Since its introduction into the marketplace in 1955, Ductile Iron pipe has been recognized as the industry standard for modern water and wastewater systems. More than four decades of field experience have proven its strength, durability, and reliability for transporting raw and potable water, sewage, slurries, and process chemicals. Ductile's high degree of dependability is primarily due to its high strength, durability, and impact and corrosion resistance. Designed and manufactured to the industry's most stringent standards, Ductile Iron pipe resists damage during shipping and handling, and, once installed, withstands the most demanding operating conditions, including water hammer, frozen ground, deep trenches, areas of high water table and heavy traffic, river crossings, pipe on supports, rocky trenches, and areas of shifting, expansive, and unstable soils. Additionally, numerous laboratory and field tests have proven that Ductile Iron's corrosion resistance is equal to or greater than that of Cast Iron, which has a service history that is unequaled by any other piping material.
Installation is simple.
It can be installed in a wide variety of trench and standard laying conditions and can be easily cut in the field. Direct tapping, even in straight lines, doesn't affect its integrity. And, once installed, Ductile Iron pipe is virtually maintenance-free. Ductile Iron is furnished with several different types of joints and a wide variety of standard fittings is available without special order. Although Ductile Iron is usually furnished with cement-mortar lining, optional internal linings are also available for a wide range of special applications.