Future Pipe Industries produces large diameter FRP pipe in sizes up to 158” (13 ft) in diameter. Our Fiberstrong™ pipe are the largest commercially produced FRP pipe system in the United States; no other FRP pipe manufacturer comes even close to the large diameters produced by FPI.
MANUFACTURE
Fiberstrong pipe are produced on our own state of art computer-controlled Continuous filament winding machines that allow pipe of any transportable length to be produced. Applicable specifications include AWWA C950, ATSM D 3517 and ASTM D3262. They are available in sizes from 16” all the way through 158” ; all in standard 40’ lengths (other lengths are available) with pressure classes ranging from 250 to 100 psig depending on diameter.
APPLICATIONS
Fiberstrong large diameter FRP pipes find many uses in infrastructure projects such as:
- Large potable water transmission pipeline ( NSF® listed )
- Slip lining of corroded large concrete sewer pipe & tunnels
- Large gravity sewer and storm water drains
- Large siphons and culverts
- River & Seawater intakes & outfalls
- Power plant circulating & cooling water lines
- Large Power plant penstocks
- Large Irrigation pipelines
- Large Pump station headers
JOINTS
For standard buried applications, pipe is provided with FRP Reka couplings featuring two elastomeric rubber seals. These joints allow for angular deflections ranging from 3.0 degrees up to 0.5 degree depending on pipe diameter. They are easy to assemble and provide a water-tight joint under all normal operating conditions for all diameters. Internal joint testers are available to eliminate the need for expensive sectional pressure tests on large diameter pipelines. Pipes can be provided with plain ends for butt-wrap joints. High axial strength pipes can also be supplied for installations where restrained joints are required and thrust blocks cannot be utilized.
Advantages of Fiberstrong large diameter FRP pipe
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Electrically inert
- Long life and low life-cycle cost
- Light weight (1/4th of steel pipe, 1/10th of concrete pipe)
- Excellent hydraulic characteristics (Hazen Williams 'C' factor = 150)
- Long lengths (40 ft) & fast installation with coupling joints
- Complete piping system (pipe, fittings, flanges) in all diameters
EXPERIENCE
The Future Pipe group is the undisputed global leader in large diameter FRP pipe production, with tens of thousands of feet of 100” - 158” pipe installed in mostly pressure service; that includes some of the world’s largest power plants that rely on our large diameter FRP pipe for their sea water intake and cooling water requirements.
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