-rise buildings. Offering a range of benefits for both a building and its occupants alike, intricate irrigation systems are required to keep these green walls flourishing. …
Learn about the difference between testing requirements for steel and PE piping systems.