PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Polystorm-XL Low Flow Channel


olypipe WMS has launched a brand new product – Ridgistorm-XL Low Flow Channel. The product, which has been designed as a complementary product to the Ridgistorm-XL pipe, is fitted along the invert level of the pipe to ensure that water continues to pass through it, even during dry periods. The new pipe is currently available in 1500mm, although there are plans to extend the range to include widths of 1200, 1800 and 2100mm to facilitate all requirements. Polypipe WMS Marketing Manager, Rachel Smith, commented: “Climate change has resulted not only in frequent floods but also longer dry spells, which can impede the flow of water through drainage pipes. This product


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ensures that water or sewerage keeps moving along the pipe, preventing still and stagnant water during droughts or blocked flow


during heavy rainfall.”


Recent changes to Environment Agency legislation have resulted in a requirement by water companies for the inclusion of a low flow channel in all adoptable schemes.


The main application for Ridgistorm-


XL Low Flow Channel is for large capacity surface water sewers or foul sewers which require a self-cleansing velocity during dry weather. During these periods, flow through the pipes tends to be extremely low, and without a low flow channel, water dissipates, resulting in a limited flow volume and velocity. The low flow channel alleviates this problem by concentrating the flow into a narrower channel, which in turn increases the flow velocity. The channel is open, allowing water to overflow when attenuation is required during higher rainfall. Ridgistorm-XL Low Flow Channel is manufactured from Polyethylene and will be available in any stiffness classification. The pipe will be produced in 6 metre lengths as standard, although additional lengths from 1.25 metres through to 12 metres can be catered for. The channel is available in three widths – 150mm, 225mm and 300mm – to suit differing dry weather flow requirements. www.polypipewms.co.uk


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Hat trick for Alpha Waste Solutions


positive growth for the waste and recycling industry. The company provides waste recycling products and services to all commercial sectors from facilities management and education to local authorities.


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The first development at Alpha involves a strategic name change for the company that has been involved in the cleaning, maintenance and refurbishment of wheeled refuse containers for over 10 years. Originally known as Alpha Bin Care, the new name of Alpha Waste Solutions reflects the dual offer that it has developed; service coupled with a range of complementary waste recycling supplies.


It is the company’s objective to be the premier one stop shop within its field and as such it offers all manner of waste recycling supplies from waste containers and eco paper sacks to office and household recycling and document


lpha Waste Solutions has recently enjoyed a trio of important developments that illustrates


destruction products. In line


with this objective,


last month Alpha acquired recycling bin manufacturer Astor Waste Systems. Commenting on the acquisition Peter Vernon managing director of Alpha Waste Solutions said: “This acquisition is part of our long term growth plan and in immediate terms means that we are able to add secure document shredding products and service to our portfolio to further strengthen our integrated offer.” The third component of the hat trick is


Alpha’s appointment as UK master distributor for two leading manufacturers namely Busch Systems and Segezha Packaging. Alpha will distribute Busch Systems’ range of plastic recycling products and from Segezha’s quality paper refuse products range it will drive sales of ‘EcoSack’ biodegradable paper sacks. Tel: 01634 838 540 www.awsltduk.com


New Energy Conservation Guidance Notes and fully updated Product Guide


electaglaze, the UK’s leading secondary glazing specialist has launched a new Guidance Note on the ability of secondary glazing to improve a building’s energy performance. This will be of great interest to all Building Owners and Managers wishing to reduce energy usage and so manage costs and environmental impacts. A new comprehensive Product Guide demonstrates the range and diversity of styles available together with technical information, detailed drawings and photography. The range of 22 products includes multiple options for horizontal and vertical sliding, hinged, lift-out and fixed units. These options cover simple energy saving, high performance acoustics and a unique “Secured by Design” security range offering resistance against intruders and blast.


S A notable addition to the ‘Saving


Energy’ range is the Series 47 “Heritage” Casement which can fit neatly into the staff bead of most traditional sash windows. It is discrete and unobtrusive and the use of low emissivity glass


PUBLIC SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY • VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3


provides very good levels of insulation. The two new publications are free upon request or can be downloaded www.selectaglaze.co.uk/literature/ index.php from the extensive library of information which includes guidance notes, CAD and NBS files. The


launch of these two publications comes in a year which sees the company celebrate its 45th


anniversary and move into new purpose designed


HEAD DETAIL


HINGED CASEMENT Design concept


Series 47 HERITAGE


 A very slim hinged casement that can fit in the staff bead position of an existing sash window allowing working shutters to be retained in most instances. Window openings need to be square and projecting finger lifts on the primary window need to be removed and replaced with recessed lifts


 Combines the need to retain architectural features with that of conserving energy  Minimal visual impact on existing windows


Design Features


 Strong, purpose designed flush hinges colour matched to frame


 Magnetic and compression seals  Multipoint latch  90° restrictor stay


 4mm toughened, low emissivity glass for optimum thermal insulation


 Fixings are concealed within the frame Size Guidelines


 Maximum casement 1000mm (w) x 2000mm (h)


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 Minimum casement 300mm (w) x 300mm (h)


22mm CILL DETAIL Drawings not to scale OPTIONS


Hardware:  Standard colour matched latch button


 Slimline colour matched latch button


Latch detail


CILL DETAIL SHOWING PRIMARY WINDOW POSITION


JAMB DETAIL SHOWING OPERATING SHUTTER


Selectaglaze has developed a wide product range to protect living and working environments against noise, heat loss, ingress of dirt, fire, intruders or the effects of blast. Available window styles include horizontal sliding, vertical sliding, hinged, lift-out, fixed and demountable fixed panels. Selectaglaze reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.


Refer to www.selectaglaze.co.uk for more information and a full range of product sheets Tel: 01727 837271 e-mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk


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factory and office premises in St. Albans. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271; enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk


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