New pipework picked

As part of an extension project, SPL required a new pipework system to circulate water around the factory. Mechanical engineers Atherton and Partners specified Durapipe HTA in sizes up to 90mm for the boosted hot and cold water systems.

The pipework transfers water from the main water storage tanks and distributes it for use in a variety of manufacturing and washing processes. Pipework was installed in

the ceiling voids and drops down to serve a variety of machinery and washing bays.

As it is visible, an aesthetically pleasing solution was required. The installation at height required a product that was easy to handle and Durapipe says its HTA pipework is about one-sixth the weight of steel.

As the water is being used in manufacturing processes, it is important that it does not become contaminated, so the corrosion- and limescale-resistant properties of Durapipe HTA were another deciding factor in the specification.