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.
Author: Jehan Majrouh
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 …
Extrusion Welding Checklist
Extrusion welding checklist-a definitive guide Before you begin Check that there’s enough extrusion rod for the job Clear the welder of any old material Doublecheck that the shoe matches the seam you want to make Scrape away the oxidation layer on the PE pipes Clean the surfaces of any mud, dust, oil, water, etc Set …
Electrofusion Jointing Guide
Electrofusion Jointing Guide-Tips for systematic preparation for successful electrofusion jointing Know your stuff Get the right training and industry accreditation. A methodical approach in the preparation and installation of electrofusion systems will makethe process so simple each time. Use the right stuff Start with the right tools and equipment to reduce the possibility of error. …
Butt Fusion Welding Checklist
Trim the pipe ends all the way around Clean the heater plates When clamping the pipes in place, use the clamps to re-round the pipes Correct procedure: Ask for evidence of recent, random weld inspections by your supervisors Pressure Measure the drag pressure Check the right fusion pressure Add the two together for the overall …
The Coupling or the Installation? – The Definitive Guide
The coupling or the installation? This checklist will help you determine the root cause of a failed coupling. Proper fitting: Is it centralised on the pipe? Accurate installation: Look for evidence of witness marking Accurate installation: Check the angle of each pipe (they should be square to the coupling) Correct procedure: Spot check weld crews. …
Leading vs Lagging Indicators Checklist
This checklist will help you establish and use the right indicators for your projects. Set-up Review relevant data and reports of your last five projects Collaborate with others to finalise leading indicators in every area of performance Identify sources of data for leading indiacators Set benchmarks for both leading and lagging indicators Set your target …
HDPE Maintenance Checklist
HDPE maintenance checklist Are there any operating conditions that mean you need to be more rigorous thanindustry standard suggest? Consider: Are there any operating conditions that mean you need to be more rigorous than industry standard suggest? Consider:a. Temperatureb. Pressurec. Volume Is the operational environment in line with what industry standards assume? Soil contamination or …